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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by HowAboutNo on Apr 8, 2008 12:06:09 GMT 1, Cancer Sell www.cancersell.org.uk is raising funds primarily from the contribution of art works contributed by the artists on Flickr, for which we would like to thank all once again for donating
You can check out more details about the event and view works that will be for sale at www.flickr.com/groups/cancersell/
Two guys with no artistic talent, HowAboutNo and NoLionsInEngland, both of whom have a penchant for clocking street art, will do their bit for this good cause by organising a graffiti tour of the streets around Shoreditch, Hackney, Brick Lane and various dubious but possibly interesting spots in between.
The plan is to guide a group of 20 or so people up and down the streets providing a commentary on the art there and possibly art that used to be there – depending on whether the council buffer squads have been particularly vigilant the night before. We hope to describe some of the different approaches to getting up used by different artists and describe from second hand knowledge some of the issues faced by graffiti artists in going about the clandestine activities.
We will also throw in a bag of freebies – mainly stickers and postcards. There will also be 5 copies of the book "Banksy Locations & Tours" by Martin Bull available to some lucky punters, we havent decided what you need to do to get one as of yet, bet when we probably end the tour in or very close to a pub I'm sure we will think of something
The aim isn't to replicate the legendary Banksy Tours of 2006 (mainly because there are so few Banksy's left in the area!) But we will probably be checking some spots from those tours. There is even a possibility Martin, the author of BLT may aid and abet on one or other of the jaunts.
We expect to see some Banksy pieces, it all depends on what's still up. We believe that the tour will be best suited to open minded fit folk rather than graf spotting smart arse experts who will know all the route and pieces anyway.
The tours will take place whatever the weather is like.
Here's the deal:
First - pick your date – Sunday April 20 or Sunday April27. Walks will commence 3pm and probably last about 2 - 2.5hours
Then email your name, preferred dates and how many places you want to nolionsinengland *at* gmail.com
When lists fill (hopefully!) we will email you requesting payment. Payment will be by paypal to a paypal account set up for the Cancer Sell fundraising monies.
We will confirm the meeting point about 2 or 3 days prior to the walk. This gives us some flexibility to customise the route according to what's around.
Cost will be £10 per person, all of which goes into the Cancer Sells coffers.
Many thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.
HowAboutNo! - www.flickr.com/photos/howaboutno NoLionsInEngland - www.flickr.com/photos/11928372@N04/
Cancer Sell www.cancersell.org.uk is raising funds primarily from the contribution of art works contributed by the artists on Flickr, for which we would like to thank all once again for donating You can check out more details about the event and view works that will be for sale at www.flickr.com/groups/cancersell/Two guys with no artistic talent, HowAboutNo and NoLionsInEngland, both of whom have a penchant for clocking street art, will do their bit for this good cause by organising a graffiti tour of the streets around Shoreditch, Hackney, Brick Lane and various dubious but possibly interesting spots in between. The plan is to guide a group of 20 or so people up and down the streets providing a commentary on the art there and possibly art that used to be there – depending on whether the council buffer squads have been particularly vigilant the night before. We hope to describe some of the different approaches to getting up used by different artists and describe from second hand knowledge some of the issues faced by graffiti artists in going about the clandestine activities. We will also throw in a bag of freebies – mainly stickers and postcards. There will also be 5 copies of the book "Banksy Locations & Tours" by Martin Bull available to some lucky punters, we havent decided what you need to do to get one as of yet, bet when we probably end the tour in or very close to a pub I'm sure we will think of something The aim isn't to replicate the legendary Banksy Tours of 2006 (mainly because there are so few Banksy's left in the area!) But we will probably be checking some spots from those tours. There is even a possibility Martin, the author of BLT may aid and abet on one or other of the jaunts. We expect to see some Banksy pieces, it all depends on what's still up. We believe that the tour will be best suited to open minded fit folk rather than graf spotting smart arse experts who will know all the route and pieces anyway. The tours will take place whatever the weather is like. Here's the deal: First - pick your date – Sunday April 20 or Sunday April27. Walks will commence 3pm and probably last about 2 - 2.5hours Then email your name, preferred dates and how many places you want to nolionsinengland *at* gmail.com When lists fill (hopefully!) we will email you requesting payment. Payment will be by paypal to a paypal account set up for the Cancer Sell fundraising monies. We will confirm the meeting point about 2 or 3 days prior to the walk. This gives us some flexibility to customise the route according to what's around. Cost will be £10 per person, all of which goes into the Cancer Sells coffers. Many thanks and we look forward to hearing from you. HowAboutNo! - www.flickr.com/photos/howaboutnoNoLionsInEngland - www.flickr.com/photos/11928372@N04/
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by manchestermike on Apr 8, 2008 12:13:46 GMT 1, Great idea mate, I'm sure these will be full in no time
Great idea mate, I'm sure these will be full in no time
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by Prescription Art on Apr 8, 2008 13:16:06 GMT 1, Excellent idea chaps!
Excellent idea chaps!
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by HowAboutNo on Apr 10, 2008 0:01:10 GMT 1, I may need to end up paying you PA. . .and I always had in my head that Abdoujaparov was from the States when I saw it back in the day...weird the conceptions you build up of people from a forum name!
I may need to end up paying you PA. . .and I always had in my head that Abdoujaparov was from the States when I saw it back in the day...weird the conceptions you build up of people from a forum name!
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by romanywg on Apr 10, 2008 0:05:21 GMT 1, If I'm not considered "a graf spotting smart arse experts who will know all the route and pieces anyway." can I come along and film the occasion?
If I'm not considered "a graf spotting smart arse experts who will know all the route and pieces anyway." can I come along and film the occasion?
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by Prescription Art on Apr 10, 2008 0:13:38 GMT 1, I may need to end up paying you PA. . .and I always had in my head that Abdoujaparov was from the States when I saw it back in the day...weird the conceptions you build up of people from a forum name!
Uzbekistan, actually...
I may need to end up paying you PA. . .and I always had in my head that Abdoujaparov was from the States when I saw it back in the day...weird the conceptions you build up of people from a forum name! Uzbekistan, actually...
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chablis
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by chablis on Apr 10, 2008 19:53:18 GMT 1, I have my name down for this and very much looking forward to it. There are too many streets and corners in that area for a person to cover during lunch breaks, I am happy to admit I need help finding the work. Particularly as much of the conversation is going to be "You see that wall there, that was where so and so's work used to be." It will also be nice to put names to pieces which I have seen but not identified the artist.
I appreciate HowAboutNo and NoLionsInEngland taking the time to organise this, particularly as it is a selfless act for charity. Well done to you both, and those supporting you.
To anyone else thinking of doing it, I don't think you will regret it, though you might just regret not doing it. So book now. ( Also if they don't fill the list I don't get to go ;-) )
The chance of a drink after with like minded people, priceless.
I have my name down for this and very much looking forward to it. There are too many streets and corners in that area for a person to cover during lunch breaks, I am happy to admit I need help finding the work. Particularly as much of the conversation is going to be "You see that wall there, that was where so and so's work used to be." It will also be nice to put names to pieces which I have seen but not identified the artist.
I appreciate HowAboutNo and NoLionsInEngland taking the time to organise this, particularly as it is a selfless act for charity. Well done to you both, and those supporting you.
To anyone else thinking of doing it, I don't think you will regret it, though you might just regret not doing it. So book now. ( Also if they don't fill the list I don't get to go ;-) )
The chance of a drink after with like minded people, priceless.
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by chablis on Apr 14, 2008 22:05:10 GMT 1, Roll up.. Roll up.. book your place now.
Roll up.. Roll up.. book your place now.
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by HowAboutNo on Apr 15, 2008 22:43:18 GMT 1, Sorry to be disappointing our thus far "crowd" of about three people attending....something has come to light to scupper the plans for those of you who had penciled in the 20th (this Sunday) to do the tour.
Nolions (Rattus) actually realised he is in a different country (or at least flying to) on that day. We thought it best to wait to hopefully get a few more takers and go for the tour on the 27th. Apologies again.
Can I just say a huge huge thank you to Clareshops, who has most generously donated an A/P (3 of 10) of the Azlan Ebay Charity print "wated Talent" to the Cancer Sell collection, to be auctioned on the night of the main event......so anyone after that print needs to get tmeselves there on the night!
It will be one of the one's that I am hoping will raise a substantial amount for the cause, so big love to Clare once again <3
Any other donations will be greatly received, feel free to PM me if you feel you want to help out too.
Thanks Sam/HowAboutNo
Sorry to be disappointing our thus far "crowd" of about three people attending....something has come to light to scupper the plans for those of you who had penciled in the 20th (this Sunday) to do the tour. Nolions (Rattus) actually realised he is in a different country (or at least flying to) on that day. We thought it best to wait to hopefully get a few more takers and go for the tour on the 27th. Apologies again. Can I just say a huge huge thank you to Clareshops, who has most generously donated an A/P (3 of 10) of the Azlan Ebay Charity print "wated Talent" to the Cancer Sell collection, to be auctioned on the night of the main event......so anyone after that print needs to get tmeselves there on the night! It will be one of the one's that I am hoping will raise a substantial amount for the cause, so big love to Clare once again <3 Any other donations will be greatly received, feel free to PM me if you feel you want to help out too. Thanks Sam/HowAboutNo
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by HowAboutNo on Apr 15, 2008 22:47:40 GMT 1, And Romany, of course you are welcome chablis, thanks for the rallying support! And look forward to a beer at the end of it.
Ross, I did mention to BU* about the Supine, he had apparently avoided any prior contact for permission to auction it. The piece was rescued from being buffed off the wheel in Leonard Street so fair do's really, it's not like it was "stolen" at all.
Different strokes for different folks as the saying goes!
And Romany, of course you are welcome chablis, thanks for the rallying support! And look forward to a beer at the end of it. Ross, I did mention to BU* about the Supine, he had apparently avoided any prior contact for permission to auction it. The piece was rescued from being buffed off the wheel in Leonard Street so fair do's really, it's not like it was "stolen" at all. Different strokes for different folks as the saying goes!
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by Prescription Art on Apr 15, 2008 23:01:38 GMT 1, Oh balls, I was hoping to come along this Sunday (though hadn't confirmed yet).... :-(
When is the auction? I need to get the Bortusk Leer to you somehow
Oh balls, I was hoping to come along this Sunday (though hadn't confirmed yet).... :-(
When is the auction? I need to get the Bortusk Leer to you somehow
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by HowAboutNo on Apr 15, 2008 23:17:46 GMT 1, Oh balls, I was hoping to come along this Sunday (though hadn't confirmed yet).... :-( When is the auction? I need to get the Bortusk Leer to you somehow
Sorry mate, there will be others I am sure if you cannot make the 27th.
Auction/main event (more details of which are on www.flickr.com/gropus/cancersell) is penciled in for end of June, but as yet we are awaiting confirmation of a very exciting space being available to make it a night not to be missed!
Oh balls, I was hoping to come along this Sunday (though hadn't confirmed yet).... :-( When is the auction? I need to get the Bortusk Leer to you somehow Sorry mate, there will be others I am sure if you cannot make the 27th. Auction/main event (more details of which are on www.flickr.com/gropus/cancersell) is penciled in for end of June, but as yet we are awaiting confirmation of a very exciting space being available to make it a night not to be missed!
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by HowAboutNo on Apr 26, 2008 13:49:34 GMT 1, Wow, the demand and feedback has been astounding!
Those wishing to turn up last minute tomorrow then please arrive at EXIT #1 at Old Street tube station for 3pm. We will wait around until approx 3.05pm and then make our way around. All in all we expect it to take 2-2.5 hours, finishing in Brick Lane area for a beer.
£10 per head, all proceeds going directly to Cancer Sell. Goodie bags and Banksy books up for grabs.
Wow, the demand and feedback has been astounding!
Those wishing to turn up last minute tomorrow then please arrive at EXIT #1 at Old Street tube station for 3pm. We will wait around until approx 3.05pm and then make our way around. All in all we expect it to take 2-2.5 hours, finishing in Brick Lane area for a beer.
£10 per head, all proceeds going directly to Cancer Sell. Goodie bags and Banksy books up for grabs.
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by cashman on Apr 26, 2008 15:30:25 GMT 1, Do we have to bring our own chisels ?
Do we have to bring our own chisels ?
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by mjar on Apr 27, 2008 12:20:21 GMT 1, The best of luck with this today
The best of luck with this today
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by romanywg on Apr 27, 2008 12:26:05 GMT 1, Photos when you return please.
Photos when you return please.
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by Deleted on Apr 27, 2008 12:28:07 GMT 1, Does anyone know how many people signed up for this?
Does anyone know how many people signed up for this?
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by HowAboutNo on Apr 28, 2008 0:08:52 GMT 1, Not that many sadly, why werent you one of them? Photos to follow soonish. . . .
Not that many sadly, why werent you one of them? Photos to follow soonish. . . .
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by fuzzed on Apr 28, 2008 0:12:09 GMT 1, Sounds like a really good idea, shame not many turned up. IF I was more local I'd have been there with bells on!
Sounds like a really good idea, shame not many turned up. IF I was more local I'd have been there with bells on!
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by chablis on Apr 29, 2008 21:55:52 GMT 1, Well done to rattusamorus and howaboutno for their charity efforts, I was dissapointed not to be able to join the others on Sunday, but had prior commitments. Hopefully the proposed followup walk will take place and that I am am to join it. Certainly sounds like I missed a cracking day.
Well done to rattusamorus and howaboutno for their charity efforts, I was dissapointed not to be able to join the others on Sunday, but had prior commitments. Hopefully the proposed followup walk will take place and that I am am to join it. Certainly sounds like I missed a cracking day.
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by HowAboutNo on Jul 12, 2008 10:10:28 GMT 1, Bump for this last walk before the event..... Sunday at 2.30pm, exit 2 at Old Street tube station.
Weather is supposed to be good tomorrow too. Fingers crossed!
Bump for this last walk before the event..... Sunday at 2.30pm, exit 2 at Old Street tube station.
Weather is supposed to be good tomorrow too. Fingers crossed!
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by chablis on Jul 12, 2008 22:00:12 GMT 1, Try and stop me, I am looking forward to it, got my hammer and chisel with me.
Try and stop me, I am looking forward to it, got my hammer and chisel with me.
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Charity Graffit Walk. . . . ., by chablis on Jul 13, 2008 22:19:01 GMT 1, Brilliant afternoon, thanks guys.
I have to say there are some talented people out there and I have just had a tour from some real fans.
Brilliant afternoon, thanks guys.
I have to say there are some talented people out there and I have just had a tour from some real fans.
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