Posts by Peter Alsop
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Speaker: Marcus King: A cocktail of art…, in reply to B Jones,
I can’t believe I had no idea who painted the signing of the Treaty
Don’t worry, when it comes to ignoring the artist, you’re in the great company of Gareth Morgan (https://garethsworld.com/treaty/treaty-justice-triumph-commonsense/ ), The Listener and many more!
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Speaker: Marcus King: A cocktail of art…, in reply to ,
Sounds like an interesting print experiment. In regards Maori academic feedback, not much (reflecting my effort, not theirs!). Mark Derby, who is well-respected in matters-Maori, wrote a nice piece on the role of Maori in early tourism publicity in 'Selling the Dream'. Warren and I also studied the new book by Dr Rangihiroa Panohoa as part of the King book. I think there is a good book on the role of Maori in early advertising of NZ (beyond posters into glass slides and other things) - any keen co-authors of that, let me know.
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Was on the tip of my tounge earlier re the different aesthetic of digital prints versus the lithographs and screenprints of the day. Chalk and cheese, though different strokes for different folks. The touring exhibition 'Selling the Dream' is a great chance over the next 18 months or so (various venues) to see how good the originals look. Separately, I hope a King specific exhibit can emerge to showcase some of his murals and Impressionism.
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We thought of mentioning Parrish but didnt in the end. When I first told Paul Hartigan about the book in 2013 he said to me "ahhh, NZ's Maxfield Parrish". I think Parrish was probably a few more notches along the fantasy spectrum?
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Hi Graham. Thx for your comment. Try NZ fine Prints, they may have a size suitable and have been good supporters of my publishing endeavours.
http://www.prints.co.nz/page/fine-art/CTGY/Vintage_Posters
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Glad you enjoyed, Museum did wonderful job. Touring NZ for 2 years. Graphic Wonderland doco here ...
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Really enjoyed this review thx Jolissa - beautifully written and engaging throughout. Prosperity requires (enough) equality, no doubt. I've sometimes wondered, though, whether the inequality debate is slavishly focussed on incomes (accepting their high importance), without consideration of a wider set of factors that may be relevant, such as social norms (accepting they get generalised), the crumbling of universal access policies, volunteering, community service, clubs and community events. Perhaps Max's book covers all this, I must have a look! The review really was a great read, well done. Thx also to all supporters of Promoting Prosperity.
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That's interesting, would love to come across that. Thx for sharing. Te Papa held great Roundhill exhibit, curated by Richard Wolfe, but produced no exhibit catalogue or book ... Crying shame.
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Just wanna say how great it is to be back on Public Address thx to the goodwill and support of Russell. The book has been a delight to prepare, and Gary and I are excited to launch it into the world. Looking fwd to insightful comments and learnings from the Public Address community. If you've had a read or looksie, thx for your interest. Peter
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Speaker: Selling the Dream: The Art of…, in reply to Joe Wylie,
Thx Joe. Yes, that poster is in the book at full page size, accompanied on the facing page with a 1935 print advert from the Railways Magazine "Come South!" showing the poster in black and white within the advert (in poor resolution as a b&w ad of the day). Yes, poingant in the current circumstances facing ChCh but I'm confident -without detracting from the heart break - that the jewel will shine again. I will need to sell a couple of posters soon to recaibrate my collecting post the book, and the ChCh poster will likely be one I'll sell, so if you have an interest in it, even as a trade, drop me a line.