Brixton news, rumours and general chat - February 2017

[editor]

It might have been the same person that painted it who subsequently defaced it. Maybe they painted it to set the satire up in the first place.

Very KLF.

Artists, eh?! Pfft!

 

[editor]

Fucking hell the Costa in Brixton is rubbish. I'd thought I'd give it a go as I'm working on an updated guide to work cafes in Brixton but this won't be a place I'm going to recommend. Took forever to get one served, thanks to a disappearing barista and a lone server not minded to explain what was going on.

When I finally got served and settled in the front part of the cafe, I discover that the wi-fi - which had already compelled me to hand over my phone number to get connected - was 'out of range.'

Mind you, the wi-fi in both the Ritzy and San Marino has been well on the blink recently. Fuck, I miss Kaff

 

[Reiabuzz]

It might have been the same person that painted it who subsequently defaced it. Maybe they painted it to set the satire up in the first place.

Very KLF.

The gulf in talent between the two artists would suggest not. Look at his site.

 

[editor]

Any street art that gets people talking and sparks a wider debate about the highlighted issue sure seems like an effective piece of street art to me.

 

[editor]

For all the negativity and personal digs posted here by the usual suspects, it looks like the Fridge project people are rather grateful for the publicity Buzz created and it looks like they may have good news soon.
Looks like the Buzz article has

Buzz: Thanks – I really do think the project is a great idea, and I understand that the council forced your hand here.

This article has been seen by a lot of people so I’m happy to have helped publicise it, and maybe someone may be able to come up with another solution to make it more accessible.

Fridge Project: And we value it!

We’re on the case – the council are helping. Updates soon!

 

[cuppa tee]

He's a true talent alright

I like it, challenging bourgeois concepts of taste and aesthetics, wouldnt pay for it tho'...but I'm glad he exists.

 

[T & P]

For all the negativity and personal digs posted here by the usual suspects, it looks like the Fridge project people are rather grateful for the publicity Buzz created and it looks like they may have good news soon.
Looks like the Buzz article has

What good news would that be?

 

[ViolentPanda]

Anyone know what kind of gun that is? It looks well fearsome!

Franchi SPAS12 shotgun. Highly illegal as it holds 6 rounds, and in the UK pump/auto shotguns can only hold 3.

 

[ViolentPanda]

I thought I'd recognised it from one of The Terminator films, and it seems it did indeed feature in one of them judging by the nickname of the gun

THE TERMINATOR - Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) Franchi SPAS-12 Shotgun

All those dozens of repeated viewings late at night over the years have finally paid off.

The French old bill have been using them for about 30 years for effecting entry into drug dens, etc. Blow the hinges and locks out. The Yanks mostly use Mossbergs - cheaper!

 

[Reiabuzz]

I like it, challenging bourgeois concepts of taste and aesthetics, wouldnt pay for it tho'...but I'm glad he exists.

It's visionary work alright. You're completely correct. He certainly challenges my traditional concept of taste and his work transcends my perception of any discernible talent. I too am glad this artist is out there, pushing us to the limit. It shows a careful disregard of what the average punter might consider to be 'good' and for that I applaud the artist. A genius in the making.

 

[editor]

It's visionary work alright. You're completely correct. He certainly challenges my traditional concept of taste and his work transcends my perception of any discernible talent. I too am glad this artist is out there, pushing us to the limit. It shows a careful disregard of what the average punter might consider to be 'good' and for that I applaud the artist. A genius in the making.

His work had a positive reaction elsewhere so perhaps you're not quite the arbiter of good taste you think you are.

 

[Reiabuzz]

His work had a positive reaction elsewhere so perhaps you're not quite the arbiter of good taste you think you are.

Lol. Do you think he's any good? I do admit, this is fucking amazing. A rare talent.

 

[Reiabuzz]

£100 quid btw ^^

 

[editor]

Lol. Do you think he's any good? I do admit, this is fucking amazing. A rare talent.

Like all art, some can be good, some can be shit, but I'm not really bothered what you think about anything to do with art because I don't think you know much about it. I liked his street art in Hackney. I don't like the thing you've just posted.

 

[Reiabuzz]

What did you like about that 'piece'?

 

[editor]

What did you like about that 'piece'?

Not really into discussing art with someone like you, sorry. It would be like a wine expert trying to to persuade me to spend loads of money on a bottle of plonk.

 

[Reiabuzz]

This moves me. It truly does. This artist needs a wider audience. I can sense a growing maturity in this piece.

 

[Reiabuzz]

Not Brixton (this was in Hackney Wick) but the message is absolutely spot on.

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Just to remind you of the talent that originally attracted you to this artist, editor

 

[editor]

Just to remind you of the talent that originally attracted you to this artist, editor

I'm not sure what point you're trying to make here. Just because I like one song by an artist, it doesn't mean that I automatically love everything else they create, including all past and future CDs, videos, DVDs, coasters, t-shirts and mugs. This is why it's a waste of time talking to you. You can't see past your urge to make a pointless inane argument.

 

[Reiabuzz]

Well you didn't answer my question. What was it you liked about the piece you originally posted?

 

[Reiabuzz]

Was it the completely callous disregard for somebody else's work?

He's not exactly daubing that on a block of luxury flats, it's a mural on a railway overpass he's defaced. Twice.

 

[editor]

Well you didn't answer my question. What was it you liked about the piece you originally posted?

I answered it in full but I'll repeat it in bigger letters if you're having reading comprehension problems:

"Not really into discussing art with someone like you, sorry."

 

[editor]

Was it the completely callous disregard for somebody else's work?

He's not exactly daubing that on a block of luxury flats, it's a mural on a railway overpass he's defaced. Twice.

"Callous disregard"!

Oh my Lord.

 

[Reiabuzz]

Actual lol. OK editor.

 

[Reiabuzz]

Thanks editor. Do I qualify for another warning yet?

 

[editor]

Thanks editor. Do I qualify for another warning yet?

You keep bringing this up. Most odd.

If you really want one, I'd be only too happy to give you a warning, although I see no need at all.

#persecutioncomplex

 

[Reiabuzz]

"Callous disregard"!

Oh my Lord.

This work is superb. You're right about one thing editor, let's not head to the Tate together anytime soon. We're on different wavelengths artwise methinks.

 

[Gramsci]

Beteil who used to run the cafe Brixton Pound now run and has done a lot for the community is under threat of eviction.

She was housed by Guiness Trust but at the new 80% of market rent. So called affordable. She got a part timea part time job and got caught up in the nightmare of the benefits system

More info here and how to support.



Resist Guinness Evictions: Campaign for Beti

 

[editor]

Here's a bit of Standard fluff:

When Watch Dogs 2 arrived last year, its carefully-crafted recreation of San Francisco was packed with detail – and now we might know which city might be next in the sequel.

According to beady-eyed fans, a new ending for the previous game brings up a set of co-ordinates that refer to a surprising location: Brixton.

Yes, not just London, but specifically Brixton. Huh.

Eight places in Brixton that should feature in Watch Dogs 3

 

[brixtonblade]

Here's a bit of Standard fluff:



Eight places in Brixton that should feature in Watch Dogs 3

I feel old - I have no idea what War Dogs is.

I would probably buy a game set in Brixton though.