jimmytheman
23-08-2008, 15:52Join Date: Jun 2006Location: waterford ccPosts: 77
Controversial Helnwein for WaterfordDear Waterfordian,Have you seen this Powerpoint of what Waterford may look like in Sept?http://www.waterfordfringefestival.c...Waterford3.pptThe festival organisers are looking for developers and architects to donate money to the festival costing nearly 100k this yearIts Waterford’s biggest ever exhibition of outdoor art - with the flour Mills piece measuring 120 ft x 80 ftI think this is the kind of visionary stuff our city needs so if you know any developers / architects it would be brilliant if you could pass this on to them ASAP.p.s. Gottfried is the guy who painted that very famous James Dean poster where he's in the rain smoking a ciggy. he owns a castle in Kilsheelan, near Carrick, his guests include Madonna, The Presleys and he hosted Marlyn Mansons wedding there a few years back - one of the worlds most famous artists right on our door step
Sully
Old 23-08-2008, 15:57King SullyJoin Date: Jul 2004Location: Waterford, Ireland.Posts: 7,804Mod: South East, Waterford City, Waterford County, WIT
Why is there controversy? Is it just cash they are looking for in terms on sponsorship?I think the idea is good, cant see the problem with it myself..
Kahless
23-08-2008, 17:05Join Date: Mar 2005Location: South KilkennyPosts: 755
It would be nice to see something like that alright. And, shockingly, it actually does something with that waste of space they call an information point outside McCauleys on Broad Street
djScarey
Old 23-08-2008, 18:22Join Date: May 2008Location: LondonPosts: 98
Helnwein is a great coup. He did Kilkenny Arts Festival in 2001 and attracted minor controversy for the below image displayed outside Kilkenny Castle. His computer generated ultra-large images of local children displayed at key K. City focal points however won him a lot of friends.
Cabaal
Old 23-08-2008, 19:00ModeratorJoin Date: Oct 2001Location: Authoritarian Incorporated, PO BOX 123, IrelandPosts: 8,644
Quote:Originally Posted by Kahless View PostIt would be nice to see something like that alright. And, shockingly, it actually does something with that waste of space they call an information point outside McCauleys on Broad StreetPeople might actually talk about this event other then that waste of space
Aquos76
Old 24-08-2008, 11:37Registered UserJoin Date: Dec 2001Location: Waterford CityPosts: 4,367
I think it looks really well, Hopefully they might put something up on that eye sore which was once Jury's Hotel
Roen
24-08-2008, 12:21Registered UserJoin Date: May 2005Location: The unmarked grave next to Arch StantonPosts: 3,381
His work was on display in the Municipal Gallery last Sept/Oct for a few weeks. Was pretty dark stuff.The more of this kind of thing the better if you ask me. Looking forward to it.
christophicus
24-08-2008, 15:16Registered UserJoin Date: Jul 2005Location: WaterfordPosts: 3,363
Quote:Originally Posted by Roen View PostHis work was on display in the Municipal Gallery last Sept/Oct for a few weeks. Was pretty dark stuff.The more of this kind of thing the better if you ask me. Looking forward to it.Yup went to see it back then, it was really quite good. I'm not sure its stuff that suits being outside though , although they probably won't put up the more graphic pictures.
robtri
25-08-2008, 08:04Registered UserJoin Date: Jun 2008Location: A Dub in WaterfordPosts: 68
Looks great, this is what we need in the city......I am all in favour of this going ahead....
jimmytheman
Old 25-08-2008, 20:28 #10Registered UserJoin Date: Jun 2006Location: waterford ccPosts: 77
there(atached images)
jimmytheman
25-08-2008, 20:30Registered UserJoin Date: Jun 2006Location: waterford ccPosts: 77
www.waterofrdfringefestival.comfor more
christophicus
Yesterday, 11:38Registered UserJoin Date: Jul 2005Location: WaterfordPosts: 3,363
Wow I really didn't think they would put this upThats in red square for those of you who have not seen it yet. Its where the stage normally is during Spraoi and is probably the same width. Has it been up for long ?? Are there any more around the city ??Fair play to Waterford City Council for having the balls to allow that up.
Kahless
Yesterday, 12:05Registered UserJoin Date: Mar 2005Location: South KilkennyPosts: 755
It's not as bad as what the anti-abortion people often have around there.Will there be more around the city too, like in the artists impressions from earlier?
Roen
Yesterday, 12:24Registered UserJoin Date: May 2005Location: The unmarked grave next to Arch StantonPosts: 3,381
Was there last night anyway, wonder how long it'll last.......
dazftw
Yesterday, 12:24Registered UserJoin Date: Nov 2005Location: Waterford (blaa county)Posts: 2,898
ive a reason to go into town today now to capture some shocked faces with my camera lol
christophicus
Yesterday, 12:31Registered UserJoin Date: Jul 2005Location: WaterfordPosts: 3,363
Heheh, that would be a laugh, if you get any good ones post them here .I have to admit I was shocked when I saw it, not at the picture itself, I just didn't think Waterford CC would have the balls to allow that up.
Sully
Old Yesterday, 12:36King SullyJoin Date: Jul 2004Location: Waterford, Ireland.Posts: 7,804
There is one outside Rubys also..
christophicus
Yesterday, 12:44Registered User
Cock , Really ?? I got the bus right by there and did not notice it
Sully
Yesterday, 12:54King Sully
'Cock'?!
dazftw
Yesterday, 12:58Registered Userdazftw's AvatarJoin Date: Nov 2005Location: Waterford (blaa county)
hes pissed he missed it basically..
Stokolan
Yesterday, 15:52Registered UserJoin Date: Sep 2001Location: WaterfordPosts: 848
anyone got a full list of locations to where they will be up and for how long there going to be up?
christophicus
Yesterday, 15:53Join Date: Jul 2005Location: WaterfordPosts: 3,363
Thanks for the info and the pic !!Where is the Waterford Girl ??
jimmytheman
Yesterday, 16:01Registered UserJoin Date: Jun 2006Location: waterford ccPosts: 77
will be up till 2nd Oct -as part of Waterford Fringe FestivalLocations -RubysRevolutionKazbarInformation Arch, Broad St x 6John Roberts Sq x 3McDonaldsGeorges CourtClock TowerMunster ExpressTower HotelMill on north Quays (waterford girl)
jimmytheman
Yesterday, 16:03Join Date: Jun 2006Location: waterford ccPosts: 77
Helnwein is also doing a print Exhibition in Greyfriars Gallery Starting on 13th Sept -his Son Cyril photographic exhibition in Garter Lane from 12thand his daughter Mercedes as part of Group show at Johns Lane
christophicus
Yesterday, 16:09Join Date: Jul 2005Location: WaterfordPosts: 3,363
Excellent! Again thanks for the info, I'll have to try and swing by the gallery at least. I really enjoyed the last exebition of his that was in there.