pezlow
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RCA Secret 2013, by pezlow on Feb 13, 2013 20:34:54 GMT 1, Can't wait!
sg.rca.ac.uk/res/sites/RCA_Secret/
rcasecret.blogspot.co.uk/
We’re back! Did you miss us? In March 2013 RCA Secret returns to the Royal College of Art’s Dyson Building.
In 2011, RCA Secret celebrated its eighteenth birthday as a unique
exhibition and sale of over 2,500 original postcard-sized artworks made
by professional artists, designers and illustrators, including alumni
and postgraduate students at the Royal College of Art.
We took a year out while the Royal College of Art celebrated its
175th Anniversary in 2012, but in 2013 RCA Secret returns for our
twentieth year as one of London’s most popular art sales.
Forthcoming Exhibition & Sale
We’re far too excited to wait until the autumn, so the new RCA
Secret will be revealed on Thursday 14 March 2013, with the exhibition
running up until the day of the Sale on Saturday 23 March.
This new spring in our step not only sees a change in dates, but a move
to the Royal College of Art’s landmark development — the Dyson Building,
1 Hester Road, SW11 4AN.
The Secret
Ever wondered if you could spot an Emin at 20 paces? How about a
Grayson Perry? Each postcard in RCA Secret is signed only on the back,
so collectors won’t know the identity of the artists until they have
made their purchases.
We’re giving you nine days to check out this eclectic collection and
then for one day only the cards will be sold to support the RCA Fine Art
Student Award Fund. With generous contributions of new work from
hundreds of leading international artists and designers, RCA Secret
continues to help emerging artists at a formative stage in their
careers. So whether you walk away with a famous name or not, you’ll be
buying a bit of history and contributing to the future.
Each postcard costs £45 and a maximum of four cards may be purchased
per person. Postcards are only available to purchase in person at the
Sale. You must have an RCA Secret Collector's Number to purchase a card
at RCA Secret 2013. Register HERE to get one
ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART BATTERSEA
Dyson Building, 1 Hester Road, London SW11 4AN
Exhibition open: 14–22 March 11am–6pm
Late opening: Thursday 21 March until 9pm
Sale open: Saturday 23 March 8am-6pm
Free Admission
Buses (to Battersea Bridge south side): 19, 49 and 345 from South
Kensington; 170 from Victoria; 19 from Sloane Square; 319 and 49 from
Clapham Junction
Can't wait! sg.rca.ac.uk/res/sites/RCA_Secret/rcasecret.blogspot.co.uk/We’re back! Did you miss us? In March 2013 RCA Secret returns to the Royal College of Art’s Dyson Building.In 2011, RCA Secret celebrated its eighteenth birthday as a unique
exhibition and sale of over 2,500 original postcard-sized artworks made
by professional artists, designers and illustrators, including alumni
and postgraduate students at the Royal College of Art. We took a year out while the Royal College of Art celebrated its
175th Anniversary in 2012, but in 2013 RCA Secret returns for our
twentieth year as one of London’s most popular art sales. Forthcoming Exhibition & SaleWe’re far too excited to wait until the autumn, so the new RCA
Secret will be revealed on Thursday 14 March 2013, with the exhibition
running up until the day of the Sale on Saturday 23 March.
This new spring in our step not only sees a change in dates, but a move
to the Royal College of Art’s landmark development — the Dyson Building,
1 Hester Road, SW11 4AN.
The SecretEver wondered if you could spot an Emin at 20 paces? How about a
Grayson Perry? Each postcard in RCA Secret is signed only on the back,
so collectors won’t know the identity of the artists until they have
made their purchases. We’re giving you nine days to check out this eclectic collection and
then for one day only the cards will be sold to support the RCA Fine Art
Student Award Fund. With generous contributions of new work from
hundreds of leading international artists and designers, RCA Secret
continues to help emerging artists at a formative stage in their
careers. So whether you walk away with a famous name or not, you’ll be
buying a bit of history and contributing to the future. Each postcard costs £45 and a maximum of four cards may be purchased
per person. Postcards are only available to purchase in person at the
Sale. You must have an RCA Secret Collector's Number to purchase a card
at RCA Secret 2013. Register HERE to get one ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART BATTERSEA
Dyson Building, 1 Hester Road, London SW11 4AN
Exhibition open: 14–22 March 11am–6pm
Late opening: Thursday 21 March until 9pm
Sale open: Saturday 23 March 8am-6pm
Free Admission
Buses (to Battersea Bridge south side): 19, 49 and 345 from South
Kensington; 170 from Victoria; 19 from Sloane Square; 319 and 49 from
Clapham Junction |
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nah
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RCA Secret 2013, by nah on Feb 13, 2013 20:40:21 GMT 1, Glad it's back! Will definitely give it a go this year
Glad it's back! Will definitely give it a go this year
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RCA Secret 2013, by Sacked... on Feb 13, 2013 23:54:55 GMT 1, I feel a trip to Milletts coming on .
I feel a trip to Milletts coming on .
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pezlow
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RCA Secret 2013, by pezlow on Feb 23, 2013 15:17:31 GMT 1, Rumours that Hockney has contributed this year. Hope it's true...
Rumours that Hockney has contributed this year. Hope it's true...
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ABC
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RCA Secret 2013, by ABC on Feb 24, 2013 0:27:37 GMT 1, May have to make a visit, will be a first for me too.
May have to make a visit, will be a first for me too.
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pezlow
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RCA Secret 2013, by pezlow on Feb 25, 2013 20:09:58 GMT 1, No confirmation on Hockney yet but contributors include artists Paula Rego, Julian Opie, David Bailey, Christo and John Baldessari. Others include the Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park, film director Mike Leigh and fashion designers such as Sir Paul Smith, Orla Kiely and Manolo Blahnik.
No confirmation on Hockney yet but contributors include artists Paula Rego, Julian Opie, David Bailey, Christo and John Baldessari. Others include the Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park, film director Mike Leigh and fashion designers such as Sir Paul Smith, Orla Kiely and Manolo Blahnik.
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RCA Secret 2013, by Deleted on Feb 25, 2013 20:12:56 GMT 1, Some big hitters there.
Should be pretty easy to spot the Christo, just look for a wrapped postcard 
edit. LOL, I thought that was weird he died in 09. Must be Jeanne Claude.
Some big hitters there. Should be pretty easy to spot the Christo, just look for a wrapped postcard edit. LOL, I thought that was weird he died in 09. Must be Jeanne Claude. |
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pezlow
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RCA Secret 2013, by pezlow on Feb 25, 2013 20:30:08 GMT 1, Jeanne Claude died in 2009, Christo still very much alive. I had the privilege of meeting him last year. A legend.
Jeanne Claude died in 2009, Christo still very much alive. I had the privilege of meeting him last year. A legend.
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RCA Secret 2013, by Deleted on Feb 25, 2013 20:48:42 GMT 1, My bad. Thought I remembered something, a quick google and a misread on wiki
Lucky you for getting to meet him, he is a legend.
My bad. Thought I remembered something, a quick google and a misread on wiki Lucky you for getting to meet him, he is a legend. |
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pezlow
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RCA Secret 2013, by pezlow on Feb 28, 2013 22:35:31 GMT 1, 2700 cards. It's not going to be easy.
2700 cards. It's not going to be easy.
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preston
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RCA Secret 2013, by preston on Mar 1, 2013 16:18:12 GMT 1, Have a great time Pez. Was looking to get over there this year for it - registered for it, booked flights,etc. - but something urgent at work means that I'll be in CA instead.
Would love a chance at the Rego.
Have a great time Pez. Was looking to get over there this year for it - registered for it, booked flights,etc. - but something urgent at work means that I'll be in CA instead.
Would love a chance at the Rego.
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pezlow
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RCA Secret 2013, by pezlow on Mar 10, 2013 13:44:15 GMT 1, 5 days to go till the cards go online. Getting excited....
5 days to go till the cards go online. Getting excited....
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RCA Secret 2013, by raindogs on Mar 10, 2013 14:05:22 GMT 1, I'll be there! My third time! This time I will add the MDS exhibition on Thursday evening and a visit to Signal Gallery to take my RAEs . Busy weekend!
I'll be there! My third time! This time I will add the MDS exhibition on Thursday evening and a visit to Signal Gallery to take my RAEs . Busy weekend!
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jusdeep
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RCA Secret 2013, by jusdeep on Mar 10, 2013 15:35:35 GMT 1, Got the day off work, tent packed and ready for a week of online pain viewing the cards. But can't wait!
Got the day off work, tent packed and ready for a week of online pain viewing the cards. But can't wait!
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jusdeep
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RCA Secret 2013, by jusdeep on Mar 10, 2013 16:08:57 GMT 1, Can't remember how many cards there were before, 2,300 or something like that. Gonna be a mission unless they've redesigned their website.
Can't remember how many cards there were before, 2,300 or something like that. Gonna be a mission unless they've redesigned their website.
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pezlow
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RCA Secret 2013, by pezlow on Mar 13, 2013 22:35:09 GMT 1, Yeah website isn't the best.
Yeah website isn't the best.
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ABC
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RCA Secret 2013, by ABC on Mar 13, 2013 23:03:17 GMT 1, Can't make the sale, little gutted. Weekends are about spending time with my kids and not standing in a queue on a Saturday Morning whilst they miss their weekend activities. Shame but hey life goes on.
Can't make the sale, little gutted. Weekends are about spending time with my kids and not standing in a queue on a Saturday Morning whilst they miss their weekend activities. Shame but hey life goes on.
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RCA Secret 2013, by Young Squire on Mar 13, 2013 23:38:16 GMT 1, It has been a long wait since 2011. So excited its nearly RCA secret time again.
Fingers crossed for another raffle win, if not see you in the cold Pez!
[No kids for me obviously!]
It has been a long wait since 2011. So excited its nearly RCA secret time again.
Fingers crossed for another raffle win, if not see you in the cold Pez!
[No kids for me obviously!]
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james
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RCA Secret 2013, by james on Mar 14, 2013 15:24:55 GMT 1, cards published on the website, David Hockney doesn't seem to be on the artists list, sorry Pezlow. When do people start queuing, this will be my second time, turned up at around 11 last time and just picked a few of the remaining cards, hoping to be a bit more organised this time. Good luck all.
Edit: Although 1343 seems to be an Emin, her name doesn't appear on the artist list ??
cards published on the website, David Hockney doesn't seem to be on the artists list, sorry Pezlow. When do people start queuing, this will be my second time, turned up at around 11 last time and just picked a few of the remaining cards, hoping to be a bit more organised this time. Good luck all.
Edit: Although 1343 seems to be an Emin, her name doesn't appear on the artist list ??
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RCA Secret 2013, by jaymajik on Mar 14, 2013 16:01:09 GMT 1, I can't believe there is no "next" button when viewing the postcards - makes the whole process a complete ballache
Can't be difficult to do, and they have had two years to get the website ready.
Anyway, I look forward to having to make at least 5,400 clicks to review all the cards...
I can't believe there is no "next" button when viewing the postcards - makes the whole process a complete ballache
Can't be difficult to do, and they have had two years to get the website ready.
Anyway, I look forward to having to make at least 5,400 clicks to review all the cards...
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james
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RCA Secret 2013, by james on Mar 14, 2013 16:56:45 GMT 1, Rumours that Hockney has contributed this year. Hope it's true... 
card 2453 
Rumours that Hockney has contributed this year. Hope it's true... card 2453 |
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nah
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RCA Secret 2013, by nah on Mar 14, 2013 18:37:21 GMT 1, I can't believe there is no "next" button when viewing the postcards - makes the whole process a complete ballache Can't be difficult to do, and they have had two years to get the website ready. Anyway, I look forward to having to make at least 5,400 clicks to review all the cards...
hopefully it'll speed up later
I can't believe there is no "next" button when viewing the postcards - makes the whole process a complete ballache Can't be difficult to do, and they have had two years to get the website ready. Anyway, I look forward to having to make at least 5,400 clicks to review all the cards... doesn't help that it's running at a snails pace hopefully it'll speed up later |
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jusdeep
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RCA Secret 2013, by jusdeep on Mar 15, 2013 13:03:30 GMT 1, I always look through the cards later at night after 11pm and early morning before 8am. During the day their website is just too painful. It's bad enough theres no next button but with serious lag it's a false starter.
To get an idea of the last event in 2011, I joined the queue at around 5.45am and was just over 200th in line. Not sure if that was including the 50 golden ticket holders though.
I always look through the cards later at night after 11pm and early morning before 8am. During the day their website is just too painful. It's bad enough theres no next button but with serious lag it's a false starter.
To get an idea of the last event in 2011, I joined the queue at around 5.45am and was just over 200th in line. Not sure if that was including the 50 golden ticket holders though.
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nah
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RCA Secret 2013, by nah on Mar 15, 2013 13:41:41 GMT 1, I always look through the cards later at night after 11pm and early morning before 8am. During the day their website is just too painful. It's bad enough theres no next button but with serious lag it's a false starter. To get an idea of the last event in 2011, I joined the queue at around 5.45am and was just over 200th in line. Not sure if that was including the 50 golden ticket holders though.
edit: got it - tickets sold in person at the exhibition
I always look through the cards later at night after 11pm and early morning before 8am. During the day their website is just too painful. It's bad enough theres no next button but with serious lag it's a false starter. To get an idea of the last event in 2011, I joined the queue at around 5.45am and was just over 200th in line. Not sure if that was including the 50 golden ticket holders though. yeah, managed to get through a good few of them last night. when/how does the golden ticket raffle happen? edit: got it - tickets sold in person at the exhibition |
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RCA Secret 2013, by Dellboyy on Mar 15, 2013 14:23:37 GMT 1, I know it's kind of the idea, but such a shame they're only on sale there on the day. What does happen to all the unsold cards?
I know it's kind of the idea, but such a shame they're only on sale there on the day. What does happen to all the unsold cards?
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jusdeep
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RCA Secret 2013, by jusdeep on Mar 15, 2013 15:09:55 GMT 1, The golden tickets are available up until the Friday before the sale, they can be bought from the event. I think, from my poor memory you can buy a maximum of ten raffle tickets for £10. If you're selected you're texted/called. Then the first 50 are drawn in order of line 1-50. Pez would know the finite details for sure.
The golden tickets are available up until the Friday before the sale, they can be bought from the event. I think, from my poor memory you can buy a maximum of ten raffle tickets for £10. If you're selected you're texted/called. Then the first 50 are drawn in order of line 1-50. Pez would know the finite details for sure.
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RCA Secret 2013, by Young Squire on Mar 15, 2013 15:27:51 GMT 1, This is right. You get a call between 7 and 8 on the Friday. Pretty sure the timing of the call indicates approximately were you are in the 50 based on previous experience.
You then have to be there first thing the next day when all gather round to have your name and number read out!
This is right. You get a call between 7 and 8 on the Friday. Pretty sure the timing of the call indicates approximately were you are in the 50 based on previous experience.
You then have to be there first thing the next day when all gather round to have your name and number read out!
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nah
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RCA Secret 2013, by nah on Mar 15, 2013 15:38:55 GMT 1, thanks for the info, fingers crossed for a golden ticket. the artist i'm most excited about appears to have have done a fair few cards so hoping i have a chance either way (probably wishful thinking)
thanks for the info, fingers crossed for a golden ticket. the artist i'm most excited about appears to have have done a fair few cards so hoping i have a chance either way (probably wishful thinking)
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pezlow
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RCA Secret 2013, by pezlow on Mar 16, 2013 9:35:59 GMT 1, Depends what artist it is nah? The raffle calls actually start at 6ish and they are generally finished by about 6.30. Winning the raffle really is amazing - your done and finished by 8am at the latest.
Depends what artist it is nah? The raffle calls actually start at 6ish and they are generally finished by about 6.30. Winning the raffle really is amazing - your done and finished by 8am at the latest.
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pezlow
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RCA Secret 2013, by pezlow on Mar 16, 2013 9:37:14 GMT 1, I know it's kind of the idea, but such a shame they're only on sale there on the day. What does happen to all the unsold cards?
I know it's kind of the idea, but such a shame they're only on sale there on the day. What does happen to all the unsold cards? There really aren't that many at all |
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