President Higgins visited Solomon Fine Art who are hosting an exhibition of new works in bronze by Irish sculptor John Behan.
During his visit to Rome and the Holy See in October 2023, President Higgins presented Pope Francis with a sculpture entitled ‘The Expelled’ by John Behan. The President chose to present this piece to Pope Francis in recognition of the vital work which the Pope has carried out in drawing public attention to the plight of refugees and migrants across the world.