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John Rooney

@johnrooney.bsky.social

Academic / Designer / Manchester School of Art / Europe https://www.johnrooney.co.uk

136 Followers  |  128 Following  |  97 Posts  |  Joined: 03.11.2023  |  2.0923

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1 point ahead…

26.10.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

2 points behind…

19.10.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On this day 1971, boxer Muhammad Ali visited Tesco at Stretford’s Arndale shopping precinct to promote Ovaltine.

12.10.2025 07:55 β€” πŸ‘ 176    πŸ” 43    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 9
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If anyone has Disney + Highly recommend the Adidas X Puma Doc. If nothing else but to see RUN DMC’S OWN HELECOPTER!

30.09.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have people in power making broad claims around certain drugs and autism that have been continuously disproven.

25.09.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 24059    πŸ” 6825    πŸ’¬ 745    πŸ“Œ 404
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British artists reclaim St George’s flag with a message of inclusivity In Manchester and beyond creative responses to the unwelcome message of β€˜raise the colours’ are appearing

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

21.09.2025 12:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

When the computer worked before it crashed for the umpteenth time, yeah it was ace! πŸ˜‚

18.09.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I miss Flash!!

17.09.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Check in on those around you | #WorldMentalHealthDay πŸ’›πŸ’š #youarenotalone
YouTube video by Norwich City Football Club Check in on those around you | #WorldMentalHealthDay πŸ’›πŸ’š #youarenotalone

No, we don’t, so sad…Found this ad for World Mental Health Day by Norwich City…when you watch it the second time…

youtu.be/tX8TgVR33KM

15.09.2025 06:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The cover image, with the band throwing β€œmeaningful” poses, is uncannily like an early eighties synth pop version of the β€œDefinitely Maybe” cover…

02.09.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dramatis - Ex Numanoids form splinter band…

02.09.2025 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

…with the last word from Anthony H Wilson (of course)

01.09.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

…the design is image led, the type frames the images and treats them with the utmost care. Can’t wait to see get a copy. Check the British Culture Archive insta page for details of publication dates and where to buy. #britishculturearchive #peterjwalshphotography #fac51 #photographyisforeverybody

01.09.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

… which was at risk of closure. The brilliant and emotive photographs by @peterjwalshphoto capture a set (51 images) of real clubbers after a night out at the Hac. This was a real labour of love to produce, Peter @mrpaulwright and myself took time to get the sequencing right…

01.09.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Very pleased to present spreads / images from an upcoming new book I designed for British Culture Archive. The book, β€œOriginal Ravers” is an essential visual chronicle of a snapshot of time at The Hacienda…

01.09.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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i Shout for The Fall! – Pictures of words by Mark E Smith In conjunction with Design Manchester 18, a range of creative responses to words written by the eponymous Mark E Smith…

The image is taken from a Fall exhibition I curated with Malcolm Garrett for Design Manchester. Loads of amazing designers contributed to the show #fallfriday #thefall #markesmith

designmcr.com/events/i-sho...

30.08.2025 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My typographic response to β€œTo NkRoachment: Yarbles” β€”β€œWipe the tears from your eyes, son. All the good times are past and gone”—- #fallfriday

29.08.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

United are awful…

27.08.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hurry up dad! Want to get to Blackpool before it gets dark πŸ˜‚

27.08.2025 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As a Blackley born lad myself, it’s always good to see north Manchester represented!

26.08.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I go. I try. And I will keep trying, even though it feels like a losing battle. Because I remember the whole point of the far-right astroturfing of social media is to make it feel like a losing battle, to make us give up.

Anyway, a few snippets on small boat crossings and immigration.

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Oh yes…

22.08.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

She’s heard it. And she’s playing it right now…

22.08.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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My mam loved art, she spent many happy years painting places and memories of her youth growing up in Collyhurst. This is one of hers. She was my art mentor and inspiration…

22.08.2025 13:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Alan Partridge - Air Bass: Music For Chameleons (Gary Numan)
YouTube video by coldw4rning Alan Partridge - Air Bass: Music For Chameleons (Gary Numan)

Alan was well into the baseline too youtu.be/EUQgdmx5YRM

20.08.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Would make a great cover for Pulp…

15.08.2025 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

…and each packaged perfectly by @malcolmgarrett.bsky.social

31.07.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Few, if any, better 1, 2, 3 albums πŸ™

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