A canvas, on the façade of a building. Animated.
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Worth you ten minutes to see what Tukar Tiub has to say. Although not mind blowing, still not the stuff you’ve heard before.
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This project was highlighted to me by Niki Cheong. When I was in NYC, I was meant to meet Charlie Todd of ImprovEverywhere but our schedules did not meet. Their work, I believe has influenced and waved to vast regions around the world today especially in art, activism and advertising, in the same way civil rights movements, political revolutions and other similar milestones. I understand that you might feel I’m exaggerating, but have a forensic look at how (some) things are shifting*. Appreciate that, along with its potential, you might agree. the If you still don’t, then I must declare my lack of will in assisting the semi-intelligent.
‘For our latest mission we had several hundred agents spend a day at Coney Island / Brighton Beach wearing black tie attire. We covered a mile-long stretch of beach with a diverse group of people of all ages (from babies to sixty-somethings) laying out, playing games, and swimming in the ocean, all in formal wear. Agents were instructed to find cheap tuxedos and ball gowns at thrift stores for the occasion.’
- Improve Everywhere
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*For example, how South Africa’s liberation from apartheid laws are one of the many elements fueling and supporting the fight against that same discriminatory system in Israel since the 90’s. In fact leaders in both regions (Mandela and Said, to name one instance) are connected in the struggle on this area.
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Ent: ‘This is not our war.’
Pippin: ‘But u’re part of this world.’
Zain: ‘Orang Malaysia, please look beyond your borders.Happy Merdeka.’
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(Now) At Friday prayer sermon.Topic is on Merdeka.Khatib jst pointed out smtng intrstng tht nvr struck me b4 despite it being somewhat obvious. Khatib ws saying abt hw whn Islam 1st startd,it ws involvd in freeing slaves&endng slavery.Normally,on tht topic,I’d only thnk:Ab Lincoln.Point Im making is nt tht theres a conspiracy of selective history.Bt 2 note 2 self hw much of d past u choose2explore.
- What I wrote two days ago.
On Wednesday around 11.45pm, I’ll be on 8TV Quickie to speak about PARAMKL and on Saturday at 5pm till buka, alongside Grey Yeoh, Chi Too and Liew Seng Tat, Simon Soon and Hariati Azizan, I’ll be speaking at Taman Jaya Park, PJ.
It is part of GENG at CHAI Project Series. The one I’m involved in is ‘Playing in the Public: picnic and chat with flashmobbers, party poppers and house carriers…’ Click here to see the Facebook link for this.
*I’m somewhat familiar with Chi Too and Grey Yeoh. I trust that these two art practitioners will make your Saturday evening worth coming to this for.
That’s just my opinion. Which is normally right when yours is wrong.
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‘My parents arrived in London in the 60’s..(that is) very very similar to Australia…now. My first day in primary school, I went into the classroom and straight back home. ‘Mom, mom, apparently there’s a black boy in my class. I can’t find him anywhere.”
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Watch the video, regarding the issue of an Israeli soldier posting pictures with Palestinian detainees, on Facebook.
Timely, as today is World Humanitarian Day. In Uni, I was involved in International Humanitarian Law (aka Laws of War/Armed Conflict) and the Third Geneva Convention clearly states that a Detaining Power, must treat POWs (Prisoners of War) humanely at all times.
For the situation above, what is going on, is not war. But point is, no one wants to be treated that way, therefore don’t do it unto others. Which is quite the issue here, some people don’t look at others as human beings.
*Nicely put in laymen terms. Also, I like specifically, very specifically, what the guy said on 3:47 minute. Simply said.
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I’m not sure who credit is due to, but I like this video. I suppose Art Director for the concept and Director for incorporating it so well. Simple yet, there.
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Tags: Common, Kanye West, Kid Cudi
Watch the video.
I have, for many years now, enjoy the company of self just as much as I do with people. Hence the irony that, the cord that strikes me the strongest at 2 minute 25 seconds.