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Post by mose on Jan 18, 2013 11:21:16 GMT -8
Checking them out tomorrow. First impression, from photos, is that this looks damn impressive to my eye. I love the layers that Darmstaedter is showing. The synthesis of pop, post-minimalism, etc., and his own unique slant really comes through.
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Post by drevil on Jan 18, 2013 12:47:06 GMT -8
The 3 panel penny work looks nice in the picture. The problem to me is that that set up would cost around, what, $25k? For that kind of coin I could buy something much better, IMO.
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Post by afroken on Jan 18, 2013 13:09:18 GMT -8
The 3 panel penny work looks nice in the picture. The problem to me is that that set up would cost around, what, $25k? For that kind of coin I could buy something much better, IMO. I have no idea what this gallery is pricing the work at but I'd be very surprised if it's anywhere near that. But anyhow, I don't understand what the price has to do with it. Does that influence your opinion of the work? Can't you just appreciate it, or hate it, for what it is?
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Post by drevil on Jan 18, 2013 13:26:45 GMT -8
The 3 panel penny work looks nice in the picture. The problem to me is that that set up would cost around, what, $25k? For that kind of coin I could buy something much better, IMO. I have no idea what this gallery is pricing the work at but I'd be very surprised if it's anywhere near that. But anyhow, I don't understand what the price has to do with it. Does that influence your opinion of the work? Can't you just appreciate it, or hate it, for what it is? Don't misunderstand me. I do appreciate it and stated that I think it looks nice. I have gone on record multiple times saying that I like these. But to ignore the price completely is pretty silly.
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Post by afroken on Jan 18, 2013 13:40:12 GMT -8
Why is it silly? Serious question. Doesn't one only look at price if planning to buy? If I think something is expensive it doesn't change my opinion of the work. There's a lot of art that I am indifferent to and that I wouldn't have even if it was dirt cheap - some of it is actually very costly. Equally there's a lot of art that I love but I wouldn't buy it because its out of my reach or comfort zone, but I still love it. It is possible to look at and enjoy art without fixating on the price, surely?
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Post by drevil on Jan 18, 2013 13:54:47 GMT -8
Why is it silly? Serious question. Doesn't one only look at price if planning to buy? If I think something is expensive it doesn't change my opinion of the work. There's a lot of art that I am indifferent to and that I wouldn't have even if it was dirt cheap - some of it is actually very costly. Equally there's a lot of art that I love but I wouldn't buy it because its out of my reach or comfort zone, but I still love it. It is possible to look at and enjoy art without fixating on the price, surely? The fact that this is around $25k (a guess btw) does not impact my opinion of the work. I like it because it makes me think. I like it less because Nick does not seem to think. However, as a collector of art in this area price is part of my overall consideration of the work. There are two different angles at work here. My opinion and cost. If they overlap in the right way I may buy. If they don't overlap I won't buy. Art from emerging artists is more interesting to me and I tend to spend more time considering them if I can afford the art. In a world with so much art I simply can't invest the time in everything I see that it may deserve. I have a day job to attend to. So I focus on price to some degree as part of the equation. If I want to look at important art without regard to price I will simply go to a museum. Hope this makes things more clear rather than less so.
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Post by ricosg11 on Jan 18, 2013 13:58:08 GMT -8
Why is it silly? Serious question. Doesn't one only look at price if planning to buy? If I think something is expensive it doesn't change my opinion of the work. There's a lot of art that I am indifferent to and that I wouldn't have even if it was dirt cheap - some of it is actually very costly. Equally there's a lot of art that I love but I wouldn't buy it because its out of my reach or comfort zone, but I still love it. It is possible to look at and enjoy art without fixating on the price, surely? I love this attitude and try to remind myself of it often. Trouble is, Im so trained to think one way I find it difficult to just drop the monetary side of things.
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Post by rosenblumari on Jan 18, 2013 15:16:04 GMT -8
From the gallery's website: Nick Darmstaedter This, That and The Other, 2012 Oxidated copper on canvas 108 x 36 inches each 274.3 x 91.4 cm each Nick Darmstaedter Garbage Bitch (Pink Panther Plain), 2013 Acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvas in three parts 120 x 96 inches 304.8 x 243.8 cm Installation view
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Post by rizza79 on Mar 10, 2013 7:39:00 GMT -8
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Post by simococo on Mar 10, 2013 8:54:07 GMT -8
Splendid. Which show is that from?
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Post by volvic on Mar 10, 2013 10:39:05 GMT -8
Dr X seems to buy so much art
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Post by rizza79 on Mar 10, 2013 10:42:32 GMT -8
dont think its from any show.
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Post by bluesteel on Mar 10, 2013 11:30:04 GMT -8
DRx is the man. He's got an amazing eye for art.
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Post by vlcane on Mar 11, 2013 18:35:54 GMT -8
Does anyone know what artist Dr. x collects?
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Post by simococo on Mar 11, 2013 19:38:25 GMT -8
His Instagram gives a pretty good insight
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Post by volvic on Mar 12, 2013 3:39:31 GMT -8
I think he has pretty good connections in the art world and with his fashion brand allowing him to access a lot of stuff most people can't
Im sure he gets healthy discounts across the board too.
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Post by rizza79 on Mar 12, 2013 7:30:37 GMT -8
I think he has pretty good connections in the art world and with his fashion brand allowing him to access a lot of stuff most people can't Im sure he gets healthy discounts across the board too. I'm sure a lot of it can be written off as business expenses too.
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Post by mose on Mar 12, 2013 9:24:32 GMT -8
funny coincidence that the Darmstaedter thread picks up the day I take delivery of my penny painting.
Wasn't the first penny painting I'd seen, that honor goes to the one at the recent Zach Feuer show, but unwrapping my painting still had that 'first-time' level of impact. Absolutely love it and very pleased to have had the opportunity to add it to my collection. Also very pleased to have gone with a diptych as opposed to the tryptich I had originally intended. A triptych forces the eyes toward the center panel, where I find I often get 'lost'. The diptych has a unique tension between halves that really enhances the experience, IMO.
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Post by ricosg11 on Mar 12, 2013 10:03:37 GMT -8
are we talking about dr romanelli? Whats his instagram handle. Isn't he a big OH-Wow proponent?
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Post by vlcane on Mar 12, 2013 18:12:23 GMT -8
Well I don't have Instagram..... Who represents Nick?
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Post by Jesús on Mar 12, 2013 18:38:10 GMT -8
Well I don't have Instagram..... Who represents Nick? Nick and Lucien are part of the Still House Group. You can send them an email and they'll guide you through process of acquiring pieces from them, either through gallery, or directly from them.
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Post by artladval on Mar 12, 2013 23:43:41 GMT -8
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Post by vlcane on Mar 13, 2013 18:25:31 GMT -8
Thanks
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Post by mose on Mar 14, 2013 14:15:34 GMT -8
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Post by rizza79 on Mar 15, 2013 8:37:06 GMT -8
maybe the next step of the above, or a different one. not sure
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