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Just a reminder in case any of you missed it. As part of the CURIOUS THINGS exhibition now on at Special Collections, MMU in Manchester. John Held is parachuting in as he returns to  USA via his…Continue

Tags: manchester, mailart, meeting, talk, symposium

Started Feb 11, 2020

Merry Crimble !
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Leigh Dec 23, 2011.

 

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Michael Leigh commented on Ruud Janssen's video
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Mark Pawson on his 1980s mail art archive

"Still can't quite believe that he is gone. Tragic loss to the many that knew him. Nice to hear him talk about his mail art practice. Strangely I can see videos on IOUMA but not photos? Still can't figure out why!"
Saturday
Angelica Paez left a comment for Michael Leigh
"Hi Michael! Thanks!"
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Michael Leigh is now friends with Angelica Paez and francis van rossem
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Michael Leigh commented on Mail Art Martha's group Smiles & Smirks
"Get well soon Fleur! Sending mail with one arm must be quite tricky! I have trouble with two arms working! :-)"
Jul 8
Michael Leigh commented on Ruud Janssen's group Mail-Art Cafe
"I'm sure your posts are fine Katerina. Seems to be my connection that is failing for some reason. I have told NING of the problem but no response so far."
Jul 6
Michael Leigh commented on Ruud Janssen's group Mail-Art Cafe
"Must be just me then!"
Jul 6
Michael Leigh commented on Ruud Janssen's group Mail-Art Cafe
"When I click on an actual box a message says "Secure Connection Failed - inform website owner" Ruud?"
Jul 6
Michael Leigh commented on Ruud Janssen's group Mail-Art Cafe
"Still all blank boxes here where the photos should be - at least for me? Is it my computer or is the problem within NING I wonder? No problems on other blogs - very odd!"
Jul 6
Madisyn aulbrey mead commented on Michael Leigh's group Mark Pawson - Mail Art Superstar
"Hello everyone pls send mail art 13520 Hance Ln 32220 Jax fl"
Jun 25
Madisyn aulbrey mead joined Michael Leigh's group
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Mark Pawson - Mail Art Superstar

RIP   Mark Pawson - 1964-2025..See More
Jun 25
Michael Leigh commented on Ruud Janssen's group Post Office
"Sadly this is more common these days. Its all about MONEY and public service (which is what it should be) is low on their list of priorities."
Jun 17
Michael Leigh commented on Michael Leigh's group Mail Art UK
"Another thing. All the images on this blog seem to have vanished. All I get is a blank box! Anybody else get that? No sure if it's my computer or browser or what?"
Jun 17
Michael Leigh commented on Michael Leigh's group Mail Art UK
"O dear Martha - sorry to hear - very concerning news! I'm not aware of any of my mail not getting through to the USA. I had trouble sending stuff to Ireland. I sent a bunch of little zines to Red Fox Press some time ago and they returned saying…"
Jun 17
Mail Art Martha commented on Michael Leigh's group Mail Art UK
"I had three letters returned, I will have to stop sending as paying £3.20 is bad enough if all works but if the letters keep returning it is stupid to continue. There is nothing wrong with the address and the postage is correct, I checked of…"
Jun 16
Mail Art Martha commented on Michael Leigh's group Mail Art UK
"Hello! Just a chicken to wish you good morning."
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Mark Pawson - Mail Art Superstar

RIP   Mark Pawson - 1964-2025..See More
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Mail-Artist since:
1967
My Website (without http://):
http://a1mailart.blogspot.com/
Why I am involved in Mail-Art:
How else would I get to meet so many fascinating people? I enjoy getting postcards, envelopes, projects, objects, etc. through the letter flap. I have met some very nice people over the years through the mail including my dear wife.
My Mail-Adress (snail and/or E-mail)
wastedpapiers@yahoo.co.uk

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Just so......

Posted on January 25, 2025 at 5:44am 0 Comments

Doodle

Posted on December 27, 2023 at 8:34am 0 Comments

Happy doodling in 2024!

Strange Days

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New collage for the KOLLAGE KIT communal blog ( join today!)  -

Storescraper - Collage for latest theme at the KOLLAGE KIT blog.

Posted on August 24, 2023 at 6:30pm 1 Comment

Today's collage effort -  for the theme Department Stores.  Come and have a go - join the blog - just drop me a line and I will invite you budding collagists.  Different theme every week!

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At 4:06am on July 19, 2025, Angelica Paez said…

Hi Michael! Thanks!

At 12:46pm on April 5, 2022, Carien van Hest said…

"Did my sandpaper ever arrive?"

At 10:09am on March 17, 2022, Carien van Hest said…

Did my sandpaper ever arrive?

At 12:00am on August 19, 2021, P. M. Wilson said…

Hi Michael,  I'd like to send you some mail (whether it is mail ART or not is up to you! ... ha!)  Don't see your mailing address on your profile.  Have sent you a request to be a friend also.  Thanks!

At 5:58pm on January 7, 2021, Richard Canard said…

07.01.21 Dare Mister Michael Leigh, ..."How do you highlight someone's name in red with a link?"----You must be one of those from  the olden times--- the snail mail people---whatta you call  em ---"Mail Artists" from the twentieth century. Hang in there & Good Luck, SinCelery, Richard Canard

At 9:05pm on December 12, 2020, Mel Anie said…

Hi Michael, I contacted the Special Collections department about it recently - but they are not open so I haven't 'seen' any of it yet. Another online avenue of exploration for me to follow up at the moment - I am stumbling along. I am very intrigued by the history and development of mail art. I didn't really know anything about it until I stumbled into it as a result of these lockdowns. It's one of those, 'curious things'. 

At 11:51am on November 16, 2020, Mail Art Martha said…
The emails were empty appart from a link. Also they say to come from Yahoo but the wastedpapiers address said 'damimas.com' All very strange.
I do not want to write to your Yahoo address in case it is compromised.
At 11:43am on November 16, 2020, Mail Art Martha said…
Michael Good morning.
John has received two strange emails apparently from you . Their Yahoo adresses are wastedpapierscand wastedpapiersv
Did you send them? This is also strange as you and I have been recently communicating via Protonmail which is very safe. It is free with no ads. I do not use Yahoo anymore it drove me crazy with ads.
I hope your email has not been hacked
At 3:57pm on May 10, 2020, Mark Rossmiller, Ph.D. said…

At 2:01pm on April 30, 2020, Mail Art Martha said…

I love that orange dog!

I am also enjoying self isolation, we are taking it very seriously and started a week before the official date.

But I still have that I-cannot-cope-feeling. To think that some of my non-mail artists friends are bored. What is that?  Do you know?

This is for you, from Retailia with love.

 
 
 

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