Comments on: Going underground

By: Emma

Emma — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:27:05 +0000

Yes! Obviously, I’d vote for Deller getting the Albert Medal. But if it’s arguing rather than voting that works – I’ll argue the with you. His work explores the dynamics of democratic cultural in fascinating, important and enjoyable ways.

By: Jonathan Rowson

Jonathan Rowson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:59:46 +0000

Your blog made me think of the underground buskers who create cultural value, and I blogged on the idea of what we might give them other than loose change:
http://connectedcommunities.rsablogs.org.uk/2009/11/17/what-would-you-give-a-busker-if-you-didnt-have-any-money/

By: What would you give a busker if you didn’t have any money? : Connected Communities

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:28:41 +0000

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By: matthewtaylor

matthewtaylor — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:03:18 +0000

Thanks Steve. I;m sure the Olympics will be great but there is the story about mass participation dn social inclusion? And who is doing the work to generate that story? I believe that soon to be released statistics will show that sporting participation in London (outside school) may even have fallen since we won the bid.

By: matthewtaylor

matthewtaylor — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:05 +0000

Thanks. I am going to argue that Jeremy Deller should be nominated for our Albert Medal next year.