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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by dreadnatty on Dec 29, 2015 21:47:52 GMT 1, My top 3 favs for 2015 would be RAE,Sweet Toof and Pose
My top 3 favs for 2015 would be RAE,Sweet Toof and Pose
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 29, 2015 21:48:37 GMT 1, So it is almost upon us...2016! Who do you think has contributed the most to the street art scene this year? It can be a newcomer...someone who did a knockout mural...some who has hit the streets with more stamina than Shep has when it comes to signing prints... Please add your top 3 nominations in ranking order. Also feel free to add any other categories you wish to acknowledge. My personal top 3 are: 1) Banksy (obviously for Dismaland & Calais) 2) JR (for his films and cross over projects) 3) Okuda (Kind of a newcomer for me...his church ceiling mural was pretty special)
I'm curious as to what relationship you see between Dismaland and street art.
It was a large, sanctioned event. Also, most of the involved artists did not have a background in street art or graffiti.
My impression was that Dismaland was a very conscious departure from the "street art" and "street artist" labels on Banksy's part.
So it is almost upon us...2016! Who do you think has contributed the most to the street art scene this year? It can be a newcomer...someone who did a knockout mural...some who has hit the streets with more stamina than Shep has when it comes to signing prints... Please add your top 3 nominations in ranking order. Also feel free to add any other categories you wish to acknowledge. My personal top 3 are: 1) Banksy (obviously for Dismaland & Calais) 2) JR (for his films and cross over projects) 3) Okuda (Kind of a newcomer for me...his church ceiling mural was pretty special) I'm curious as to what relationship you see between Dismaland and street art. It was a large, sanctioned event. Also, most of the involved artists did not have a background in street art or graffiti. My impression was that Dismaland was a very conscious departure from the "street art" and "street artist" labels on Banksy's part. |
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by bsimkin on Dec 29, 2015 22:07:23 GMT 1, This year, for me, I was really inspired by more abstract street artists.
1. Pose
2. PrefId (Peter Preffington)
3. 1010
This year, for me, I was really inspired by more abstract street artists.
1. Pose
2. PrefId (Peter Preffington)
3. 1010
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 29, 2015 22:54:28 GMT 1, @niceguyg , I do see the wider point you are making about the atmosphere of Dismaland being influenced by ethics we often associate with street art, or at least common tropes used in street art.
However, for me there is a difference between something being influenced by street art and actually being street art, and I do not necessarily equate social or political activism with street art. I like your observation about Dismaland as a crossover event.
I also really wanted to touch upon the first observation in your answer, as this is of special interest to me:
Personally, I no longer see sanctioned/legal work as being outside the realm of the street art scene.
In my research, I have generally defined street art as unsanctioned. This is of course contentious, but it is one of the ways that I have chosen to delimit a vast body of empirical material.
Does your observation that you "no longer see sanctioned/legal work as being outside the realm of the street art scene" mean that you previously did see sanctioned/legal work as being outside the realm of street art? And if so, what has changed and made you reconsider this position?
@niceguyg , I do see the wider point you are making about the atmosphere of Dismaland being influenced by ethics we often associate with street art, or at least common tropes used in street art. However, for me there is a difference between something being influenced by street art and actually being street art, and I do not necessarily equate social or political activism with street art. I like your observation about Dismaland as a crossover event. I also really wanted to touch upon the first observation in your answer, as this is of special interest to me: Personally, I no longer see sanctioned/legal work as being outside the realm of the street art scene. In my research, I have generally defined street art as unsanctioned. This is of course contentious, but it is one of the ways that I have chosen to delimit a vast body of empirical material. Does your observation that you "no longer see sanctioned/legal work as being outside the realm of the street art scene" mean that you previously did see sanctioned/legal work as being outside the realm of street art? And if so, what has changed and made you reconsider this position? |
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 0:09:48 GMT 1, AK 47
AK 46
AK 45
or that bunch that did the climate change brandalism in Paris.
AK 47
AK 46
AK 45
or that bunch that did the climate change brandalism in Paris.
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by 11 on Dec 30, 2015 0:23:21 GMT 1, Phlegm - For his Epping Forest residency - as well as his ongoing street-work
Sweet-Toof who is just a legend and puts up far more illegal work than anyone else (IMO) - his amazingly successful end of year show is more than deserved
PINS / BAST for their Trash Puppet shows on Instagram that culminated in their exhibition at Dismaland
First 2 are solid, I may well change my mind on slot 3......
Phlegm - For his Epping Forest residency - as well as his ongoing street-work
Sweet-Toof who is just a legend and puts up far more illegal work than anyone else (IMO) - his amazingly successful end of year show is more than deserved
PINS / BAST for their Trash Puppet shows on Instagram that culminated in their exhibition at Dismaland
First 2 are solid, I may well change my mind on slot 3......
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 0:42:35 GMT 1, AK 47 AK 46 AK 45 or that bunch that did the climate change brandalism in Paris.
AK 47 AK 46 AK 45 or that bunch that did the climate change brandalism in Paris. What is Andrew up to these days?. |
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by dotdot on Dec 30, 2015 0:46:31 GMT 1, B lu
P Ito
M hayuk
B lu
P Ito
M hayuk
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 0:50:30 GMT 1, AK 47 AK 46 AK 45 or that bunch that did the climate change brandalism in Paris. What is Andrew up to these days?.
getting fat and teamed up with Lamberty by the looks of things?
AK 47 AK 46 AK 45 or that bunch that did the climate change brandalism in Paris. What is Andrew up to these days?. getting fat and teamed up with Lamberty by the looks of things? |
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 0:53:05 GMT 1, Thanks, saw that when he uploaded it Ploppi, whats he up to now though?.
Fkin Lamberty.
Thanks, saw that when he uploaded it Ploppi, whats he up to now though?.
Fkin Lamberty.
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 1:00:47 GMT 1, Thanks, saw that when he uploaded it Ploppi, whats he up to now though?. Fkin Lamberty.
I have no idea.
I never met the guy and not the type of person I would want to meet.
Thanks, saw that when he uploaded it Ploppi, whats he up to now though?. Fkin Lamberty. I have no idea. I never met the guy and not the type of person I would want to meet. |
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dreadnatty
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by dreadnatty on Dec 30, 2015 1:07:02 GMT 1, Phlegm - For his Epping Forest residency - as well as his ongoing street-work Sweet-Toof who is just a legend and puts up far more illegal work than anyone else (IMO) - his amazingly successful end of year show is more than deserved PINS / BAST for their Trash Puppet shows on Instagram that culminated in their exhibition at Dismaland First 2 are solid, I may well change my mind on slot 3......
Phlegm - For his Epping Forest residency - as well as his ongoing street-work Sweet-Toof who is just a legend and puts up far more illegal work than anyone else (IMO) - his amazingly successful end of year show is more than deserved PINS / BAST for their Trash Puppet shows on Instagram that culminated in their exhibition at Dismaland First 2 are solid, I may well change my mind on slot 3...... Damn. Somehow forgot the month of Phlegm. Shame on me. |
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Stoko on Dec 30, 2015 1:29:30 GMT 1, AK 47 AK 46 AK 45 or that bunch that did the climate change brandalism in Paris. What is Andrew up to these days?.
AK 47 AK 46 AK 45 or that bunch that did the climate change brandalism in Paris. What is Andrew up to these days?. Oh lots. But he doesn't like to talk about it. You know how he is... |
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Coach on Dec 30, 2015 1:46:46 GMT 1, I'm not sure that I like too 3 lists personally.
It tends to exclude artists that don't get the same exposure as the famous artists, despite their effort.
That said
Banksy for dismaland
Etam have been outstanding
As has Fintan Magee. And anything by Blu.
And all the artists that made Upfest such a great weekend again.
So I guess that narrows it down to about 300!
I'm not sure that I like too 3 lists personally.
It tends to exclude artists that don't get the same exposure as the famous artists, despite their effort.
That said
Banksy for dismaland
Etam have been outstanding
As has Fintan Magee. And anything by Blu.
And all the artists that made Upfest such a great weekend again.
So I guess that narrows it down to about 300!
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by andysh on Dec 30, 2015 2:50:56 GMT 1, 1 - Aryz
2 - MrDheo
3 - Inti
1 - Aryz
2 - MrDheo
3 - Inti
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by South Bound on Dec 30, 2015 3:48:45 GMT 1, In no order:
PINS / Bast collab
Blu - he is a beast
Invader
In no order:
PINS / Bast collab
Blu - he is a beast
Invader
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by clockshovel on Dec 30, 2015 5:09:39 GMT 1, 1. The 6 year old son of a friend
2. Zoltan Veevate
3. Zoltan Veevate
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Feral Things on Dec 30, 2015 10:05:57 GMT 1, There's been so much good work this year that I wouldn't know where to start with comparing artists overall (and very few of the below are street artists, I'm afraid). Mods - feel free to move this post elsewhere but here are some of my top threes:
Shows - Taps and Moses' 'ยงplash' show was the perfect tonic for anyone who thought art has become too safe or derivative lately, I think everyone agrees that Dismaland was just fantastic and I've been to lots of Mr Jago's shows over the last 10 years but I thought his 'Nil' show was a big step up:
(Topsprayer photo courtesy of The Grifters)
Works - I thought that conceptually the 'For Ferguson' canvas was the standout piece from Lucas Price's show, I would have loved to have seen Invader's LED pieces at Wipe Out in the flesh and, although this Lee Quiรฑones sketch was done over 35 years ago, this year was the first time I've seen it and the flow and composition just blew me away:
(Invader photo is from his website)
Books - Alรซxone's book was a brilliantly original concept for presenting his canvases, Escif's book provided some really interesting context to what I think has been some of the most relevant work from recent years and the Robert Del Naja book is a great showcase of one of the most influential artists around:
And finally, this seems as good a place as any to pay respects to Buzz/Akie/Migs who very sadly passed away last week. Rest in peace.
There's been so much good work this year that I wouldn't know where to start with comparing artists overall (and very few of the below are street artists, I'm afraid). Mods - feel free to move this post elsewhere but here are some of my top threes: Shows - Taps and Moses' 'ยงplash' show was the perfect tonic for anyone who thought art has become too safe or derivative lately, I think everyone agrees that Dismaland was just fantastic and I've been to lots of Mr Jago's shows over the last 10 years but I thought his 'Nil' show was a big step up: (Topsprayer photo courtesy of The Grifters) Works - I thought that conceptually the 'For Ferguson' canvas was the standout piece from Lucas Price's show, I would have loved to have seen Invader's LED pieces at Wipe Out in the flesh and, although this Lee Quiรฑones sketch was done over 35 years ago, this year was the first time I've seen it and the flow and composition just blew me away: (Invader photo is from his website) Books - Alรซxone's book was a brilliantly original concept for presenting his canvases, Escif's book provided some really interesting context to what I think has been some of the most relevant work from recent years and the Robert Del Naja book is a great showcase of one of the most influential artists around: And finally, this seems as good a place as any to pay respects to Buzz/Akie/Migs who very sadly passed away last week. Rest in peace. |
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by onetwothree on Dec 30, 2015 10:19:24 GMT 1, Borondo for the London show, defo best solo show of the year
Borondo for the London show, defo best solo show of the year
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 10:45:22 GMT 1, 1. Mobstr
2. Phlegm
3. ROA
1. Mobstr
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 30, 2015 10:47:24 GMT 1, Hey Peter, I've had the opportunity to read some of your academic research and I don't feel I am qualified to converse with you on the subject. Nonetheless I'll give it a go. I appreciate it is necessary to define your terms of reference in order to have a common language that other researchers would recognise. Hence your distinction of all street art being unsanctioned. I initially used the term 'Street art' interchangeably with 'Graffiti' - i.e. Unsanctioned. Later as the scene expanded, and more opportunities arose for legal pieces to be done...I separated Graff from Street art. I personally no longer see Banksy as a Graffiti artist - everything he does now becomes "sanctioned" (even if unintentional) due to the huge financial gains people can make from his work...whether that be the local council or a private individual. Street art, in my head, now is sanctioned street work, but still carries the ethics and culture of the early scene. IMO the cultural aspect is being eroded with the increasing influence of commercialism. But like most things there must be happy medium - after all, cans, paint and wheat paste are not free...plus artists need to put food on the table too.
I want to make it clear, as I also try to do in my academic writing, that I don't claim to possess any universal truth about what street art is. The working definition of street art in daily life is malleable and continuously changing based on the way people discuss it.
The fact that I tend to define street art as unsanctioned (or rather as art that is perceived as unsanctioned, since it can be difficult to tell whether something is indeed done with permission or not) does not mean that everyone should adopt this point of view. This is just to say that I think everyone that has an interest in street art is qualified to converse about it, and I am genuinely interested in how other people think about this topic. Being exposed to different points of view allows us to both sharpen and broaden our ideas and arguments.
I think the notion that street art as a category can now include sanctioned work is quite common. An example is large murals done at festivals. These are often discussed as street art. To my mind, however, as artworks murals function in a very different way than unsanctioned street artworks do. The essential thing is their different potential to influence the way we perceive and use public space.
I don't want to clutter up the thread too much, so I will just post a link to an abstract to a talk on this topic I gave at NuArt in 2014.
Hey Peter, I've had the opportunity to read some of your academic research and I don't feel I am qualified to converse with you on the subject. Nonetheless I'll give it a go. I appreciate it is necessary to define your terms of reference in order to have a common language that other researchers would recognise. Hence your distinction of all street art being unsanctioned. I initially used the term 'Street art' interchangeably with 'Graffiti' - i.e. Unsanctioned. Later as the scene expanded, and more opportunities arose for legal pieces to be done...I separated Graff from Street art. I personally no longer see Banksy as a Graffiti artist - everything he does now becomes "sanctioned" (even if unintentional) due to the huge financial gains people can make from his work...whether that be the local council or a private individual. Street art, in my head, now is sanctioned street work, but still carries the ethics and culture of the early scene. IMO the cultural aspect is being eroded with the increasing influence of commercialism. But like most things there must be happy medium - after all, cans, paint and wheat paste are not free...plus artists need to put food on the table too. I want to make it clear, as I also try to do in my academic writing, that I don't claim to possess any universal truth about what street art is. The working definition of street art in daily life is malleable and continuously changing based on the way people discuss it. The fact that I tend to define street art as unsanctioned (or rather as art that is perceived as unsanctioned, since it can be difficult to tell whether something is indeed done with permission or not) does not mean that everyone should adopt this point of view. This is just to say that I think everyone that has an interest in street art is qualified to converse about it, and I am genuinely interested in how other people think about this topic. Being exposed to different points of view allows us to both sharpen and broaden our ideas and arguments. I think the notion that street art as a category can now include sanctioned work is quite common. An example is large murals done at festivals. These are often discussed as street art. To my mind, however, as artworks murals function in a very different way than unsanctioned street artworks do. The essential thing is their different potential to influence the way we perceive and use public space. I don't want to clutter up the thread too much, so I will just post a link to an abstract to a talk on this topic I gave at NuArt in 2014. |
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 11:03:16 GMT 1, Peter, interesting conversation but can you start a separate thread please as it will no doubt become heated and detracts from this thread.
Peter, interesting conversation but can you start a separate thread please as it will no doubt become heated and detracts from this thread.
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by iamzero on Dec 30, 2015 12:19:19 GMT 1, Sweet Toof has nailed it by far this year.
Sweet Toof has nailed it by far this year.
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 12:48:04 GMT 1, Another vote for Sweet Toof here! He's had a prolific year of work on the street, a steady drip of affordable originals, some even cheaper prints and rounded of the year with a killer show.
Another vote for Sweet Toof here! He's had a prolific year of work on the street, a steady drip of affordable originals, some even cheaper prints and rounded of the year with a killer show.
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 14:44:52 GMT 1, Waaaay too many to list to have a genuine top three but have been impressed by the dedication of these three...
Isaac Cordal for his continued globe trotting, producing thoughtful, introspective, social, political, and very authentic work.
Fra Biancoshock for continuing to push the boundaries of urban interventions with little to no financial incentive.
Ernest Zacharevic for the constantly clear and skillful execution of his concepts.
Others of note : Hyuro, Escif, Bordallo ll.
Waaaay too many to list to have a genuine top three but have been impressed by the dedication of these three...
Isaac Cordal for his continued globe trotting, producing thoughtful, introspective, social, political, and very authentic work.
Fra Biancoshock for continuing to push the boundaries of urban interventions with little to no financial incentive.
Ernest Zacharevic for the constantly clear and skillful execution of his concepts.
Others of note : Hyuro, Escif, Bordallo ll.
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by 11 on Dec 30, 2015 15:04:38 GMT 1, Where's the fookin' Urban Art Awards when you need them !! Would have been a cracking year and an interesting vote
Where's the fookin' Urban Art Awards when you need them !! Would have been a cracking year and an interesting vote
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Dibbs 45 on Dec 30, 2015 16:05:12 GMT 1, I think people seem to have misinterpreted this thread as it seems people have just put their favourites artists, some of which have done nothing this year. Just saying.
For me El Seed done a remarkable mural at the Village Underground and T.Wat has been prolific and hitting the political note right on the nose for street work. I would agree that Phlegm has got to get the prize for imagination for his last body of work that was exhibited around epping forest.
Its hard to narrow it down to three and I have to fit Sweet Toof in there as he has hammered it this year as well. His show was true and real in the tradition of a graff show, and drip feeding originals for sale was always a great way forward.
I think people seem to have misinterpreted this thread as it seems people have just put their favourites artists, some of which have done nothing this year. Just saying.
For me El Seed done a remarkable mural at the Village Underground and T.Wat has been prolific and hitting the political note right on the nose for street work. I would agree that Phlegm has got to get the prize for imagination for his last body of work that was exhibited around epping forest.
Its hard to narrow it down to three and I have to fit Sweet Toof in there as he has hammered it this year as well. His show was true and real in the tradition of a graff show, and drip feeding originals for sale was always a great way forward.
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by stvro22 on Dec 30, 2015 16:15:33 GMT 1, RAE's street art sculptures and paste ups have my vote.
And earlier in the year his Trunk Work Show was the highlight for me. Great execution, meticulous attention to detail, outside the gallery world. As close to indoor street art as you can get.
Second, Phlegm's Forrest Residency. Unique idea. Outside the box and the work looked killer too.
RAE's street art sculptures and paste ups have my vote.
And earlier in the year his Trunk Work Show was the highlight for me. Great execution, meticulous attention to detail, outside the gallery world. As close to indoor street art as you can get.
Second, Phlegm's Forrest Residency. Unique idea. Outside the box and the work looked killer too.
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by 11 on Dec 30, 2015 16:24:15 GMT 1, Agreed Dibbs 45 - Mine were definitely based on their contribution to 'the street' rather than favourite artists but even then it is very difficult to whittle it down. El-Seed and Martin Ron did some epic work in the UK this year and from a mural perspective they will probably both be in my top 3
To get to my final 3 I considered the amount of sanctioned v unsanctioned works and while Phlegms street pieces rely on sanctioned walls (can't ever imagine him being able to knock up a 2 minute Throw-up) his work in Epping Forest was a fantastic concept and definitely not sanctioned in any way
ST - does he do sanctioned ?
PINS / BAST - The Trash Puppet videos were awesome, salvaged from the street and delivered on the street. Nothing illegal as such but tipped the scales for me when I was on a bimble through the wick and found the tagged up bins from one of their scenes - just showed they were out and about having a laugh while they worked
edit: sorry I meant 'worked'
Hackney Wick July 15 by 11 for UAA, on Flickr
Agreed Dibbs 45 - Mine were definitely based on their contribution to 'the street' rather than favourite artists but even then it is very difficult to whittle it down. El-Seed and Martin Ron did some epic work in the UK this year and from a mural perspective they will probably both be in my top 3 To get to my final 3 I considered the amount of sanctioned v unsanctioned works and while Phlegms street pieces rely on sanctioned walls (can't ever imagine him being able to knock up a 2 minute Throw-up) his work in Epping Forest was a fantastic concept and definitely not sanctioned in any way ST - does he do sanctioned ? PINS / BAST - The Trash Puppet videos were awesome, salvaged from the street and delivered on the street. Nothing illegal as such but tipped the scales for me when I was on a bimble through the wick and found the tagged up bins from one of their scenes - just showed they were out and about having a laugh while they worked edit: sorry I meant 'worked'
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Top 3 Street Artists of the Year 2015, by Deleted on Dec 30, 2015 16:32:12 GMT 1, 'Tagged up Bins' ?, that is where they live, you seen the prices at Travelodge?.
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'Tagged up Bins' ?, that is where they live, you seen the prices at Travelodge?.
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