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Post by oldfartatplay on Feb 13, 2010 16:26:31 GMT -8
for a print?  some one has got to get a better art consultant. |
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Post by epicfai on Feb 13, 2010 17:50:40 GMT -8
for a print? some one has got to get a better art consultant. Honestly, I wouldn't pay 50,000 pounds for the OG of this - except to re-sell it at a profit. Not that I buy and sell art for profit. I do appreciate a lot of what Banksy has produced in the past, but $74,000 for a print just sounds like flipper hype on a grand scale. then again, perhaps i'm the Fool and the buyer is an art visionary? it's certainly possible. ;D |
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Post by svenman on Feb 14, 2010 0:10:15 GMT -8
Tough one to moderate actually this guys.... Personally I don't post 'preview' links asi understand where you guys are coming from on this. Some galleries actively ask people not to repost details of previews, and if I was aware of this and a link had gone up then I'd take it down.... However some galleries want to put out the fact that the work is available and actually post details directly themselves.
I'm not on every gallerys mailing list let alone preview list and I'm sure the other mods are similar.
Well make a concerted effort to watch out for what we know should not be posted.
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Post by jemappellekat on Feb 14, 2010 2:15:04 GMT -8
I'm thinking that Barron Storrey is my new hero. That is what I am thinking.
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Post by svenman on Feb 14, 2010 6:36:46 GMT -8
probably banksy's most coveted print, especially the paper edition. these have a history of selling at high value. i've seen one before and they are pretty great. sure 50k is a lot though, but whoever bought it probably feel really good about it! |
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Post by bluesteel on Feb 14, 2010 11:37:24 GMT -8
I remember one of the Kate's selling for around $175K a couple years ago. Definitely Banksy's most sought after print. I would love to have it adorning my walls. It is an absurd amount of dough but who's to say what will happen in the future. This might look like a bargain.
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Post by epicfai on Feb 14, 2010 11:50:51 GMT -8
probably banksy's most coveted print, especially the paper edition. these have a history of selling at high value. i've seen one before and they are pretty great. sure 50k is a lot though, but whoever bought it probably feel really good about it! coveted - no doubt. i understand these prints have sold for >90k pounds before. i guess i'm a bit of a skeptic though. putting aside the fact that this isn't even an original, i guess i find the image itself to be kind of trite. if you removed the banksy name, i just don't see this piece being much of a show-stopper. of course, i don't pretend to be an art expert! i'd love to hear from someone who thinks it's incredible as to what they really love about it. i'm open to having my mind changed!  btw- not sure how criticism of art is accepted on this board. apologies if i'm offending anyone, but i really enjoy hearing what people don't like (and why) just as much as i enjoy hearing about what people do like. |
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Post by epicfai on Feb 14, 2010 12:00:41 GMT -8
i must say though - i do enjoy the irony that this is a print of an original, that isn't intended to be particularly original.   kind of clever, i suppose.  |
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Post by svenman on Feb 14, 2010 12:19:05 GMT -8
absolutely. probably one of the most copied / plagiarised / recreated / subverted - call it what you will - images of modern times. i think banksy's image was particularly pertinent to its time of creation when kate moss was probably the most famous, beautiful and typically british model of our generation. she represented rebellion and was embodied anti-establishment behaviour, choosing to rip it up night after night. banksy brought warhol's image kicking and screaming into modern london. unfortunately, a lot of the later 'homages' within the street art scene are based upon banksy's work rather that warhol's original and have no teeth whatsoever. i'd say that this print is nearly as iconic as the original piece of work it was based upon. is it worth 50k though? who knows... it certainly was to the person that bought it. and btw epicfai - we welcome constructive criticism from either side of the coin here wholeheartedly run free. |
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Post by epicfai on Feb 14, 2010 12:25:44 GMT -8
that's interesting. any idea when banksy's piece was originally done? maybe it impacts me less having only really been exposed to his work more recently. cheers |
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Post by svenman on Feb 14, 2010 12:38:23 GMT -8
that's interesting. any idea when banksy's piece was originally done? maybe it impacts me less having only really been exposed to his work more recently. cheers i think the print was from 2005 - maybe 2004? i think it's cultural reference also depends upon where you live and what impact kate moss had on you. i've no idea how well known kate moss is in the usa, but for me she is the most recognisable and iconic model of our times. i almost fell over when i realised it was her talking to me at a bar after an art opening. ;D |
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Post by commandax on Feb 14, 2010 14:06:26 GMT -8
I'm thinking that Barron Storrey is my new hero. That is what I am thinking. If you haven't read his interview (conducted by David Choe) in Juxtapoz #93, you should. It's pretty great. |
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Post by astrogirl on Feb 14, 2010 14:13:35 GMT -8
I'm thinking that Barron Storrey is my new hero. That is what I am thinking. Barron's next solo exhibit is this May at A.D. - we'll be sure to post info here. |
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Post by droow2 on Feb 15, 2010 7:57:35 GMT -8
that's interesting. any idea when banksy's piece was originally done? maybe it impacts me less having only really been exposed to his work more recently. cheers i think the print was from 2005 - maybe 2004? i think it's cultural reference also depends upon where you live and what impact kate moss had on you. i've no idea how well known kate moss is in the usa, but for me she is the most recognisable and iconic model of our times. i almost fell over when i realised it was her talking to me at a bar after an art opening. ;D She can talk? |
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Post by dotdot on Feb 15, 2010 8:07:27 GMT -8
absolutely. probably one of the most copied / plagiarised / recreated / subverted - call it what you will - images of modern times. i think banksy's image was particularly pertinent to its time of creation when kate moss was probably the most famous, beautiful and typically british model of our generation. she represented rebellion and was embodied anti-establishment behaviour, choosing to rip it up night after night. banksy brought warhol's image kicking and screaming into modern london. unfortunately, a lot of the later 'homages' within the street art scene are based upon banksy's work rather that warhol's original and have no teeth whatsoever. i'd say that this print is nearly as iconic as the original piece of work it was based upon. is it worth 50k though? who knows... it certainly was to the person that bought it. and btw epicfai - we welcome constructive criticism from either side of the coin here wholeheartedly run free. I supposed the only thing which didn't happen to it.... is. Kate is ("unfortunately" some may say) Still ALIVE. It's an iconic image of our times... more so (yes ! cough) than Faireys Charity Hope 'lawsuitfest' image. Is it worth it ? Does it matter ? It was to the (original) buyer .... before he sold it !!! I'd have it on my wall - but not, alas, at that price - hey I'm as stoney as the next person. |
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Post by commandax on Feb 15, 2010 9:33:02 GMT -8
It's an iconic image of our times... more so (yes ! cough) than Faireys Charity Hope 'lawsuitfest' image. Yes, the Kate Moss Banksy changed the world by urging millions of young people to – for the very first time – elect a party girl fashion model president of the world's most powerful (and fattest) country. Anorexics everywhere cheered. What a historical moment! |
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Post by jemappellekat on Feb 15, 2010 11:40:21 GMT -8
I'm thinking that Barron Storrey is my new hero. That is what I am thinking. If you haven't read his interview (conducted by David Choe) in Juxtapoz #93, you should. It's pretty great. Thanks for the lead. Look forward to finding it. |
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Post by jemappellekat on Feb 15, 2010 11:40:45 GMT -8
I'm thinking that Barron Storrey is my new hero. That is what I am thinking. Barron's next solo exhibit is this May at A.D. - we'll be sure to post info here. I might just have to drive down for this. |
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Post by astrogirl on Feb 15, 2010 21:37:56 GMT -8
Barron's next solo exhibit is this May at A.D. - we'll be sure to post info here. I might just have to drive down for this. It's always best in person....plus you can meet Barron. |
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Post by jemappellekat on Feb 15, 2010 23:48:31 GMT -8
^I got to meet him at Gallery Nucleus this past weekend. But he's a cool guy so I'd go just for that, too.
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Post by gildoinc on Feb 27, 2010 17:03:16 GMT -8
With all the art fairs opening in NY this week, March is shaping up to be a great month for art. Previews for the fairs are top notch. Looking forward to all the coverage.
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Post by gildoinc on Mar 4, 2010 18:26:43 GMT -8
This is awesome. . . some William Powhida wisdom  |
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Post by virtu on Mar 4, 2010 20:05:42 GMT -8
Happy Birthday Josh aka The Creep
Many Happy Returns.
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Post by stingers on Mar 5, 2010 1:20:37 GMT -8
Happy Birthday Josh ! Hope you have a good one |
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Post by svenman on Mar 5, 2010 5:47:57 GMT -8
Happy Birthday Josh aka The Creep Many Happy Returns.  |
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