early life and conscientious objection ralph william edward rumney, a british artist, was born in newcastle upon tyne in 1934. his life was marked by a strong sense of moral conviction, leading to his lifelong status as a conscientious objector. to evade national service, rumney went on the run in continental europe, reflecting his deep-seated objection to military service. artistic career and associations in 1957, ralph william edward rumney co-founded the london psychogeographical association, a pivotal moment in the formation of the situationist international. this involvement not only und…