A striking painting that has travelled the globe is returning to Suffolk and will be displayed in a village church. The painting, by Suffolk-based artist Ned Pamphilon, depicting the eyes of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, will be on display in St Mary’s Church in Redgrave tomorrow and on Sunday, between 10am and 4pm. Of the seven original Eyes paintings, five are in private collections, while the sixth is housed in Istanbul. Atatürk’s Eyes on board the Turkish Navy vessel TCG Gediz in Tokyo, Japan. Thanks to a chance meeting, The Eyes will be revealed once again and displayed in St Mary’s Church, which is owned by the Churches Conservation Trust.

Source: Express October 12, 2024 02:49 UTC