graffiti/writing

Yes Scotland/Viva Ireland

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2014-09-08 YesScotlandBarracks+

Black Mountain/Slıabh Dubh’s ‘Viva Palestine‘ became ‘Viva Ireland’ – shown below – which in turn was quickly replaced with ‘Yes Scotland’, shown above as seen over the wall of the Springfield PSNI barracks from the (Protestant) Springmartin Road: a union flag and a St. Andrew’s (Scottish) saltire fly from houses in the foreground. These two flags are being used in the media to represent the opposing sides: the Saltire for ‘Yes’ and the Union flag for ‘No’. Scots go to the polls on Thursday the 18th; the two polls of the past week (You-Gov | TNS) suggest that the sides are running neck-and-neck.

Previously: A message To The People Of Scotland

See also: the Slıabh Dubh Visual History page.

2014-09-01 VivaIreland+

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Real Loyalists Will Never Be Bought

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2014-08-13 RealLoyalists+

Loyalist graffiti on the topic of money for regulated bonfires and community celebrations (for more, see Culture Before Cash), atop a piece of spray-paint writing by Noka, one of the FA Krew.

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Viva Palestine

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2014-08-04 VivaPalestineFlags+

Here are two images of the “Viva Palestine” message on Slıabh Dubh/Black Mountain (Visual History), the first with Palestinian, Irish, and other flags in the foreground, the second shows the Springhill memorial flying a black flag in the foreground.

2014-08-04 VivaPalestineBlackFlag+

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Big Mac & Coke

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2014-08-03 VivaPalestineCoke+

As part of the protest against Israeli action in Gaza, some – such as the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions Movement – are calling for boycotts of US companies, because of their investment in Israel or because of the US’s support for Israel. Above, an advertising hoarding for Coke has been modified with “Viva Palestine” and “#shareacoke” has become “#killercoke”. Below, “”Boycott Israeli goods” has been written across the bottom of a McDonald’s hoarding at the junction of the Cavehill and Antrim Roads. McDonald’s is #9 in this list in the Christian Science Monitor.

Previously: Boycott Assrealy Goods

2014-08-03 McDsBoycott+

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Keep ‘Er Lit

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2014-06-13 NOTAStarsStripes+

Street art on Unity Walk (between North Street and Kent Street) by NOTA (“none of the above” – his web site appears to have disappeared and there’s nothing for TMN – The Most Nasty) showing a US flag in flames.

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Israeli War Criminals

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2014-07-24 IsraeliWarCriminals+

Commentary on the current situation in Gaza, in Clonard Crescent, west Belfast. This has already been removed.

Previously: Where Is The World? | Free Gaza | Freedom In Arabic

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Gorny Goohoo

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2014-05-29 MenagerieGorny+

Street art near Menagerie on University Road – there are similar pieces in other locations. If you know the artist, please leave a comment.

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On First Looking Into Keats & Chapman

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2014-06-13 ReadMoreKeats+

Two shots of Keats & Chapman, booksellers, in North Street, and a second incarnation of ‘Read More’ by “Filth” (This Is Filth, Graham Watson). The original Read More was two units further down the street – that spot has been taken by JMK’s Venus (featured previously). A picture of the shop during trading hours (taken 2013-10) is below, with a little girl perhaps getting her first look into Keats & Chapman.

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PSNI Out

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“Republican lower Ormeau – PSNI out.”

Graffiti in Dromara Street, south Belfast.

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