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met
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The Grey Ghost has passed…, by met on Feb 18, 2022 1:42:03 GMT 1,
Wasn't previously aware Fred Radtke had died, so thank you for posting.
Good read. And a fitting tribute by the article's author, Doug MacCash.
Although I disagreed with his position, or rather its lack of nuance and discrimination, Radtke was formidable. He had conviction, and by god he was committed. Difficult not to respect that level of commitment from an adversary, even if it crossed over into obsession.
The Grey/Gray Ghost was also what the scene needs. So MacCash's reference to mutual dependence is entirely apt.
After all, what is graffiti?
Without the cops, the authorities more generally, and private individuals like Radtke, it certainly would not be the graffiti that many of us love.
Wasn't previously aware Fred Radtke had died, so thank you for posting. Good read. And a fitting tribute by the article's author, Doug MacCash. Although I disagreed with his position, or rather its lack of nuance and discrimination, Radtke was formidable. He had conviction, and by god he was committed. Difficult not to respect that level of commitment from an adversary, even if it crossed over into obsession. The Grey/Gray Ghost was also what the scene needs. So MacCash's reference to mutual dependence is entirely apt. After all, what is graffiti? Without the cops, the authorities more generally, and private individuals like Radtke, it certainly would not be the graffiti that many of us love. |
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yoss
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The Grey Ghost has passed…, by yoss on Feb 18, 2022 3:14:49 GMT 1, Wasn't previously aware Fred Radtke had died, so thank you for posting. Good read. And a fitting tribute by the article's author, Doug MacCash. Although I disagreed with his position, or rather its lack of nuance and discrimination, Radtke was formidable. He had conviction, and by god he was committed. Difficult not to respect that level of commitment from an adversary, even if it crossed over into obsession. The Grey/Gray Ghost was also what the scene needs. So MacCash's reference to mutual dependence is entirely apt. After all, what is graffiti? Without the cops, the authorities more generally, and private individuals like Radtke, it certainly would not be the graffiti that many of us love.
awesome review yourself!!! I’m from NOLA and thought it was something this forum would like to read…Fred Radtke was formidable…
im more pissed though at all the people that painted over Banksy’s art or completely stole the works off the walls. There used to be a girl on a stool being scared by a little rat that was in town by Banksy. Someone actually chipped out the rat right along it’s edges…half the tail was left because of them. There’s a special place in hell for that person / persons…
Just like everything in life, there’s differing opinions…and Fred Radtke definitely was either loved or hated in NOLA…
rest in peace…
Wasn't previously aware Fred Radtke had died, so thank you for posting. Good read. And a fitting tribute by the article's author, Doug MacCash. Although I disagreed with his position, or rather its lack of nuance and discrimination, Radtke was formidable. He had conviction, and by god he was committed. Difficult not to respect that level of commitment from an adversary, even if it crossed over into obsession. The Grey/Gray Ghost was also what the scene needs. So MacCash's reference to mutual dependence is entirely apt. After all, what is graffiti? Without the cops, the authorities more generally, and private individuals like Radtke, it certainly would not be the graffiti that many of us love. awesome review yourself!!! I’m from NOLA and thought it was something this forum would like to read…Fred Radtke was formidable… im more pissed though at all the people that painted over Banksy’s art or completely stole the works off the walls. There used to be a girl on a stool being scared by a little rat that was in town by Banksy. Someone actually chipped out the rat right along it’s edges…half the tail was left because of them. There’s a special place in hell for that person / persons… Just like everything in life, there’s differing opinions…and Fred Radtke definitely was either loved or hated in NOLA… rest in peace… |
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met
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The Grey Ghost has passed…, by met on Feb 18, 2022 3:52:08 GMT 1, Wasn't previously aware Fred Radtke had died, so thank you for posting. Good read. And a fitting tribute by the article's author, Doug MacCash. Although I disagreed with his position, or rather its lack of nuance and discrimination, Radtke was formidable. He had conviction, and by god he was committed. Difficult not to respect that level of commitment from an adversary, even if it crossed over into obsession. The Grey/Gray Ghost was also what the scene needs. So MacCash's reference to mutual dependence is entirely apt. After all, what is graffiti? Without the cops, the authorities more generally, and private individuals like Radtke, it certainly would not be the graffiti that many of us love. awesome review yourself!!! I’m from NOLA and thought it was something this forum would like to read…Fred Radtke was formidable… im more pissed though at all the people that painted over Banksy’s art or completely stole the works off the walls. There used to be a girl on a stool being scared by a little rat that was in town by Banksy. Someone actually chipped out the rat right along it’s edges…half the tail was left because of them. There’s a special place in hell for that person / persons… Just like everything in life, there’s differing opinions…and Fred Radtke definitely was either loved or hated in NOLA… rest in peace…
Assuming you're referring to the former Tremé piece, that was a case of the artist playing with the existing surroundings.
It was Banksy who created a rat from the shape left by some exposed brickwork (after the render had already cracked and fallen away), as opposed to some clown having later chipped out the rat.
I hope this will help to shift the story for you — from previously-irritating to feel-good.
Wasn't previously aware Fred Radtke had died, so thank you for posting. Good read. And a fitting tribute by the article's author, Doug MacCash. Although I disagreed with his position, or rather its lack of nuance and discrimination, Radtke was formidable. He had conviction, and by god he was committed. Difficult not to respect that level of commitment from an adversary, even if it crossed over into obsession. The Grey/Gray Ghost was also what the scene needs. So MacCash's reference to mutual dependence is entirely apt. After all, what is graffiti? Without the cops, the authorities more generally, and private individuals like Radtke, it certainly would not be the graffiti that many of us love. awesome review yourself!!! I’m from NOLA and thought it was something this forum would like to read…Fred Radtke was formidable… im more pissed though at all the people that painted over Banksy’s art or completely stole the works off the walls. There used to be a girl on a stool being scared by a little rat that was in town by Banksy. Someone actually chipped out the rat right along it’s edges…half the tail was left because of them. There’s a special place in hell for that person / persons… Just like everything in life, there’s differing opinions…and Fred Radtke definitely was either loved or hated in NOLA… rest in peace… Assuming you're referring to the former Tremé piece, that was a case of the artist playing with the existing surroundings. It was Ban ksy who created a rat from the shape left by some exposed brickwork (after the render had already cracked and fallen away), as opposed to some clown having later chipped out the rat. I hope this will help to shift the story for you — from previously-irritating to feel-good. |
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The Grey Ghost has passed…, by yoss on Feb 18, 2022 4:09:01 GMT 1, I NEVER KNEW THAT!!!! Wellllll…that was eye opening!!! That’s nutso!! I stand corrected!!!im actually embarrassed that I did not know that on all my bike rides to that location!!!
Are you NOLA based?
I have old photos of most of the Banksy pieces minus the robbers stealing the TV’s from the wall on Elysian Fields…
But it makes me feel 1000% better that it wasn’t some a-hole who chipped off the rat…thank you thank you thank you…
I NEVER KNEW THAT!!!! Wellllll…that was eye opening!!! That’s nutso!! I stand corrected!!!im actually embarrassed that I did not know that on all my bike rides to that location!!!
Are you NOLA based?
I have old photos of most of the Banksy pieces minus the robbers stealing the TV’s from the wall on Elysian Fields…
But it makes me feel 1000% better that it wasn’t some a-hole who chipped off the rat…thank you thank you thank you…
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The Grey Ghost has passed…, by yoss on Feb 18, 2022 4:27:30 GMT 1, Do you by any chance have a photo of the boy playing the trumpet that used to be on a door of an abandoned house in the 9th ward? I’m searching my files and I can’t find that one!!!
Do you by any chance have a photo of the boy playing the trumpet that used to be on a door of an abandoned house in the 9th ward? I’m searching my files and I can’t find that one!!!
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The Grey Ghost has passed…, by yoss on Feb 18, 2022 4:33:42 GMT 1, And I don’t know what I always spell “gray” as “grey”. It’s a tick I guess.
And I don’t know what I always spell “gray” as “grey”. It’s a tick I guess.
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The Grey Ghost has passed…, by met on Feb 18, 2022 4:36:29 GMT 1, I NEVER KNEW THAT!!!! Wellllll…that was eye opening!!! That’s nutso!! I stand corrected!!!im actually embarrassed that I did not know that on all my bike rides to that location!!! Are you NOLA based? I have old photos of most of the Banksy pieces minus the robbers stealing the TV’s from the wall on Elysian Fields… But it makes me feel 1000% better that it wasn’t some a-hole who chipped off the rat…thank you thank you thank you…
London-based.
And you're welcome. Happy to be of service from afar.
I would add that yours was a reasonably-held erred belief, when taking into account the typical fate of Banksy street pieces.
In addition, the mild embarrassment you might be experiencing is only temporary. It is insignificant compared to the amusing story you now have. Play your cards right, and you've got a lifetime of dinner-party laughs.
I NEVER KNEW THAT!!!! Wellllll…that was eye opening!!! That’s nutso!! I stand corrected!!!im actually embarrassed that I did not know that on all my bike rides to that location!!! Are you NOLA based? I have old photos of most of the Banksy pieces minus the robbers stealing the TV’s from the wall on Elysian Fields… But it makes me feel 1000% better that it wasn’t some a-hole who chipped off the rat…thank you thank you thank you… London-based. And you're welcome. Happy to be of service from afar. I would add that yours was a reasonably-held erred belief, when taking into account the typical fate of Ban ksy street pieces. In addition, the mild embarrassment you might be experiencing is only temporary. It is insignificant compared to the amusing story you now have. Play your cards right, and you've got a lifetime of dinner-party laughs. |
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The Grey Ghost has passed…, by met on Feb 18, 2022 4:55:36 GMT 1, Do you by any chance have a photo of the boy playing the trumpet that used to be on a door of an abandoned house in the 9th ward? I’m searching my files and I can’t find that one!!!
Two locations popped up when I did a Google Images search for "Banksy trumpet New Orleans".
The first image below is from a Wooster Collective post.
www.woostercollective.com/post/fresh-stuff-from-banksy-on-the-streets-of-new-orleans
And I don’t know what I always spell “gray” as “grey”. It’s a tick I guess.
Both are correct — although "gray" is more common in American English, while "grey" is the norm in British English.
Do you by any chance have a photo of the boy playing the trumpet that used to be on a door of an abandoned house in the 9th ward? I’m searching my files and I can’t find that one!!! Two locations popped up when I did a Google Images search for "Banksy trumpet New Orleans". The first image below is from a Wooster Collective post. www.woostercollective.com/post/fresh-stuff-from-banksy-on-the-streets-of-new-orleansAnd I don’t know what I always spell “gray” as “grey”. It’s a tick I guess. Both are correct — although "gray" is more common in American English, while "grey" is the norm in British English. |
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The Grey Ghost has passed…, by Easy-Z on Feb 19, 2022 1:13:31 GMT 1, No love lost there.
No love lost there.
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