#iCLAPFOR - THE CARING CONTINUES
#ICLAPFOR x W1 CURATES
x MAKE it BLUE
click through to see how we marked the one year anniversary
#Iclapfor STILL SEEN AROUND THE WORLD
#iclapfor at the birth home of Levi Strauss in Germany
On the 13th September Ian Berry opened an exhibition of his works in denim at the Levi Strauss Museum in Buttenheim, Germany. It was Levi’s birth house before immigrating to the USA and creating what we now know to be denim jeans.
Once it dropped dark they lit up the building Levi lived in with the #iclapfor clapping hands. Click through to read more…
#iclapfor the Emerald Isle, projections have been seen across Ireland
#iclapfor covered the Island of Ireland both North and the Republic. Taking in both capitals, Belfast and Dublin, stretching from the northern extreme and iconic Giants Causeway to the South with Cork. After Newcastle in both England and Australia, a third is added with the Newcastle outside Dublin. With historic locations such as the Rock of Cashel to The National Gallery of Ireland - Tipperary was also included and of course, that is a long way to go. I clap for all those still fighting on in Ireland.
#iclapfor in NJ at the Princeton Public Library with Andre Veloux
#iclapfor was projected in the Ivy League university town in the USA with two of the artists present on the night where all 20 artists were projected on a loop click through to see images and also a video made by the Princeton Public Library.
Holly Brown and Andrew Veloux were present having made two of the clapping Hans that have been projected around the world.
NHS BIRTHDAY WEEKEND
4 July 2020
COAL DROP YARDS
WALTHAMSTOW
This weekend saw #iclapfor pause for a while after the final projections on Sunday night, timed for the anniversary of the NHS. It may have only been the 72nd year but it’s the first since the Covid - 19 period. The NHS themselves and the Together Campaign asked for a final clap and that is what they got, at 5pm on Sunday. Ian Berry went up to Walthamstow with ATMA to spend it with the neighbours around the mural. On Saturday there had been a projection at Coal Drop Yards in King’s Cross with a special birthday message, along with a reminder to clap the following day. The Piece Hall in Halifax launched the emotional and moving video and then on Sunday night it ended, where it began - London and Newcastle, the heartbeat of this campaign.
And where else to best round off this? at two hospitals.
NEWCASTLE
ROYAL BROMPTON
KING’S CROSS
HALIFAX
The final Encore!
Well here it is the NHS’ birthday, that became a second chance to show we care. Remember when the clapping ends the care doesn’t, we are not through this, not by a long shot. We send all our best wishes to all those we clapped for and for our part, we won’t forget, but Sunday will see the last clap, and the last projection.. for a while anyway. Click through to see what See The Bigger Picture and the Drone Works did in Gateshead at the Angel of the North.
HELP us project for the NHS Birthday week - Together we are stronger
Projections have just gone up in Leicester, Dewsbury, Kirklees. Angel of the North, Carlisle, Shrewsbury, Dover and Hastings all to coincide with the NHS Birthday on the 5th July at 5pm. Now there will be a some special ones in London, Halifax with the Piece Hall and in Newcastle. Get in touch if you are interested to join or follow this journey!
The evolution of the Clapping Hands. From art, to projection, to mural - now a pin badge, alongside Ringo, Kiera, David James, Dame Sarah Storey, Anoushka Shankar and the nation’s newest National Treasure Joe Lycett and with some more to come! Click through to find out about this special initiative and to also - buy and Pin Your Thanks
Special Dover Projection
One week to got the final, final clap! See the projection on the famous white cliffs
Angel of the North
click through to see all the projections on the North Easts most iconic site.
From denim to digital…
projection to mural, from temporary to permanent. #iclapfor is now a mural in Walthamstow.. more images and about here.
From York to New York - light it blue hands
A special projection in New York, the city worst hit by the pandemic - there will be more coming to show the gratitude to those we clap for and those who have really been up against it in the world’s city. With the NHS birthday coming in the UK its going to be a busy week.
We went Far, East - Ipswich Town Hall
After achieving the goal to get from Land’s End to John o’Groats - North / South and so many places in between a look at the map shows we’d got West, in Wales in Cardigan and Swansea but now we have East Anglia, in Ipswich by Stuart Harris.
Devon still claps on the English Riviera
Plymouth, Brigham and Torquay shone with the #iclapfor Clapping Hands by Ian Berry over the weekend. A few days after the so called ‘last clap’ in the UK marking ten weeks of the weekly ritual projectionists still show the clapping in towns and cities in the UK.
Land’s End! It’s now been the length of Britain.
Last night the famous tip of the Cornish coast illuminated with the Clapping Hands meaning that the most southern and northern tips (John o’Groats in Scotland) have been reached to pay our appreciation to those we clap for.
Blackpool illuminated with Hand Clapping
Last night the famous seaside resort glowed with the with solemn light of the Hand Clapping that would have been seen for miles around on the Lancashire coast. Lytham St Annes, Lytham Windmill also glowed projected out gratitude to those on the front line.
A new town! Milton Keynes
Younger than the NHS, Milton Keynes began in the 60’s as a new town - and is the biggest yet! The large Buckinghamshire town has a fine art Gallery with Gallery MK and has grown to be an important regional location. We clap for those at Milton Keynes Uni Hospital.
Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge
The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Avon Gorge and the River Avon, linking Clifton in Bristol to Leigh Woods in North Somerset. Since opening in 1864, it has been a toll bridge, and is an icon in the West Country, now it’s lit with our animated icon.
University pays tribute in High Wycombe
Thursday saw Bucks New Uni project for Wycombe Hospital which is across the road from the Wycombe campus. The clapping Hands and a message from the uni, along with the Bucks Free Press newspaper. Click though to see more.
Durham Cathedral shines bright.
Durham Cathedral was founded in 1093 and towers over the Northumberland city famed also for its university. The light was magical - fitting as the Cathedral was a setting for Harry Potter. Now it’s glowing for those doing wonders on the the Front Line.
Scotland lights the way for UK
The second largest country in the U.K has currently the most lit areas. With Edinburgh, Perth, Sterling, Dundee and Inverness projecting the Clapping Hands along with Loch Ness and the furthest North, John O’Groats… I think you know where we want to take this!
The Bright Lights - London
Artist Ian Berry started this movement from the East End of London, since others have joined in lighting up the streets of Poplar, Hackney Wick, Canary Wharf, Walthamstow and Brixton. The city greatest hot my this pandemic will glow in the next few weeks.
YORK Castle Claps for our Heroes
York is the city that gave the county of Ian Berry’s birth its name so its great to project on its iconic castle and Minster. So now we have had old York, how about the New one? Who’s in for helping us get the Hand Clapping seen by those we clap for?
Stoke on Trent gleams with the Clapping Hands
The Potteries town shined in the night on one of the areas famous kilns in Hanley. The district known world wide for their ceramics perhaps we should make a plate of the blue clapping hands? No, thought not! Where will it go next?
The furthest East Norwich
The Halls in Norwich witnessed the Clapping Hands - the first in Norfolk, and now the further Eastern projection in the UK. #iclapfor illuminated the stunning multi-purpose events venue - a Grade I listed Scheduled Monument dates back to the 14th century, are owned and managed by Norwich City Council.
A Town claps - Shrewsbury
Thanks to the Shrewsbury BID team and the Soden Collection Gallery the Clapping Hands by Ian Berry could be seen all over Shrewsbury Town Centre. Theres now just a few days until the NHS birthday and the final clap for our carers for while.
Jo Cox Foundation - Dewsbury
It was a great pleasure to be apart of this projection in the West Yorkshire Town. Collaborating with the Jo Cox Foundation where we worked to show not only Ian’s art, but others with the clapping as well as some children work and local artists.
Greenwich Meridian - is the time up?
It all started directly across the river in Poplar, now its in Greenwich just weeks on, its gone north to south, just like the northern tip of Britain with John o’Groats to the southern tip to southern extremity, Lands End. We thought it would be fitting to do here…
Swansea’s Boss Brewery beams
Boss Brewery, who recently became involved with a dispute with Hugo Boss, resulting in Joe Lycett changing his name to… Hugo Boss had a projection on it. We all hope we can go to a pub soon and keep our friends in the trade going. Cheers Bab!
Newcastle claps the loudest
Newcastle leads the way with helping us getting our message to the front line with many of the cities landmarks showing the animated Clapping Hands, from the Cathedral to the Keep, The Baltic to the Tyne Bridge. Georgie shore went all out with this.
Manchester the northern soul
Many of Manchester buildings along with Stockport have now glowed with the animated Clapping Hands for I clap for. The great northern city saw buildings like the cathedral and Stockport’s Pyramid projected on to give a vital clap to those we thank.
The Great Border City - Carlisle
The Cumbrian City in the far North of England that’s a gateway to the Lake District was lit last night. Carlisle Castle is near the ruins of Hadrian's Wall and is over 900 years old and has been the scene of many historical moments.
Birmingham’s BT Tower beams tall
The Second City saw the Clapping Hands on the BT Tower, formerly known as the Post Office Tower that stands tall in the West Midlands city. The Black Country shone bright and would have been seen from quite a distance.
An Artists Hometown - Huddersfield, Yorks
Ian Berry was born in the Yorkshire Town of Huddersfield and the Clapping Hands have been projected on residential streets, Fire Stations, Cathedral House as well as being on electronic billboards. His mum and dad even did one in Netherton.
Brixton Fire Station Lit up by Ben Fender
Internationally renowned Ben Fender of Fender Inc volunteered his services and arranged a projection and shoot at the South London Fire Station with the Public Relations of the London Fire Service with photography by Kimi Gill.
Middlesbrough fits Hand Clapping to a Tee
Middlesborough projected the Hand Clapping last night with the Institute of Modern Art seen with the Clapping Hands adding a new area to the ever growing list of places who have projected. It was also seen in Easington… Etherington in Billy Elliot!
Southport and Bootle Town Halls turn Blue
Two projections were played on Thursday night at two of Sefton Councils Town Halls on Merseyside, in the North West of England. In the first projection on the west coast the council backed and supported the coastal Hand Clapping.
Coventry adds another beacon
Known for the medieval Cathedral, which was left in ruins after a WWII bombing. A 20th-century replacement, with abstract stained glass, stands beside it and stand as a symbol of resilience. The Hand Clapping is for those showing resilience in todays world.
Oxford’s University leading the Covid fight
The Oxford university is leading the fight to find a vaccine, or a way to manage Covid as well as other research around it. While many think of the NHS workers when they clap, undoubtedly we also applaud those working with the medical community on tests and trials themselves in harm way.
Projections Pinned in Leicester
There was a projection in the East Midlands at the Green Dragon Square, Leicester. Planned with the council over many weeks Ian invited in the Pin Your Thanks team to also show the pins for the ‘People’s Medal’. Big thanks to Leicester Council & Takeover Radio.
#iclapfor now gone Down Under
With Newcastle, England, offering up many projections it’s only fitting for it now to be seen in.. Newcastle, Australia. In the first projection in Australia, Karl Holdsworth sent this in - helping us spread the message throughout the world.
Sheffield to clap for their Yorkshire Steel.
The South Yorkshire city was illuminated with the I clap For denim clapping hands on the cities Town and City Hall in the City Centre to help show those we clap for the gratitude. It’s another region covered with only a few left, if anyone would like to help and support?
WALES Hand Clapping seen in the principality
Cardiff, Cardigan and Swansea have all been projected on in the last weeks meaning the whole of the island of Britain Was illuminated. We’re still working on one for Northern Ireland but we think it is coming soon! Keep on watching out.
West Yorkshire shines. Wakey/Leeds/Bradford
Many of the cities in West Yorkshire have now shone bright for those we clap for. With Leeds Town Hall, Wakefield The Hepworth and Salt’s Mill in Bradford lit up - joining Huddersfield, the conurbation of the West Riding has become another centre of projections.
Pressed on to Preston and Lancashire
The Lancashire city of Preston glowed along with Clitheroe castle and Darwen Tower. The famous bus station in Preston built by Ove Arup and Partners in the Brutalist architectural style to a design by Keith Ingham and Charles Wilson.
The Furthest South - Portsmouth
The Queens Hotel in Portsmouth projects the Clapping Hands and thus far is the furthest South in the UK. The Hotel is a beautiful Edwardian building that offers views across the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Perhaps we can turn the Isle of White, blue.
Jeansboro - Greensboro North Carolina
Greensboro in North Carolina is a a city also known as Jeansboro. With many denim brands and the famous White Oak Mill by Cone citing the heritage there, it was an easy choice to have the Clapping Hands beamed there.
Hands Clapping on the BBC
The projection was quite literally on the BBC, here on BBC Scotland in Sterling. It was also on the BBC News website and you can click through and see the BBC News website piece. Theres talks with many projectionists in Scotland so watch this space.
Hand Clapping Seen Around the World
Ian Berry’s Hand Clapping has been seen around the world from Medellin (above) in Colombia, Sao Paolo In Brazil, as part of the famed Cinema Coyote in Mexico City, in Louisiana, North Carolina, Sweden and Italy. where will it end up next?
DEEP into East Yorkshire and Humberside
Hull, Grimsby and Cleethorpes were the latest to project the Clapping Hands last night. The Deep was seen turned blue as well as Cleethorpes Piers and around the docks in Grimsby. The coursing between the two was also lit up - on the Humber Bridge!
Gretna Green has it’s something blue
There won’t be many people running to the border town to wed right now, but for those romantics out there, we lit up the infamous town. We think of all those out there that have had to change their wedding plans. Big thank you for all who are supporting this.
Chesterfield’s famous spire glows
The crooked spire of Chesterfield’s Church of Saint Mary and All Saints is a well known land mark and is why the local football team is known as The Spireites. The spire is both twisted and leaning and for one night it had the Clapping Hands on it.
Conwy Castle in Wales Towers above town
The 700 year old forstress in the Welsh settlement of Conwy saw the #iclapfor beacon whinging and could be seen from Snowdonia. The battle continues on the front line and we support all those we clap for.
Press
BBC NEWS Ian Berry: Clapping hands art projected worldwide
BBC News Coronavirus: Clap for carers projected on to Angel of the North
BBC News Covid: One year of lockdown in the North East and Cumbria
My Modern Met Giant Clapping Hands Are Projected Around the World to Say ‘Thank You’
My Modern Met Best of the Covid 2019 Art
Textile Curator I clap for
AD Ian Berry ‘schildert’ met denim: ‘Het zal je verbazen hoeveel broeken in één schilderij gaan’
Collateral Ian Berry invades the world with his projections
Forbes A Rising Demand For Video Art Redefines The Gallery Business
Fubiz Giant Projection to Say Thanks to the Care Workers
TNW How digital projections illuminate messages of hope, protest, and unity during COVID-19
Daily Times Giant clapping hands are projected around the world to say ‘Thank You’
Newcastle Chronicle Angel of the North illuminated with thought-provoking message
Lancashire Telegraph 6-year-old boy's Batman-inspired NHS clapping idea in Lancashire
Newcastle Chronicle Newcastle's iconic buildings illuminated in honour of NHS heroes
Newcastle Chronicle A year of Covid-19: How the North East community responded to the pandemic
Newcastle Gateshead I Clap For… Newcastle is illuminated to honour Key workers
Newcastle Cathedral Cathedral illuminated to honour NHS heroes
Gazette 'I’ve been surprised at places it’s popped up': Clapping hands uniting people around the world
Telegraph & Argus iclap project for heroes uses Salts Mill for projection
York Press Clap for Carers animation lights-up Clifford's Tower and Minster
Shrewsbury Live Shrewsbury joins others around the world to thank NHS on its birthday
Shropshire Star Shropshire pays tribute to NHS on 72nd birthday
Northern Echo The Clapping is back
Todmorden News How Calderdale is celebrating the NHS 72nd Birthday
News and Star The Cumberland News The hands-on approach to support the NHS
The Piece Hall I Clap For
The Piece Hall Celebrating out Heroes
Huddersfield Hub ARTIST IAN BERRY’S DENIM JACKET TRIBUTE TO KEY WORKERS
Halifax Courier How Halifax is celebrating the NHS birthday
Calderdale PieceHall commemorates the NHS 72nd birthday on July 5th
Yorkshire Live The Huddersfield man behind artwork beamed onto buildings across the world
Times and Star The hands-on approach to support the NHS
Inverness Courier Batman-inspired NHS clapping idea arrives at Loch Ness
Bucks Free Press Spectacular tribute to key-workers on one of its buildings
Whitehaven News I clap for in Cumbria
OTS NEWS Sefton’s iconic buildings light up in honour of key workers and NHS heroes
Champion Bootle and Southport Town Hall were lit up with animations of clapping
The World News Angel of the North illuminated with thought-provoking Clap for Carers message
Q Local Sefton’s iconic buildings light up in honour of key workers and NHS heroes
Dundee Messanger Coronavirus: Clap for carers projected on to Angel of the North
Bucks New Uni Frontline workers and public enjoy graduate's 'Clapping Hands' projection
Greensboro Downtown Parks Ian Berry's Clapping Hands Come to #JeansboroStrong
Greensboro.com Art installation of Ian Berry’s Clapping Hands
Rhino Times LeBauer Park Will Host Video Art Piece Friday, May 8 At Sunset
Princeton Library Art Illumination on Hinds Plaza
Princeton Online Illumination at Princeton Library
Andrew Veloux Clapping Hands
Royal Brompton Happy birthday NHS and a big thank you to our amazing staff
Newcastle Hospital Newcastle Hospitals poignant tribute to staff on NHS 72nd birthday
The Jeans Blog Art in Denim, a projection, a mural, and a badge!
Denim and Jeans Sound Of Ian Berry’s Clapping Hands Keeps On Getting Stronger
Denim and Jeans Denim clapping hands seen all around the world
Rivet Clapping Hands is Appearing Around the World to Thank Essential Workers
I love Jeans IAN BERRY’S CLAP IN DENIM GETS PROJECTED ACROSS THE WORLD #ICLAPFOR
Long John Ian Berry’s Denim Clapping Hands Seen All Around World
Landskrona Direkt Landskrona klappar för pandemihjältar
Long John Levi Strauss Museum celebrates with Ian Berry
Long John Exclusive Interview With Master Artist Ian Berry
Sourcing Journal Artist Ian Berry on His New Exhibit at the Levi Strauss Museum
Denim and Jeans Levi Strauss Museum x Ian Berry
In Franken Jeansblau beherrscht die Werke des Künstlers Ian Berry
Buttenheim.com The Event
Bamberg Culture Ian Berry - Ausstellung in Buttenheim
BBC Radio LEEDS
BBC Radio LEICESTER
Takeover Radio Leicester
Independent #PINYOURTHANKS: STARS DESIGN BADGES FOR PEOPLE TO GIVE TO 'HELPERS' DURING COVID
Metro Celebrities design pins to say thanks to people helping during Covid-19