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Post by sean on Apr 9, 2016 20:33:08 GMT
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Post by sean on Apr 5, 2016 20:52:30 GMT
she has the queem mums (gawd bless 'er) random teeth. or maybe the other way round or something. she was as wide as she was tall ..... no wonder she had a cake named after her. Lardy cake?
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Post by sean on Apr 5, 2016 18:01:38 GMT
Suppose it's just a case of using what you're used to. I still think it's a great forum just a shame he's ruining it What are your favourite three things about it? What is it that makes it a great forum? I'm genuinely curious and would love to hear your opinions. I'm still there, but mainly to have a presence just in case of sales or purchases. I'll sometimes post, which invariably pisses people off, but that says more about the present members than me. There's very little of any value posted these days. One or two long standing members are worth listening to, but overall it's more force of habit that draws me there. A forum's only as good as its members, and as time moves on and the quality of art/discussion etc deteriorates, the members with something of value to contribute just move on. No point getting worked up about it - we all move on.
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Post by sean on Mar 31, 2016 18:32:52 GMT
What you also get with a Neate exhibition at Elms is the enthusiasm and passion shown by Paul.
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Post by sean on Mar 31, 2016 18:29:20 GMT
Blimey! I've walked in on the middle of a decent discussion about art......
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Post by sean on Mar 29, 2016 18:28:47 GMT
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Post by sean on Mar 28, 2016 19:48:26 GMT
I'm off to Brighton in a couple of days, so does anyone know of any good street pieces there? Also any Banksy still existing there, cheers all Plenty of work by Aroe instagram.com/aroe_msk/?hl=en
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Post by sean on Mar 28, 2016 19:09:04 GMT
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Post by sean on Mar 28, 2016 16:40:05 GMT
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Post by sean on Mar 23, 2016 22:15:23 GMT
Just read this..Front page of the Australian today 'EUROPES PERFECT STORM' Prime minister... 'European governments are confronted by a perfect storm of failed or neglected integration, foreign fighters returning from Iraq and Syria, porous borders, and intelligence an security apparatus struggling to keep pace with the scope and breadth of the threat' In other words 'what a fucking mess'.. Ah, the intelligence and knowledge of the Australian media. Providing a reason for their own agenda? That's generally how it works. Why let the facts get in the way of a belief.
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Post by sean on Mar 23, 2016 21:55:52 GMT
I doubt trump would have left 5000 terrorists back into US like has happened in Europe ready to cause chaos!! At least they let in a nice round number, sits easier with my OCD.
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Post by sean on Feb 22, 2016 20:57:25 GMT
Do I trust our Government? A Government that wants to scrap the Human Rights act? Of course not, and without anyone to watch over them do we really think they would be working in our ( the workers ) interests?
"What did the EU ever do for us?
Not much, apart from: providing 57% of our trade; structural funding to areas hit by industrial decline; clean beaches and rivers; cleaner air; lead free petrol; restrictions on landfill dumping; a recycling culture; cheaper mobile charges; cheaper air travel; improved consumer protection and food labelling; a ban on growth hormones and other harmful food additives; better product safety; single market competition bringing quality improvements and better industrial performance; break up of monopolies; Europe-wide patent and copyright protection; no paperwork or customs for exports throughout the single market; price transparency and removal of commission on currency exchanges across the eurozone; freedom to travel, live and work across Europe; funded opportunities for young people to undertake study or work placements abroad; access to European health services; labour protection and enhanced social welfare; smoke-free workplaces; equal pay legislation; holiday entitlement; the right not to work more than a 48-hour week without overtime; strongest wildlife protection in the world; improved animal welfare in food production; EU-funded research and industrial collaboration; EU representation in international forums; bloc EEA negotiation at the WTO; EU diplomatic efforts to uphold the nuclear non-proliferation treaty; European arrest warrant; cross border policing to combat human trafficking, arms and drug smuggling; counter terrorism intelligence; European civil and military co-operation in post-conflict zones in Europe and Africa; support for democracy and human rights across Europe and beyond; investment across Europe contributing to better living standards and educational, social and cultural capital. All of this is nothing compared with its greatest achievements: the EU has for 60 years been the foundation of peace between European neighbours after centuries of bloodshed. It furthermore assisted the extraordinary political, social and economic transformation of 13 former dictatorships, now EU members, since 1980. Now the union faces major challenges brought on by neoliberal economic globalisation, and worsened by its own systemic weaknesses. It is taking measures to overcome these. We in the UK should reflect on whether our net contribution of £7bn out of total government expenditure of £695bn is good value. We must play a full part in enabling the union to be a force for good in a multi-polar global future.
Simon Sweeney,
Lecturer in international political economy, University of York"
The anti-EU campaign will have the full force of Murdoch's and the other 4 extremist right-wing media billionaires papers whose agenda is to destroy all our human rights.
Over 80% of UK papers are owned by five extremist right wing media billionaires: Rupert Murdoch, (Sun/Times), Barclay Brothers (Telegraph), Richard Desmond (Express) and Lord Rothermere (Daily Mail).
Murdoch is Australian living in New York, Rothermere lives in France, the Barclay Brothers in the tax havens of Monaco and Guernsey. All of them use tax haven entities to avoid UK taxes.
So key question is in light of the above list, why have these billionaires for decades tried to destroy the EU's democratic institutions?
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Post by sean on Feb 17, 2016 17:52:32 GMT
(S)tenderstem Broccoli.
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Post by sean on Feb 16, 2016 18:35:37 GMT
Tomato - fruit, or veg? Just weighing up my options.
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Post by sean on Feb 5, 2016 23:11:54 GMT
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Post by sean on Jan 31, 2016 21:34:46 GMT
This reminds me somewhat of the original Bungle Bear from Rainbow. Prior to him playing with his Twanger. WTF!!!! Is this really how Bungle first appeared. Scary as f***!
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Post by sean on Jan 31, 2016 20:47:41 GMT
Thought this looked interesting: www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/performing-camera 18th Feb - 12th June Serious performance art, portraiture, or just simply posing for the camera? What does is it mean to perform for the camera? Photography has been used to capture performances since its invention – from the stars of the Victorian stage to the art happenings of the 1960s, and today’s trend for selfies. With over 50 seminal photographers on display, the exhibition explores the relationship between photography and performance, engaging with serious, provocative and sensational topics, as well as humour, improvisation and irony. It shows how photographs have captured performances by important artists including Yves Klein and Yayoi Kusama, and ground-breaking collaborations between photographers, performers and dancers. It looks at how artists including Francesca Woodman, Erwin Wurm and others have used photography as a stage on which to perform, and how figures from Cindy Sherman and Hannah Wilke to Marcel Duchamp and Samuel Fosso have used photography to explore identity. From marketing and self-promotion, to the investigation of gender and identity, to experiments with the self-portrait, Performing for the Camera brings together over 500 images shown in series, including vintage prints, large scale works, marketing posters and artists working with Instagram. It is a wide-ranging exploration of how performance artists use photography and how photography is in itself a performance.
And article here: www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2016/jan/31/exposed-photographys-fabulous-fakesExposed: photography's fabulous fakes
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Post by sean on Jan 31, 2016 20:12:07 GMT
Apologies for pasting the above link, but I'm proud of the work and as it now appears no reference is made to the poor state it was in. Sadly, the way this Banksy was damaged when stolen will not be taken into account when sold. There will be very little of the original artists work on show. Beautiful relief mural... Would love to see the WIP pictures... Cannot even imagine the gargantuan task of putting it back together. Thanks for your comments. The work was about 25 years ago and being a prat ( and going through an arty phase ) I only took B&W pics. D'oh! I have recently scanned them and will get a couple of examples up to illustrate the WIP. What pleased me though was that I've been searching for umpteen years trying to find where the finished mural ended up. I knew it went back into the refurbished Trocadero Centre, but repeated calls and emails to the centre have been met with a 'no idea mate' response. So imagine how chuffed I was to discover a London tour guide had put some pics up online. I was only involved in assembling the mural, and some of the sculpting. The bulk of the work was done by the bosses daughter, the artist Sarah Gillespie. www.sarahgillespie.co.uk
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Post by sean on Jan 30, 2016 21:28:31 GMT
One can only imagine how many pieces this is now in. When did this become acceptable? Is everything fair game in return for money? C***s. One of my first jobs was to rescue a plaster mural that was originally in the Trocadero centre in London. It was by the artist Sir Gerald Moira and known as his 'Arthurian Frieze' as it depicted the legend of King Arthur, and measured 90ft x 6ft. During the construction of the current Trocadero Centre workman had smashed it as part of the demolition process. We rescued the pieces and like a jigsaw, started to reassemble it. I really struggled to understand why workman, or anyone for that matter, thought smashing art was acceptable. Looking at these pictures, my guess is that something similar has been achieved here. The chuckle brothers who were working on this have something which will be taken somewhere to be rebuilt and repainted. It will then re-appear for sale. It'll be interesting to see how it is after all this because any work will require a specialist. www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_133075/trocaderos-enchanting-arthurian-frieze-in-picturehouse-central.htmlApologies for pasting the above link, but I'm proud of the work and as it now appears no reference is made to the poor state it was in. Sadly, the way this Banksy was damaged when stolen will not be taken into account when sold. There will be very little of the original artists work on show.
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Post by sean on Jan 25, 2016 21:54:30 GMT
Here's a question: Let's say you own several acres of land outside a major town or city. You have a home on it, some woods, a small lake, some crops and a well. For the most part, you are self-sufficient and live off the land. One day, a group of people begin setting up tents and living on your land. They catch fish from your lake. They drink water from your well. They light fires using the wood they find in your woods. You ask them nicely to leave, they refuse. You call the police and they say they won't do anything because you don't live within their jurisdiction. Slowly, the group of people becomes larger. It's clear there is no negotiating and there is now strength in their numbers. What do you do? Do you let them stay? Do you resort to non-lethal means to remove them? Do you kill them? I'd get The Magnificent Seven in...
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Post by sean on Jan 25, 2016 20:41:34 GMT
Better question is, "Why don't the Yanks and Euros stop producing, selling, and using the tools of war to benefit their own financial and political interests?" We reap what we sow. I think you've answered the question yourself mate...." to benefit their own financial and political interests?" And therein lies the problem. Remove these and we might be able to make a start on improving things. But probably not.
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Post by sean on Jan 25, 2016 18:03:24 GMT
What does Banksy say about that? Since Banksy and Jo Brooks are so keen on getting their message out there, I'm curious what they prescribe as a cure for this issue. It's easy to paint pictures and promote political opinions, it's much harder to actually go a step or two further and offer constructive solutions. I suppose Banksy figures the politicians and people in power, who have consistently let "him" down, will figure it out in the end. I don't think either Banksy or Jo could offer a cure for the problem. But what this piece has done via its link is highlight what is going on in the camps because the shockingly poor state of journalism/media/newspapers/televisions/ in this country ( UK ) certainly isn't going to bring it to our attention. All one can do is bring the other side of the story to people's attention. It won't offer an immediate solution, but it will contribute to this growing disconnect between the politicians and people in power now, and one day we may, just may, get a system that works for the benefit of its people as opposed to money.
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Post by sean on Jan 21, 2016 21:29:04 GMT
As I wrote above, yes. Like a prostate exam that ultimately discovers cancer. It ain't pleasant... To be clear, I am not voting for him, but there are many more who will, if given the chance. And it's looking that they will. I'll wager £1,000 that Trump doesn't become president this election. Tend to agree with you mate. Think we're doing Americans a huge disservice to say that they'll vote in this buffoon.
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Post by sean on Jan 14, 2016 18:24:56 GMT
New series of Serial: serialpodcast.org In May 2014, a U.S. Special Operations team in a Black Hawk helicopter landed in the hills of Afghanistan. Waiting for them were more than a dozen Taliban fighters and a tall American, who looked pale and out of sorts: Bowe Bergdahl. Bergdahl, a U.S. soldier, had been a prisoner of the Taliban for nearly five years, and now he was going home.
President Obama announced Bergdahl’s return in the Rose Garden, with the soldier's parents at his side. Bergdahl's hometown of Hailey, Idaho, planned a big celebration to welcome him back. But then, within days—within hours of his rescue, in fact—public reaction to his return flipped. People started saying Bergdahl shouldn’t be celebrated. Some of the soldiers from his unit called him a deserter, a traitor. They said he had deliberately walked off their small outpost in eastern Afghanistan and into hostile territory.
Hailey canceled its celebration. The army launched an investigation. Finally, in March, the military charged Bergdahl with two crimes, one of which carries the possibility of a life sentence. Through all of this, Bergdahl has been quiet. He hasn’t spoken to the press or done any interviews on TV. He’s been like a ghost at the center of a raucous fight.
Now, in Season Two, we get to hear what he has to say.haven't heard it yet. is it as captivating as S1? It's different, and probably not as captivating - at least not yet. It's interesting and makes you wonder ( if you didn't already ) why any country wants to get involved in Afghanistan. So far it's a story about the US soldier, Bowe Bergdahl, and his decision to desert his post, which ultimately led to his capture by the Taliban and subsequent (mis)treatment. We've just had episode 4 and the story is unfolding, but without the questioning and investigative work of series 1. This one has been straight forward story-telling.
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Post by sean on Jan 13, 2016 23:12:24 GMT
Stella Street
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