Belfast-based curator Ben Crothers is currently Curator & Collections Manager at the Naughton Gallery at Queens University Belfast, recognised as one of the leading university galleries in the UK + Ireland.
Ben's main areas of curatorial research centre around comics, illustration, sport, gender politics and the LGBTQ+ community - an interesting combination that often results in vibrant + intriguing exhibitions.
Ben's background in American Studies means that he often travels to the US on research trips. But, while he spends a lot of time in places like Columbus + Brooklyn, he still calls Belfast home.
We asked him to share some of his favourite places in his home city...
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Belfast-based curator Ben Crothers is currently Curator & Collections Manager at the Naughton Gallery at Queens University Belfast, recognised as one of the leading university galleries in the UK + Ireland.
Ben's main areas of curatorial research centre around comics, illustration, sport, gender politics and the LGBTQ+ community - an interesting combination that often results in vibrant + intriguing exhibitions.
Ben's background in American Studies means that he often travels to the US on research trips. But, while he spends a lot of time in places like Columbus + Brooklyn, he still calls Belfast home.
We asked him to share some of his favourite places in his home city...
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GUILT TRIP
"I used to think that I had to go to New York for the best doughnuts, but then Guilt Trip came along + changed the game. From classic plain glazed doughnuts + Boston creams to more unusual flavour combinations, Guilt Trip also serves some of the city's best coffee + offers on-point branding + a great range of merch."
@guilttripcoffee
GREENS PIZZA
"Greens Pizza is something of a Belfast institution. From my 8th birthday party to my 32nd, I've enjoyed many a pizza here. With a relaxed, rustic atmosphere, their hearty pizzas, signature Dragon's Tongue bread, + secret recipe salad dressing are best enjoyed with family + friends."
@greenspizza
THE NAUGHTON GALLERY
"One of Belfast's most exciting visual arts spaces (I might be biased!), the Naughton Gallery features a diverse + inclusive contemporary arts programme, from its annual Sports exhibition series to shows including artists such as Penelope Gazin, Aidan Koch, Sarah Maple, + Tom of Finland. The gallery also runs an extensive programme of talks, screenings + special events."
@naughton_gallery
All photographs are copyright F1FTY except: Portrait photo (Courtesy of Ben Crothers); Guilt Trip (Instagram @guilttripcoffee); The Naughton Gallery (Instagram @naughton_gallery); Greens Pizza (Instagram @greenspizza); Mary & Mabel (Instagram @mary_and_mabel); Queens Film Theatre (Instagram @qftbelfast). This feature was not paid for in any way.