A canvas, on the façade of a building. Animated.
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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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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.
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
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There are quite a number of things on tv, theatre or film that are indeed entertaining. But not many are well written, and well conveyed. (Creatively appreciated art, one that explores the limited avenues and enhances it as oppose to being overly resourceful by creating more options thus not having much focus.) This is especially appreciated for the ones that have a significant focus for the story and characters versus, props, animation, graphic, cinematogrophy, action, etc. Extras – Christmas Special 2008 episode, is one of the few that hit home for me.
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Click here to watch. Absolutely hilarious.
Ironic how this morning I tweeted ‘Eco activists r doin gd work.But I smtimes fear their fear mongering approach clouds thm&othrs of apprciatng d issue in totality,accurately’ then saw the vid. I don’t think some people would appreciate the promotion of some stereotypes in this video, but I take that at least semi-intelligent people watching this could get past that.
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