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Jeremy Deller
Jeremy Deller won the turner prize in 2004. His latest work, for the London underground, reflects his interest in human connections and interactions. Listen out on the piccadiley line and you might hear Dellers selected quotes being read out.. Shakespeare, Gandhi and maybe even a bit of the odd Jean-Paul Satre.
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Medal of Dishonour
Theres a fantastic exhibition on at The British Museum that looks at the history of medals of dishonour. From satirical medals, mocking financiers and politicians of the 18th century, to contemporay pieces looking at modern issues such as climate change .
Grayson Perry brilliantly depicts the decadence of consumerism.
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Crime
Chain Gang
Been meaning to mention this for a while now. Lets get a group of guards, wardens and prisoners together.. train them up with the help of pro cycle racers and coaches.. then set them off on a mini tour de France. Francois Grosvalet is the sports development advisor to the French prison system and he [...]
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Anthony Browne
Anthony Browne has not long started his two year stint as the new Childrens Laureate.
As an illustrator and author Browne is probably best known for his classic Gorilla in which a loney young girl has a evening out with a friendly gorilla. Part of his new role is to promote the appreciation of picture books [...]
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Guest Creative
Joseba Elorza
Today well start to introduce you to our guest creatives. First up we have the multi-talented, completely self taught and very charming Spaniard.
Ladies and gentlemen.. Joseba Elorza
Q&A with Joseba
www.miraruido.com
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Health
Bike Week
Bike Week runs from 13 – 21 June.
Over 100 years ago a top of the range bike could cost you 50% of your annual salary. All the early adopters were therefore of the upper economic class and were generally better educated, usually in the arts and sciences.
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Reality Mining
Some social enterprises are just jaw-dropping in their potential to instigate change. City Sense is the first consumer application from New York start-up Sense Networks. This free mobile app allows you to view in real time the movements of people and where they choose to go. City Sense launches in London later this year.
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Harry Beck
Harry Beck was a London underground employee. He wasnt a cartographer or a graphic designer.. he did however have a rather good idea for a map.
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Chris Wharton