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Extinction Symbolism

Website: http://www.extinctionsymbol.info/
Location: London and worldwide
Members: 10
Latest Activity: Nov 27, 2011

This simple graphic symbol is intended to communicate the concept of extinction. The circle represents the planet, and the hourglass inside signifies that time is rapidly running out for many species.

Hopefully it will become as universally recognised as the peace symbol, so that an awareness of this vitally important issue is heightened in the public consciousness. The goal of this group is to help make that happen.  
 
If you feel motivated to help spread the message by creating the symbol in whatever form, size or location you desire then please do so, and also feel free to join the group and post up your pictures, ideas or any other comments.
 
Thanks! :)  
 

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Comment by Xylo on September 24, 2011 at 21:56

Have noticed quite a few of these small tiles in various colours appearing on walls around London lately...

 

 

Comment by fionalong on September 12, 2011 at 16:37
Yes, it's brilliant!
Comment by Nick on September 12, 2011 at 16:28
Cool - thanks, it would be good to know! Hopefully he will...
Comment by Xylo on September 12, 2011 at 16:23
I'm not sure if they're actually for sale, I think it might have just been a personal project. I just noticed it in the flickr group today. I'll get in touch with the guy though and ask if he'll be willing to make the source file of the artwork available for free so that anyone can get their own one printed. Great to see spontaneous initiatives like this arising. :)
Comment by Nick on September 12, 2011 at 15:45
Nice one Xylo!!! (and random t-shirt maker) - very good work. Where can we buy one?
Comment by Xylo on September 12, 2011 at 14:50

Somebody in Australia has made a t-shirt with the extinction symbol and a list of over 1000 extinct species and subspecies. http://flic.kr/p/am6FPW

 

Comment by Chris Eves on July 30, 2011 at 19:29
I like the symbol, simple and effective. I'll look to start posting it soon.
Comment by Xylo on June 25, 2011 at 9:34
There are some other pictures on the flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/extinctionsymbol/
Comment by Nick on June 2, 2011 at 11:03
The Festival Hall one (shot below) is still there, although the tide is gradually taking it!
Comment by Xylo on June 1, 2011 at 20:54
Nice shot Nick. Looks like it's spreading then! :)
 

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