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Post by jemappellekat on Sept 15, 2009 21:57:37 GMT -8
I wish that I could afford more...
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Post by halfapparition on Sept 16, 2009 11:15:18 GMT -8
The pieces from the Candice Tripp show are amazing!
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Post by devours on Sept 16, 2009 12:50:33 GMT -8
I need some Scott Radke works in my life.
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Post by untilshewokeme on Sept 16, 2009 13:39:43 GMT -8
I need some Scott Radke works in my life. you and me both! i wish he would release some octopi soon |
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Post by untilshewokeme on Sept 21, 2009 17:21:49 GMT -8
:excited: :nervous: :confused: :worried: :excited:
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Post by steveinca on Sept 21, 2009 17:47:33 GMT -8
Bummed to see that Michael Hussar and Kris Kuksi are not on the artist roster for the upcoming 13th Hour show at Last Rites.
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nick210214
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My beloved, prepare to die...
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Post by nick210214 on Sept 22, 2009 0:16:23 GMT -8
feel like purchasing my first Simkins print
like the older ones
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Post by jemappellekat on Sept 22, 2009 0:21:52 GMT -8
I need that new Choe print. Not "want"... NEED.
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Post by sbgallery on Sept 22, 2009 7:08:18 GMT -8
Curating a group show is the most stressful thing in the world.
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Post by svenman on Sept 22, 2009 12:30:56 GMT -8
Curating a group show is the most stressful thing in the world. i bet. funny how so many galleries plan their inaugural show as a group show. trial by fire i guess. |
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Post by sbgallery on Sept 22, 2009 12:50:12 GMT -8
Curating a group show is the most stressful thing in the world. i bet. funny how so many galleries plan their inaugural show as a group show. trial by fire i guess. I'd be way cooler with that if they learned from it. The problem with group shows is that artist do it for exposure, and ultimately end up getting almost none. No web link, no mention of other projects or shows, nothing but a name on a postcard. I'm putting together bios, weblinks, list of other upcoming shows for every single artist in a 40+ artist show. It's awesome, I'm happy to do it for 'em, but holy moly....my brain's gonna 'splode. |
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Post by evilchoy on Sept 24, 2009 16:00:30 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on Sept 24, 2009 19:23:59 GMT -8
wow, that Nara lot went for less than $2000... |
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Post by commandax on Sept 24, 2009 19:56:10 GMT -8
Yeah, Nara drawings like those were starting at $9K at his last show... and someone got 6 of them for $1375. That's either a colossal score or a symptom of the greater malaise.
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Post by lowpro on Sept 24, 2009 20:45:34 GMT -8
wow, that Nara lot went for less than $2000... Yet the next lot went for a good bit over the high estimate. Bizarre. I think more so than just about any of the contemporary artists that I find myself confused by the mass appeal of, I'm most perplexed by that of Nara..which perhaps admittedly has to do with my ignorance with respect to his cultural significance in Japan. Oh well. I don't even want to understand. I find it pretty damn funny that someone would pay $25k for this..  And that Parla was just bad..unrefined and uninspired. Still a little surprising that it didn't sell at all, I guess. But I personally wouldn't have bought it, even if on the super cheap, and I'd like to add a Parla to the collection. |
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Post by richardtharbaugh on Sept 24, 2009 20:59:16 GMT -8
Remember talking about how the weakening economy would flush out some hack artists, and generally squelch some unrealistic pricing... Nara's done some cute stuff, but I can't imagine spending that for a drawing. Most of the 'street art' around seems less than long term substantial or 'blue chip' material. Yeah, Nara drawings like those were starting at $9K at his last show... and someone got 6 of them for $1375. That's either a colossal score or a symptom of the greater malaise. |
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Post by virtu on Sept 25, 2009 8:00:26 GMT -8
Remember talking about how the weakening economy would flush out some hack artists, and generally squelch some unrealistic pricing... Nara's done some cute stuff, but I can't imagine spending that for a drawing. Most of the 'street art' around seems less than long term substantial or 'blue chip' material. Yeah, Nara drawings like those were starting at $9K at his last show... and someone got 6 of them for $1375. That's either a colossal score or a symptom of the greater malaise. Agree with Carcrash 100%. Shocks me sometimes to see the ohh's and ahhs over ugly, trendy, flash in the pan street /urban art. From what iv seen of the current street/urban art 90% will be forgotten and only about 10% will float to the top. I enjoy beauty not grime. |
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Post by ricosg11 on Sept 25, 2009 10:14:37 GMT -8
Remember talking about how the weakening economy would flush out some hack artists, and generally squelch some unrealistic pricing... Nara's done some cute stuff, but I can't imagine spending that for a drawing. Most of the 'street art' around seems less than long term substantial or 'blue chip' material. Agree with Carcrash 100%. Shocks me sometimes to see the ohh's and ahhs over ugly, trendy, flash in the pan street /urban art. From what iv seen of the current street/urban art 90% will be forgotten and only about 10% will float to the top. I enjoy beauty not grime. Id say that about any genre of art. Maybe closer to 2% will be remembered/critically acclaimed/be a great investment vs 98% turning out to be worthless/learning curve purchase/changing of taste over time. |
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Post by virtu on Sept 25, 2009 10:52:40 GMT -8
I know to many artist unfortunately that were hot for a small window of time but enough time that they thought their future/success was secure just to have the rug suddenly pulled out from under them.
It's a hard life for allot of artist.
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Post by jemappellekat on Sept 26, 2009 0:03:03 GMT -8
I surrender.
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Post by juggernut3 on Sept 26, 2009 22:23:59 GMT -8
wow, that Nara lot went for less than $2000... Yet the next lot went for a good bit over the high estimate. Bizarre. I think more so than just about any of the contemporary artists that I find myself confused by the mass appeal of, I'm most perplexed by that of Nara..which perhaps admittedly has to do with my ignorance with respect to his cultural significance in Japan. Oh well. I don't even want to understand. I find it pretty damn funny that someone would pay $25k for this.. And that Parla was just bad..unrefined and uninspired. Still a little surprising that it didn't sell at all, I guess. But I personally wouldn't have bought it, even if on the super cheap, and I'd like to add a Parla to the collection. This show's how random auctions can be. Not counting factors such as economy or trends... all is takes is two people fighting for a piece to drive it WAY PAST it's estimate or in this case one person to bid low ball bid a no reserve lot to snipe for pennies on the dollar. Auctions are not always a good barometer for true market value. Sometimes the rich collectors just can't make an auction, but that doesn't mean there isn't a demand for the artist or said piece. I also respectfully disagree on the opinion that the Parla was weak. I've seen this piece and it's one of the top 5 Parla's I've seen IMHO. (several Parla collectors I know have also given this piece a thumbs up.) It's a gorgeous size (4 x 6 feet) and composed very well. If I had the flow, I would have made an offer for it. I think it may be bad timing... and maybe an aggressive estimate from Bonhams. I'm surprised his gallerist didn't step in and protect this lot with a bid at low estimate. |
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Post by amin on Sept 27, 2009 6:30:17 GMT -8
why do 8 mo. old baby girls wake up at 5:00 a.m. every day?
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Post by highbrow on Sept 27, 2009 16:58:10 GMT -8
I am thinking two things,
first I cant wait to see the finished Sorren sculpture
Second why do I always walk into Wentworth Gallery at my local mall what do I think I am going to find, people are super nice but the art is not my style.
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Post by highbrow on Oct 9, 2009 20:24:50 GMT -8
I am now thinking while I could not wait to see the finished Sorren Sculpture , I am now thinking I cant wait to see MY SORREN SCULPTURE. ( I swear to the wife I am done for the year art purchase wise, LOL yeah right )
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Post by voleboy on Oct 10, 2009 0:00:16 GMT -8
A nice pencil study from an 'unknown' is going to give me much more pleasure than spending much more on a print from a 'known'.
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