The art crowd came out in force to support art dealer Paul Evans who has taken over the prestigious art gallery Canvas on the affluent Stranmillis Road in Belfast.

Breathing new life into the well-known gallery Paul has already re-imaged the exhibition space giving it a sharp new look, transforming it into a sleek, urban haven for art aficionados across the city.

Canvas will host a diverse range of highly collectable local artists including Ian Cumberland, Tim Weir, James Millar and David Shanks as well as international names including, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Damien Hirst, and Salvador Dali.