Art activism by https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx Drunken Lampposts en-us 2018-10-17 19:08:01 UTC 2024-07-23 00:14:20 UTC hello@padlet.com Drunken Lampposts motts_michael https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294059512 Drunken Lampposts was designed by two artists, Chris Hanson and Hendrika Sonnenberg. Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, being a city with one of the highest number of pubs, I was intrigued on how fitting this is, displayed on the boardwalk. ]]> 2018-10-17 19:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294059512 motts_michael https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294061640 2018-10-17 19:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294061640 Get Drunk and fall down motts_michael https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294063853 In this art, it captures what appears to be a fallen lamppost, with another leaning over it checking on it's state. Representing a fallen drunk friend and the curiosity of another. These messages stood out because it signifies friendship and thoughtfulness and what commonly happens when intoxicated.]]> 2018-10-17 19:16:53 UTC https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294063853 motts_michael https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294065794 2018-10-17 19:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294065794 motts_michael https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294067208 The two portraits are described as behaviours commonly being played out on the streets of downtown Halifax after dark. These displays had initially been installed temporarily, but made a big impression and have become a permanent fixture on the Halifax waterfront, and a must see tourist display. ]]> 2018-10-17 19:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294067208 Fountain Lamppost motts_michael https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294067398  The Fountain lamppost shoots a stream of water into the harbour, as though it was relieving itself after a big night downtown]]> 2018-10-17 19:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/motts_michael/eamfls0af3sx/wish/294067398