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A mail art Renaissance?

So says The Art Newspaper in the article "A mail art renaissance is growing in the US—just as the postal service struggles to survive" that was posted on the 5th of May 2020. Read all about it here: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/today-in-the-mail-art-made-for-you See More

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Heleen de Vaan joined No Idea's group

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Bottle It. Carien van Hest

A lovely 'fluid' artwork arrived from the Netherlands. Thank you Carien van Hest!

Apr 25

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No Idea commented on Valentine Mark Herman's blog post WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOUR NATIONAL MAIL SYSTEM?

"The latest news update in Finland (April 9) said that the movement of mail beyond Europe's borders or coming from outside Europe was virtually non-existent. It also noted that the situation is changing all the time."

Apr 10

No Idea commented on Valentine Mark Herman's group BORING POSTCARDS

"Thanks Val. Those Fabiolas are wonderful. And mysterious too. So much the same and so different at the same time."

Apr 10

No Idea commented on Valentine Mark Herman's group BORING POSTCARDS

"The colour in the Ethel's Hideaway postcard must have shifted over time. Can't believe anyone would want to dine in such a gruesome atmosphere. Like to see more of the art on the walls. A collection of restaurant post cards might offer its…"

Apr 1

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Mar 29

Dani Martin commented on No Idea's group mini mail art

"Hello! I am brand shiny new. I didn't know IUOMA existed until 2 days ago! I love the INCHIES concept! How can I get involved? :)"

Mar 29

Dani Martin joined No Idea's group

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No Idea commented on Valentine Mark Herman's group BORING POSTCARDS

"Very interesting comment by Richard Canard, which got me googling again. One would be inclined to assume the Amish wouldn't grow tobacco, but I have heard of a vegetarian that raises cattle for meat. The person saw no contradiction in doing…"

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No Idea commented on Valentine Mark Herman's group BORING POSTCARDS

""Does anyone know if there is a Grandmother Mountain?" - I couldn't resist trying to find out. Turned out it was quick and easy - and, yes there is. It's situated near Linville, North Carolina. Wikipedia has info."

Mar 28

No Idea commented on Valentine Mark Herman's blog post WHAT IS HAPPENING TO YOUR NATIONAL MAIL SYSTEM?

"In Finland mail delivery seems to be quite reliable, but as the volume is steadily decreasing, the price of postage keeps climbing. Japan seems to have reasonable postage rates. "

Mar 20

Carien van Hest, PAM CHAVEZ and Bruno Cassaglia joined No Idea's group

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No Idea commented on Valentine Mark Herman's group BORING POSTCARDS

"Hear, hear!!"

Mar 3

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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): On hiatus until further notice
4johngayer@gmail.com

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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-Basin 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, Ilya Semenenko-Basin said…: Hello John,

I sent you a collage to the specified address.

At 12:12pm on November 1, 2018, Bruno Cassaglia said…: 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!

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A mail art Renaissance?

Posted on May 6, 2020 at 8:17pm 0 Comments 7 Favorites

‘the ABSURD’ resides within the normal and outside it

Posted on February 26, 2020 at 9:30am 0 Comments 2 Favorites

Here are a few of the submissions received for 'the ABSURD'. More of what was received can be viewed on the blog:https://postboxtomailboxnoplainart.blogspot.com/

Daniel de Cullá

The Wasted Angel…

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Outgoing / envelope pyramid

Posted on January 10, 2020 at 12:17pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites

Why, when I google IUOMA, does the results page sometimes show different pictures of Ruud Janssen?

Posted on December 13, 2019 at 11:10am 1 Comment 0 Favorites

Will the real IUOMA Ruud Janssen please stay put?…

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