‘Barred For Life’ is an ambitious photo documentary that journeys through the American hardcore music scene of the 1980′s and more specifically the much tattooed image of ‘The Bars’ – The iconic logo of DIY punk forefathers Black Flag.
After six years of globe trotting photographs and interviews with countless Black Flag fans and scene insiders, the ‘Barred For Life’ project has been squeezed into a stunning book featuring the vivid black and white photography of Jared Castaldi and Stewart Dean Ebersole and the DIY fanzine-style layout and typography of Matt Smith.
To celebrate the launch of the book, ‘Barred For Life’ are holding a free exhibition and book signing in collaboration with Vans at Manchester’s V Revolution on Friday May 10th 2013 as well as an after party the following day at Satan’s Hollow featuring live music from Mob Rules, Moloch, Thawed Out and Sump.
For more information on the project head over to the Barred For Life website.
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You do know those are not “bars” but represent a black flag waving in the breeze right?
great we can’t wait!
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Hey ‘Punker’
We are stoked you managed to make that connection from the band named ‘Black Flag’.
Trust us, we have heard every interpretation imaginable from gutter punks to Black Flag Alumni. Maybe the second edition will be re-named ‘Black Flag Waving In The Breeze For Life’ ….doesn’t really have the same ring to it.
see you this evening!
BFL
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“The name was suggested by Ginn’s brother, artist Raymond Pettibon, who also designed the band’s logo: a stylized black flag represented as four black bars. “