Ruin of Giants on display at Trinity East

Posted on: 26 February 2026

Abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman and Jamaican political leader Marcus Garvey are the subjects of two new bronze sculptures which have been installed at Trinity College Dublin’s Trinity East campus.

Ruin of Giants on display at Trinity East

The artworks are part of Bahamian artist Tavares Strachan’s Ruin of a Giant series and have been installed in Trinity East by The Form Foundation. Standing over six feet in height, the sculptures are inlaid with lines of poetry and are an invitation for the public to engage with art. They will be on display at Trinity East until 1 June 2026.

‘Tavares Strachan’s work invites us to reflect on art and science, on politics and power, and on how we interact with our history and the world around us,’ said Provost Dr Linda Doyle. ‘It has been fantastic to welcome Ruin of Giants to our Trinity East campus which is a place of innovation, interdisciplinarity, and creative thinking. I am really delighted to see how our students, staff, and wider community have engaged with these incredible artworks.’

‘The ambition and international standing that The Form Foundation will provide for visual arts in Dublin is a testament to Trinity’s ongoing ability to collaborate on important cultural initiatives,’ said Danielle Ryan, Founder of The Form Foundation. ‘Form will remain committed to bringing the most important names in the art world for public viewing and will, with Trinity, create an open and accessible space for everyone to enjoy and engage with these international artists.

‘These stunning sculptures mark an exciting milestone at our Trinity East campus, helping to create a vibrant outdoor space inspiring connection, creativity, and community,’ said Eleanor Denny, Bursar and Chief Strategic Developments Officer.

Ruin of Giants is the first in a series of installations by The Form Foundation which will go on display in Trinity East over the coming years.

You can find directions to the installation at Trinity East at this link.

The Form Foundation

Founded by Danielle Ryan and Richard Bourke, The Form Foundation is a public art organisation based in Dublin that brings internationally-recognised art to public spaces.