26 Jun 2010
Ghostsigns Worldwide
Imagine a map like this plotting examples of hand painted advertising from across the world…
(Image from Panoramio)
I’ve been doing some thinking about the project and how we can move it to have global reach in a quick and collaborative way.
This is new territory for me and I’m looking for ideas, help, advice and volunteers to make it happen.
To begin the process I’ve set up a Wiki which outlines some of my initial thoughts with a view to building on these and provoking a discussion around how it can be done. Please visit it here.
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RIP: Pressman’s Army & Navy Store
The Hoxsie blog reports the loss of this great sign from Troy, New York. This photo from carljohnson in particular adds a lot of character to the sign which still remains in part following structural work to the building. An ‘after’ photo is available here. See more ‘RIPs’ from this blog.
20 Jan 2012
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Cambodia
As you may have seen from my post last month I’m now based in Cambodia for the next two years. While I haven’t yet come across many hand painted signs on walls the hand painted form is alive and well here. They are everywhere I go, offering simple illustrations for those who can’t read and […]
4 Oct 2010
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Frank Jump leads a guided tour of Greenpoint, New York
Frank Jump led this tour last week to raise awareness of the ‘fading ads’ in this part of New York. I was a bit slow off the mark to preview it but fortunately Jeremiah at Fading New York did just that and used the opportunity to ask Frank a few questions about his passion for […]
24 Mar 2012
