Some Thoughts from STOK.

I recently met STOK, street artist of Liverpool and asked if I could make some enquiries of him about many topics. But, in the way that these things happen, a few days later I got a selection of thoughts from the man himself...

"STOK Thoughts:

Calvin Cleins UNDERPANTS! & Christine Aguilera’s KNICKERS, modern TOBACCO SCIENCE aimed at destroying Family Values! Yet some Modern Artists have taken it upon themselves on behalf of MANKIND (btw) to be Freedom Fighters or Graffiti Writers!

When kids pass seven the tobacco science is too powerful, the uneducated girls become tricked into becoming Lap Dancers & Prostitutes for the new Tourist Trade & Booze Britain Culture?

Liverpool Home of the Brain Washed Slaves!

When Graffiti is feared than all is lost! Ya get me!"

Said thoughts are above and are as mysterious as his often found murals. But there's a message there, and I hope we will find it one day. That is, perception is the key and the future is for us to make. 

The Nerve Centre. 

Greece, Crises, Cuts, Resistance!: A Discussion at The Nerve Centre.

Discussion: 1911 Liverpool Transport Strikes Centenary.

Tuesday 7th September, 6pm - 7pm

 

The Nerve Centre (The Old Rapid Hardware Paint Shop, Renshaw St)

 

A discussion on the 1911 Liverpool Transport Strikes - 2010 marks the centenary. What are the stories behind the events?

 

The 1911 strike was arguably the finest hour of Liverpool's labour history. It brought  massive rallies, control of the local economy, a gunboat on the Mersey and unprecedented solidarity among workers.

Society was in ferment in other ways too. Votes for women, Home Rule for Ireland and abolishing the House of Lords were just some of the other issues on the political agenda. In Liverpool, artists like Albert Lipczinski, Charles Reilly, and Augustus John moved alongside Francisco Ferrer (founder of Free Schools) and inspirational workers leader Tom Mann in places such as the International Club, The Clarion Cafe, and the Sandon Club. 2011 will be the centenary of this milestone of struggle. This event will bring you a taster of what is to come.

 

The Nerve Centre.

Wednesday 1st September at The Nerve Centre.

Did you have a good time at The Nerve Centre today? Did you see the CRASS movie? Did you join in the discussion with Philosophy In Pubs? Whatever you did today, I hope it was fulfilling and above all worth it. But if it's inspiration you're looking for, and stimulating visual art and discussion, a visit to The Nerve Centre may well be the balm for your intellectual scars. Take a look at what the 'morrow - that is Wednesday 1st September - brings at The Nerve Centre:

We open at 12pm and will be showing some movies for your delight, shock, horror, enjoyment and whatever other adjective is on your lips as you view and the trailers for them are below: 

(There is short clip from Circus For Life here.)

Needless to say, some stimulating stuff here!

Following a quick break for tea, coffee or whatever it is you gain sustenance from, there will an important discussion on Higher Education, it's relationship with "reclaiming the city" and much more.  Hosted by Ross Dawson, it will undoubtedly be an interesting and well attended discussion. Head to The Nerve Centre, if you're not already there, for 3pm to have your say on this highly relevant issue!

See you soon,

The Nerve Centre.

Tuesday 31st August at The Nerve Centre.

It's a sunny day - for now, at least! - and The Nerve Centre is back with another day filled with possibility, discussion and ideas. Head down for twelve o'clock and you can see the exhibition before the following events occur:

From 12 to 2pm we have another film show, with the trailers for the films below:

If these look good, head down for 12pm and join us as we learn more of the world through the many fascinating movies showing at The Nerve Centre.

Coming at 3pm is another discussion from our favorite Philosophy group, Philosophy In Pubs. Todays topic is Nature versus Nature. Mike Ellis faciliates as the group discusses how we can turn peoples lives around. Come on down and join in! 

The Nerve Centre.

University in an Age of Austerity: A Discussion on Wednesday 1st September .

The Nerve Centre presents a discussion taking place in The Nerve Centre at 3pm on September 1st concerning "The University in an age of Austerity: Public Service or Middle Class Luxury?"

Focus on Higher Education and its relationship to “reclaiming the city” including the prospect of massive cuts. Talk by Ross Dawson who will introduce some of the issues facing the university on the cusp of massive cuts to the sector. These include, the question of access and social mobility for students, the changing nature of the university as a workplace, the new managerial class, the university’s relationship to the city and the significance of a “knowledge economy”.

Come and have your say!

The Nerve Centre.