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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Pete the Post on Oct 22, 2022 14:45:44 GMT 1, Very sad to report the passing of John Dolan, street artist and fixture of the streets of Shoreditch. He sadly passed away yesterday after medical complications over the last few weeks.
He received a lot of support from the forum when he broke into the street art scene with his city scapes, street scenes and drawings of his dog George.
He was already known in the streets of Shoreditch, when he joined Howard Griffin gallery. Where his solo shows exhibited a selection of collaboration pieces and solo works, including the drawings of George and the buildings around Shoreditch. Many of which will be with members here who rallied behind him.
He collaborated with a myriad of artists, including STIK, Thierry Noir, ROA, Broken Fingers, C215, Faith 47, MadC, Cityzen Kane, Pablo Delgado, ESPO and dozens of others.
He also wrote a biography exposing his past and his struggles with addiction, and how meeting up with his dog George added a huge positive element into his life.
He was a good friend, a wildman and a great artist. He will leave a hole in my world and in many others who got to know him.
RIP JD.
Very sad to report the passing of John Dolan, street artist and fixture of the streets of Shoreditch. He sadly passed away yesterday after medical complications over the last few weeks. He received a lot of support from the forum when he broke into the street art scene with his city scapes, street scenes and drawings of his dog George. He was already known in the streets of Shoreditch, when he joined Howard Griffin gallery. Where his solo shows exhibited a selection of collaboration pieces and solo works, including the drawings of George and the buildings around Shoreditch. Many of which will be with members here who rallied behind him. He collaborated with a myriad of artists, including STIK, Thierry Noir, ROA, Broken Fingers, C215, Faith 47, MadC, Cityzen Kane, Pablo Delgado, ESPO and dozens of others.
He also wrote a biography exposing his past and his struggles with addiction, and how meeting up with his dog George added a huge positive element into his life. He was a good friend, a wildman and a great artist. He will leave a hole in my world and in many others who got to know him. RIP JD. |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Big Bad Mo on Oct 22, 2022 16:09:31 GMT 1, Thatโs very sad. I got the Maser collab and I donโt ever intend on selling it.
That show was a great show and I really enjoyed chatting with John whenever I met him on the street!
RIP John
Thatโs very sad. I got the Maser collab and I donโt ever intend on selling it.
That show was a great show and I really enjoyed chatting with John whenever I met him on the street!
RIP John
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Wearology on Oct 22, 2022 16:41:16 GMT 1, Pete The Post - that is a beautiful tribute to a special friend and artist to many on this forum.
Pete The Post - that is a beautiful tribute to a special friend and artist to many on this forum.
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Lroy on Oct 22, 2022 19:01:37 GMT 1, I am very sad also to hear that ( Iโve read this terrible news on the Facebook of a friend ).
RIP John, you are a legend.
I am very sad also to hear that ( Iโve read this terrible news on the Facebook of a friend ).
RIP John, you are a legend.
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Pete the Post on Oct 22, 2022 19:46:10 GMT 1, Pete The Post - that is a beautiful tribute to a special friend and artist to many on this forum.
Pete The Post - that is a beautiful tribute to a special friend and artist to many on this forum. Cheers man. ill miss him a lot thats for sure. He was a hell of a character to spend time with! |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Pete the Post on Oct 24, 2022 8:51:29 GMT 1,
It seems the telecoms box John and George sat by in Shoreditch is now a mini shrine. (Pic was taken from STIK instagram). So if your around and want to add a little tribute, its the place to go.
It seems the telecoms box John and George sat by in Shoreditch is now a mini shrine. (Pic was taken from STIK instagram). So if your around and want to add a little tribute, its the place to go. |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Lroy on Oct 24, 2022 15:58:15 GMT 1, It seems the telecoms box John and George sat by in Shoreditch is now a mini shrine. (Pic was taken from STIK instagram). So if your around and want to add a little tribute, its the place to go.
It seems the telecoms box John and George sat by in Shoreditch is now a mini shrine. (Pic was taken from STIK instagram). So if your around and want to add a little tribute, its the place to go. So moving and sad to see this place empty, a spot of history of an artist, a gentlement and his dog... all these hommages ! George must be sad too.... |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by eD on Oct 24, 2022 17:39:33 GMT 1, Touching tribute, thanks for letting everyone know Pete. Really sad news - I hope someone is taking care of George.
Touching tribute, thanks for letting everyone know Pete. Really sad news - I hope someone is taking care of George.
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Pete the Post on Oct 24, 2022 21:46:37 GMT 1, George is 100% safe, and if all works out and he isnt already adopted! He should be coming to live with me.
It got a bit complicated when John went into hospital, but i have been assured he is fine and well and being looked after Very very well.
Me and Stik went and added to the tribute today as last nights storm demolished it. It was heartwarming to see so many people who really cared about them both. I think i put a lot of minds at rest about George, so so many people asked! And the street rumour seems to be that he is dead!!!
I can happily report that rumours of Georges demise, have been greatly exaggerated.
Version 2.0. Feel free to go add your wishes to it if your around. We left chalk etc there.
George is 100% safe, and if all works out and he isnt already adopted! He should be coming to live with me. It got a bit complicated when John went into hospital, but i have been assured he is fine and well and being looked after Very very well. Me and Stik went and added to the tribute today as last nights storm demolished it. It was heartwarming to see so many people who really cared about them both. I think i put a lot of minds at rest about George, so so many people asked! And the street rumour seems to be that he is dead!!! I can happily report that rumours of Georges demise, have been greatly exaggerated. Version 2.0. Feel free to go add your wishes to it if your around. We left chalk etc there. |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by London Town 1 on Oct 25, 2022 23:21:00 GMT 1, Thanks for the update. It is indeed very sad to hear and it's good to hear about the dog. The two of them were part of shoreditch high street (either by that box or by pret) and tributes and flowers are a nice gesture.
Thanks for the update. It is indeed very sad to hear and it's good to hear about the dog. The two of them were part of shoreditch high street (either by that box or by pret) and tributes and flowers are a nice gesture.
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by jackobin on Oct 26, 2022 13:52:49 GMT 1, Very very sad  rip John, i know that for sure your dog will be always with you ๐
Very very sad rip John, i know that for sure your dog will be always with you ๐ |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Pafori on Nov 4, 2022 1:52:10 GMT 1, Thank you Pete for sharing this sad news with the forum.
My condolences to all who knew and loved John.
I was fortunate to live in Hackney when John had his show at HGG. It was a pleasure to meet John, and like many of you, saw John sketching George outside the Shoreditch Tube Station on many occasions.
John's Colab show with various artists was a wonderful event. Very cool to see the artistic camaraderie.
John's piece with Michael DeFeo remains a favorite among the pieces I own.
Thank you, John, for your wonderful art.
Thank you Pete for sharing this sad news with the forum. My condolences to all who knew and loved John. I was fortunate to live in Hackney when John had his show at HGG. It was a pleasure to meet John, and like many of you, saw John sketching George outside the Shoreditch Tube Station on many occasions. John's Colab show with various artists was a wonderful event. Very cool to see the artistic camaraderie. John's piece with Michael DeFeo remains a favorite among the pieces I own. Thank you, John, for your wonderful art. |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Pete the Post on Nov 11, 2022 23:25:15 GMT 1, So, in a bit of better news, i managed to find George (with much help from streetvet!) and have fostered the little guy.
He had a bit of a mission round the police stations of london and made it to Enfield! So i went and collected him today.
So he has said goodbye to the kennels or whatever that he has been in for the five weeks or so.
He will now be looking forward to a change of pace,
Chilling by the sea.
RIP John, little guy will always be safe with me x
So, in a bit of better news, i managed to find George (with much help from streetvet!) and have fostered the little guy. He had a bit of a mission round the police stations of london and made it to Enfield! So i went and collected him today. So he has said goodbye to the kennels or whatever that he has been in for the five weeks or so. He will now be looking forward to a change of pace, Chilling by the sea. RIP John, little guy will always be safe with me x |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Harveyn on Nov 11, 2022 23:36:17 GMT 1, What a beautiful and kind thing to have done. I don't know you at all but I have to say you are officially my favourite person on this platform.
What a beautiful and kind thing to have done. I don't know you at all but I have to say you are officially my favourite person on this platform.
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by JW on Nov 11, 2022 23:39:49 GMT 1, So, in a bit of better news, i managed to find George (with much help from streetvet!) and have fostered the little guy.
Just wonderful. Probably the best news I've seen on this forum.
You're a gem of a human being and George is very lucky.
So, in a bit of better news, i managed to find George (with much help from streetvet!) and have fostered the little guy. Just wonderful. Probably the best news I've seen on this forum. You're a gem of a human being and George is very lucky. |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by LonelyFarmer on Nov 11, 2022 23:56:25 GMT 1, A wonderful outcome for George, you are an absolute angel๐๐ป, he looks at home already.
A wonderful outcome for George, you are an absolute angel๐๐ป, he looks at home already.
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by kjg on Nov 12, 2022 0:39:48 GMT 1, Should you need some donations for dogfood, veterinarian costs etc., just let me know. I would love to start a fundraiser :-)
Should you need some donations for dogfood, veterinarian costs etc., just let me know. I would love to start a fundraiser :-)
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Pete the Post on Nov 12, 2022 8:50:01 GMT 1, A wonderful outcome for George, you are an absolute angel๐๐ป, he looks at home already.  )
All the best wishes to you, hope you are ok.
A wonderful outcome for George, you are an absolute angel๐๐ป, he looks at home already. Awww bless you, i know youd do the same, and that means a lot to hear from you. You always helped me when i got panicked about looking after him before, and im always very grateful for that. Knowing i could ask people for help always mattered a lot since i never really had a dog previously! You also made this possible. (shh dont mention my previous user names ) All the best wishes to you, hope you are ok. |
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RIP John Dolan of George the dog fame, by Pete the Post on Nov 12, 2022 9:02:56 GMT 1, Very kind all of you. Ive known him most of his life and looked after him before. Always figured he would probably retire down here, more than devastated its happened this way, that i didnt expect. He will always be safe here though.
He has a bit of cover, another of his friends, STIK is helping if i get stuck, and he went through a charity so it seems they are covering the costs. (im thinking i might make use of their discount and put the cost back into them, I dont want to take from the street dogs!!). So that was a pretty big relief and made it a lot easier for me. He is a well covered pooch.
He looked like he had given up when he arrived, it was heartbreaking, thought he may be broken!! He did perk up a fair bit on the train to shoreditch, and after seeing his streets and (most  ) of his people, he was a very happy boy again. I think he will be ok after a little while.
He knows where he is, he knows me, and his bed, balls and bowls etc are his from before, so i hope he will settle and at least know he is safe pretty quick.
My new black velvety sofa, yeah, thats not going to look new for long!!!
Very kind all of you. Ive known him most of his life and looked after him before. Always figured he would probably retire down here, more than devastated its happened this way, that i didnt expect. He will always be safe here though. He has a bit of cover, another of his friends, STIK is helping if i get stuck, and he went through a charity so it seems they are covering the costs. (im thinking i might make use of their discount and put the cost back into them, I dont want to take from the street dogs!!). So that was a pretty big relief and made it a lot easier for me. He is a well covered pooch. He looked like he had given up when he arrived, it was heartbreaking, thought he may be broken!! He did perk up a fair bit on the train to shoreditch, and after seeing his streets and (most ) of his people, he was a very happy boy again. I think he will be ok after a little while. He knows where he is, he knows me, and his bed, balls and bowls etc are his from before, so i hope he will settle and at least know he is safe pretty quick. My new black velvety sofa, yeah, thats not going to look new for long!!! |
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) of his people, he was a very happy boy again. I think he will be ok after a little while. 
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