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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by tas on Sept 22, 2014 22:07:34 GMT 1, This short clip made me even more excited to have scored one. So good!
This short clip made me even more excited to have scored one. So good! |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by aberdoom on Sept 22, 2014 22:16:16 GMT 1, That's right tas! Rub it in! Ha ha!
There's a new teaser each day! Just need to keep an eye on his IG account!
That's right tas! Rub it in! Ha ha!
There's a new teaser each day! Just need to keep an eye on his IG account!
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by tas on Sept 22, 2014 22:22:28 GMT 1, Ha ha! Sorry! 
Ha ha! Sorry! |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by tas on Sept 22, 2014 23:15:51 GMT 1, has anyone heard anything about the venue for next week's show? I'm hoping to go but need to know where haha
Email just went out
has anyone heard anything about the venue for next week's show? I'm hoping to go but need to know where haha Email just went out |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by commissioner on Sept 22, 2014 23:32:06 GMT 1, Finally revealed ... Phew 
Finally revealed ... Phew |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Agent Provocateur on Sept 22, 2014 23:33:53 GMT 1, has anyone heard anything about the venue for next week's show? I'm hoping to go but need to know where haha Email just went out
Cheers tas, can't wait to see what he's done for the show... and very envious of New Yorker's who hav it on their doorstep.
About that email, there's a couple of things that I'd like to comment on, but I've been bleating on a bit too much lately. Shall I get opinionated again!? Promise it'll be boring...
has anyone heard anything about the venue for next week's show? I'm hoping to go but need to know where haha Email just went out Cheers tas, can't wait to see what he's done for the show... and very envious of New Yorker's who hav it on their doorstep. About that email, there's a couple of things that I'd like to comment on, but I've been bleating on a bit too much lately. Shall I get opinionated again!? Promise it'll be boring... |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by commissioner on Sept 22, 2014 23:38:24 GMT 1, as you've promised - go for it AP... 
as you've promised - go for it AP... |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Dr Plip on Sept 22, 2014 23:40:51 GMT 1, Go for it AP. It's late.
Go for it AP. It's late.
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by WOOF on Sept 22, 2014 23:53:12 GMT 1, Cheers tas, can't wait to see what he's done for the show... and very envious of New Yorker's who hav it on their doorstep. About that email, there's a couple of things that I'd like to comment on, but I've been bleating on a bit too much lately. Shall I get opinionated again!? Promise it'll be boring...
Only if you copy the email text that you're commenting on.
Cheers tas, can't wait to see what he's done for the show... and very envious of New Yorker's who hav it on their doorstep. About that email, there's a couple of things that I'd like to comment on, but I've been bleating on a bit too much lately. Shall I get opinionated again!? Promise it'll be boring... Only if you copy the email text that you're commenting on. |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Deleted on Sept 22, 2014 23:57:12 GMT 1, Opinions are the only thing that matter
Opinions are the only thing that matter
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by tas on Sept 23, 2014 0:20:05 GMT 1, I've a long train ride home.
I've a long train ride home. |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Agent Provocateur on Sept 23, 2014 0:52:39 GMT 1, 'Keep your eyes peeled for a selection of off-site murals popping up during Harrington's residency in the area.'
Where I'm coming from is years ago street art was about reclaiming the streets with illegal art, whether it was political, confrontational, personal, beautiful or just plain mad.
Street art was edgy, appeared at night and surprised you in the morning when you walked past a previously blank wall. There were no agendas (apart from the artist's obviously), no curators or sponsors.
In a way a lot of street art (I'm not saying all) was a direct counter-balance to the generic, force fed multi-national corporate advertising we're all subjected to but don't ask for.
It was underground, illegal, edgy and your parents didn't like it... oh how things have moved on.
Most of you'll know my pet hate, the phrase 'mural' when talking about street art, so the quote from the email above perfectly clarifies why I have an issue with it.
Nowadays 'Street Art' has become so main stream and accepted by most levels of society, councils protecting illegally painted pieces, even clamouring for street art festivals as they know the masses like them.
To me 'Street Art' is illegally painted work and sanctioned walls by artists who've done their time, getting up for the love of painting (that's a hard point to get across!)... Insect, Invader, Sickboy, Gold Peg, Burning Candy and Banksy to name a few (people will have a different list to me!).
After that there's a real crossover between 'Street Art', 'Urban Art' (which you could say is just gallery based) and public sanctioned art (organised by local groups, authorities/councils or individuals). But personally I wouldn't call it pure 'Street Art'.
I'm presuming the email was from Laz who're organising Connors show, and it is pure establishment, tired sanctioned advertising to promote a show and make money. Not only are Connors amazing pieces (I use that phrase because I think it stems from 'Street Arts' roots in graffiti when 'masterpiece' was shortened) being carergorised (in my view) horrendously as murals, but they have no shame blatantly using the 'Street Art' as nothing simpler than advertising. Might as well hire a few billboards and newspaper ads.
Hmmm yeah, if you can make heads or tails of that well done... I did warn you!
'Keep your eyes peeled for a selection of off-site murals popping up during Harrington's residency in the area.'
Where I'm coming from is years ago street art was about reclaiming the streets with illegal art, whether it was political, confrontational, personal, beautiful or just plain mad.
Street art was edgy, appeared at night and surprised you in the morning when you walked past a previously blank wall. There were no agendas (apart from the artist's obviously), no curators or sponsors.
In a way a lot of street art (I'm not saying all) was a direct counter-balance to the generic, force fed multi-national corporate advertising we're all subjected to but don't ask for.
It was underground, illegal, edgy and your parents didn't like it... oh how things have moved on.
Most of you'll know my pet hate, the phrase 'mural' when talking about street art, so the quote from the email above perfectly clarifies why I have an issue with it.
Nowadays 'Street Art' has become so main stream and accepted by most levels of society, councils protecting illegally painted pieces, even clamouring for street art festivals as they know the masses like them.
To me 'Street Art' is illegally painted work and sanctioned walls by artists who've done their time, getting up for the love of painting (that's a hard point to get across!)... Insect, Invader, Sickboy, Gold Peg, Burning Candy and Banksy to name a few (people will have a different list to me!).
After that there's a real crossover between 'Street Art', 'Urban Art' (which you could say is just gallery based) and public sanctioned art (organised by local groups, authorities/councils or individuals). But personally I wouldn't call it pure 'Street Art'.
I'm presuming the email was from Laz who're organising Connors show, and it is pure establishment, tired sanctioned advertising to promote a show and make money. Not only are Connors amazing pieces (I use that phrase because I think it stems from 'Street Arts' roots in graffiti when 'masterpiece' was shortened) being carergorised (in my view) horrendously as murals, but they have no shame blatantly using the 'Street Art' as nothing simpler than advertising. Might as well hire a few billboards and newspaper ads.
Hmmm yeah, if you can make heads or tails of that well done... I did warn you!
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by commissioner on Sept 23, 2014 0:59:24 GMT 1, Well well well....thx AP - we'll discuss further tomorrow / today .... murals & Street art  ?
Well well well....thx AP - we'll discuss further tomorrow / today .... murals & Street art ? |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Agent Provocateur on Sept 23, 2014 1:09:33 GMT 1, Haha I'm nearly over it commissioner, think that may be my final rant on the matter... as I said starting to bore myself! And I totally understand how things change and move on, whether for better or worse... just grates me . C ya tomorrow.
Haha I'm nearly over it commissioner, think that may be my final rant on the matter... as I said starting to bore myself! And I totally understand how things change and move on, whether for better or worse... just grates me . C ya tomorrow. |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Deleted on Sept 23, 2014 10:04:11 GMT 1, Is it possible to be an edgy street artist, have gallery representation with slick, calculated marketing strategies and a fan base of principally middle aged blokes all at the same time?
Is it possible to be an edgy street artist, have gallery representation with slick, calculated marketing strategies and a fan base of principally middle aged blokes all at the same time?
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Agent Provocateur on Sept 23, 2014 10:48:56 GMT 1, Yes, you're right @lurkersutd
I think my main point, that got totally lost in my mad ramblings last night, is the street art has been relegated to a pure advertising vehicle to promote the show. I know it's been happening for ages, and many shows adopt the practice, I just think this use of street art as pure promotion rather than standalone art could be renamed 'Street Advertising'.
I think I'm just coming from an old school angle, and as is always the case don't like change, but as I've also said with popularity and money talking goal posts change. I am not begrudging Connor (I really like his work) or Laz, the show is what it is, and they are using marketing to it's best ability.
I'm not trying to come across as an ars*h*le, just find the whole shift from underground success to established acceptance jarring.
Yes, you're right @lurkersutd
I think my main point, that got totally lost in my mad ramblings last night, is the street art has been relegated to a pure advertising vehicle to promote the show. I know it's been happening for ages, and many shows adopt the practice, I just think this use of street art as pure promotion rather than standalone art could be renamed 'Street Advertising'.
I think I'm just coming from an old school angle, and as is always the case don't like change, but as I've also said with popularity and money talking goal posts change. I am not begrudging Connor (I really like his work) or Laz, the show is what it is, and they are using marketing to it's best ability.
I'm not trying to come across as an ars*h*le, just find the whole shift from underground success to established acceptance jarring.
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Dice on Sept 23, 2014 11:15:28 GMT 1, Yes, you're right @lurkersutd I think my main point, that got totally lost in my mad ramblings last night, is the street art has been relegated to a pure advertising vehicle to promote the show. I know it's been happening for ages, and many shows adopt the practice, I just think this use of street art as pure promotion rather than standalone art could be renamed 'Street Advertising'. I think I'm just coming from an old school angle, and as is always the case don't like change, but as I've also said with popularity and money talking goal posts change. I am not begrudging Connor (I really like his work) or Laz, the show is what it is, and they are using marketing to it's best ability. I'm not trying to come across as an ars*h*le, just find the whole shift from underground success to established acceptance jarring.
You are right in this case but hasn't conor done a fair amount of walls just for fun prior to this show? Upfest etc? I don't follow him too closely apart from on Instagram but seems to me he has done a fair amount of street 'murals' (couldn't resist ha sorry) outside the gallery/show promo stuff
Yes, you're right @lurkersutd I think my main point, that got totally lost in my mad ramblings last night, is the street art has been relegated to a pure advertising vehicle to promote the show. I know it's been happening for ages, and many shows adopt the practice, I just think this use of street art as pure promotion rather than standalone art could be renamed 'Street Advertising'. I think I'm just coming from an old school angle, and as is always the case don't like change, but as I've also said with popularity and money talking goal posts change. I am not begrudging Connor (I really like his work) or Laz, the show is what it is, and they are using marketing to it's best ability. I'm not trying to come across as an ars*h*le, just find the whole shift from underground success to established acceptance jarring. You are right in this case but hasn't conor done a fair amount of walls just for fun prior to this show? Upfest etc? I don't follow him too closely apart from on Instagram but seems to me he has done a fair amount of street 'murals' (couldn't resist ha sorry) outside the gallery/show promo stuff |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Deleted on Sept 23, 2014 11:32:11 GMT 1, Must be tricky, with commercial pressures and representation pulling one way and the roots of that pulling the other? Painting on pre agreed, authorised walls cannot be categorised in my view with being cutting edge and risky?
Having said that it's a great way for the public to be exposed to this sublime ability. I recall seeing something Vhils had done whilst in London with a drill, looked brilliant and cannot have been authorised but I get the impression this is the exception...
To summarise, urban art, if you can make a decent living out of it, ceases to be urban!?
Must be tricky, with commercial pressures and representation pulling one way and the roots of that pulling the other? Painting on pre agreed, authorised walls cannot be categorised in my view with being cutting edge and risky?
Having said that it's a great way for the public to be exposed to this sublime ability. I recall seeing something Vhils had done whilst in London with a drill, looked brilliant and cannot have been authorised but I get the impression this is the exception...
To summarise, urban art, if you can make a decent living out of it, ceases to be urban!?
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Dungle on Sept 23, 2014 19:36:34 GMT 1,
Nice. You gonna head down?
Nice. You gonna head down? |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by dreadnatty on Sept 23, 2014 21:18:27 GMT 1, Nice. You gonna head down?
edit: Rivington & Suffolk for those in the area
Nice. You gonna head down? Wanted but had to much stuff to do...hoping he wont finish today and still out there tomorrow edit: Rivington & Suffolk for those in the area |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Dungle on Sept 23, 2014 21:26:25 GMT 1, Nice. You gonna head down? Wanted but had to much stuff to do...hoping he wont finish today and still out there tomorrow edit: Rivington & Suffolk for those in the area
Lots of pics please!
Nice. You gonna head down? Wanted but had to much stuff to do...hoping he wont finish today and still out there tomorrow edit: Rivington & Suffolk for those in the area Lots of pics please! |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Deleted on Sept 23, 2014 21:45:17 GMT 1, So close to my apartment; gonna try to head down as soon as I get free (probably will arrive around 630pm). I'll post an update.
If it's not finished and he's gone, then I will go tomorrow morning and read while he paints.
So close to my apartment; gonna try to head down as soon as I get free (probably will arrive around 630pm). I'll post an update.
If it's not finished and he's gone, then I will go tomorrow morning and read while he paints.
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Pipes on Sept 23, 2014 21:51:30 GMT 1, Nice. You gonna head down? Wanted but had to much stuff to do...hoping he wont finish today and still out there tomorrow edit: Rivington & Suffolk for those in the area
Nice. You gonna head down? Wanted but had to much stuff to do...hoping he wont finish today and still out there tomorrow edit: Rivington & Suffolk for those in the area Will go check it out |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Coach on Sept 23, 2014 22:05:50 GMT 1, Wanted but had to much stuff to do...hoping he wont finish today and still out there tomorrow edit: Rivington & Suffolk for those in the area Lots of pics please!
What he said!
Wanted but had to much stuff to do...hoping he wont finish today and still out there tomorrow edit: Rivington & Suffolk for those in the area Lots of pics please! What he said! |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Deleted on Sept 23, 2014 22:10:19 GMT 1, Who's going to the show this weekend? Looking forward to meeting some more forum members
Who's going to the show this weekend? Looking forward to meeting some more forum members
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by tas on Sept 23, 2014 23:08:53 GMT 1, Sadly I have to work Friday and Saturday night. I'll probably check it out Sunday evening.
Sadly I have to work Friday and Saturday night. I'll probably check it out Sunday evening.
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Pipes on Sept 23, 2014 23:15:03 GMT 1, Nice guy
Makes me want one of his prints even more !
Nice guy Makes me want one of his prints even more ! |
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by sierrahotel on Sept 23, 2014 23:16:14 GMT 1, where?
where?
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Conor Harrington | The Unveiling | The Outsiders, by Pipes on Sept 23, 2014 23:20:03 GMT 1,
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