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25 Dec 2007

Landmarks Commission Hearing

Debate over this site for a new painted wall advertisement

Frank Jump over in NYC, USA recently presented the case, on behalf of Colossal Media, for the 'overwriting' of an old fading ghost sign with a new Colossal production.
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Location: New York, NY, USA
Labels: Colossal Media, Frank Jump, Political Lobbying, Protection, USA

2 Dec 2007

Pulse of the Planet

A while ago I submitted some photos and general information to a competition run by USA science website Pulse of the Planet. And I won (!)
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Location: Stoke Newington Church Street, London, N16
Labels: London, Press, Research
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