Graffitti Research Lab founder James Powderly detained by Chinese…
International Artist Detained in Beijing for Planning Pro-Tibet Free Speech Exhibit
Students for a Free Tibet Notified of Detention by Twitter Message
Internationally known artist, technologist and co-founder of the Graffiti Research Lab, James Powderly, was detained in Beijing early this morning while preparing to debut a new work and technology of protest, the L.A.S.E.R. Stencil. According to a “twitter” message received today by Students for a Free Tibet at approximately 5 pm Beijing Standard Time, Powderly had been detained by Chinese authorities at 3 am. His current whereabouts remain unknown.
The image below was shot in New York City in July, shortly before James departed for Asia.
Learn more about this…
http://freetibet2008.org/globalactions/jamespowderly
http://www.boingboing.net/2008/08/19/grls-james-powderly.html
http://graffitiresearchlab.com/?p=161
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