"Let's be a little more clear. 2 images + short video clip (#allsaintslibrary) in relation to Michael Leigh's exhibition: Curious Things: A Glimpse into the International Mail Art Archive of Michael Leigh and Hazel Jones"
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"Came across this link that includes to images and a brief video clip. Leave me wanting to see more...#allsaintslibrary (hope the link works)"
mini mail art
one could say this is a group for the small minded or those interested in shrinking the archive...See More
"re Mary Anne's comment from September 6, 2019 concerning her contribution to World Fake Stamp Day: I declare that this mail art was not lost! The following screenshot from the blog is proof... "
"Relish Canada's (once) most famous dead tree: http://https://www.geist.com/photography/pictures-postcards/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter"
"I would also think that it's never meant to be malicious. My impression is that its focus is more on inventiveness, having fun - sometimes in strangely oblique ways - and just doing some blatantly dumb things at times. Unexpectedly beautiful…"
"This entry is simultaneously entertaining and most touching. Amazing how age allows one to look back on life's thread, see things in a new light and draw from those experiences - despite the obstacles! thanks "
"Might be difficult for someone living in the Dakotas to pick up mail sent to a city in Ukraine. Of course, an accomplice could forward images of stuff sent to Lviv to anyone any where in the world (chuckle)."
Of interest: Mr. Peanut Summit
New: Mr. Peanut Summit (Filip, Supplement 5 - 2019). A conversation between Anna Banana, Michael Morris, and Vincent Trasov on publishing, performance, and networked artistic practices... draws on the overlapping biographical history of artist participants, weaving the story of their practice together with those of their many collaborators and colleagues including John Mitchell, Gary Lee Nova (aka Art Rat), Ray Johnson, General Idea, Robert Fones (aka Can.D.Man), and others.See More
"I recall how in 1970s we were supposed to use plastic because paper use was destroying forests. Now trees are a renewable resource and using plastic is the oh-so-bad thing. It was also recommended to put a couple of bricks in the toilet tank to…"
"I meant to write: Thanks for sharing this information at the end of the comment. It's great to see as I am interested in the many ways people present mail art. I also have some knowledge of how museums operate. The exhibition process is a…"
"I like this idea of looking at personal collections to see what they tell us. They are unofficial museums in their own right. I can read much of the English language text in the photo and google translate helps with understanding the…"
"Some things look familiar. Unfortunately, the resolution of the image makes it impossible to be sure. Very nice presentation!"
Profile Information
- Mail-Artist since:
- 2010 (or maybe 1983)
- My Website (without http://):
- http://postboxtomailboxnoplainart.blogspot.fi/
- Why I am involved in Mail-Art:
- Its sense of freedom, humour and all the interestingly strange ways mail artists explore the mundane.
- My Mail-Adress (snail and/or E-mail)
- Taivaanvuohentie 3 B 13, Helsinki, Finland
4johngayer@gmail.com
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Comment Wall (24 comments)
- At 11:46pm on June 1, 2019,
Carmela Rizzuto said…
Thanks for the info on marker art process.
- At 10:16pm on March 1, 2019,
Ilya Semenenko-Bassin said…
I liked your flooring material. I extracted this material from the postal envelope. Something sprouted on it !!!
- At 12:56pm on January 15, 2019,
Bruno Cassaglia said…
Arrivata!!!! bellissima!!!1 ti abbraccio. b W LA MAIL ART W IUOMA!!!!!1
- At 12:13am on December 19, 2018,
Norma Soulet said…
Hi John,
Hope you are doing well.
So happy my Fabric Fragment arrived and you like it.
Until next time,
Norma
- At 7:51pm on November 23, 2018,
Hello John,
I sent you a collage to the specified address.
- At 12:12pm on November 1, 2018,
Ciao John ti ho inviato una Mail Art... un abbraccio W LA MAIL ART!!!!
- At 4:50pm on July 19, 2018,
carl baker said…
thanks john,
theres nothing on the iuoma projects page.
- At 10:12pm on February 6, 2018,
Gen Harrison said…
Why thank you kind sir...
- At 2:08am on February 3, 2018,
emily louise said…
Thanks for the greetings. I'm very new to IUOMA and am just starting to explore the website. greeting back from Eureka, California
- At 3:16pm on February 2, 2018,
em scheer said…
thanks for the greetings and all the best to Helsinki!
No Idea's Blog
great stuff came through the mail slot - a whole lotta patterned mini mail art fun from Robin Jeree
Posted on September 28, 2019 at 7:00pm 0 Comments 2 Favorites
great stuff came through the mail slot - a cheerfully breezy collection of images from Cherub Ayers
Posted on September 28, 2019 at 7:00pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
great stuff came through the mail slot - a potent calligraphic collage from Mary Anne
Posted on September 28, 2019 at 7:00pm 0 Comments 4 Favorites
great stuff came through the mail slot - great add + pass from Hilgart & and a funky envelope
Posted on September 28, 2019 at 7:00pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
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