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Reincarnated from Erni Bär, Germany--Dieter Roth: My life as Camenbert (the Fragrant Period)

In an effort to honor the late Dieter Roth, whose opening exhibit in the U.S. consisted of nearly 40 suitcases of rotting cheese, Erni sent me Camembert which arrived the other day. The post office shrouded it in plastic due to the stench, I imagine. I invited friends and family to the grand opening.…

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Added by Bifidus Jones on June 16, 2011 at 5:30pm — 36 Comments

RECEIVED: Third-Generation Style Mail-Art from Strelnikov (Fort Collins, Colorado, USA)

Mail-art by Strelnikov (Fort Collins, Colorado, USA)

 

June 16, 2011 - Strelnikov is a mysterious character to me, a melding of person and persona. This work that I was very pleased to receive seems (and we all come at this…

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Added by De Villo Sloan on June 16, 2011 at 12:01pm — 6 Comments

RECEIVED:Textural-Ripped Collage from Imelda Wubben (The Hague, Netherlands)

Mail-art by IUOMA member Imelda Wubben (The Hague, Netherlands)

 

June 16, 2011 - Imelda Wubben is an accomplished collage artist. I was thrilled to receive the mail-art above from her for our first exchange. This is a large…

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Added by De Villo Sloan on June 16, 2011 at 2:00am — No Comments

Re-white 1 - from Bruno Neiva

From one Re- to another Re- (we should find a Re- term for that process).

This is my first mail from Bruno and a much awaited one as I am a big fan of his work. He is currently working on a series of Re-, and his Re-blue is well worth the detour to his blog. This one is the first in the Re-white series.

Bruno is not only a master of Re-,…

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Added by Marie Wintzer on June 15, 2011 at 11:36pm — 4 Comments

MAILART PROJECT - LA FIN DU MONDE

PROJET ART POSTAL (mail-art)

Appel à participation

 

La bibliothèque de Sarrebourg (Moselle) présentera une exposition internationale d’art postal en juillet-août 2012.

Le thème proposé est : « LA FIN DU MONDE ». Il vient en écho aux prédictions du calendrier maya. Ce thème ne se veut nullement alarmiste. Il est surtout une invitation à donner libre cours à votre imagination. (humour…

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Added by E on June 15, 2011 at 5:51pm — 1 Comment

Space Age Diner from Marcia Cirillo

I love how two worlds appear to be colliding in this piece-retro and futuristic at the same time. Thank you Marcia!! Also love the asemic message on the… Continue

Added by DKeys on June 15, 2011 at 5:31pm — No Comments

The Dharma side of Erni

Indian themed pieces from Hamburg. Love henna tats, Bollywood and firm believer in Aryuveda. We certainly have this link. Thank you so much… Continue

Added by DKeys on June 15, 2011 at 5:21pm — 4 Comments

RECEIVED: Gasmask Collage from I'm A Superhero I Can Fly & Shit (Iowa City, Iowa, USA)

Mail-art by IUOMA member I'm A Superhero I Can Fly & Shit (Iowa City, Iowa, USA)

 

June 14, 2011 - From the U.S. heartland, a new mail-art star is rising in the form of a character who calls himself I'm A Superhero I Can…

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Added by De Villo Sloan on June 15, 2011 at 11:50am — 1 Comment

Rosa Gravino received from John Bennett

Un sobre lleno de encanto!.

Junto con el capítulo "K" del Proyecto 26 una hoja suelta y 3 libros. Una fiesta para el espíritu!

Gracias John!!!

Added by Rosa Gravino on June 14, 2011 at 8:10pm — No Comments

Rosa Gravino received from Angela Caporaso - Italy


For my project: bottles

http://bottles-mailart.blogspot.com/

Added by Rosa Gravino on June 14, 2011 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Mail Art Gathering

So yesterday my friend Lady L, La Wood and my self we had a little mail art gathering, It was fun just hanging out. Since we all work at the place, we took over the crop night that Michael's Art and Crafts offers every month, and had a good time just creating a bit of art together… Continue

Added by Winged Heart on June 14, 2011 at 5:32pm — No Comments

E 11 UToPiA from France

Thank you very much…

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Added by Ntk (Natalya Korolkova) on June 14, 2011 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Latest mail

Delivered successfully by the Royal Mail even though the stamps fell off during its journey. Great Roald Dahl story. Thanks Michael.

 

Added by John Tingey on June 14, 2011 at 3:41pm — 1 Comment

RECEIVED: Mail-Art Vispo Roundup from Karen Champlin (Highland Park, Illinois, USA)

Mail-art by IUOMA member Karen Champlin (Highland Park, Illinois, USA)

 

June 14, 2011 - Within the last few days, Bifidus Jones (Minnesota, USA) blogged a new piece of mail-art by Karen Champlin entitled "The Nascent…

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Added by De Villo Sloan on June 14, 2011 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Still Time to Submit Before the World Ends!

As many of you know, rumor has it that the world will end in 2012. To celebrate this auspicious event, I've established a Mail Art Call - the theme is "The End of the World."

2D work will be accepted in any medium, maximum size 8x10". Video and art stamp work is also acceptable. No returns,…
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Added by liketelevisionsnow on June 14, 2011 at 1:48am — No Comments

Received from Grigori Antonin

 

Today I received this intriguing collage from the great Minnesota mail artist, Grigori Antonin!

Added by liketelevisionsnow on June 13, 2011 at 5:59pm — No Comments

Received from Roland Halbritter, Germany--Post für Otto

Ein Mail Art Projekt

I recently received this wonderful book full of a vast range of interpretations of the 19th-century figure of world affairs. The Otto von Bismarck mail art call was active for 18 months and Roland received over 900 pieces, no small response to a complex subject. Inside the front cover is an original stamp above the book number--just one way in which…

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Added by Bifidus Jones on June 13, 2011 at 2:21pm — 5 Comments

RECEIVED: Altered Text & Concept Mail-Art from Marie Wintzer (Saitama, Japan)

Mail-art by IUOMA member Marie Wintzer (Saitama, Japan)

 

June 12, 2011 - When woefully behind on blogging, what can one do but push ahead?

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Added by De Villo Sloan on June 13, 2011 at 11:00am — 21 Comments

Received from Karen Champlin, Art Nation--The Nascent Conspiracy

After regularly receiving Karen's work, it is evident that handmade collage is important to her. The connection to humanity formed through her mail art, through the cardboard, the text, the stamps, the rip of map, hardware and all its irregularities, is a truly a personal treasure. Thanks,…

Added by Bifidus Jones on June 12, 2011 at 7:31pm — 2 Comments

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