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Post by drevil on Dec 7, 2013 19:34:29 GMT -8
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Post by alexart on Dec 8, 2013 7:29:38 GMT -8
..hUgh..!!
That's terrible!
worst than fashion design from the 80's.....
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Post by drevil on Dec 18, 2013 15:09:12 GMT -8
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Post by mose on Dec 19, 2013 5:43:08 GMT -8
One comment by the author that I do completely agree with is the recognition that, "Falls, however, wields a significant degree of control." I think we are going to see more and more overt proof of this as his practice develops further.
Reading the author's comment about the power of Falls' work being in the surfaces(which I don;t really agree with), I can't help but recall the famous quote, ""If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings and films and me, and there I am. There's nothing behind it." --Andy Warhol
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Post by drevil on Dec 19, 2013 7:35:31 GMT -8
I agree with you about the author's comment regarding surface. It made me question the validity of everything the author stated as it suggests that the author has only spent a very minimal amount of time on Falls in general.
Certainly the concept of time is central to Falls' practice and would by definition extend beyond a two dimensional surface.
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Post by guymo on Dec 19, 2013 14:44:28 GMT -8
..hUgh..!! That's terrible! worst than fashion design from the 80's..... I think we're all hoping they fade in the sun. |
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Post by drevil on Dec 21, 2013 13:49:45 GMT -8
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Post by ricosg11 on Dec 21, 2013 16:05:01 GMT -8
Thanks for sharing. I think this is the strongest of the recent shows.
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Post by mose on Dec 21, 2013 18:56:30 GMT -8
IMO, this is Falls having moved to the next level. No longer the 'young and talented' label. Now the 'important' label.
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Post by drevil on Dec 22, 2013 14:37:51 GMT -8
IMO, this is Falls having moved to the next level. No longer the 'young and talented' label. Now the 'important' label. I would tend to agree. I've been surprised how much I have enjoyed this succession of four solos at the end of 2013. Only the Paris show was meh for me. Also crazy that (from what I heard) each pre-sold. Not many sub 30 year old artists that could repeat what he has done. |
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Post by alexart on Dec 22, 2013 16:22:24 GMT -8
Seeing from images..
the sculptures are evolving for the better>>>
they really becoming incredible.
I would be less enthusiastic on the rest..
I still believe hoewever his most popular and interesting pieces are and will be the rope paintings and maybe some of those dry woods.
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Post by drevil on Dec 28, 2013 9:08:39 GMT -8
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Post by drevil on Jan 11, 2014 21:50:43 GMT -8
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Post by billysport on Jan 16, 2014 10:10:53 GMT -8
at $2.6k with 5 hours to go....
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Post by drevil on Jan 17, 2014 21:04:41 GMT -8
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Post by smart on Feb 3, 2014 2:09:58 GMT -8
Anyone going to try for or was able to pickup one of the new "dog walks" rubbing books at the LA book fair?
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Post by drevil on Mar 27, 2014 15:34:30 GMT -8
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Post by pokymoll on May 29, 2014 23:45:13 GMT -8
I think we could just try to figure out why Sam is not doing well in auctions.
It's just because noone is flipping?
It's because noone is interested in his work? Or because he produced too many pieces?
Or just the works are not good, and how many bad/not so much interesting works he produced, and how many years will be necessary to have those works out of the market/auctions?
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Post by mose on May 30, 2014 4:01:01 GMT -8
I'd argue that saying Sam is 'not doing well' in auctions is using a quite modern interpretation of how young artists + auctions is supposed to go.
There was a time that reclaiming primary, and even surpassing it a bit, would be considered quite successful for someone of his age.
Looking at Phillips only, Topanga pieces were $6k-discount from Dipple over at American Contemporary in May of 2012. In May, 2014, one sells for $17,500. Joshua Tree works were $5k in May of 2002 from American Contemporary, one sold for $18,750 in March, 2014. Hell, short Val Verde works were $2000 around February 2012, and sold for around $26k in February, 2014.
Stepping back to think about it, putting aside an otherwise crazy market that reminds one of circa 2000 internet stocks, and it can be argued that Falls is doing just fine.
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Post by ricosg11 on May 30, 2014 11:07:51 GMT -8
Id also argue that aside from Lucien's Skidmark show, Sam is the only artist in this group of young hype that has actual, legitimate, top tier representation.
We are probably just looking a more legitimate, less manipulated market.
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Post by drevil on May 30, 2014 13:17:12 GMT -8
Would also add Murillo to that list.
I was surprised that none of his galleries stepped in and stopped some of his recent auction work from passing.
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Post by queequeg on Jun 1, 2014 7:25:50 GMT -8
Sam's certainly in with the cool crowd and his market is healthy but don't you think the medium has something to do with him not exploding like some of the other wunderkinds? A big canvas is the crème de la crème of hotshot collectors looking to make money. A hanging fabric not so much. There are exceptions but much of Sam's work is often an outlier in terms of what the superficial in it for the money collectors chase.
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Post by alexart on Jun 1, 2014 10:26:26 GMT -8
I'd argue that saying Sam is 'not doing well' in auctions is using a quite modern interpretation of how young artists + auctions is supposed to go. There was a time that reclaiming primary, and even surpassing it a bit, would be considered quite successful for someone of his age. Looking at Phillips only, Topanga pieces were $6k-discount from Dipple over at American Contemporary in May of 2012. In May, 2014, one sells for $17,500. Joshua Tree works were $5k in May of 2002 from American Contemporary, one sold for $18,750 in March, 2014. Hell, short Val Verde works were $2000 around February 2012, and sold for around $26k in February, 2014. Stepping back to think about it, putting aside an otherwise crazy market that reminds one of circa 2000 internet stocks, and it can be argued that Falls is doing just fine. We'd better wait for some rope paintings or canvas to be auctioned before judging seriously. It might attract more people. It's true however that production is big and diversified...wich doesn't help! |
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Post by sleepboy on Jul 28, 2014 21:23:12 GMT -8
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Post by sleepboy on Aug 17, 2014 8:16:54 GMT -8
Showing in LA at the Hannah Hoffman Gallery on Sept 5.  |
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