Ruth Gardner's Blog 30/10/2012: Misleading Message

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An entry from Ruth Gardner's blog for 30 October 2012 entitled, "Misleading Message".

Photograph by Jocelyn Kinghorn 1835

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Spray-painted message on a fence reading "Stay clear wall unsafe".

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2012:11:06 03:46:14)

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A photograph of street art on the corner of Bowhill Road and Marine Parade. A sheet of metal has been attached to a fence, with the message, "Art is awesome". Above this, a message has been painted on the fence, reading, "More than art...".

BeckerFraserPhotos April 2012 photograph 323

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Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Easter messages on the badly damaged house in Mt Pleasant".

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2012:11:06 03:43:17)

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A photograph of street art on the former site of a building on the corner of Bowhill Road and Marine Parade. A collection of couches and chairs has been arranged around a piano. Behind the piano, a message has been painted on the fence. The message reads, "Beautiful. Art can make anything look amazing.

Photograph of Gap Filler project 20 (54)

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Messages on the "I hope Christchurch will..." blackboard on the corner of Tuam and Colombo Streets. Members of the public were invited to fill in the gaps with what they would like to see in the rebuilt city. Messages can be seen, such as, "Smile!", "Be filled with art and culture!", "Cater and be fun for all ages", "Always be positive" and "Wake up".

500 Days: Churchill Park Photograph 4

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A photograph of bricks laid as a pathway in Churchill Park. Each brick has a message written on it.

500 Days: Churchill Park Photograph 2

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A photograph of bricks laid as a pathway in Churchill Park. Each brick has a message written on it.

500 Days: Churchill Park Photograph 3

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A photograph of University of Canterbury Vice-Chancellor Rod Carr writing a message on a brick pathway in Churchill Park.

Phoenix Wall Re-Painted... Photograph 1

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A photograph of street art on a wall in Sydenham. A message on the wall reads, "Christchurch, destined to rise".

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2012:07:15 13:26:30)

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A photograph of a section of a mural on the corner of Byron Street and Colombo Street. The section contains a palm tree. A horse is also partially visible. On the left there is the message, "Occupy love and light right here and now. We'll all meet up on Equality Street anyhow. Love light power." Below the message are a variety of hearts in red, white, and different shades of pink.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2012:10:25 12:02:04)

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A photograph of street art on a wall of the Addington Saleyards. A message in the artwork reads, "One of those days".

Capitalism Has Collapsed Photograph 1

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A photograph of a paste-up on a Colombo Street bus shelter. The paste-up shows a computer error message, reading, "Capitalism has crashed. Install new system?

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A photograph submitted by Jennifer Middendorf to the QuakeStories website. The description reads, "22 February 2012. River of Flowers commemoration at Riccarton Bush. Tree of Hope, with people’s messages of hope for Christchurch.".

Photograph by Paul Corliss 2708

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A photograph of a blackboard inviting people to write messages in response to the prompt, "My hope for New Brighton is...". The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Off New Brighton Mall".

Photograph by Paul Corliss 2709

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A photograph of a blackboard inviting people to write messages in response to the prompt, "My hope for New Brighton is...". The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Off New Brighton Mall".

Photograph by Paul Corliss 2710

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A photograph of a blackboard inviting people to write messages in response to the prompt, "My hope for New Brighton is...". The photograph is captioned by Paul Corliss, "Off New Brighton Mall".

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A photograph of the New Zealand Wizard delivering a speech on a ladder outside the Canterbury Museum. Around him members of the public are holding up petitions with pictures of the ChristChurch Cathedral and messages such as, "Vandalism is a crime. Stop".

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2012:11:06 03:54:30)

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A photograph of street art constructed against the wall of a building in New Brighton Mall. The artwork is titled, "My Hope for New Brighton", and consists of a blackboard full of messages and images from the public.

Paul and Sam Corliss's Street Art Photograph (2012:11:06 03:54:13)

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A photograph of street art constructed against the wall of a building in New Brighton Mall. The artwork is titled, "My Hope for New Brighton", and consists of a blackboard full of messages and images from the public.

Fairfax Video, June 2012 (1)

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A video about the time capsule found in the foundations of the former Press Building in Cathedral Square. Heritage consultant Jenny May shows the contents of the time capsule, including several coins, newspaper articles, and messages. The capsule was left by the architects and the people working on the building, rather than the editors of The Press.

Earthquake Memorial

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A small wooden cross is inserted between stones laid out in the shape of a large cross. The photographer comments, "This is an Earthquake Memorial on Manchester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand. This message is on the tree next to the memorial: 'Earthquake Memorial. 185 people died as a result of the 22 February 2011 earthquake. 185 precious lives are remembered here, with 185 pieces of Halswell stone recovered from St Luke's Church, damaged beyond repair on that day. May they rest in peace. St Luke's in the City'".