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The response to Banksy’s tree highlights an ambiguity at the root of his ‘activism’

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

From a distance the paint aligns behind a pollarded cherry tree, creating the timely impression of spring foliage.

Key Points: 
  • From a distance the paint aligns behind a pollarded cherry tree, creating the timely impression of spring foliage.
  • TV coverage revealed onlookers wedged amid a growing assemblage of security fencing in attempts to capture the perfect angle.
  • By the end of March, a whole structure of wood and Perspex surrounded the work to protect it from damage.
  • The artwork had been splattered with white paint only a couple of days after it was created.

Analysing Banksy

  • A 2014 Guardian article quotes the artist stating that: “a painting isn’t finished when you put down your brush – that’s when it starts.
  • Many of those who celebrate Banksy hold contradictory positions on precisely the themes his works seem to address.
  • The Daily Mail were happy to join MP Jeremy Corbyn in celebrating the Islington “masterpiece’s” symbolic engagement with the climate emergency.
  • A 2015 film of work Banksy made in Gaza ended with a quote attributed to Brazilian philosopher, Paulo Freire: “if we wash our hands of the conflict between the powerful and the powerless we side with the powerful – we don’t remain neutral”.


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WINT technology shortlisted for the prestigious Construction News Awards

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial and industrial applications, has made the shortlist on Construction News' prestigious Best Use of Technology award for powering water management at Mace, an international consultancy and construction company. Mace is implementing WINT's solutions on its construction sites to prevent water damage, to reduce water waste and to cut the associated carbon emissions.

Key Points: 
  • The Construction News Awards are admired throughout the construction sector and have been showcasing the very best in the construction industry for over 26 years.
  • The Best Use of Technology Award highlights innovative applications that streamline business processes, improve the efficiency of construction, and deliver projects more effectively.
  • Nominations for the award are submitted for the use of cutting-edge technology on specific construction projects.
  • Winners of the CN Awards will be announced at the Construction News Awards ceremony in London on July 14.

Cherrystone Auctions to Attend London 2022 International Stamp Exhibition

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

TEANECK, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cherrystone Auctions is excited to meet in person with their clients once again at the London 2022 International Stamp Exhibition from February 19-26, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • TEANECK, N.J., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cherrystone Auctions is excited to meet in person with their clients once again at the London 2022 International Stamp Exhibition from February 19-26, 2022.
  • If you plan on attending the exhibition and would like to set up a meeting, please contact Cherrystone Auctions .
  • The London 2022 show is an international exhibition held every ten years at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London.
  • Cherrystone Auctions is a global leader in philatelic auctions, bringing over $30 million worth of stamps and postal history to market yearly.

Eight Teams Join Arsenal Innovation Lab Powered by Yolo Group

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Friday, February 4, 2022

The Arsenal Innovation Lab powered by Yolo Group has selected eight teams to participate in the 2022 edition of the initiative.

Key Points: 
  • The Arsenal Innovation Lab powered by Yolo Group is aimed at tech startups focusing on the fan experience and embodies the club's ambition to remain at the forefront of the game, on and off the pitch.
  • Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer at Arsenal stated:
    "The applicant pool and the pitches we reviewed for this year's Innovation Lab were impressive.
  • They are:
    Live Tech Games - Creating an online gaming community, Arsenal fans can supplement the gameday experience with their own prize-yielding mobile games.
  • Tim Heath, GP at Yolo Investments stated:
    "We're thrilled to have put together a programme that pushes the participants to truly redefine the fan experience for current and future Arsenal fans.

Eight Teams Join Arsenal Innovation Lab Powered by Yolo Group

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

LONDON, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Arsenal Innovation Lab powered by Yolo Group has selected eight teams to participate in the 2022 edition of the initiative.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Arsenal Innovation Lab powered by Yolo Group has selected eight teams to participate in the 2022 edition of the initiative.
  • The Arsenal Innovation Lab powered by Yolo Group is aimed at tech startups focusing on the fan experience and embodies the club's ambition to remain at the forefront of the game, on and off the pitch.
  • Juliet Slot, Chief Commercial Officer at Arsenal stated:
    "The applicant pool and the pitches we reviewed for this year's Innovation Lab were impressive.
  • The eight teams selected for the programme are all focused on enhancing the Arsenal fan experience, whether at the Emirates Stadium or around the globe.

Yolo-Powered Arsenal Innovation Lab Launches Hunt for Tech Startups with £250,000 Prize Pool

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

TALLINN, Estonia, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tech startups focused on fan experience can now apply to the Arsenal Innovation Lab powered by Yolo Group .

Key Points: 
  • TALLINN, Estonia, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tech startups focused on fan experience can now apply to the Arsenal Innovation Lab powered by Yolo Group .
  • Arsenal Innovation Lab will create new opportunities for Arsenal fans around the world as it searches for a cohort of inventive startups with solutions on the following themes:
    Arsenal Innovation Lab makes it easier for supporters to maximise their Arsenal experience by Connecting with new global fans with digital solutions.
  • Innovation is a central focus for the club, which originally launched the Arsenal Innovation Lab in 2017.
  • The Arsenal Innovation Lab will enable us to explore new ways to achieve our goals with some of the brightest tech startups in the fan experience space."

A sneak peek at EMEX London 2021, the UK's leading Net Zero & Energy Management Exhibition, on 24 and 25 November

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

EMEX is an immersive 2-day experience of interactions and active learning where professionals share best practices, source technology, sharpen their plans and hone their skills.

Key Points: 
  • EMEX is an immersive 2-day experience of interactions and active learning where professionals share best practices, source technology, sharpen their plans and hone their skills.
  • In Food and Drink, the UK's largest manufacturing sector, over 90% of companies' carbon emissions come from the supply chains.
  • EMEX is an in-person annual exhibition that takes place on 24 and 25 November 2021 at ExCeL London.
  • EMEX is the UK's must-attend Net Zero Conference and Energy Management Exhibition for all professionals wanting to deliver a low carbon, energy efficient and sustainable future in their organisation.

A sneak peek at EMEX London 2021, the UK's leading Net Zero & Energy Management Exhibition, on 24 and 25 November

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 14, 2021

EMEX is an immersive 2-day experience of interactions and active learning where professionals share best practices, source technology, sharpen their plans and hone their skills.

Key Points: 
  • EMEX is an immersive 2-day experience of interactions and active learning where professionals share best practices, source technology, sharpen their plans and hone their skills.
  • In Food and Drink, the UK's largest manufacturing sector, over 90% of companies' carbon emissions come from the supply chains.
  • EMEX is an in-person annual exhibition that takes place on 24 and 25 November 2021 at ExCeL London.
  • EMEX is the UK's must-attend Net Zero Conference and Energy Management Exhibition for all professionals wanting to deliver a low carbon, energy efficient and sustainable future in their organisation.

JetBlue Enhances its Transatlantic Flying with Attractive Fares and Award-Winning Service at London Gatwick Airport Just as U.S. Prepares to Open to U.K. Travelers

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210930005426/en/
    JetBlue Enhances its Transatlantic Flying with Attractive Fares and Award-Winning Service at London Gatwick Airport Just as U.S.
  • JetBlues arrival at Gatwick brings the U.S. airlines award-winning service and attractive fares to a second London-area airport.
  • Additionally, JetBlue is the only carrier flying nonstop between the U.S. and Gatwick, where it will bring exceptional experience and affordable fares that will redefine transatlantic travel.
  • Gatwick is the second busiest U.K. airport and provides JetBlue with an important presence where it can attract a new base of travelers.

JetBlue Shakes Up Transatlantic Market with Attractive Fares and Award-Winning Service Between New York and London as U.K. Opens to U.S.-Based Travelers

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

With JetBlue now connecting New York and London, travelers finally have the ability to enjoy low fares while also experiencing superior service.

Key Points: 
  • With JetBlue now connecting New York and London, travelers finally have the ability to enjoy low fares while also experiencing superior service.
  • We look forward to welcoming U.K. travelers to the U.S. soon and launching service between Boston and London next year.
  • Heathrow travelers benefit from a variety of convenient ground transportation options including the Heathrow Express and London Underground, which offer rail connections with Central London.
  • JetBlues entrance into the transatlantic market introduces a new era of customer-focused, low-fare travel for leisure and business travelers.