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Loads of work completely overpriced, nothing justifies the £7 entry fee, the bar was stupidly pricey and to top it off most work in Concrete Hermit, Jaguar Shoes etc is old stock that hasn't sold well from the web shops - i literally walked around going "seen that, seen that, seen that, same price, same price...wow, that was on sale last year and it was an edition of 20, have they really not sold out yet?!". I would usually say well done and congrats on the massive effort, but i honestly felt like i should of just bought a £7 pizza and cruised the usual online outlets. Now BLISTERS BLACKOUT @ Print Club, theres a spot on truly ace event... great prices, no entry fee, completely 100% new work from established and non-estab - plus cheap drink. BINGO
stu
2011-03-23 19:25:03

Wow, Stu, really? I haven't been yet – I'm going tonight and very much looking forward to it. For the price of my ticket I am impressed to be able to see live music and illustration at heavy pencil, Anthony Burrill's open studio AND see all the new stuff from a bunch of extremely talented and highly motivated people.
I'm not offended at being likened to a £7 pizza, having made a small effort myself to loan some material to Somerset House for one of the days, but I am fairly certain that some might take offence to your comment.
Hell, £7 won't even buy you a decent Margherita these days.
Rob
2011-03-24 14:11:10

I popped down to Pick Me Up on Saturday and I have to admit I was a little disappointed. As mentioned above I found I'd already seen most of the work on offer. And the event seemed to lack the energy of last year.

There were a few beautiful pieces around (Revenge is sweet) and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, but my eyes weren't opened to anything new, which was a real shame considering I thought last years exhibition was delightful. All in all, if it's still £7 a ticket next year I think I'll be giving it a miss.
Annie B
2011-03-24 14:39:55

This is such a common criticism made by people working in the creative industry about this show. People involved in the creative industries are obviously aware of most of the works available to view. It's situated in Somerset House - it's meant to place this kind of practice in a venue that opens it up to a much broader audience, who aren't necessarily aware of this sort of work - let alone see it in Somerset House. Illustrators / designers / creatives who think this show is for them and believe it should be completely innovative in terms of the output / outcome have missed the point. They should be pleased the industry they're part of / interested in is being explored in more interesting / meaningful ways - that try to communicate with the general public in a different capacity, compared to the usual 'spot in a mag / paper / show in the east end of London'.

As a side note: I am sat here everyday - so have chatted to a lot of people. I might be jaded by the few criticisms made, but have had an opportunity to meet a lot of people who find it very interesting who wouldn't normally encounter my & my peers work.
J C / N V
2011-03-24 14:46:59

I actually preferred the show this year, but I completely agree with those who think that £7 is too much. I'm pretty sure I paid a tenner for Frieze which is bigger and has talks etc. I know that Frieze gets big sponsorship though.

I liked the interactivity of the Burrill space which wasn't there last year with the Rob Ryan studio. I much prefer AB's work as well.
It was good to see the work of international illustrators -Andy Rementer, Otecki etc.
I liked the Its nice That drawing space and I got to speak to Billie jean who was very friendly, which made a change from the skinny-jeans, too cool for school types in some of the other spaces.

Anyway, I wasnt as disappointed as others have been, but it didnt rock my world.

PS. I think it might spice things up a bit next year, if the curators bring in more illustrators and collectives from Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds and beyond. Geoff McFettridge would be nice!
bella
2011-03-24 18:20:38

Thanks Stu for your BLISTERS love! We work incredibly hard on it and to produce new work so im glad to hear people love it.

For those of you doubting the £7 entry fee you should know (and i hope im allowed to say this) that Somerset House dont charge any of us for our stands here which is why its possible for us to be here. Frieze I think like lots of the other fairs charges quite a lot to take part, and they get tonnes of sponsorship. Somerset house im sure have to make there money back in some way for taking a chance on the smaller collectives who quite frankly cant afford to fork out tonnes of dosh for a stand where we are lost amongst the millions of people showing work.

In response to the comment of artists showing older work, well im sure like us at PC there are always a few editions laying around that are worth digging out. At SH many of the visitors dont read CR daily or devour design week like its a drug and this is totally new to them and something its great they can see!

Lots of collectives however have produced totally new work, we at print club have produced all new editions for this years PMU. Arron Gregory in Jaguar shoes, who someone commented was showing old work, was actually printing one of his prints in Print Club a week ago!! I SAW HIM!! so there are new pieces everywhere...look a little closer

The most important thing about the show is that it opens all of our work up to a wider audience who would never come to Blisters for example, or walk around the galleries on the 1st thursday. Most dont even know where Dalston is :) I dont think they would dream of taking the 149, grabbing a kebab and a cheap beer and walking up Millers avenue to discover our prints. However shows like PMU I hope encourage people to take the east london line and come and see all of the collectives in their real studios.

In a time where the economy is diabolical its amazing as creatives that we are surviving and selling work. Most of us are running our own businesses selling items that are really a luxury and PMU is a testament to how bloody good we are at it and that over 14,000 do want to come and see us and more importantly BUY OUR STUFF!

Please dont write mean things back...im not usually a blogger but as the CR team put me on their video i felt an urge...

ANGER OUT LOVE IN!!
kate newbold
2011-03-24 20:12:51

I'm really surprised by the comments here so far. I'm a Graphic Design student from UCS in Ipswich and loved it! Perhaps it's because I missed it last year, perhaps the artists and orkd selscted were right up my street. This is my sort of exhibiton. It was iteractive, bright, and most importantly it's a display of an art that is too often overlooked. I agree with some comments about the price of works, but come on, where can you get cheap art? I thought the £20 prints were very reasonable considering blank sketchbooks cost that these days! I knew a few designers who were going to be there due to blogs etc, and a few I didn't realise were going to be there. The main thing for me, was that as I was walking round I was getting lots of inspiration, for things I'd love to do/try in the future, and I am glad I was able to support the industry. I will definately be going next year!
Yvie
2011-03-24 21:13:57

Absolutely the worst design related event i have ever attended.
Sam
2011-03-25 10:58:00

I agree with Stu - although the Short Films were ace, I don't think these were at last years show - but some fantastic, inspiring shorts - in fact I spent more time watching these than the rest of the show...
AL
2011-03-25 11:15:11

The illustration on display seemed to be on trend, but lacking in any substance. I guess that trend is for badly drawn non sequiturs prettied up with a photoshop fill button. A triumph of style over content with only a few participants exhibiting any drawing skill. Some of the 'made on the spot work' looked like a load of half arsed scribble rather than a unique £40 pic. But then again these people seem to be doing ok out of it, so well done. It just felt a bit 'Emperora New Clothes' to me..
Chris
2011-03-25 11:23:16

Balance. I think the problem with British design and illustration is there is no balance.
You are either with us or a vile internet hater...which isn't true. Surely it is more positive to offer constructive criticism so that these might be sorted and tweaked to make an improved show next year? Besides, if you are allowed the freedom to express your opinions, arent i allowed mine?
I feel that getting those visitor figures are fantastic, but i think already there are a few weakensses that i feel compelled to write, simply because the blogosphere has been going gaga over PMU and frankly i dont think it deserves unanimous praise. Good it is, great it isnt.
1) nearly everything i have read has been from someone personally involved, so there is a bias towards it.
2) as a customer i dont care if you stall holders get it for free. why should i as a customer pay £7 to enter a shop because the landlord needs to cover expenses? especially when i can get everything free over the internet or at your own desitnations? as a customer i need a valid reason why that hard earned £7 should go to somerset house, and i will if i feel i am getting a unique experiance, something new, something exciting...and from all the images ive seen, nothing is jumping out. why should i spend £7 when i can wait a week and get the prints from the artists? what would cure this is like someone said, more live events - djs etc...i dont like anthony b's work so what else is there for me? its too narrow in vision.
3) it feels more like a trade fair. it seems more about SELLSELLSELL rather than an exhibition. everything there is for sale and are basically pop up shops. how about a nice exhibition/installation. it was like a designer dover street market, but again, it costs £7 entry
4) limited designers. it featured a lot of the same faces as last year and therefore felt a bit tired...are we really in the UK so lacking in talent...NO! admittedly you have to have crowd pleasers but it did smack of friends and favours.
5) it looked like a degree show with a budget
I am not a web hater, just a human with some opinions. If you want praise for PMU there is plenty round the internet. In the interest of fair play, here are some suggestions.

* corporate sponorship to eliminate the admission charge. double your visitor figures instantly. Sponsorship does not equal selling out or product placement - just look at various other establishments
* like ATP perhaps juggle curators each year, to bring a fresh voice
* expand the focus - it was too London centric twee design
*offer a more varied programme
* make it less like a trade fair

i hope everyone has a nice weekend, and before anyone labels me a hater because i havent showered PMU with godlike praise...a genuine well done to everyone involved, i mean it...and i do hope it does become a london staple...i just feel i can be bettered...and theres nothing wrong with me wanting it to be better is there?

PS
"PMU is a testament to how bloody good we are at it and that over 14,000 do want to come and see us and more importantly BUY OUR STUFF!" are you bloody good at it? bit sure eh? 14,000 did come and see pick me up, but doesnt mean they enjoyed it or would go again. robbie williams sold 20+million LPs..does that make him the best musician or any good?

are you all that good? really? i have an issue with PMU. to say it is perfect is wrong, and thos
BLB
2011-03-25 12:19:28

Ha! As always CR comments are more negative than positive. Guys, lighten up with the spring sunshine. I loved the show. Thank you Pick Me Up. Will be back next year...
Nat
2011-03-25 14:53:27

I had to give me ticket to a mate as I had double booked myself. Was gutted I couldn't go, but with hindsight . . . . .
razor
2011-03-25 14:55:29

As someone who likes going to print shows and isn't a designer, i too felt this year's Pick Me Up was lacklustre. Designers have to realise that we are in a recession, people are working hard for their money and to try and sell us a print for £50, a print that they've seen in every single event without any effort to come up with anything original, people will feel a bit like they are being made a fool of. Last year's Pick Me Up was great, this year providing the climate a better effort should have been made to come up with designs that i can't pick up at an arts and crafts shop in Islington or Crouch End or any of those places.
pej
2011-03-25 14:57:54

Fucking hell it's only seven quid.
daveo
2011-03-25 15:19:24

Twee BS!

No balls, so many great young artists completely ignored, instead filled with 'illustrators' without any drawing ability.

I was expecting someone to be baking cup cakes and making a pot of tea it was that twee.

It's sad that people consider the work here good, I know art is subjective but come on, this was dreadful. Glad I didn't have to pay £7 either.
Joe Bloggs
2011-03-25 15:53:44

I absolutely loathe one exhibitor there, having failed to get a professional response from them. Besides that I enjoyed seeing new faces, ditto press were great, Jessica from Brooklyn does great lettering, everyone was capturing the visit on their mobile phones, lots of clued up twentysomethings walking around, best display belonged to the themlot collective
hywel
2011-03-25 15:54:50

You said it daveo!
Jones
2011-03-25 18:18:30

Just a quick response as to the question of why the exhibitors are so London centric.

You will only make money at as an exhibitor at PMU if you sell something. And, then from this sale Somerset House will take a percentage. PMU lasts for 10 days, with several either side dedicated to set-up and take-down the work. So let's say that is 16 days to be at the event, in London. Illustrators and Graphic Designers are self-employed freelancers which means 16 days away from their paid work; so no commissions, meetings, teaching, lecturing etc for 16 days. So for anyone who is traveling from say Manchester this is a long time to be away from their own work and studio. Plus then you have the cost of getting all of the work to London and finding somewhere to stay for the duration of the show. It is therefore quite a big commitment both financially and to be away from home for anyone who is not already London based to exhibit at PMU.

So maybe before making negative comments about particular exhibitors it should be the actual venue set-up that should be questioned, It would be very interesting to see how much money Somerset House make from the event. The suggestion of corporate sponsorship to subsidise the entry fee is an interesting idea.
David
2011-03-25 19:41:00

I planned a trip to London from Dundee around Pick Me Up and it was well worth it. Sure, there was stuff I'd seen before, but it was outweighed by what I hadn't, and pretty much everything I saw was excellent, whether it was to my taste or not. I can't compare it to last year but I'll be back for the next one if I can. If PMU was as good as a pizza then I'd love to visit that pizzeria next time I'm in town.
Jen
2011-03-25 20:30:52

Am afraid I share the same opinion about the work on show. There is quite a lot of stuff which seems to be old hat. Alot of artist/designers/illustrators resting on their lorals without producing any really grounding breaking stuff. If Pick me up is a showcase of the best in contemporary graphic arts then I worry about the future. With a lot of similar looking stuff, sharing the same stylistic tics, students visiting must be thinking this is the way to go....a grand reference book from which to emulate.
While £7 is a tad steep (I would pay that alone to see Anthony Burills mini retrospective) I would have hoped there would be a step up on innovative work from the previous year. Most of the work looked self indulgent with more of a focus on craft than actual meaningful work.
Perhaps the curators should scour more degree and postgraduates shows this coming summer
Michael Lemmetti
2011-03-25 21:01:34

Frieze art fair is completely different. You can't compare the two!! They have work there that moves you, that changes the way you see the world, and the way you feel. PMU had no work like that. It was twee and focused an unhealthy amount on this illustrator/designer as a genius notion. I found it really awkward to stand and watch these artists sit infront of me and work.
Oh and £7 is quite a lot for some people.
Ear
2011-03-26 00:17:32

i am going to visit tomorrow - and appreciate comments by all - will have to make up my own mind ;)
i think its fine to have different opinions ideas and suggestions for improvement - it doesn't mean they HATE the show at all or anyone involved ;)
BLB gave some useful and constructive criticism and feedback
it must have been hard work to put that show together and its a good thing its happening.
i like the idea of an independent curator each year - keep it fresh and more variety and diversity with the artists / illustrators would be a great move.

given the current climate - i feel the entry fee is a bit steep personally being on low income - travel, £7 entry, food/drink and then prints/object purchases on top all adds up. it would be nice to rethink that fee considering alternatives for next year
surely the idea is to bring this graphic work to the masses at SH?
id rather put my £7 entry fee towards a zine or print - maybe keep it to £4 next year or get an art sponsor - then even more will visit and buy and spread the word. if sales are going so well and loads of visitors surely this is possible.


;)
mickb
2011-03-26 01:23:48

I've been in our space for the entire show, and during that time I've been meeting friendly, inquisitive, and appreciative people - both visitors and fellow exhibitors - so it's disappointing to come here and find mostly unreasonable, anonymous (anonymous!) insults, and personal attacks.

Of COURSE plenty of the content of the show will be familiar to anyone commenting on the Creative Review blog. You're all visually literate people and no doubt your RSS readers have their fair share of design and illustration blogs. But Jay hit the nail on the head - shifting this work from what would usually be created/exhibited in East London to Somerset House shows that Pick Me Up isn't aiming just at other designers and illustrators. Imagine that. We're all part of an industry that at its worst can be horrendously insular and guarded, and I think any attempt to address that should be nurtured and developed.
Jez
2011-03-26 14:56:02

The trip down south was a bit of a waste. Was dead looking forward to pick me up but was pretty disappointed. Some really nice stuff there but some incredibly overpriced bits too. £800 for a glicle print! It's just a fancy word for ink jet printing. Common lads.

The bits of letterpresses type were beautiful as well as some etching and screen printing works, which were worth seeing.

All in all it felt a bit empty, few dead nice bits of work but mostly net worthy. Like a friend of mine said "it was like a culture without a movement, or a revolution without a cause"

Not much meaning Just allot of pretty pictures.
Mulsk
2011-03-26 18:03:55

Hmmmmm interesting points...... Creating a show of that scale is a massive ask to curate, i loved the work but as otheres have said it would have been nice to see more original work created purely for the show... Perhaps a theme? Anthony Burill was delight to listen to and see. next year perhaps a focus on up-coming artists? Seems the tight knitted possy dont want newbies to tread on their turf... Still reet loved it though!!!!!!!!
Alex
2011-03-26 19:07:47

The biggest collection of unoriginal clichéd bullshit I have ever seen. There were a few shining needles amongst a stack of generic hay. Not worth the £5 student entry fee.

Lots of expensive pieces that look nice but mean fuck all. Not impressed. Orozco at the Tate Modern on the other hand is well worth the £8.50 price tag.
BarryTheCaveman
2011-03-26 20:56:40

Although the world is a better place for PMU I didn't feel there was any more to it than last years show. There's certainly a feel of Why Don't You/Tony Hart art room going on that makes it unique in a way that doesn't add a huge amount of creative value. I'm certainly open to introducing interactive ideas to these events but what I experienced was pop up shop owners interacting with their friends. The videos at Jaguar Shoes Collective were great and lifted that whole area. An interesting medium to explore for next years exhibition folks? That said the exhibition area included some tremendous work that I found very impactful (Revenge Is Sweet and Eda Akaltun especially). The increase in ticket price from 2010 and heavy sales promotions sits awkwardly in a cuts hit economy especially when compared to the fabulous Multiplied Contemporary Editions Art Fair at Christies in October which was free to attend and included Print Club London and Nobrow who were exhibiting within the same four walls as Grayson Perry and Damien Hirst.
I'd like to see more established and non-established designers giving talks of their processes (including students) and better ways to interact.
Looking forward to next years show with new ideas and formats...
Marc
2011-03-27 10:22:20

Big up Daveo!
BobHuts
2011-03-27 11:53:21

FAO Jez
I am a nobody. i dont matter in the wider world, so you can skip this if you want.
The reason i write this is not stir up a silly comment board slanging match. I will not post any comment after this.
The reason i write here, and read the comments relating the PMU event is because here is the most honest and fair reflection of the event. There is nowhere else where i have read both sides of the experiance. And this is a good thing. I want criticism as well excitedness, because i am not a sheep. To label the previous comments as 'unreasonable attacks' i find a bit weird, as they (to me) are not. Loads of people went. Loads of people had a great time. Some didnt. If those that didnt come here and post honestly - that is not an unreasonable attack. To go down that path is akin to designer fascism (my way or the high way), and of course detrimental to any constructive future.
my comments and opinions is mine. i am not forcing you to listen or agree with me, the same way that i am not forced to read your comments - but i do...that is why i come here, and why comments are allowed. Open debate is the only way for things to be discussed frankly and hopefully things are improved. Its a welcome relief this page hasnt been swamped by the usual anonymous name calling and school yard cussing. Yes people havent loved the show but the comments are fair, critical and honest opinions. you seem to label things and dismiss them because the are not your own, and this is wrong and also dangerous for the future.

Anonymous does not always equal bad comments. i havent put my real name down but my thoughts are still mine, and honest. So what? you put your real name down (i assume) but this does not grant you leverage or superiority. This page is a welcome forum for a discussion, and if you didnt know, there are two sides to everything.

I think that everyone here has been or loves the idea of PMU. Everyone here loves design / illustration and is excited by the creative world. We all want PMU to succeed because not only is it a great idea, but if done well can have a fantastic legacy of promoting and influencing British talent. The problem in england i feel is that there arent enough chances for newcomers to show on a wider stage, that often frustrates my peers - and understandibly so. So i am really excited that PMU is here and is a great boost to peoples careers, but i cant close my mouth and pretend its perfect..but i want it to be.

This is my opinion. It is one in thousands. It doesnt matter, i dont matter and i dont expect you to care. But i am allowed it.

You worked there and have a emotional interest in PMU. i assume you had fun, met friends and made money. nice. However consider this page free customer feedback. Read the stories of people who travelled and didnt love it. are they wrong? are you attacking honest true feedback because it is not yours? because to do this is at your peril. i have seen or read nothing unreasonable on the page, but then this is opinion.

your own words 'attempt to address that should be nurtured and developed.' should be applied to peoples thoughts because at the end of the day these arent unreasonable attacks this is peoples experiances. Thousands went. some people had dissapointing times, but more (?) probably loved their time there and thought the money was well spent - and i hope they did...but imagine how great it would be if MORE people enjoyed it?

Please dont be dissapointed to read a handful of anonymous comments on here. we could be the only ones that feel this way! but to disregard these, or the points made with the genuine intention of improving it would only add to the insular, self congratulatin, back patting world you seem to dislike.

Long may PMU continue, and make it mark a turning point in promoting great talent.

PS it doesnt matter if the venue was hoxton, somerset house, brighton or paris. Moving the show does not alter the content!
BLB
2011-03-27 13:39:31

Anthony Burrill+co was a highlight and well worth the visit.
AB was DJing good tunes so the space was lively and a good vibe.
They were collaging charity LP covers which looked great to sell for the japan appeal. a very worthy cause.
I liked ian stevensons wall mural, it made me laugh.
Concrete hermit space was great. you could spend hours in there.
Its nice thats space also interesting especially the choice of motion work.
Some of the prints were a bit pricey but there were some affordable pieces too.
I'd like to go next year but think the entry fee could be reduced which would encourage more visitors.
Overall very good event and you will never please everyone...but a good mix of illustration/art/design.
jo
2011-03-27 15:08:15

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benny
2011-03-27 18:13:00

The main issues with pmu

It's Nice That 
I find it outrageous that it's nice that continue to be involved with pick me up, as it would seem of late they are desperate not to post anything even relating to graphic design & illustration, and as a group have often demonstrated a real concern for substance, I feel there position at pmu is contradictory to the group they are desperate to project. as a separate issue, there 5th publication isn't in my opinion anywhere near as strong as 3 or 4, it looks like a desperate attempt to be different in the wrong way, ending very oddly in Rob Ryan who like AB is virtually the definition of commercial and a hideously bright self promo print.

Print Club
As ever print club seem to be working upon the ethos 'if it's screen printed it's good' unfortunately this is almost defiantly not the case, as this year it would seem they are exhibiting some of the poorest work at pmu

AB
I am trying desperately to see how AB has become so well known, his body of work is so outstandingly plain and so lacking in any substance whatsoever. It is as mentioned completely the definition of commercial, why oh whyhas a vector drawing advertiser even found his way into being a designer in residence?
anon
2011-03-29 02:02:32

@Bella - thanks for your kind words.

I have to agree with Kate Newbold that there's a lot more money sloshing around at Frieze. The small collectives showing at PMU don't have the financial muscle of Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth and Saatchi.
Apologies for the football analogy, but it's like comparing the European Champions League with the Sunday League on Hackney Marshes!
Billie Jean
2011-03-29 09:29:17

is £7 really that massive a price? its less than a cinema ticket. its at times less than a couple of pints. i think its about as much as a big mac meal deal. and £5 for a student. is it really, REALLY, that much of an ask to pay a few quid to see a show featuring enjoyable stuff? people here are predominantly so bleeding negative and tight fisted, and to be honest, jealous. its just an art fair. which is also why stuff is for sale by the way. as its a FAIR.
Jamie
2011-03-29 10:49:50

Reading through all these comments, and every single one is valid and has a point. They show the ranging points of view from stall holder and also from visitor.

I went along to the show wanting to it to be a successful sequel to the first PMU last year. Despite seeing some evidence of that, my overall feeling was that it just wasn't progressive or trying to further the curation of what should be an eclectic selection showcasing illustration and graphic art and practice.

1. The exhibitors at the first show were great but I don't see why they would be exhibiting again this year, it's a bit like saying there aren't enough creatives to go round, when clearly this industry is bursting through its seams with great talent - a flick through a copy of an 'it's nice that' publication is enough evidence. As a result of this is did feel niche/samey in parts.

2. A large proportion of the quality of prints on show was unbelievably shocking. I never thought i'd see a giclee (inkjet) print on canvas anywhere other than a prontaprint, but sure enough they were being sold along side other ill produced giclee prints (granted there is a time and place for giclee but some of the quality did resemble a running out cartridge in an inkjet printer). Cudos to the Gocco, Screen Printed, Risographs that were on show though, i'd just like to see some form of quality control in the future PMU's, because it just doesn't do some of the work justice.

3. The titling of the central corridor as emerging artists is woefully inaccurate and misleading. 80% of that corridor showed successful, established artists. A real showcase of new emerging artists whether old or young would be great to see, or even a mixture of established and new if indicated accurately.

I don't think all of the comments posted here are just trying to be spiteful or hateful but more that there was slight disappointment and in the hope that genuinely honest feedback really will help to make PMU a great annual event that showcases the industry to its contemporaries and a wider audience, I know that's how I feel.
Lucas
2011-03-29 13:53:32

was total pants, im glad theres a blog like this with people that listen and understand because i need to say out loud to the creative community "i will not be going next year, sort it out". Im sorry designers, stall owners and friends - dont come on here to give me the paying customer lip for feeling like this, it was just that bad. Another thing in all my time of checking CR blog posts I have never seen so many negative comments for 1 show, clearly outbalancing the positive.
steve
2011-03-30 18:31:10

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