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Labour calling on artists, by bs on Feb 15, 2010 22:41:56 GMT 1, londonersdiary.standard.co.uk/
pure evil amongst others
work of mr laz by the look of things
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Labour calling on artists, by monkeyart on Feb 15, 2010 22:55:10 GMT 1, Cheers for the post Ben, always thought laz was one of the good guys ;-) , no banksy!!..shame on you, stop being a movie star get a grip, we need all the help we can get!! Now going to retreat before the blue facists move in.. MM any comments ;-) On the same subject Thom Yorke has just sold out a concert in Cambridge with all the proceeds going to the Green party's Cambridge candidate Tony Juniper.
Cheers for the post Ben, always thought laz was one of the good guys ;-) , no banksy!!..shame on you, stop being a movie star get a grip, we need all the help we can get!! Now going to retreat before the blue facists move in.. MM any comments ;-) On the same subject Thom Yorke has just sold out a concert in Cambridge with all the proceeds going to the Green party's Cambridge candidate Tony Juniper.
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adewilliams
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Labour calling on artists, by adewilliams on Feb 17, 2010 17:55:36 GMT 1, 
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Labour calling on artists, by Daniel Silk on Feb 17, 2010 17:58:50 GMT 1, londonersdiary.standard.co.uk/
"Labour in the frame for new election art
AN innovative election strategy for Gordon Brown? Steve Lazarides, gallery owner and dealer for Banksy, tells me that Labour is bringing in modern British artists to make election posters for its forthcoming campaign.
Banksy, who in 2008 donated his piece Sketch for Essex Road to a Labour party fundraiser, probably won’t be among the Lazarides clients contributing but some of his other urban artists are taking up the cause with passion, among them East End graffiti artist Pure Evil and graphic artist Reluctant Hero.
The charismatic Lazarides also says that artists such as Antony Gormley, the man behind the Angel of the North sculpture, Bob and Roberta Smith and Jeremy Dellar are also in the frame for Labour and have been asked about contributing art work to what could become one of the most avant-garde campaigns in history.
“I’m a lifelong Labour supporter,” says Lazarides at the opening of his new combined art show and retrospective of New York artists Faile & Bast at his two galleries in Soho.
“I first suggested to them that we could do something last summer. Suddenly I was whisked off to Downing Street to talk about it and there’s been some strange meetings since. I’m a big collector of political posters through all the eras. The Communists really cornered that market. The images are clear and bold, very like street art.”
Though nothing has yet been submitted for approval, Lazarides recognises that he will be up for some stiff competition from the Conservative Party, whose recent poster of David Cameron became a magnet for graffiti and photo-shopping.
“That really was some of the best street art I’ve ever seen,” he adds with a chortle."
londonersdiary.standard.co.uk/"Labour in the frame for new election art AN innovative election strategy for Gordon Brown? Steve Lazarides, gallery owner and dealer for Banksy, tells me that Labour is bringing in modern British artists to make election posters for its forthcoming campaign. Banksy, who in 2008 donated his piece Sketch for Essex Road to a Labour party fundraiser, probably won’t be among the Lazarides clients contributing but some of his other urban artists are taking up the cause with passion, among them East End graffiti artist Pure Evil and graphic artist Reluctant Hero. The charismatic Lazarides also says that artists such as Antony Gormley, the man behind the Angel of the North sculpture, Bob and Roberta Smith and Jeremy Dellar are also in the frame for Labour and have been asked about contributing art work to what could become one of the most avant-garde campaigns in history. “I’m a lifelong Labour supporter,” says Lazarides at the opening of his new combined art show and retrospective of New York artists Faile & Bast at his two galleries in Soho. “I first suggested to them that we could do something last summer. Suddenly I was whisked off to Downing Street to talk about it and there’s been some strange meetings since. I’m a big collector of political posters through all the eras. The Communists really cornered that market. The images are clear and bold, very like street art.” Though nothing has yet been submitted for approval, Lazarides recognises that he will be up for some stiff competition from the Conservative Party, whose recent poster of David Cameron became a magnet for graffiti and photo-shopping. “That really was some of the best street art I’ve ever seen,” he adds with a chortle."
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Labour calling on artists, by graffoto on Feb 17, 2010 18:25:30 GMT 1, Sounds like a top idea as monkeyart says we need all the help we can get.
Thanks for posting - I read it in the Standard yesterday too....
Sounds like a top idea as monkeyart says we need all the help we can get.
Thanks for posting - I read it in the Standard yesterday too....
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taxidermot
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Labour calling on artists, by taxidermot on Feb 17, 2010 18:28:44 GMT 1, have labour been good for street artists?
why would an artist give them free kudos whilst losing thier own...will the artists get paid or is this just another way to raise their profiles..i don't get it..
have labour been good for street artists?
why would an artist give them free kudos whilst losing thier own...will the artists get paid or is this just another way to raise their profiles..i don't get it..
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Labour calling on artists, by They call me Stephen on Feb 17, 2010 18:32:43 GMT 1, urgh....reminds me a bit too much of this. bit sickening really
urgh....reminds me a bit too much of this. bit sickening really |
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Labour calling on artists, by Agent Provocateur on Feb 17, 2010 18:43:16 GMT 1, Fascinating... thanks for posting Ben
Fascinating... thanks for posting Ben
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Labour calling on artists, by Daniel Silk on Feb 17, 2010 18:52:06 GMT 1, have labour been good for street artists? why would an artist give them free kudos whilst losing thier own...will the artists get paid or is this just another way to raise their profiles..i don't get it..
Yeah, I really dont get it  cant be good PR for the Artists involved or can it?
have labour been good for street artists? why would an artist give them free kudos whilst losing thier own...will the artists get paid or is this just another way to raise their profiles..i don't get it.. Yeah, I really dont get it cant be good PR for the Artists involved or can it? |
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Labour calling on artists, by Daniel Silk on Feb 17, 2010 18:55:47 GMT 1, Yeah, I mean that Obama print Shep did - really didn't help his career at all did it... no wait, hold on....
;D
Yeah, I mean that Obama print Shep did - really didn't help his career at all did it... no wait, hold on.... ;D |
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Labour calling on artists, by They call me Stephen on Feb 17, 2010 19:16:52 GMT 1, It is hardly the same thing at all though thug loving is it?? Do you honestly think either Brown or Mc f**k nuts offer political change or hope to a nation in the same way Obama did during his presidential capaign whether or not he lives up to it.
To me they are both threading water in a stale pool of s**t and unfortunately I will view artists who get actively involved in a similar light. Just my opinion but I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks this way.
To be fair it has been a long time since anything in this scene has really made me sit up and take notice so maybe it is a perfect marriage after all.
It is hardly the same thing at all though thug loving is it?? Do you honestly think either Brown or Mc f**k nuts offer political change or hope to a nation in the same way Obama did during his presidential capaign whether or not he lives up to it.
To me they are both threading water in a stale pool of s**t and unfortunately I will view artists who get actively involved in a similar light. Just my opinion but I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks this way.
To be fair it has been a long time since anything in this scene has really made me sit up and take notice so maybe it is a perfect marriage after all.
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Labour calling on artists, by Agent Provocateur on Feb 17, 2010 19:37:37 GMT 1, Yeah, I know what you're saying about the stale pool of s***e but there is another way of looking at it... not sure if it's right but definitely another angle.
Street artists have always been predominately political, from small one layer stencils to complex freehand pieces. The message is sometimes simple and crude, ranging all the way to complex and insightful, but all are thoughtful comments on political events of the time.
By one of the major political parties in the UK (the incumbents no less) understanding the popularity, power and honesty of this contemporary art movement are they not providing a unheard of opportunity? For artists who agree with their principles and have the vision to not only knock politics but see positive policies as well, I think this is a rare chance to see a historical collaboration.
My one caveat is that street artists who are used to 100% freedom to express exactly what they want and feel may find it difficult to work within the constraints of how all political parties work. An image and message one day may well be irrelevant the next day.
The million dollar question is will the Labour Party give the artists free reign to do what they want or try and control what they paint therefore diluting and ultimately rendering the idea pointless?
Yeah, I know what you're saying about the stale pool of s***e but there is another way of looking at it... not sure if it's right but definitely another angle.
Street artists have always been predominately political, from small one layer stencils to complex freehand pieces. The message is sometimes simple and crude, ranging all the way to complex and insightful, but all are thoughtful comments on political events of the time.
By one of the major political parties in the UK (the incumbents no less) understanding the popularity, power and honesty of this contemporary art movement are they not providing a unheard of opportunity? For artists who agree with their principles and have the vision to not only knock politics but see positive policies as well, I think this is a rare chance to see a historical collaboration.
My one caveat is that street artists who are used to 100% freedom to express exactly what they want and feel may find it difficult to work within the constraints of how all political parties work. An image and message one day may well be irrelevant the next day.
The million dollar question is will the Labour Party give the artists free reign to do what they want or try and control what they paint therefore diluting and ultimately rendering the idea pointless?
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Briggs 74
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Labour calling on artists, by Briggs 74 on Feb 17, 2010 20:41:04 GMT 1, why would street artists help a party out that has filled the streets of the uk with cctv cameras?
why would street artists help a party out that has filled the streets of the uk with cctv cameras?
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Octopus UK
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Labour calling on artists, by Octopus UK on Feb 17, 2010 22:09:20 GMT 1, have labour been good for street artists? why would an artist give them free kudos whilst losing thier own...will the artists get paid or is this just another way to raise their profiles..i don't get it..
Belive or not. sometimes people do things for motivations other than self interest. There is a greater good that is worth supporting.
have labour been good for street artists? why would an artist give them free kudos whilst losing thier own...will the artists get paid or is this just another way to raise their profiles..i don't get it.. Belive or not. sometimes people do things for motivations other than self interest. There is a greater good that is worth supporting. |
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taxidermot
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Labour calling on artists, by taxidermot on Feb 18, 2010 1:53:35 GMT 1, we are talking politics..are the labour party a greater gooderer worth supportering..
"Yeah, we can win if we can do like an obama with those artist people from the street?" "With Gordon?""Yeah, he's gotta get cred.We should call the fairy shepherd. He made Obama look like a saint" "We are talking Gordon?" " Yeah actually, you're right. Get pure evil on the phone....After that give Liam a call..."
we are talking politics..are the labour party a greater gooderer worth supportering..
"Yeah, we can win if we can do like an obama with those artist people from the street?" "With Gordon?""Yeah, he's gotta get cred.We should call the fairy shepherd. He made Obama look like a saint" "We are talking Gordon?" " Yeah actually, you're right. Get pure evil on the phone....After that give Liam a call..."
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burnz
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Labour calling on artists, by burnz on Feb 18, 2010 2:04:04 GMT 1, i think labour is going to need a bit more then artists to help them ther well fucked
i think labour is going to need a bit more then artists to help them ther well fucked |
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Labour calling on artists, by burnz on Feb 18, 2010 2:09:22 GMT 1, 10 of the worst things Labour have done to the UK
1. Tony Blair led the country to war on the basis of a lie – the 45-minute dossier was a disgraceful manipulation of some very sketchy intelligence. More than 200 soldiers have been killed, a similar number grievously wounded, while tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians have lost their lives.
2. The suicide of Dr David Kelly after he had been exposed by Downing Stret as the source of leaks to the BBC about the soundness of weapons intelligence (see above). The most nauseating moment in this episode came courtesy of Alastair Campbell, an unelected Labour functionary, who summoned a press conference to crow over the findings of the Hutton inquiry into Kelly’s death which inexplicably decided it was all the BBC’s fault.
3. Tony Blair’s warmongering extended beyond Iraq – there was Kosvo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan – but a common theme was that British forces were routinely expected to put their lives on the line with inadequate kit and equipment. Much of the responsibilty for that lies with Gordon Brown who, as Chancellor, just did not “get” the military.
4. Brown’s uncontested accession to the premiership – after years spent undermining Blair – revealed just how rotten Labour had become. This was more akin to the Politburo than a modern democratic party. The one consolation is that it has proved an unmitigated disaster for Labour.
5. While Chancellor, Brown perfected a whole armoury of tricks to obscure what he was actually doing – double and triple counting, endless re-announcements of the same policy, stealth taxes by the score. So intent was he on his smoke and mirrors games that he seemed not to notice he was sending the economy down the tubes.
6. Bernie Ecclestone’s £1 million donation to Labour was an early indicator that Labour’s moral compass was non-existent and that Blair’s claim to be a “pretty straight kind of guy” was to be taken with a sackful of salt.
7. Parliament under Labour has been utterly marginalised. Both Blair and Brown have treated the Commons with contempt and we now have the weakest (as well as most dishonest) legislature in memory.
8. Labour’s failure even to attempt to control immigration has led to profound changes in this country that people did not want. Yet any attempt to debate the issue was branded racist by Labour – until it finally dawned on them (far too late) that their own supporters were furious about the changing nature of their communities.
9. A spending binge without precedent in this country’s history has delivered the most paltry improvements in the public services. A great opportuntiy to modernise Britain has simply been frittered away.
10. Labour’s Big Brother intrusiveness into all aspects of our lives is without precedent outside communist or fascist regimes. A government that has trumpeted its commitment to human rights has systematically eroded them.
10 of the worst things Labour have done to the UK
1. Tony Blair led the country to war on the basis of a lie – the 45-minute dossier was a disgraceful manipulation of some very sketchy intelligence. More than 200 soldiers have been killed, a similar number grievously wounded, while tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians have lost their lives.
2. The suicide of Dr David Kelly after he had been exposed by Downing Stret as the source of leaks to the BBC about the soundness of weapons intelligence (see above). The most nauseating moment in this episode came courtesy of Alastair Campbell, an unelected Labour functionary, who summoned a press conference to crow over the findings of the Hutton inquiry into Kelly’s death which inexplicably decided it was all the BBC’s fault.
3. Tony Blair’s warmongering extended beyond Iraq – there was Kosvo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan – but a common theme was that British forces were routinely expected to put their lives on the line with inadequate kit and equipment. Much of the responsibilty for that lies with Gordon Brown who, as Chancellor, just did not “get” the military.
4. Brown’s uncontested accession to the premiership – after years spent undermining Blair – revealed just how rotten Labour had become. This was more akin to the Politburo than a modern democratic party. The one consolation is that it has proved an unmitigated disaster for Labour.
5. While Chancellor, Brown perfected a whole armoury of tricks to obscure what he was actually doing – double and triple counting, endless re-announcements of the same policy, stealth taxes by the score. So intent was he on his smoke and mirrors games that he seemed not to notice he was sending the economy down the tubes.
6. Bernie Ecclestone’s £1 million donation to Labour was an early indicator that Labour’s moral compass was non-existent and that Blair’s claim to be a “pretty straight kind of guy” was to be taken with a sackful of salt.
7. Parliament under Labour has been utterly marginalised. Both Blair and Brown have treated the Commons with contempt and we now have the weakest (as well as most dishonest) legislature in memory.
8. Labour’s failure even to attempt to control immigration has led to profound changes in this country that people did not want. Yet any attempt to debate the issue was branded racist by Labour – until it finally dawned on them (far too late) that their own supporters were furious about the changing nature of their communities.
9. A spending binge without precedent in this country’s history has delivered the most paltry improvements in the public services. A great opportuntiy to modernise Britain has simply been frittered away.
10. Labour’s Big Brother intrusiveness into all aspects of our lives is without precedent outside communist or fascist regimes. A government that has trumpeted its commitment to human rights has systematically eroded them.
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adewilliams
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Labour calling on artists, by adewilliams on Feb 18, 2010 10:27:07 GMT 1, keep it light it's only art and politics
keep it light it's only art and politics
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Labour calling on artists, by manchestermike on Feb 18, 2010 10:51:59 GMT 1, There's panic on the streets of London
There's panic on the streets of London
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nex
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Labour calling on artists, by nex on Feb 18, 2010 10:54:11 GMT 1, boredom actually
boredom actually
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Cheba
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Labour calling on artists, by Cheba on Feb 18, 2010 14:40:19 GMT 1,
why would street artists help a party out that has filled the streets of the uk with cctv cameras?
disgrace
why would street artists help a party out that has filled the streets of the uk with cctv cameras? disgrace
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Labour calling on artists, by Deleted on Feb 18, 2010 14:50:11 GMT 1, Slogan should read Gordon Brown let us all down
Slogan should read Gordon Brown let us all down
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Labour calling on artists, by snik on Feb 18, 2010 17:49:38 GMT 1, labour put graffiti artists in jail.
says it all, bunch of pricks.
labour put graffiti artists in jail.
says it all, bunch of pricks.
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Labour calling on artists, by Daniel Silk on Feb 18, 2010 17:55:24 GMT 1, Some of the language on this thread is getting a bit over the top  No need to become abusive to others who have different opinions to yours. Respect other people and their opinions! You would expect people to respect yours, so do the same for them.
Some of the language on this thread is getting a bit over the top No need to become abusive to others who have different opinions to yours. Respect other people and their opinions! You would expect people to respect yours, so do the same for them. |
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cant be good PR for the Artists involved 
No need to become abusive to others who have different opinions to yours. Respect other people and their opinions! You would expect people to respect yours, so do the same for them. 
