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Post by lowpro on Mar 23, 2011 20:51:51 GMT -8
I'm thinking the fact that Jake Gyllenhaal just referenced Banksy on Kimmel in an utterly random context regarding food recommendations when in certain cities on location simply to show how "in the know" he was (unless I'm missing something) is the most appalling manifestation of the sad, self-induced state of affairs for him yet. To a very large extent, I suppose him, and certainly his ever impressive PR/marketing team, has wanted this day to come all along. Bravo, Mr B. He can now add yet another name to the list supplied to media publications for referencing in their articles of lame celebrities he's gotten to severely tax on private commissions. The whole Brad and Angelina bit was getting a bit tired.
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Post by solar77 on Mar 24, 2011 8:53:54 GMT -8
"Banksy, the Bristol street artist collected by A-list celebs like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Christina Aguilera..."
- EVERY goddamn newspaper story written about Banksy since 2007
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Post by rhythmgtr5 on Mar 28, 2011 19:11:54 GMT -8
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Post by grotesqueanimal on Mar 30, 2011 3:06:33 GMT -8
The worst moment (apart from waiting for the mail or call from the gallery that the artwork is yours) is having artwork in the mail...this is one of the few things that makes me really nervous. My boyfriend thinks I am crazy, but please tell me you are the same when you expect art. Right now it is a bit much, as I got one piece delayed at customs, one piece should leave the States soon, a print which I don't have a tracking number of is on its way, the Marion Peck book is also somewhere between the US and Europe, and some smaller (and also tiny) stuff is expected any day.
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Post by afroken on Apr 1, 2011 10:53:57 GMT -8
I definitely feel your pain Katrin. My recent experience with the McGuinness that got so badly damaged has made me very nervous about shipping art when I have no control over the packing. Not good given that all the artists I collect are from across the Atlantic.
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Post by lowpro on Apr 3, 2011 13:52:20 GMT -8
Sad that an artist of his apparent stature needs to go this route? Or noble that it's perhaps a deliberate grass roots effort?
I'm negatively biased to the former. I've never really understood the appeal. But I suppose he's got at least some art historical significance being lumped together in the same grouping as Haring and Basquiat. Could he really not toss his daughter a bone with what his work sells for, or at least is priced at? Could Kasmin not ante up the seemingly insignificant sum? Does he even warrant a documentary at this point in time? Interesting, nonetheless.
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Post by oldfartatplay on Apr 3, 2011 17:53:35 GMT -8
Reading your post it seems you don't like Scharf's art very much. To each his own, I love it. This isn't his project, it's his daughter's so it's not exactly "sad that an artist of his apparent stature needs to go this route". I wish her the best for her effort. Can't always get daddy to pay for everything.
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Post by lowpro on Apr 4, 2011 0:38:34 GMT -8
Perfect. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Mission accomplished.
This place has become so devoid of anything even remotely resembling critical dialog for months now, I've attempted to be as active as possible in instigate discussion with various questions/opinions. Not sure what it is. But people definitely aren't participating, despite the obvious fact that everyone still visits the site on a daily basis. I have to imagine there's a point where all these people reading can't take my ramblings, or others, any longer and are compelled to contribute.
With respect to Scharf, I do respect him. But you're right, I don't really enjoy his work. That's the beauty of art. It would be a boring world if we all liked the same thing. Ultimately, I guess I just found this whole thing a little odd, the tone of the video especially questionable. The manner with which they presented themselves just didn't rub me the right way for whatever reason. But from what other kickstarter videos I've seen, it definitely appears difficult to balance the grovel with tastefulness. Regardless, I'm sure many agree his career up until this point is significant enough to justify a documentary. I'd probably give it a watch to gain a little insight on his part in that early 80s movement.
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Post by oldfartatplay on Apr 4, 2011 17:25:48 GMT -8
Thanks lowpro, I took your bait, hook, line sinker! I agree with you about the lack of discussion here, gets a bit boring. Maybe people are afraid the will offend, or make enemies or what ever. I think people should just post their views in a civil manner and get some great discussions going.
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Post by gberry on Apr 4, 2011 18:17:07 GMT -8
Wanted to start my collection with Geddes "Adrift" misread that it went on sale April 1st Austrailian time, sold out before I realized my mistake. Bah
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Post by svenman on Apr 5, 2011 1:23:22 GMT -8
quite enjoyed the vintage footage of scharf, and also seeing his current studio space.
i think they got it a little wrong with the incentives offered to fund the film though. perhaps a limited edition print run would be a more successful way to fund such a project - surely the majority of people that would like to participate in and support such a project are fans of his work - art collectors? why not give them something they want?
i reckon this would be an enjoyable watch though - there are few artists around with the heritage of scharf and the scene he grew out of.
hope it gets made, but i agree that it's a strange route to take for an artist - who presumably is part of the film-making process himself - to take.
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Post by gildoinc on Apr 6, 2011 12:22:12 GMT -8
I saw the Scharf project on kickstarter as early marketing for the film. I'm not wild on his work but the documentary looks interesting enough.
I did think their choices for each sponsorship level was kind of strange.
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Post by The Gorgon on Apr 6, 2011 20:26:31 GMT -8
HI Hung,
Ok, I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who gets a little cold feet after making a huge purchase. But it all works out in the end. Thus, far no regrets on any of the purchases.
Secondly, you can't just say you got a Soto without posting pics. You know we're dying to know.
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Post by sleepboy on Apr 7, 2011 9:11:52 GMT -8
HI Hung, Ok, I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who gets a little cold feet after making a huge purchase. But it all works out in the end. Thus, far no regrets on any of the purchases. Secondly, you can't just say you got a Soto without posting pics. You know we're dying to know. LOL. I think you are responding to the first page of this 50 page thread. But, I have photos of the Soto here if you are interested.
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Post by lowpro on Apr 8, 2011 2:06:46 GMT -8
Rocky got himself some comfy pink threads. A nice public art cotton bomb in the same vein as Olek's work..but knitted in this case I believe, rather than crocheted.
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Post by svenman on Apr 8, 2011 3:15:07 GMT -8
Rocky got himself some comfy pink threads. A nice public art cotton bomb in the same vein as Olek's work..but knitted in this case I believe, rather than crocheted. brilliant!
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Post by gamma888 on Apr 8, 2011 7:37:00 GMT -8
i'm thinking how much i've missed a HUGE opportunity to acquire a new Keyes piece when i was the 15th person waiting in the line from FF and my mail server has been down for the past two weeks only to find out about the sold out show from FF's Twitter.... *feeling depressed*
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Post by sleepboy on Apr 8, 2011 8:39:43 GMT -8
i'm thinking how much i've missed a HUGE opportunity to acquire a new Keyes piece when i was the 15th person waiting in the line from FF and my mail server has been down for the past two weeks only to find out about the sold out show from FF's Twitter.... *feeling depressed* If it makes you feel any better. All the paintings sold by the #6 on the list. I assume the remaining four drawings probably sold before they got to you since they were only $800 - $1500 each.
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Post by gamma888 on Apr 8, 2011 8:48:07 GMT -8
Thanks for the scoop, but I was informed by FF that there was a few original works left when it came to me. They were surprised that I haven't responded to their requests since they knew that I was being enthusiastic about acquiring a Keyes' work.
Boo hoo... but I've moved on since my mom's been in hospital for a while and acquiring an artwork isn't a top priority for me atm.
Thanks anyway...
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Post by afroken on Apr 8, 2011 9:02:28 GMT -8
Yeah I know the person who got the last drawing and they were number 17. They fully expected the last drawing to go to number 16 so they were made up when their turn arrived. I know that doesn't help. Sorry
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Post by epicfai on Apr 8, 2011 12:41:39 GMT -8
Sorry to hear your mom is ill Gamma. Hope things get better soon.
As for the wait list at FFG, i imagine this puts you in prime position for the next go-round.
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Post by epicfai on Apr 8, 2011 12:49:00 GMT -8
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Post by shine166 on Apr 8, 2011 15:30:29 GMT -8
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Post by Weezy on Apr 8, 2011 16:53:53 GMT -8
Outrageous! City is broke and this is where the money goes?
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Post by Weezy on Apr 8, 2011 17:13:53 GMT -8
I'm in a weird mood about art. I'm just not excited by it right now to the point where there's something I feel feverish about needing to have in my collection. I miss that-- even though it means I'm saving more. Maybe I'm just digesting what I have-- I'm still overjoyed thinking about the arrival of my Jinyoung Yu later in the year.
And being kinda sorta dissed by a gallery has diminished my interest in one of its artists that I have been really excited about since last year. Do I really want to spend a boatload of money toward a commission to people who treated me second rate? I'd feel like a chump. Maybe they'll come through, but if they don't I've determined I'm not going to feel the loss.
Anyone else?
Weezy
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