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Pedal The Movie About 1990s Bike Messengers in NYC
2009-01-25 7:16PM / 標準BLOG / 會員可以看

I'm not sure how, but Youtube user espy has managed to fit the whole documentary 'Pedal' (52min. long) onto one Youtube vid. Being slap-bang in the middle of the London fixed gear bike revolution, (I work on Brick Lane, London!) I was very interested to see the origins of this incredibly fast growing trend. Pedal, directed by Peter Sutherland, allows you access into to the world of the New York City Bike Messengers in the 1990's. There are many candid interviews with riders who have that classic 'ride for life' ethos. Just like any sub-culture vids to come out of NY, the messengers are so confident and full of themsleves that it actually makes for entertaining viewing! "Yo, I'm number one in New York, I'm the fastest here and ain't nobody gonna take that from me!" etc etc.

What I did learn from this movie straight away was that their life isn't glamorous at all and they have to work damn hard in a hell-ish environment, constantly evading cars, taxis, trucks and people while at the same time, trying to deliver packages on time.

Traffic is their enemy and so are the cops. Injuries and death are a regular occurrence for these guys and girls, who earn a pretty low wage considering the stress that they have to put up with. Clocking in at 50 min. long, this vid was a really interestng watch as it gave me an insight into a world that I knew existed, but had no idea of its inner workings. If you like bikes, BMXes etc. then I highly recommend checking this video out.

Pedal (2001) Directed by Peter Sutherland (Full 52 min Version!)

Thanks to Are One (Die Looted)for the heads up!

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A 21st Century Contemporary Art Gallery in Hong Kong....

In the 21st century, a new genre of art has developed and its rapid growth has been unprecedented. The way people view contemporary art nowadays has created a new and formidable player in the Art market and even national museums have had to sit up and pay attention to this burdgeoning phenomenon. The line between fine-art and street-art/graffiti is now blurred, with its acceptance and recognition by the art establishment also bringing with it criticism and dismissal.
Adapta is a satellite gallery that attempts to bridge the gap between the understanding of the European and Asian art markets, creating a dialogue which, until now, has been relatively unobserved. We believe that the talent-pool that “Urban Art” offers is extraordinary and hand-picking each artist specifically for each show will demonstrate, educate and provide a wealth of inspiration for the youth of today.
Our first project will be held in November 2008, in Hong Kong. We have curated an exhibition of 5 UK-based artists, including Cyclops, D*Face, David Bray, Word To Mother and Vesna Parchet. Although the variety of work can be considered eclectic, it is precisely this reason why we chose them in the first place. From the famous street-artist D*Face’s two-dimensional graphic art to the rich textures of Vesna Parchet’s styled character-based paintings, a plethora of mediums, emotions and messages are employed for the viewer to digest.
With two shows planned per year, Adapta will continue to be a cross-cultural pioneer and strive to bring the most sought-after and progressive artists to Hong Kong’s doorstep.
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