Dr Robert Bohan
@robertbohan.bsky.social
Artist, Scientist, Woodland Ecologist, Statistician, Historian & former Research Scholar at the RIA | Art from Dublin, Ireland 🌈 He/Him | Sé/é
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Dr Robert Bohan
@robertbohan.bsky.social
· Dec 12
🧵 After 48 hours I finished decorating my Christmas tree. This year I’m going minimal with just 40% of my baubles hung 👀 Here’s my tree & some of my art library.
Now I can focus on drawing again! Here’s a thread of my one-off drawings & how you can get them for Christmas! [1]
Now I can focus on drawing again! Here’s a thread of my one-off drawings & how you can get them for Christmas! [1]
As it came up earlier, I checked out trust in the police by country. This chart reflects findings more widely. What’s noticeable is that Americans have a relatively high trust. Here’s similar data for Europe too. Note how trust in others comes into play.
January 14, 2026 at 1:49 AM
As it came up earlier, I checked out trust in the police by country. This chart reflects findings more widely. What’s noticeable is that Americans have a relatively high trust. Here’s similar data for Europe too. Note how trust in others comes into play.
For anyone interested in what’s going on in Iran. UK Channel 4 News is one of the most respected unbiased sources to follow. From about 20:54 there’s a regime professor using the kind of gaslighting ‘fake news’ rhetoric that Trump has introduced to global politics. Intelligent analysis.
Iran: At least 2,000 killed in protests as Trump promises ‘help is on its way’
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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January 14, 2026 at 1:22 AM
For anyone interested in what’s going on in Iran. UK Channel 4 News is one of the most respected unbiased sources to follow. From about 20:54 there’s a regime professor using the kind of gaslighting ‘fake news’ rhetoric that Trump has introduced to global politics. Intelligent analysis.
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Have a look at this! K.H
Irish Writer Edna O’Brien interview, 1976
YouTube video by CR's Video Vaults
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January 14, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Have a look at this! K.H
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January 13, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Creation (2016) | Original pen & ink on paper drawing by Robert Bohan
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January 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Creation (2016) | Original pen & ink on paper drawing by Robert Bohan
Visit: robbohan.etsy.com/listing/4374...
Visit: robbohan.etsy.com/listing/4374...
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This Dunnock was doing its best Marilyn Monroe impression in some glorious morning light.
January 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
This Dunnock was doing its best Marilyn Monroe impression in some glorious morning light.
America’s president, not denying the accusation of being a child abuser, threatens the accuser instead.
Why is it the far right always claims to protect kids, yet keeps being accused of being members of child abuse rings? Maybe the Iranian protesters could take him down next?
Ironic it’s at Ford*
Why is it the far right always claims to protect kids, yet keeps being accused of being members of child abuse rings? Maybe the Iranian protesters could take him down next?
Ironic it’s at Ford*
Amazing, a Ford worker called Trump a “pedophile protector” during his visit to an assembly plant in Michigan today.
In return, Trump, who has failed to release the Epstein files, yelled, “fuck you” and flipped off the worker.
In return, Trump, who has failed to release the Epstein files, yelled, “fuck you” and flipped off the worker.
January 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
America’s president, not denying the accusation of being a child abuser, threatens the accuser instead.
Why is it the far right always claims to protect kids, yet keeps being accused of being members of child abuse rings? Maybe the Iranian protesters could take him down next?
Ironic it’s at Ford*
Why is it the far right always claims to protect kids, yet keeps being accused of being members of child abuse rings? Maybe the Iranian protesters could take him down next?
Ironic it’s at Ford*
If JMW Turner had an iPhone on holidays…
January 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
If JMW Turner had an iPhone on holidays…
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Untitled - Skull, (Broad Collection, LA) | Jean Michel Basquiat
January 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Untitled - Skull, (Broad Collection, LA) | Jean Michel Basquiat
I know a lot of people are experiencing heightened anxiety. Anxiety is a dangerous medical condition at worst, at best it’s a standard part of human behaviour in order to protect us & weigh up risks that might hurt us. Sometimes if our anxiety is constant & severe it can become a base level…
January 13, 2026 at 8:55 PM
I know a lot of people are experiencing heightened anxiety. Anxiety is a dangerous medical condition at worst, at best it’s a standard part of human behaviour in order to protect us & weigh up risks that might hurt us. Sometimes if our anxiety is constant & severe it can become a base level…
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Flying to New Hampshire. Flew the heli and ran into a bunch of mountain flyers. Had to meet with social workers here dealing with ICE! It cleared up and was sunny on my return flight!
#FlyingTheHeli #NewHampshire #MeetingAboutICE #ColderUpHere
#FlyingTheHeli #NewHampshire #MeetingAboutICE #ColderUpHere
January 13, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Flying to New Hampshire. Flew the heli and ran into a bunch of mountain flyers. Had to meet with social workers here dealing with ICE! It cleared up and was sunny on my return flight!
#FlyingTheHeli #NewHampshire #MeetingAboutICE #ColderUpHere
#FlyingTheHeli #NewHampshire #MeetingAboutICE #ColderUpHere
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Cúis mhór bhróin dom a chloisteáil go bhfuil an t-amhránaí cáiliúil agus an Gaeilgeoir Seán Ó Sé imithe uainn ar Shlí na Fírinne.
January 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Cúis mhór bhróin dom a chloisteáil go bhfuil an t-amhránaí cáiliúil agus an Gaeilgeoir Seán Ó Sé imithe uainn ar Shlí na Fírinne.
Imagine a world without Dracula or the Picture of Dorian Gray, Orlando, Cabaret**, Rubyfruit Jungle, Oranges are Not the Only Fruit, the Line of Beauty, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women & Feminism; And the Band Played On; & Howl & Other Poems*.
A stolen world:
A stolen world:
Publishers are rejecting queer books amid bans and Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ stance
Publishers in the US are passing on LGBTQ+ works, amid book bans and anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment from the current administration.
gcn.ie
January 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Imagine a world without Dracula or the Picture of Dorian Gray, Orlando, Cabaret**, Rubyfruit Jungle, Oranges are Not the Only Fruit, the Line of Beauty, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Ain’t I a Woman: Black Women & Feminism; And the Band Played On; & Howl & Other Poems*.
A stolen world:
A stolen world:
I put Christmas tree branches into the coffin-sized box. Wouldn’t fit, so I stacked the remainder beside the box, in the wardrobe. Worried they’d get dusty, I wrapped them in a long detective overcoat & zipped it up. One day I’ll open the door, see the hidden PI & give myself a festive coronary.
January 13, 2026 at 7:22 PM
I put Christmas tree branches into the coffin-sized box. Wouldn’t fit, so I stacked the remainder beside the box, in the wardrobe. Worried they’d get dusty, I wrapped them in a long detective overcoat & zipped it up. One day I’ll open the door, see the hidden PI & give myself a festive coronary.
Note to self: Stop advising foreign powers, even your siblings ignore your shopping advice.
The thing that Iranian protesters definitely do NOT want is the US, or its allies, making statements like this. The US has done horrific things to Iran to help the moronic Shah, before the Revolution, & Iranians don’t forget. The Shah’s offspring should STFU too. That’s the ONLY help they need.
January 13, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Note to self: Stop advising foreign powers, even your siblings ignore your shopping advice.
The thing that Iranian protesters definitely do NOT want is the US, or its allies, making statements like this. The US has done horrific things to Iran to help the moronic Shah, before the Revolution, & Iranians don’t forget. The Shah’s offspring should STFU too. That’s the ONLY help they need.
January 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
The thing that Iranian protesters definitely do NOT want is the US, or its allies, making statements like this. The US has done horrific things to Iran to help the moronic Shah, before the Revolution, & Iranians don’t forget. The Shah’s offspring should STFU too. That’s the ONLY help they need.
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John Singer Sargent | The Old Chair, 1886, Oil on Canvas, Private Collection.
January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
John Singer Sargent | The Old Chair, 1886, Oil on Canvas, Private Collection.
So I’ve taken the tree apart & have unstrung & unentangled the lights & then did a CSI Dublin on what was living in my tree. Those of you familiar with the 2025 sacred tree [bile] will be aware that it started having a life of its own on Christmas Day! And here’s what happened!
It’s taking a while to pack this behemoth away. But then again having half my flat back would be nice!
January 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
So I’ve taken the tree apart & have unstrung & unentangled the lights & then did a CSI Dublin on what was living in my tree. Those of you familiar with the 2025 sacred tree [bile] will be aware that it started having a life of its own on Christmas Day! And here’s what happened!
Something to look forward to! Keep in mind, some exhibitions have reduced price hours. If your museum does not, write to them. Exhibits cost a lot to set up & insurance is nuts, so free entry might not be possible. IMHO it should always be free to see a museum’s permanent collection!
5 Essential Old Masters Shows for 2026 | Artnet News
Old Masters shows 2026: Five essential museum exhibitions—from Raphael at the Met to Zurbarán in London—plus tarot and Ovid-themed highlights.
news.artnet.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Something to look forward to! Keep in mind, some exhibitions have reduced price hours. If your museum does not, write to them. Exhibits cost a lot to set up & insurance is nuts, so free entry might not be possible. IMHO it should always be free to see a museum’s permanent collection!
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It's a pity you can't go on a little trip to the US and buy things for people because secret police and stuff
January 12, 2026 at 3:41 PM
It's a pity you can't go on a little trip to the US and buy things for people because secret police and stuff
Breaking: Musk has renamed Twitter, yet again. In line with corporate policy the site was to be now be called XXX. However given pending prosecutions for child abuse imagery, the new name is Alleged XXX
All Twitter users may not be child abusers; but all child abusers use Twitter.
All Twitter users may not be child abusers; but all child abusers use Twitter.
January 12, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Breaking: Musk has renamed Twitter, yet again. In line with corporate policy the site was to be now be called XXX. However given pending prosecutions for child abuse imagery, the new name is Alleged XXX
All Twitter users may not be child abusers; but all child abusers use Twitter.
All Twitter users may not be child abusers; but all child abusers use Twitter.
Sometimes a photo of infrastructure is not just utilitarian, very rarely it’s an example of a perfect aesthetic composition. The more you look, the more you see & the more aesthetically balanced it becomes. Red indicator - green bridge; gray closet - gray fence - gray roof etc. The photo…
January 12, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Sometimes a photo of infrastructure is not just utilitarian, very rarely it’s an example of a perfect aesthetic composition. The more you look, the more you see & the more aesthetically balanced it becomes. Red indicator - green bridge; gray closet - gray fence - gray roof etc. The photo…
I think getting out of bed is where I went wrong. I’m going back up the wooden hill…
If you need me knock gently, as I’m still asleep. I’m planning to stay in bed, until 2027, just sleeping, drawing pictures* & shaking a walking stick at passing clouds, that I can see from my bed. Just have to convince DHL to collect & ship from my boudoir. Hopefully they have no feather allergies.
January 11, 2026 at 10:37 PM
I think getting out of bed is where I went wrong. I’m going back up the wooden hill…
They paved paradise & put up a parking lot.
1968 Dub City decides to build HQ
1969 Discover well-preserved remains of ancient Viking city of Dublin
1981 Annihilate Viking city to build ugly concrete HQ called ‘the bunkers’.
2026 Abandon ugly HQ
1968 Dub City decides to build HQ
1969 Discover well-preserved remains of ancient Viking city of Dublin
1981 Annihilate Viking city to build ugly concrete HQ called ‘the bunkers’.
2026 Abandon ugly HQ
Destroyed our history to build their offices and now they don't even want the offices.
What a joke.
What a joke.
Concern as council plans to leave Wood Quay offices
Councillors have called for more details about plans by Dublin City Council to leave its headquarters on Wood Quay and replace the controversial office block with social housing.
www.rte.ie
January 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
They paved paradise & put up a parking lot.
1968 Dub City decides to build HQ
1969 Discover well-preserved remains of ancient Viking city of Dublin
1981 Annihilate Viking city to build ugly concrete HQ called ‘the bunkers’.
2026 Abandon ugly HQ
1968 Dub City decides to build HQ
1969 Discover well-preserved remains of ancient Viking city of Dublin
1981 Annihilate Viking city to build ugly concrete HQ called ‘the bunkers’.
2026 Abandon ugly HQ