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Post by funkymonkey on Sept 2, 2014 16:43:10 GMT -8
Would love to see the images. Will message you.
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Post by funkymonkey on May 11, 2014 15:01:53 GMT -8
It does remind one of urban art print releases back in in 2006-2008 era. But then again, who doesn't like free money? Seriously. I don't care if it is Israel Lund prints priced at $400 that can get $4k will a little effort, some limited Nike release that will instantly sell for 10x on Ebay, or even Black Friday rushes at big box retailers. You price things well below market price, you attract resellers. Its just a commodity at that point. Personally, I disagree with this being seen as any sort of indication of an art bubble. Prints are the lowest rung of the ladder, while the market is made well, well above. This sale is so small as to be insignificant. You are a very knowledgeable guy, Mose. I agreed with your perspective towards flipping. That's unavoidable, unfortunately. What's worrisome is how frequent, speculative and extensive it is these days. In Israel Lund's case, his 44 x 36 painting retailed at $7500 back in 2013. A relatively subdued piece is now asking for $80 - 120 K (with a bid of $75 K). That will be a Profit of 967% in one year with multiple pieces waiting in the upcoming auctions. I am pretty certain that's on par with Murillo, Vaerslev, Scott-Douglas, Ostrowski, Ito and Smith, just to name a few. With all due respect, I disagree with your argument regarding the art bubble. Originals and prints target different tax-bracket markets (of course with exceptions). If you compare $4000 per edition to the inflated pricing on Lund's originals, it looks pretty cheap. I understand your point that the market will auto-adjust itself. I hope I am wrong. But yet again, how many of these artists can take a hit when their high-flying prices come crashing down like Anselm Ryele or Tim Eitel (maybe not applicable to the print market).
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Post by funkymonkey on May 11, 2014 9:50:25 GMT -8
This does NOT sound like an art bubble at all!? Contemporary art flipping at its best. I will be very surprised if we don't see several of these popping up on ebay, paddle8 or here for 10 x of the price. Stefan Simchowitz will be proud!
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Post by funkymonkey on Mar 31, 2014 16:06:15 GMT -8
A very under-appreciated painter in my opinion. He has evolved slightly bit in composition. However, I really do appreciate his use of colors and his organic approach to his paintings. An older thread for Evan while he was at Yale: Older thread
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Post by funkymonkey on Feb 6, 2014 17:26:46 GMT -8
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Post by funkymonkey on May 1, 2013 4:50:12 GMT -8
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Post by funkymonkey on Mar 27, 2013 18:42:39 GMT -8
According to Artruby.com "Tauba Auerbach's latest" If you like this type of op art, check out Johnny Abrahams's works: johnnyabrahams.com/paintings/Actually there are many others who work on the same thing, like Riley, Vasarely and Albers to name a few.
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Post by funkymonkey on Jan 27, 2013 12:44:17 GMT -8
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Post by funkymonkey on Jan 23, 2013 9:58:40 GMT -8
COG
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Post by funkymonkey on Nov 11, 2012 9:36:59 GMT -8
HB,
I believe one of our members, easy rating, does extensive DIY framing himself. You should drop him a note. He may have a trick or two about framing art works. Hope this helps. Best of luck.
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Post by funkymonkey on Oct 27, 2012 11:10:42 GMT -8
Paulson or park life dont have an a/p or something left? Im sure it would be expensive, but Id bet they are out there. I was informed that this particular etching is no longer available. I believe Parklife had one or two available maybe a year ago but I believe that's no longer the case. If this is no longer available, I will put it to a Stingel piece...
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Post by funkymonkey on Oct 27, 2012 7:36:43 GMT -8
I believe there is an etching print based on that first piece. That is if you can still find one available. I've been trying without much success. If anybody knows where I can find one of these, please do let me know:
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Post by funkymonkey on Oct 13, 2012 16:16:07 GMT -8
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Post by funkymonkey on Oct 7, 2012 12:04:52 GMT -8
Aweful. Why do people do that???
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Post by funkymonkey on Sept 30, 2012 9:09:45 GMT -8
pick up two wonderful pieces by Tom Betthauser
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Post by funkymonkey on Jul 16, 2012 15:25:38 GMT -8
Paul Schimmel is one of the better curators out there. This is very unfortunate. I think MOCA has always had a great platform, just suffering from bad business plans. I think Deitch is bringing some new blood to the museum but how long it can sustain like this without a concrete long term strategy is beyond me...
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Post by funkymonkey on Jun 14, 2012 12:56:32 GMT -8
Just a nudge since it has been sitting here for awhile. I also would like to put one of my smaller Johansons here Chris Johanson Untitled 15in diameter $4500
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Post by funkymonkey on Jun 6, 2012 10:55:20 GMT -8
Love his works. After 7 yrs, this beauty is finally ready for prime time. I can't believe the earthquake-prone Cali actually approves this installation. Nonetheless, I will definitely make a trip to San Diego to see it. I wonder if this is going to feel like Julian Hoeber's installation at Hammer.
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Post by funkymonkey on Jun 2, 2012 6:34:26 GMT -8
Ha! I actually bid on that Rudolf Stingel and stopped when I realized a couple of bidders were very emotionally invested. I was going to bid on his work on paper at Christies in May but just not too crazy about the color scheme. I am not sure why but I just can't get myself into Angel Otero's works. Whether it's the texture or the color, his works are just un-inspiring to me. That Stingel on canvas was simply a fine piece. By placing it next to Kassay, it only accentuates how good that piece is. Believe me, I've been working on a nice Stingel. Maybe I will get lucky in October.
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Post by funkymonkey on Jun 2, 2012 4:18:20 GMT -8
This small piece was sold in the White Columns benefit auction for more than 3 times of its retail. I had a proxy bid and got outbid quickly. My goal of acquiring a Ryan Sullivan is fizzling out.
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Post by funkymonkey on May 29, 2012 17:01:46 GMT -8
You will be missed dearly.
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Post by funkymonkey on May 13, 2012 12:56:37 GMT -8
Your Riley along with Kaws, Auerbach and Wackers are sensational. Beautiful collection!
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Post by funkymonkey on May 8, 2012 4:43:08 GMT -8
since we're discussing about light and space movement, one art installation that gave me a HUGE, profound impact was doug wheeler's installation at guggenheim museum bilbao in 2000 or 2001. it was a space where he manipulated the lighting, made the half space an oval sphere where corners, angles, and lines do not exist at all. i had to wear specialized bags to cover my shoes and walk into this all-white unique space. from there, you could literally walk on a cloud feeling top of the world OR feeling so lost simply because your mind couldn't locate any fixed object, space, or even your own shadow! finally, once i got to the end of the space, my feet started to pick up the floor leading to the wall in curved stance. it was quite a surreal experience that one MUST experience this. to this day, i still haven't found any art installation that struck me HARDER than wheeler's space installation... Have you seen installations by James Turrell? He is pretty much categorized in the same movement as Doug Wheeler and a few others. His Wolfsburg project was mesmerizing. A retrospective of Turrell's works is in the work at Guggenheim. Check it out if you get a chance.
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Post by funkymonkey on May 7, 2012 18:16:50 GMT -8
I know many phtographers pose their models. His Vogue photo shoot and this animal series somehow lose a sense of authenticity. I am still waiting for McGinley to re-create those spectacular shots from the Moonmilk series.
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Post by funkymonkey on May 6, 2012 12:52:14 GMT -8
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