fountain by Marchelle DuChamp (urinal), associated with the DaDa movement but also futurists and surrealists.. real fine at thinker of the modernist period
takking things from mass culture every day and positioning it as a fine art work
This then became a regular practice within art and visual culture
Mona Lisa- L.H.O.O.Q
Drew a goatie on her- 'SHE HAS A HOT ASS' translation
piece of common art from a gallery and re-appropriating it for our own needs
Hannah Hoch
dada movement associated
created these exciting an energetic collages using newspaper collage, catalogues and pioneered this form of approach
Alternative approach to creating artworks
very experimental- very progressive fine art modernist movement
Raoul Hausman- another collage artist associated with the Dada movement
Herbert Bayer also used collage, yet created the images he used. The dada movement was reappropriating pre-created arts to bring the arts back into the peoples hands and relm, almost an 'anti-art'.
Richard Pettibone (1968) - 'Andy Warhol Maralyin Monroe'
5 1/4 " compared to Warhols huge sizes.
Using images from Mass Culture and chanhing them
via screen print, re-painting or re-appropriating..
Roy Litchenstein
Re-appropriating the appropriated work
the Dada movement was really questioning what fine art was doing in terms of popular and mass culture, examining it in more detail and highlighting further issues and questions
Elaine Sturtevant (1973/2004)
Shepherd Fairy had to go through courts about plaigerism of the images in the Obama 'Hope' image
Graphic Design opperates much more within the issue of copyright and commerciality, it is important to understand who owns the IP of what you create
Appropriation could be a really powerful technique- relates to mass culture or powerful reference to a perticular concept (life and death) (celebrity)
David La Chappelle 'Amanda as Warhol Maralyin'
Using vibrent approach to photography and clever uses of makeup, to reanalyse these things but within the context of photography
Noone can say it is a direct copy, he approprates the style and vernacular quality witihin Warhols images
Sherry Levine- main player in postermodern conceptual photography
photographed Walker Evans's origionals calling the series after Walker Evans (Alabama tennant Farmer 1939)..
she comments on the themes of author ship and a desire to domocrotize images, as well as picking up on the prominenet title 'MEN' within Walker Evans origional work
Michael Mandiberg- Untitled (AfterSherryLevigne.com/2.jpg) (2001)
Questions the use of fine art images within the space of the internet- free download of Sherry Levingne/Walker Evans and comes with a 'certificate of authenticity', reffering to the re-approriation after re-apprioriation
Walker Evans saw it as copyright infringement and Levine donated them all to Walker Evans' estate- not for money but for making the message about authorship and authenticity .. as well as what art can be
Appropriation in Fine Art
To question authenticity and authorship
To question what art is or can be
To investigate process and making
To question the value and meaning of mass culture
Tracy Ma - Matter Zine
exciting pproach using appropriation in a massive way
Her approach combines cheap playful typography as well as approaiting images from various sorces and popular icons
It shows how you can use these images, harness their power or twist their intended meaning
Always twists to political power and money, using the images as a juxtaposition with reinforcement
Lots of covers for Bloomberg Business Week, using forms of collage as well as physical elements
Cultural Appropriation
Tends to be used when considering fashion, inpertcularly the Western society using symbols of cultures, religious signifiers, races and other things from different counaries
Katy Perry appropriating a Geisha- sacred in Japaneese culture. No real appreciation of the real culture.
West absorbs all cultures into its capitilist web
Sanna Hamid, 2013 photography series
Use of bindi as cultural approation and gets the models to discuss why they think its okay to approriate this icons
GiGi Hadid for Vogue Arrabia
Featured in traditional muslim attire (1/4 palestinian only connection)
Meant to be a celebration of these cultures but come over alot of fire as a 'westernized version'
Parody
Banksy- 'Kate' (2005)
Politicized comment on celebrity, using the Warhol template transposed into contemporary culture
Adbusters- Absolout Impotence (anti-adverts)
Questioning the legitimacy of various brands
'Obsession' Calvin Klain'
Poking fun at calvin cklein, the fashion industry and body confidence issues as a whole
How much can you acheive in addapting the same mode of communication every time? Still perpetuating the instintantious (little engagement) way of reading work
Jamie Ried- album cover artist- ultura left wing
Bonnie and Clyde (God Bless Agnes Dyen, 2011)
God Save the Queen (swastica eyes) / Poster and prints for the sex pistols
Used as the template of punk- shame it is the only represntation of punk visual culture whcih has lasted. Graphic design for punk bands in the US is a very different vencaular experience whereas Jamie Ried used the Dada approach of quick, rough, cutting and paste images taken from mass culture- exciting as protesting against establishment which is clearly communicated in his designs
Pastiche
Loose their origional meaning through reppropriation
Stranger Things- typeface is a direct lift from Stephen King book cover typography, with the series as a whole referencing pastiche
Poster is a pastiche of Star Wars, Indianna Jones, composition of main characters in action
Stranger & Stranger packaging for Ludlow Blunt, products for Brooklyn Hair Company
whole approach referneices victorian-esq typography, lettering and layout, selling its rusticness and decrotiveness.. much more eleborate and decorative than the actual typography of the victorian type.. but all the codes are there.. they are just changing and coding it to connote their proper messages
Task: Using re-appropriation create new pieces of design from magazines etc, forming a new meaning
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Monday, 27 February 2017
OUGD503- Greenalls Competitor Research (2)
After re-interpreting the brief, I wanted to narrow down what my form of "creative" would be. The demand for a "quintessentially British moment present through time" lead me to explore gin advertising through the decades. It was notable that Gordon's was the leading contributor to Gin advertisements, so its essentially to not accidentally pastiche a competitors previous work.
The first image incorporates a three-dimensional realism, with keen attention paid to the lighting, shadows and depth within the image. The composition suggests the gin is the key.
Recently Gordons have gone much more radical and quirky with their marketing, suggesting unleashing the party animal as well as a funny token of humour to remember. These TV adverts are creating their own narrative, airing at the time most 'millenially' targeted shows are on, catching the right audience. Greenmails
Interactive spaces are a huge interest to me, as is customer interaction as a whole. The combination of tangible sets is something deep routed through history, with retailers, furniture makers and even the Suffragets using displays as a means of communication. One can question- is that still the case in todays modern age, especially for this target market?
A display space or pop up tasting event, composing new cocktails with classic Greenalls products. The space would convey the visual narrative of a quintessential British event, offering up on a platter the 'Greenalls experience'. The design components could feature P.O.S Drinks fixtures and displays, inspired space/interior design and identity. A 'Greenalls Roadshow' could be put on, starting in Warrington, making its way down to London (or vice versa) just like it did in the day. However, that route would exclude nations such as Scotland, Wales, South-West and far South.
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As a way to take the emphasis off one fixed space, incorporating a photographic/print element in highly populated areas, bars or even busses would bring a quintessentially British component by giving the design back to the people- away from the screen, encouraging visual reference in a public space. This itself could be a promotion of an event, it is good to remember that World Gin Day is in June so that could feature as part of a possible advertising series.
Product and Display photography could be incorporated with Graphics, to create a poster/ web series of marketing collateral, placing Greenalls gin at the heart of every scene. Each image would be art directed and composed to convey a quintessentially British moment or event through time.
Both good quality Gin and Vodka are used in playful and tropical marketing material, this one in particular for John Lewis gift section utilises holiday references. A happy message is being suggested, use these spirits, have a fabulous cocktail fiesta and the world will be all happy and colourful- again selling an aspirational ideology. The display techniques non the less are suggestive of a real life event you can remember and engage with, the photography looks like you can reach out and touch the objects- further immersing you in the scene.
When considering a product Greenalls could bring to the market, I considered collectables and gifts. Often the millennial market purchases more humorous and playful gifts for friends and loved ones, including things they like. Alcohol is huge in the gift market, as well as unique collectables to trigger fond memories of the past.
When re-reading the brief, it is clear they 'want to make [millennials] passionate advocates for Greenhalls through reinforcing our authenticity and credentials as well as amplifying our inviting British personality', so it is interesting to see what collectables or product ranges may be following quality products, the same way Greenhalls intends to.
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Unable to purchase products or gifts on the website- feature needs to be added or changed to increase online interaction with the products, as well as an ability to buy. Also, Greenalls don't feature gift ranges, which is strange as they have a whole section about cocktails. A lateral move would be to combine the passion and enthusiasm Greenalls have for cocktails and create a cocktail book. This could feature inside a little gift set perhaps? Unless targeting at millennials means there should be an larger emphasis on 'the things we see the most'. Researching interesting ways of presenting gift sets or packaging for alcoholic beverages. I have targeted Greenalls competitors in the market, as well as other interesting ways of delivering collectables. |
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| Hendricks is a major competitor in the gin market for Greenhalls, yet they target a slightly different market. Looking at distribution channels, Greenalls Original is not featured in so many bars, whereas Hendricks is everywhere its target market are. Priced in supermarkets at £18 ono, compared to Greenalls £14, Hendricks are more focused on saturating the market it seems, conveying a botanical, 'juniper berry' ideology behind the branding and packaging. Here they have created a little G&T cocktail kit, which looks to be pocket-size, and comes with miniature bottles to keep the experience Hendricks. I am a gin lover myself, however when researching cocktails I want to make, I generally pick a cheaper alternative where possible than the brand it is selling. The audience may simply take inspiration, rather than follow up with a purchase- but that is a risk that we may need to take. |
Despite this, by encouraging you to grow your own gin cucumbers could be promoting everyday drinking which would go against the alcoholic drinks code for marketing, yet that is a very pessimistic view. Tanquaray take on a different approach, keeping it clear, simple and to the point. A drink right there for you to enjoy in the comfort of your home (or wherever you like!) , whilst providing how to make the perfect Tanquaray and Tonic.
Unique and dainty packaging to sell as gifts- what is the point in this for Greenalls? Needs to encourage more user participation in some way.
In an interesting talk from Iris London and the Young Creative Council, they raised the point 'how many times have you seen a billboard today? How many posts have you seen on a phone?'. This point keeps resinating in my thoughts, as to encourage as much brand interaction is critical to delivering what Greenalls want.
Southern Comfort are great on social media, constantly incorporating sleek photographic content, cocktail advice and links to products and gifts. They take a classy but playful brand positioning, targeting a 'young and fun' section of the market- not to dissimilar from Greenalls. As Bourbourn and Gin are two different drinks by nature, they hold different connotations, stories and related situations to drink that particular drink in.
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In my initial ideas I explored the concept of 'Greenalls saves the day', in relation to all the bad things that occurred in 2016. Southern comfort here have done exactly that, in a modern, concise and culturally relevant way. They are suggesting that by drinking southern comfort, the effects of 2016 can be removed, placing the SoCo red and gold branding right at the heart of the message. After I saw this campaign on social media, I knew by pursuing by idea it would be pointless as they have first mover position and issues regarding intellectual property.
Southern Comfort also ustilise a clever social media platform, encouraging responsible participation but presented in a humorous way. Short videos featuring emoji's force the customer to desire at least one of those products- or carry on scrolling.
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Possotive responses and over 400,000 views on average per video, with huge participation levels from both sides. The brand have a lighthearted 'non-corporate' voice over the platform, as well as complement their customers and subtly encourage them to buy SoCo when they're next about.
OUGD505- Studio Brief 02 Feedback 01
1) Misuse's of Power
When the Oscars comes around on Sunday, there may be so many anti-Trump speeches they may need an award for the best one. This year, perhaps more than ever, the ceremony will be about who says what as much as who wins what and who wears what. Meryl Streep started the wave of political speeches at the Golden Globe Awards, and keen favourite to win, Natalie Portman is likely to continue in her footsteps. "If she wins, perhaps she will repeat a speech she gave to a Women's March in January, in which she thanked Mr Trump for starting "the revolution". This was a reference to the fact he has galvanised a new movement demanding greater respect and opportunities for women.
Donald Trump's regime to unbalance gender equality, and essentially put women back in the kitchen has caused outrage worldwide, most notably on US soil where masses of Womens Marches have taken place. Katy Perry, Drew Barrimore, Charlize Theron, Adriana Grande and many more have attended such protests, with many strong women standing up for themselves and women as one.
Speech by Natalie Portman at LA Women's March, thanking Trump for 'Starting the Revolution'.
The state of US womens right movement in 2017, is almost shadowing the necessary actions of the suffrages movement almost 100 years ago. The Suffragettes naturally started a whole new revolution of free speaking activist women. It is clear, almost 100 years on the 'freedom' we have earned and fought for is in threat- for the next 3 3/4 years at least.
"We need to take inspiration from nature, and remember that we hold the mystery of life, and the seed of every possibility within our bodies," Portman said. "We need to demand freedom from fear over our bodies and control over our own bodies."
"In order to effectively do so, we must seek leadership positions, and support other women who do the same. Until we make it normal to have at least half, if not more, of our leaders be female, we will be serving, and with our taxes financing, a government that believes it's within their domain to make decisions for our future," she continued.
"Thank you all for being here, and for showing our power to the world, and thank you to the wonderful men, who show us that women also have many champions and compadres. Now, from the bottom of both hearts beating inside my miraculous female body, I want to thank our new president. You just started the revolution," she concluded her speech, powerfully raising her microphone in the air.
This defiant symbol of power, made by pregnant Natalie Portman, is just one in a long line of Portman standing up for what she believes in!
In my opinion, Trump is acting like a spoilt child who wants to have the most of everything, be the best at everything, and have eternal praise despite not being deserved or earn't. However, due to the position of power Trump is now in, the threat of a nuclear arms race is a terrifying thought- if Russia, Korea or other superpower
country responded, we are well on the way to World War 3- a war noone would make it out of.
London's first 'alt-right' art show met with protest
Anti-fascist protesters are calling for the closure of a London art gallery which has been accused of showcasing neo-Nazi artwork and hosting openly racist speakers.
LD50 Gallery recently hosted an exhibition about the so-called “alt-right” movement – which unashamedly supports Donald Trump and has been accused of racism, white supremacy, anti-Semitism, misogyny. Other have claimed it shares an ideology with far-right parties like the French National Front.
The gallery in the trendy east London suburb of Dalston, has been accused of providing a platform for fascist, neo-Nazi and Islamophobic speakers and individuals who promote white supremacy and eugenics by the Shut Down LD50 campaign.
When the Oscars comes around on Sunday, there may be so many anti-Trump speeches they may need an award for the best one. This year, perhaps more than ever, the ceremony will be about who says what as much as who wins what and who wears what. Meryl Streep started the wave of political speeches at the Golden Globe Awards, and keen favourite to win, Natalie Portman is likely to continue in her footsteps. "If she wins, perhaps she will repeat a speech she gave to a Women's March in January, in which she thanked Mr Trump for starting "the revolution". This was a reference to the fact he has galvanised a new movement demanding greater respect and opportunities for women.
Donald Trump's regime to unbalance gender equality, and essentially put women back in the kitchen has caused outrage worldwide, most notably on US soil where masses of Womens Marches have taken place. Katy Perry, Drew Barrimore, Charlize Theron, Adriana Grande and many more have attended such protests, with many strong women standing up for themselves and women as one.
Speech by Natalie Portman at LA Women's March, thanking Trump for 'Starting the Revolution'.
The state of US womens right movement in 2017, is almost shadowing the necessary actions of the suffrages movement almost 100 years ago. The Suffragettes naturally started a whole new revolution of free speaking activist women. It is clear, almost 100 years on the 'freedom' we have earned and fought for is in threat- for the next 3 3/4 years at least.
"We need to take inspiration from nature, and remember that we hold the mystery of life, and the seed of every possibility within our bodies," Portman said. "We need to demand freedom from fear over our bodies and control over our own bodies."
"In order to effectively do so, we must seek leadership positions, and support other women who do the same. Until we make it normal to have at least half, if not more, of our leaders be female, we will be serving, and with our taxes financing, a government that believes it's within their domain to make decisions for our future," she continued.
"Thank you all for being here, and for showing our power to the world, and thank you to the wonderful men, who show us that women also have many champions and compadres. Now, from the bottom of both hearts beating inside my miraculous female body, I want to thank our new president. You just started the revolution," she concluded her speech, powerfully raising her microphone in the air.
This defiant symbol of power, made by pregnant Natalie Portman, is just one in a long line of Portman standing up for what she believes in!
Somewhere between 3.3 million and 4.6 million marchers made their presence known across the United States, yet no arrests were reported at the largest protests across the nation in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York, Chicago or Seattle. According to political scientists from the Universities of Connecticut and Denver who are compiling a mammoth spreadsheet, listing march turnouts from the roughly half a million that demonstrated in Washington to the single protester who picketed Show Low, Arizona.
country responded, we are well on the way to World War 3- a war noone would make it out of.
London's first 'alt-right' art show met with protest
Anti-fascist protesters are calling for the closure of a London art gallery which has been accused of showcasing neo-Nazi artwork and hosting openly racist speakers.
LD50 Gallery recently hosted an exhibition about the so-called “alt-right” movement – which unashamedly supports Donald Trump and has been accused of racism, white supremacy, anti-Semitism, misogyny. Other have claimed it shares an ideology with far-right parties like the French National Front.
The gallery in the trendy east London suburb of Dalston, has been accused of providing a platform for fascist, neo-Nazi and Islamophobic speakers and individuals who promote white supremacy and eugenics by the Shut Down LD50 campaign.
OUGD505- Investigating David Bowie, Kirkstall Rollerena 1973 (Research 1)
David Bowie is a man of many characters and personas. His talent for reinvention and pursuing identity is one of his biggest traits, with numerous characters under his belt.
Over the course of his glittering career, David Bowie sold over 140 million records; receiving nine UK platinum discs and five in the US. He was inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, the same year attaining the Brit Award for an Outstanding Contribution to Music.
Rock’s images proved catnip for a seventies youth in search of new icons. Suitably, elder generations were baffled and even offended by Bowie’s gender bending personas. This pre-war generation might have finally come round to the Beatles & Rolling Stones, but Bowie was something altogether different.
His songs provided a public intellectual voice for many people who felt they didn’t otherwise fit in – most specifically within the LGBT community. His outrageous sartorial choices and sci-fi musical theatre placed him off the beaten track – as the essential outsider’s poster boy: An image of otherness that those communities felt they owned, and a brilliant artist whose story morphed and reinvented itself with each album.
Possibly opposite ASDA Headquarters?
Finding the Rollerena
Possibly opposite ASDA Headquarters?
http://amolad.co.uk/category/amolad/
OUGD505- Studio Brief 01 Feedback
In the critique today, I partnered with Sophie Oldham and we discussed my three Ideas.
1) David Bowie at Kirkstall Roller-arena for two nights in Leeds.
Bowie switched venues from Leeds University refectory on the day as the stage was 'too small', despite being more than enough for Pink Floyd, The Who and so many others. Bowie changed the tone in music events, being the first time 'a man in a leotard' preformed in Leeds, which in itself encourages social and cultural progression.
It was the first visit with 'the Spiders From Mars', and Bowie preformed as Ziggy Stardust, featuring the iconic circle on his forehead and iconic orange mullet. The classic Bowie iconography directly communicates who he is, as well as his message of reinvention through his characters.
The public space is Kirkstall roller arena, where the gig-goers were sliding around on the slippy rollerskating floor, as well as queuing and crowding down the street. Many articles I have read, one previously mentioned on The Guardian, have mentioned the hilarity of sliding around listening to Bowie. It is tricky to tell from the internet if the Rollerarena is still a place, as many forums about Leeds History are questioning its location. This is interesting point, as the brief is about the spaces of Leeds, so its good to know where it is in the city.
One visual idea I discussed within the feedback with Sophie Oldham, was photographing (or creating) an image of the roller arena now, overlaying with screen print a bowie style party scene, suggesting how the public space has transformed over the years.
2) The Rolling Stones, Roundhay Park
An ultimate triumph in public turn out, masses of fans overtook the streets towards Roundhay and flooded the park itself. This concert was one in a string of huge Roundhay park gigs, which has become famous around Leeds especially. The presence of the Stones informed the music scene of Leeds, and lead to a thriving music culture.
The stones also have very iconic visuals, with the tongue their most recognisable icon. These could be incorporated as part of the design, communicating The Stones in fewer words.
3) The Who, Live at Leeds University Reflectory
The Who preformed at Leeds Union initially, responding to a mass demand amongst the music scene at the time. They were one in a string of (now) huge artists, and later returned to play a sold out gig in 2001. When the Who first hit Leeds, they recorded their iconic 'Live at Leeds' vinyl, with the famous brown paper artwork.
“Without those unions to play to play, the venues were thin on the ground, so my big thanks to Leeds for being there” said Roger Daltrey. Since its hay-day, Leeds Union have lit up their stage for many bands, old and new, and have been awarded a blue English Heritage plaque for its contribution to the music culture.
The luggage tag and 'Live At Leeds' typeface could be visually interpreted, as well as other 'Who' related iconography, such as the mod emblem, the over extension of the letterform with a slender arrowhead, and the Union Jack.
Feedback:
Sophie liked the rough visual I had. We discussed all aspects of the research into the idea, as well as brainstorming a few ideas.
- Incorporate the 1973 Bowie image into the poster design as thats when he was in Leeds
- "It's interesting to think the different outlook on fashion people had, so i wonder how Bowie was taken in a leotard?". Its interesting to think about the reaction was to a 'starman' dancing around a stage in Leeds, yet no negative reports have yet been found. Its also worth questioning if the Leeds street style became more flamboyant and radical after Bowie's visit, or wether the prominent trends still remained.
- Bowie iconography is instantly iconic (lighting bolt, any photo, costume prints)
- Typography based solutions with Bowie lyrics from the 1973 Rollerena set list, which relate to the impact David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust has had on Leeds since the event.
- The overall feel of the Rolling Stones gig should be interpreted as a positive message, so avoiding overtly dark 'rock and roll' imagary should also be considered.
Direction forward
After the feedback it was clear that the Bowie brief grabbed the most attention from Sophie, as well as tickling my personal interest more than the others.
After speaking to Simon Harrison after feedback, I found out darkroom printing is not possible with regards to photography, so my primary method of production needs to consider colour ways and mixing ink. I am finding it difficult to apply colour in work, as my personal preference is for monochrome or a very minimal pallet, the opposite of Bowie in some instances. This will be a challenge for me but an exciting one as I adore Bowie as an artist so want to do it right
My plan now is to research into Bowie's identity, as well as visual representations of his image through graphic design. I want to see how I could incorporate the Roller arena gig as an abstract work of art, away from the traditional poster prints of the day.
OUGD505- Investigating Leeds
Responding to the brief:
Research into Leeds:
Guinness World Record! Leeds hosted the world’s biggest wedding ever
Well, sort of. In February 2015, local radio DJ Alex Simmonds married Amy Ewing in front of a huge number of their friends and family at Rudding Park. Nothing strange about that you might think, but 233 of those guests were part of the wedding party itself – 103 ushers and 230 bridesmaids. This is an official Guinness World Record, in fact.
Read more: http://www.wow247.co.uk/2016/01/22/20-facts-about-leeds/#ixzz4Xq2NGjQW
The first ever moving image was shot in Leeds
1st moving image shot in Leeds, Bon chance, French visionary Louis Le Prince (what a name, by the way), recorded moving images for the very first time not on the banks of the Seine, or at the Sacre Coeur, but at Oakwood Grange and on Leeds Bridge, back in 1888.
Read more: http://www.wow247.co.uk/2016/01/22/20-facts-about-leeds/#ixzz4Xr0N1Ydl
YEP printed letters home from Yorkshireman in WW2
The YEP endeavoured to keep the spirits of its readers up during the First World War by printing letters home from Yorkshiremen embroiled in the conflict.
Read more at: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/yep125-reporting-on-events-that-have-shaped-leeds-history-1-7395397
The YEP endeavoured to keep the spirits of its readers up during the First World War by printing letters home from Yorkshiremen embroiled in the conflict.
Read more at: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/yep125-reporting-on-events-that-have-shaped-leeds-history-1-7395397
Graf Zepplin brought people onto the streets
* Crowds thronged the streets on August 19, 1931, as the Graf Zeppelin airship flew over Leeds. The YEP told how its appearance caused Loiners to “irrevocably lose their reputation for calmness in the stampede that followed news the Graf was over the city”.
Read more at: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/yep125-reporting-on-events-that-have-shaped-leeds-history-1-7395397
Read more at: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/yep125-reporting-on-events-that-have-shaped-leeds-history-1-7395397
Herambe Candlelight Visual approved by Leeds City Council, 2016
October 28th, @ Leeds art gallery from 19:00 – 20:00
October 28th, @ Leeds art gallery from 19:00 – 20:00
The Tour de France is the world’s biggest cycling race set off on the Headrow.
Roundhay Park Gigs
* The eyes of the entertainment world repeatedly turned to Leeds during the 1980s as Roundhay Park played host to some of the biggest names in music. Acts hitting the stage included The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Genesis and Madonna. U2 and Robbie Williams also rocked Roundhay Park in 1997 and 2006 respectively.
Read more at: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/yep125-reporting-on-events-that-have-shaped-leeds-history-1-7395397
Woodhouse Moor Gigs
Back in 1951, Woodhouse Moor was one of the venues for the landmark Festival of Britain. Designed to help promote Britain and show signs of post-war recovery, it went all over the UK with different events taking place in different cities. The Land Travelling Exhibition stopped in Leeds throughout June and July in a 35,000 square foot marquee – it held 5,000 exhibits that showed the growth of Britain through the ages, as well as looking at what the future might hold with the development of technology and discovery.
It only came here for one year, however, Love Parade 2001 at Roundhay Park was one of the biggest events the city has ever seen. It’s the only version of the festival that has taken place in the UK, and it’s still incredibly popular in mainland Europe to this day. However, with the help of BBC Radio 1, 250,000 revellers packed into the park, to see sets from the likes of Pete Tong, Dave Pearce and Phats and Small, while DJs from Godskitchen, Back2Basics and Slinky helped create one of the most memorable dance music festivals in Leeds’ history.
Read more at: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/yep125-reporting-on-events-that-have-shaped-leeds-history-1-7395397
Woodhouse Moor Gigs
Back in 1951, Woodhouse Moor was one of the venues for the landmark Festival of Britain. Designed to help promote Britain and show signs of post-war recovery, it went all over the UK with different events taking place in different cities. The Land Travelling Exhibition stopped in Leeds throughout June and July in a 35,000 square foot marquee – it held 5,000 exhibits that showed the growth of Britain through the ages, as well as looking at what the future might hold with the development of technology and discovery.
It only came here for one year, however, Love Parade 2001 at Roundhay Park was one of the biggest events the city has ever seen. It’s the only version of the festival that has taken place in the UK, and it’s still incredibly popular in mainland Europe to this day. However, with the help of BBC Radio 1, 250,000 revellers packed into the park, to see sets from the likes of Pete Tong, Dave Pearce and Phats and Small, while DJs from Godskitchen, Back2Basics and Slinky helped create one of the most memorable dance music festivals in Leeds’ history.
Nelson Mandela greeted the city
* Thousands of well-wishers packed Leeds’s Millennium Square in 2001 to greet former South African leader Nelson Mandela during his first official trip to the north of England. Speaking as he was awarded the freedom of the city, Mr Mandela said: “Apartheid was seen to diminish the dignity of all humankind. “The people of the city of Leeds were no exception. We remember them for their outstanding and unstinting support.”
Read more at: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/yep125-reporting-on-events-that-have-shaped-leeds-history-1-7395397
Read more at: http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/yep125-reporting-on-events-that-have-shaped-leeds-history-1-7395397
https://leeds-list.com/culture/3-huge-events-of-leeds-past/
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After finding out that Leeds was a huge hub for music in the 1970 and 1980's, I want to tailor this brief to personal interests and see if any of my favourite bands of that era preformed in Leeds. However, pursuing the musical route may be a very common path for most students to take, which is something to consider when all in the exhibition space.
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The Who at Leeds University, February 14 1970
Queen at Elland Road, May 1982
40,200 packed into Leeds United’s ground in the middle of a red-hot bank holiday weekend, and a bill that included Heart, Julian Cope's Teardrop Explodes and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts reached its peak as Queen utilised a PA system that cost £1 million – all the way back in 1982. This was Queen in their prime on the Hot Space tour and bootleg versions of the gig are highly sought-after by Queen enthusiasts who rank the Elland Road show with an "I was there" status.
Michael Jackson at Roundhay Park, August 29 1988 - At this time, mammoth gigs at Roundhay Park were pretty much an annual event, with global behemoths like Bruce Springsteen, Genesis, U2 and The Rolling Stones treading the stage long before little fish like Robbie Williams wobbled around North Leeds. This was Jacko’s first ever solo world tour, supporting the Bad album, and 90,000 people came out to see him on his 30th birthday.
Happy Mondays and Bridewell Taxis at The Warehouse, February 28 1989 - Baggy culture was just kicking off and the Leeds versus Manchester rivalry was also growing in tension. The Happy Mondays were still on the rise and Leeds’ own Bridewell Taxis shared the bill at the seminal dance club. Fisticuffs ensued during both band’s sets, although legend has it the fighting wasn’t between the rival bands but stemmed from inter-group tensions on both occasions. Still, it was a spectacle of sorts.
The Stone Roses at The Warehouse, May 8 1989 - Those with their ears firmly primed to the overtures of the music press were ready for The Stone Roses at The Warehouse, just a couple of weeks after their eponymous first album had hit the shelves to little fanfare. A couple of months later the secret was out, the album was selling by the shed load and the Roses returned to Leeds Polytechnic for a far more raucous gig. But those knowing souls have claimed the Warehouse gig as "the one".
Nirvana at Duchess of York, October 25 1989 - Now a Hugo Boss shop, the regeneration of Leeds couldn’t have presented a more dichotomous lifestyle shift from the Duchess, which closed in 2000. The venue was witness to many "one man and his dog" gigs from spotty unknowns such as Coldplay, Blur and Muse, and it was a dreary weekday when Nirvana came to support Sub-Pop labelmates Tad when they had just released their debut Bleach album. The story goes that Kurt Cobain spent the night on a sofa upstairs before the band headed off on the complex road to stardom.
David Bowie, live at Kirkstall Rolarena 1973
Everything about this concert was strange and exciting. For a start, it was cancelled. Twice. The show had been intended to happen at Leeds University a few weeks earlier, but it had been called off – just three hours before Bowie was due on stage – because “the stage was too small”.
Bowie made it to the city eventually, four weeks and one more cancellation later, to perform two shows in one day, so many in Leeds saw superstar Bowie as a matinee performance. Tickets were £1.25 each.
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David Bowie, live at Kirkstall Rolarena 1973
Everything about this concert was strange and exciting. For a start, it was cancelled. Twice. The show had been intended to happen at Leeds University a few weeks earlier, but it had been called off – just three hours before Bowie was due on stage – because “the stage was too small”.
Bowie made it to the city eventually, four weeks and one more cancellation later, to perform two shows in one day, so many in Leeds saw superstar Bowie as a matinee performance. Tickets were £1.25 each.
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Pink Floyd, University of Leeds, 1970
Following a long history of alternative performances Pink Floyd played The Reflectory in February 1971, but only had a small turn out. Set list The Embryo/ Careful With That Axe Eugene/ Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun/ Atom Heart Mother/ A Saucerful Of Secrets. Encore was Interstella Overdrive
Other acts to preform at The Reflectory are RHCP, Ozzy Osbourne, Motorhead, BB King, The Smiths, Joy Division, The Specials and many more.
Other acts to preform at The Reflectory are RHCP, Ozzy Osbourne, Motorhead, BB King, The Smiths, Joy Division, The Specials and many more.
Leeds and Reading Festival
Temple works
Once the worlds largest room and used as a hub of political activism, now under artist occupation.
Leeds Flashmob at Millennium Square, 2015
The flashmob was organised by Leeds Irish Health and Homes to help raise awareness for the charity, which provides care, support and culture services to the city’s local community.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/st-patricks-day-2015-watch-5352249
The flashmob was organised by Leeds Irish Health and Homes to help raise awareness for the charity, which provides care, support and culture services to the city’s local community.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/st-patricks-day-2015-watch-5352249
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