Meabh McIlgorm, 9ft in Common; Karen and Claire Gibson, Red Earth Studios and Aaron Vinaccia, 9ft in Common pictured with a selection of the 202 ceramic hag stones that will feature in an exciting exhibition by 9ft in Common (Image: elaine hill photography) An exciting research project exploring the untapped potential of Belfast’s urban alleyways will unveil a new exhibition this week, to inspire new thinking on the use of our city’s forgotten spaces. 9ft in Common – a city-wide endeavour stretching from the bustling neighbourhood of Ballyhackamore to the hilled streets of Ligoniel – is a transformative initiative that seeks to redefine the creative potential of Belfast’s network of alleyways. The team behind the project will unveil Multitudes - The Exhibition this weekend, September 21 - 22, presenting a symbolic offering of 202 ceramic hag stones to honour Belfast’s 202km mapped network of alleyways, and the people and stories that populate them.
Read more: Blue Lights actor goes behind bars at NI prison to support prisoners drama group Read more: Belfast bars to host their own 'Culture Night' after event’s five-year absence Steeped in folklore, hag stones are stones with a naturally occurring hole, through which, it’s believed, people can see other realms of possibility. Over this autumn equinox weekend, the exhibition will encourage people to see the creative potential of Belfast’s alleyways, and reconsider the possibilities lying just beyond our back .