GarveyLives
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Arguably even "classier" when final part of the message is reproduced, rather than just the beginning:
Benjamin Zephaniah RIP
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GarveyLives
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An apology has been issued by a council sub-contractor after a mural of the late Benjamin Zephaniah was destroyed in Birmingham:
Backlash as Hockley mural of beloved Benjamin Zephaniah painted over
“We apologise for any hurt or distress we have caused by painting over this mural, crews were carrying out their standard duties and there was no ill-intent, but we accept the upset caused by our actions.
“We are working with Birmingham City Council to review the graffiti removal process with a view to ensure more sensitivity is demonstrated moving forward. We would welcome the opportunity to work with the artist and provide supplies in order to recreate artwork to represent Benjamin and his life.”
Backlash as Hockley mural of beloved Benjamin Zephaniah painted over
“We apologise for any hurt or distress we have caused by painting over this mural, crews were carrying out their standard duties and there was no ill-intent, but we accept the upset caused by our actions.
“We are working with Birmingham City Council to review the graffiti removal process with a view to ensure more sensitivity is demonstrated moving forward. We would welcome the opportunity to work with the artist and provide supplies in order to recreate artwork to represent Benjamin and his life.”
Serge Forward
Just enjoyin' my coffee.
What the fuck is wrong with them. Dicks.
blossie33
trailer trash
The mural in Handsworth Park.
Benjamin Zephaniah mural unveiled to celebrate Birmingham icon
The artwork is unveiled at the Sons of Rest Building in Handsworth Park.
www.bbc.co.uk
Epona
Sonic: 1 Nov 2006 - 8 Jan 2022
An apology has been issued by a council sub-contractor after a mural of the late Benjamin Zephaniah was destroyed in Birmingham:
Backlash as Hockley mural of beloved Benjamin Zephaniah painted over
“We apologise for any hurt or distress we have caused by painting over this mural, crews were carrying out their standard duties and there was no ill-intent, but we accept the upset caused by our actions.
“We are working with Birmingham City Council to review the graffiti removal process with a view to ensure more sensitivity is demonstrated moving forward. We would welcome the opportunity to work with the artist and provide supplies in order to recreate artwork to represent Benjamin and his life.”
How is it not clear to these morons that this is a beautiful work of art and should be preserved?
blossie33
trailer trash
For anyone in (or visiting) Brum there will be an exhibition in Victoria Square 5th to 31st July 
Exhibition to honour Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah
Portraits by Birmingham artist Pogus Caesar will feature in the outdoor city centre display.
www.bbc.co.uk
PaoloSanchez
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The Brighter Flame...For anyone in (or visiting) Brum there will be an exhibition in Victoria Square 5th to 31st July
Exhibition to honour Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah
Portraits by Birmingham artist Pogus Caesar will feature in the outdoor city centre display.www.bbc.co.uk
blossie33
trailer trash
Thanks, that looks great
I'm a Brummie who now lives in London so I won't be able to see it myself in person!
PaoloSanchez
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I didn't take the picture myself, I've never been to Brumland...well not properly. (I don't think just going to the NEC counts).Thanks, that looks great
I'm a Brummie who now lives in London so I won't be able to see it myself in person!
I first met and had a good conversation with Benjamin (and his then wife) at the Vegan Food and Drink Festival at Conway Hall in London back in 2000, where we had a food stall.
I saw him last nearly 3 years ago at the Vegan Camp Out 2021 where he performed with his band the Revolutionary Minds, it was bloody brilliant...
(I did take that picture
)...I was really looking forward to seeing him again this year as he was named in the artist line up before he passed...
Ben Z was at VCO 2021, Macka B was at VCO 2022, and this year they were both going to be present, but it wasn't to be.
This years music stage will be dedicated to his life and legacy.
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PaoloSanchez
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Indeed Macka B is a BEAST. I'm looking forward to seeing him again.
I've now gone down the Benjamin rabbit hole watching again content that I liked from him, like this UB40/BenZ/THTC love in...
...and this brilliant poem...
I've now gone down the Benjamin rabbit hole watching again content that I liked from him, like this UB40/BenZ/THTC love in...
...and this brilliant poem...
blossie33
trailer trash
A bit more about the exhibition on BBC Birmingham website today....
Benjamin Zephaniah exhibition opens in Birmingham
A family spokesperson says the exhibition is "an amazing, iconic and beautiful tribute to Benjamin".
www.bbc.co.uk
blossie33
trailer trash
Benjamin Zephaniah: Newtown park forest plan to remember poet
His family want to plant 65 trees in Newtown to honour the poet who died in December, aged 65.
www.bbc.co.uk
baldrick
hmmmmm
Hotel Chocolate
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I remember seeing Benjamin Zephaniah on a bus once. he was at the back with a bunch of kids on the back seat probably two each side and he was probably babysitting them taking them somewhere and he was keeping them entertained and what amused me was that he used discussions about words to keep them entertained and amused. Typical poet.
