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pvfirenice

A Read/Write City

Mar 12, 2009 23:54

A lovely little piece I found while doing graffiti research:

Our city is read-only. You’re free to read advertising, business signs, and city signs. But dare you write or hang anything of your own; you will be labeled as a criminal - a graffiti vandal. In many cities it’s even illegal to hang a sign for a garage sale on a light pole. If you happen ( Read more... )

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! octocon88 March 13 2009, 16:56:11 UTC

what kind of graffiti research are you doing?

there's some regulations in the netherlands that makes graffiti legal, i don't know the specifics however. (things like how long something has to be up before someone else paints over it, or exactly where?)

Re: ! pvfirenice March 13 2009, 18:10:29 UTC

I'm not really sure exactly, I've been trying to narrow down my interests for grad school study possibilities since I'm applying to the new media departments at UvA and Maastricht. Apps are due April 1st so I'll (need to) have a better idea real soon now.

Re: ! pvfirenice March 13 2009, 18:10:53 UTC

How much longer are you at Delft?

Re: ! octocon88 March 30 2009, 17:48:34 UTC

I'll be here at least a year and some change to finish the Masters. Maastricht, in NL? (Are there other Maastrichts?)

If so, let me know if you come visit. Delft isn't really close to Maastricht, but you're welcome to stay with me, especially if you want to hit up any nearby cities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, den Haag).

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