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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Apr 24, 2015 18:00:34 GMT
I'm happy to announce our second Q&A. This one is with Bristol legend John Nation. For those who don't know, John ran the Barton Hill Youth Club and was very influential in the development of the Bristol graffiti scene and helped artists such as Banksy, Nick Walker, and countless others get their start.
Post your questions here and they'll be sent over to him in a week or so.
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Apr 24, 2015 18:19:18 GMT
Out of all the artists you came in contact with in the late 80's/early 90's, which, if any, did you expect to take off and gain a following outside of Bristol?
Are you surprised that a group of kids painting walls in a small city helped usher in a new major art movement?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2015 18:31:43 GMT
I find it difficult to ask something to someone who had so much influence on the art we all appreciate and enjoy. Perhaps he could shed some light on his thoughts about the (absurd) prices being payed for canvases / prints and even pieces of wall that used to be free for us all to watch and enjoy?
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Post by someonesbrain on Apr 24, 2015 18:52:23 GMT
Why is it that street/urban artists cannot draw feet properly, or even hands? (Not that it is part of your business or in your responsibility ... but why?)  |
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 24, 2015 18:59:08 GMT
Which artist, that you've worked with, has gone on to surprise you the most and why?
What's the most important piece of advice you would give to a 'youth' today?
What was your proudest moment whilst working at the Barton Hill Youth Club?
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Post by slammer on Apr 24, 2015 19:01:32 GMT
Good stuff. John used to run coaches to raves back in the day. Sure I can come up with a couple of questions.
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 24, 2015 19:13:24 GMT
Good stuff. John used to run coaches to raves back in the day. Sure I can come up with a couple of questions. How did driving a Scania Irizar (not the tri-axle that had the door glass reduced from double to single due to misting up and then went on to fog up every time it rained, reducing visibility to zero) compare with the hateful Volvo 9700? Which one would John lease if he was forced to? |
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Post by adman on Apr 24, 2015 19:17:43 GMT
Good stuff. John used to run coaches to raves back in the day. Sure I can come up with a couple of questions. How did driving a Scania Irizar (not the tri-axle) that had the door glass reduced from double to single due to misting up and then went on to fog up every time it rained, (reducing visibility to zero) compare with the hateful Volvo 9700? Which one would John lease if he was forced to? Another day – another mouthful of wine sprayed all over my screen (Dr Plip yesterday as I remember). I thank you IggyWiggy. Gotta say – this forum is great!  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2015 19:18:05 GMT
Who was the most talent artist back in the day? And why do you think so?
Do you still keep in touch with the 'kids' ?
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Post by IggyWiggy on Apr 24, 2015 19:25:51 GMT
Do you still keep in touch with the 'kids' ?  |
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Post by notUmBongo on Apr 24, 2015 19:31:04 GMT
Do you still keep in touch with the 'kids' ? Much LOL's, ta!! UmBongo |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Apr 25, 2015 12:08:19 GMT
What have you been up to since leaving the BHYC?
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Apr 25, 2015 12:32:58 GMT
Was everyone in Bristol aware of what was going on in NYC and other cities, or were you "working in a bubble" ?
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Post by feralthings on Apr 25, 2015 14:06:18 GMT
Do you still have many photos from before Operation Anderson and did you ever get back the photos that were confiscated? Which artist are you most excited the see new work by these days? Who is Lenny?  |
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Post by slammer on Apr 25, 2015 14:22:20 GMT
Was everyone in Bristol aware of what was going on in NYC and other cities, or were you "working in a bubble" ? Bristol was influenced by what was going on in the US. A great book to get is 'Children of the can'. Documents Bristol graffiti very well. |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Apr 25, 2015 19:53:37 GMT
What was it like to see "Walls on Fire" come together?
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Post by dazarino on Apr 26, 2015 6:26:04 GMT
Good stuff. John used to run coaches to raves back in the day. Sure I can come up with a couple of questions. How did driving a Scania Irizar (not the tri-axle that had the door glass reduced from double to single due to misting up and then went on to fog up every time it rained, reducing visibility to zero) compare with the hateful Volvo 9700? Which one would John lease if he was forced to? Please ask him this!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2015 19:33:34 GMT
Was Robbo also in play at that time in Bristol?
Did Nick Walker, Inkie, FLXone and Banksy paint together as a group?
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Apr 27, 2015 21:17:34 GMT
Was everyone in Bristol aware of what was going on in NYC and other cities, or were you "working in a bubble" ? Bristol was influenced by what was going on in the US. A great book to get is 'Children of the can'. Documents Bristol graffiti very well. Maybe a better question would be - In the pre-internet age, how were you kept aware of what was happening in street art outside of Bristol? |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Apr 27, 2015 21:20:29 GMT
You coined the term "aerosol art". Was that meant to legitimize street art to the authorities, or distinguish it from common graffiti tagging?
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on May 1, 2015 16:35:15 GMT
last call... any new members want to send a question to John Nation? He's a wealth of knowledge on Bristol graffiti history
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2015 16:43:13 GMT
What do you think of the current Bristol scene and particularly it would be good to know how you think and hope it will evolve under a backdrop of increased gentrification in areas such as Stokes Croft?
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on May 4, 2015 11:58:29 GMT
I'll let this go until tonight in case anyone has a last minute question
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on May 4, 2015 21:17:16 GMT
for real this time... Last call for questions. Any new members want in?
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on May 13, 2015 0:06:40 GMT
for anyone unfamiliar with Operation Anderson, I just found this video on YouTube
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