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Olimax Retroperspective
The Outside World, 44 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DP
Open Thursday 2nd September
until 14th September 2010 12-6 pm daily
Private View: Friday 3rd September 6-9 pm
Twenty years ago Olimax gave up photography and swore
he would never pick up a camera again. This is the result.
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On persons and their belongings with texts by those concerned
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| My favourite camera. I can't say that it lives by my side or that I carry it around everywhere I go, but it always seems to be with me at the right moment. |
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The vodka bottle is a natural appendage that Polish people have evolved over hundreds of years. In fact, my parents were more concerned about me being left handed than the vodka bottle grafted onto it! |
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Mijn Fiets. Ever since I can remember I've had a big one. Sometimes I am making with the tricks, en sometimes they don't vork out. |
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After avidly reading 'Uncanny Tales' and 'Mystery and Suspense' comics as a boy I was sure that these would help me see through girls' blouses.
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I picked my robot because I feel it has intelligence couched in charm and wit. Also it has a wind up mechanism and that should be available to me on the NHS. |
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This is my blankie
I love it and it stinks |
| A Mills bomb. My great uncle, T.P. Mckenna, emptied the gun powder, removed the pin, and threw it at a Black and Tan. As he dived to the ground, unharmed, T. P. sent him on his way with the message, 'Don't come back!' |
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I don't give a
SAUSAGE
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The name of the little man is Shamus. He can be a bit of a handful when he drops his pants and does toilet on people. Two weeks ago I jumped on his head while on love drugs and gin. He seems to be ok. I love him very much. |
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I discovered Armand one night singin on a street corner in Pimlico. I couldn't leave him there all alone. The next day I took great pleasure in asking "bet you cant guess what i've got in my bag?" |
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Everyone used to wear hats, and I wish more people would. Essentially frivolous, they can be transformational, sophisticated, or, for me, a instant and effortless form of dressing up. |
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Gloucester Old Spot
rare breed, pig's head, main ingredient of Hure De Porc.
Larousse Gastronomique; Pork; Potted head. |
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Associated Events
In conjunction with this show two events are to be staged
A one day mass portrait shoot and food event,
and a digital workshop. See here for full details
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www.olipix.com
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