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Antique Framed Print : CHUMBAWAMBA GUITARIST THROWS WATER AT THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER JOHN PRESCOTT A THE BRIT
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CHUMBAWAMBA GUITARIST THROWS WATER AT THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER JOHN PRESCOTT A THE BRIT
CHUMBAWAMBA GUITARIST THROWS WATER AT THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER JOHN PRESCOTT A THE BRIT AWARDS 09/02/1998
Frank Barrett/Staff
Daily Express
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21908767
© Mirrorpix
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by Frank Barrett/Staff, we are transported back to the 1998 Brit Awards where a moment of unexpected rebellion unfolded. The image showcases an iconic incident involving Chumbawamba guitarist and political activist throwing water at none other than the Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott. The photograph encapsulates the rebellious spirit of the 90s, a decade defined by its counterculture movements and fierce political activism. As one of Britain's most renowned music awards ceremonies, it was not uncommon for artists to use their platform to express their views on social issues. However, this particular act took everyone by surprise. John Prescott, a prominent figure in the Labour Party at that time, found himself at the center of controversy as he became an unwitting target for Chumbawamba's protest against government policies. The image freezes a split second in time when water is hurled towards him, capturing both shock and defiance on his face. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how art and politics can intersect unexpectedly. It immortalizes an audacious act that challenged authority while also reflecting broader sentiments within society during that era. As we look upon this print from Memory Lane Prints today, it sparks nostalgia for a time when musicians were unafraid to use their voices to challenge those in power and ignite conversations about important societal issues
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