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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Feb 6, 2016 2:31:43 GMT
REALLY hate to say this, and obviously just my opinion, but I think after B hangs up his spray cans, someone will come along and start authenticating them with some level of authority (yes, Vermin tried, but it would be a different situation once there's no new work) and they will be highly desired by both museums and rich collectors. now they just sit mostly unsold in warehouses, but they'll become the most desired Banksys, followed by 1/1 originals, editioned canvases and finally signed prints. (i never got the point of paying a shit ton of money for an unsigned print, but that's just me. he's got hands and pencils around - no reason not to sign every print). they're expensive now partly because a ton of people are hiding them under their beds but my guess is eventually people would rather have, say, a rare Stop Esso poster or even an old t-shirt than an unsigned print with 600 copies floating around he's a street artist and arguably the most important artist of this generation. the street pieces are the most iconic, important, and popular. when people visit MoMA in 50 years, they'll want to see a cut out chunk of wall again, I fucking hate this and think pieces should be left in situ to fade away or get painted over, but think it's an unfortunate inevitability Trying is one thing… Millions of dollars have already been spent trying to get rich folk to buy these and yet the works continue to be burned. I'm far from an expert but I'd bet my house there are far more obscure pieces that will have will far more importance to old and new collectors.The most important,iconic and popular works are yet to surface IMO think you're right about that.... a lot of people underestimate how many canvases are floating around. just look at any of the old studio pics - the spaces are always jam packed full of them.... LIITAS of all shapes, sizes and edition numbers, for example. and he's still doing canvas and print releases, but sadly the majority of us will never see these pieces wonder if we'll ever see some sort of catalogue raisonné see the light of day. doubt it but it would be fun and enlightening |
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Post by mikeydread on Feb 8, 2016 22:16:39 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2016 12:44:47 GMT
There is a huge amount of legit Banksy work that has in general never been seen so there will be plenty for purchase. I also think the street work will never have a real comparable value. It's in general too big too heavy and too stupid for the general collector market. The Museum market will never touch it. Think PC will also last along time after his time and will never support the street work as mentioned by lee3 like Haring and Basq family Will be a long long road before any change if there ever is any |
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Post by urbnomadny on Feb 10, 2016 4:35:05 GMT
nut jobs.
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Post by IggyWiggy on Feb 16, 2017 12:50:54 GMT
A Banksy artwork that once graced the exterior of the then-shuttered Workmens Compensation Board (WCB) Building in Downtown Toronto has returned to the same site, but it's now inside the new complex that replaced the previous building. The work, referred to as Guard with Balloon Dog, was carefully removed along with two and a half tons of concrete when the building came down to make way for construction of Menkes Developments' Sun Life Financial Tower and Harbour Plaza Residences, also known by its address as One York.  Today, after being restored and assembled behind one and a half tons of glass, the work was unveiled in the new Sweeny &Co-designed development's PATH corridor. On hand for the ceremony were Johnson Chou, designer of the case, Alan Menkes, President of Menkes' High-Rise Residential Division, Peter Menkes, President of Menkes' Commercial Division, and Jared Menkes, Vice President of High-Rise Residential at Menkes.  Elusive British graffiti art-darling Banksy applied the work to the WCB building in May 2010, along with six artworks on other buildings in Toronto, following the release of Exit Through the Gift Shop, a documentary about the anonymous stencil painter. Menkes bought the building in 2011, and moved to protect the work shortly thereafter.  If you venture 'round to the back side of the case, you'll find a story of the original building on the site, and how the Banksy artwork came to be on it. Peter Menkes points out some of the details of the installation below.   Chou was chosen to create the case and and another piece opposites called 'Speculum'. It highlights the Banksy artwork from across the hall. 'Speculum' is a polished stainless steel work which vaults over the corner in the PATH corridor and reveals the artwork to those approaching from the east.  The PATH network in this part of Toronto extends south from the Air Canada Centre on the second level, connecting as far as WaterPark Place. The Menkes complex is in various states of completion. While the recently topped-off residential towers are still being completed, the office tower is now being occupied. HOOPP have moved into their offices while interior finishings are taking place on other floors. The entire building is expected to be full, hosting approximately 4,000 employees of several firms including Sun Life Financial, by early this summer. In the meantime, Peter Menkes tells us that it will not be long before a food retailer and a fashion retailer are announced as tenants in the expansive shopping areas of the development.  urbantoronto.ca/news/2017/02/banksys-guard-balloon-dog-unveiled-menkes-one-york |
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Post by Still Hate Thatcher on Feb 16, 2017 17:35:26 GMT
Meh. Over it. It's what happens. It's the normal distribution curve of 'stuff'. Starts off being enjoyed at one side, makes its way through the middle and ends up being enjoyed at the other side. Offal did the same thing. Names do it in reverse as explored in Freakonomics (fun fact - Brittenys didn't used to all be born in trailer parks...)
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Post by mikeydread on Aug 10, 2017 19:56:57 GMT
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Post by chainsaw on Aug 10, 2017 20:28:51 GMT
if they take him to court, would they be willing to pay £250k? |
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Post by jkrx on Aug 10, 2017 20:29:52 GMT
Interesting blurb  : For years the true identity of world-renowned street artist Banksy has been in question. Many theories have been put forwards, no conclusive evidence has ever been forthcoming. That is until now. A limited edition book is now available for pre-order which shows the artist, with paintbrush in hand, busy at work painting one of his most famous murals. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By buying this book you agree to the terms and conditions below. Inside the book we display 2 pictures of the artist creating the piece which clearly identifies him. One of them is the image we have blurred on this website, the other is a closeup image. In buying the book you agree to the following: That you will not reproduce or share any picture from the book including publishing them in the public domain. Each book has an encrypted pixel that allow us to trace each picture to each book. That you will not use any picture in a legal or criminal proceeding against the artist. Should any of the above 2 points be breached you agree to a financial donation of £250,000 to a registered charity. We reserve the right to cancel the publishing of the book in which case all sales will be refunded in full. Created by Sincura Arts Ltd |
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Post by jkrx on Aug 10, 2017 20:30:59 GMT
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Post by chainsaw on Aug 10, 2017 20:40:38 GMT
i'd be happier if his face was pixelated on the prints, no chance of the tabloids using the photos to confirm his identity then.
This is banksy, as confirmed by the book..... we tracked him down and this is what he looks like today, this is where he lives, this is where he works.... his teacher at school said this about him.....
..... and now he is being sued based on our article.
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Post by milo99 on Aug 11, 2017 3:53:53 GMT
One can only imagine how many pieces this is now in. When did this become acceptable? Is everything fair game in return for money? C***s. One of my first jobs was to rescue a plaster mural that was originally in the Trocadero centre in London. It was by the artist Sir Gerald Moira and known as his 'Arthurian Frieze' as it depicted the legend of King Arthur, and measured 90ft x 6ft. During the construction of the current Trocadero Centre workman had smashed it as part of the demolition process. We rescued the pieces and like a jigsaw, started to reassemble it. I really struggled to understand why workman, or anyone for that matter, thought smashing art was acceptable. Looking at these pictures, my guess is that something similar has been achieved here. The chuckle brothers who were working on this have something which will be taken somewhere to be rebuilt and repainted. It will then re-appear for sale. It'll be interesting to see how it is after all this because any work will require a specialist. www.guidedwalksinlondon.co.uk/blog/read_133075/trocaderos-enchanting-arthurian-frieze-in-picturehouse-central.htmlApologies for pasting the above link, but I'm proud of the work and as it now appears no reference is made to the poor state it was in. Sadly, the way this Banksy was damaged when stolen will not be taken into account when sold. There will be very little of the original artists work on show. Awesome work there Sean 😊 |
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Post by riq on Aug 11, 2017 7:28:57 GMT
Wtf is wrong with those guys??? Can somebody please buy all of these books and burn them? |
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Post by dodcoquelicot on Aug 11, 2017 7:44:40 GMT
What that book does mean ? It is for what ? To see stolen or how they steal artworks painted on the stone or iron ? To see Banksy face ? Who would buy this ? I don't understand really... Could someone may help me ? Thank you ;-) |
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Post by Still Hate Thatcher on Aug 11, 2017 9:15:11 GMT
Wtf is wrong with those guys??? Can somebody please buy all of these books and burn them? Can they? Yes. Should they? No. Can't think of many/any occasions when a book burning had a positive outcome... |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Aug 11, 2017 9:37:18 GMT
oy vey
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Post by dodcoquelicot on Aug 11, 2017 10:13:00 GMT
?! I understand nothing at this thread... Was it the answer to my question ?  |
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Post by sɐǝpı ɟo uoıʇɐɹǝpǝɟ on Aug 11, 2017 11:24:45 GMT
?! I understand nothing at this thread... Was it the answer to my question ? i have no idea... doubt anyone will be shelling out the cash for a couple blurry photos |
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Post by riq on Aug 11, 2017 11:39:31 GMT
Wtf is wrong with those guys??? Can somebody please buy all of these books and burn them? Can they? Yes. Should they? No. Can't think of many/any occasions when a book burning had a positive outcome... Ah yeah, didn't thought about that. I'm just upset about their idea of making money with his idendity... |
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Post by jkrx on Aug 11, 2017 16:16:27 GMT
Strange that they also included this line:
We reserve the right to cancel the publishing of the book in which case all sales will be refunded in full.
Maybe they are expecting issues that may stop it being made?
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Post by chainsaw on Aug 11, 2017 16:47:01 GMT
Any idea what this book actually includes?
How many pages? Soft bound? hard bound? colour photos? or just the two in b&w?
is it a 32 page a5 sized pamphlet stapled?
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Post by dodcoquelicot on Aug 11, 2017 18:57:43 GMT
Any idea what this book actually includes? How many pages? Soft bound? hard bound? colour photos? or just the two in b&w? is it a 32 page a5 sized pamphlet stapled? thats what I said ! It's a swindle ! Even not an info about number of pages, pics etc .. it's ridiculous. Better give to the Pussy Riot project for a spectacle in a London theater !! |
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Post by Still Hate Thatcher on Aug 11, 2017 19:18:21 GMT
I would like to suggest it is ignored. No comment. No discussion. No google hits...
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Post by ouroboros on Aug 11, 2017 22:31:45 GMT
Strange that they also included this line: We reserve the right to cancel the publishing of the book in which case all sales will be refunded in full.Maybe they are expecting issues that may stop it being made? Just blunt crude PR. I would not be surprised if there was a daily m@il article on this *ground breaking * book and the struggles of the authors |
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Post by IggyWiggy on Aug 24, 2017 13:59:21 GMT
Story's a few weeks old now, nonetheless: Paris Space Invaders street art stolen by 'city workers'
 Thieves posing as city workers appear to have stripped Paris's walls of some of its best-loved street art in a matter of days. The suspects have taken "more than a dozen pieces" of the mosaic artworks by French urban artist Invader, a Paris City Council spokeswoman said. The city was alerted to the thefts after people got in touch to complain about their removal. The tiled pieces are inspired by the 1978 video game Space Invaders.  Invader, whose real name, like that of fellow street artist Banksy, is not known, has previously pointed out: "Given the type of tiles I use, to steal the work is impossible. These individuals by removing the mosaics destroy the piece and then have to buy ceramics to repair or recreate the work." However, the work does sell for high prices when he creates replicas, garnering hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. In a 2013 interview with the BBC, he said his work was influenced by his childhood. "Space Invaders represents to me a symbol of the beginning of the digital world in which we are living now." www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40831402 |
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