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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by robertjones on Dec 27, 2013 7:55:16 GMT 1,
'Back To Black' By C215
07.02.14 - 02.03.14
To ring in the New Year at StolenSpace, we are excited to present an exhibition which refocuses on the grounding principles of street art: the stark, simple yet effective power of the black stencilled image which has come to inspire a movement worldwide.
StolenSpace proudly announces our inaugural solo exhibition with French stencil artist, Christian Guemy, more commonly known on the streets as C215.
For this show titled, 'Back to Black,' C215 has drawn inspiration from the streets of London, a city which he refers to as 'an addiction' and 'a magnet' to street artists of the world over. The work he has produced seeks to reflect upon the experiences he has been met with on his excursions in London, a city he has worked with more so than any other in the European Union. In this body of work, C215 goes back to the basics, the very roots of stencil art by eliminating color from his palate and focusing on the contrast within his black subjects. Spray painted on his usual array of foraged materials, these artworks are presented on recycled objects such as folders, luggage and tins. As an exception in his career, C215 has prepared a very limited number of new works on canvas to be sold exclusively at StolenSpace.
Please join us to celebrate the opening of this compelling, elemental exhibition on Thursday, 6th February with complimentary cocktails courtesy of Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen.
www.stolenspace.com/section.php?xSec=648
'Back To Black' By C215 07.02.14 - 02.03.14 To ring in the New Year at StolenSpace, we are excited to present an exhibition which refocuses on the grounding principles of street art: the stark, simple yet effective power of the black stencilled image which has come to inspire a movement worldwide. StolenSpace proudly announces our inaugural solo exhibition with French stencil artist, Christian Guemy, more commonly known on the streets as C215. For this show titled, 'Back to Black,' C215 has drawn inspiration from the streets of London, a city which he refers to as 'an addiction' and 'a magnet' to street artists of the world over. The work he has produced seeks to reflect upon the experiences he has been met with on his excursions in London, a city he has worked with more so than any other in the European Union. In this body of work, C215 goes back to the basics, the very roots of stencil art by eliminating color from his palate and focusing on the contrast within his black subjects. Spray painted on his usual array of foraged materials, these artworks are presented on recycled objects such as folders, luggage and tins. As an exception in his career, C215 has prepared a very limited number of new works on canvas to be sold exclusively at StolenSpace. Please join us to celebrate the opening of this compelling, elemental exhibition on Thursday, 6th February with complimentary cocktails courtesy of Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen. www.stolenspace.com/section.php?xSec=648 |
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by ABC on Dec 27, 2013 10:16:57 GMT 1, This will be a good one for sure.
This will be a good one for sure.
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by sakyamuni on Dec 27, 2013 11:58:28 GMT 1, sounds good. Curious to see the result. I remember some nice b/w pieces on paper earlier. Although I am not that much into cats....
sounds good. Curious to see the result. I remember some nice b/w pieces on paper earlier. Although I am not that much into cats....
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by stvro22 on Dec 27, 2013 12:34:12 GMT 1, sounds good. Curious to see the result. I remember some nice b/w pieces on paper earlier. Although I am not that much into cats....
Yes cats and kissing couples I could do without. But I am interested to see what else is in store.
sounds good. Curious to see the result. I remember some nice b/w pieces on paper earlier. Although I am not that much into cats.... Yes cats and kissing couples I could do without. But I am interested to see what else is in store. |
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by rosh on Dec 28, 2013 15:59:31 GMT 1, This exhibition look interesting, I must go to London in the coming months!
This exhibition look interesting, I must go to London in the coming months!
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robertjones
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by robertjones on Dec 29, 2013 21:00:52 GMT 1, sounds good. Curious to see the result. I remember some nice b/w pieces on paper earlier. Although I am not that much into cats....
Yeah I'm not into cats but will be good to see what else is on offer.
sounds good. Curious to see the result. I remember some nice b/w pieces on paper earlier. Although I am not that much into cats.... Yeah I'm not into cats but will be good to see what else is on offer. |
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by twist65 on Jan 8, 2014 11:00:14 GMT 1, really looking forward to this show. love his colourful works so will be interesting to see the b&w pieces. Don't have a prob with cats either!
really looking forward to this show. love his colourful works so will be interesting to see the b&w pieces. Don't have a prob with cats either!
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by rosh on Jan 8, 2014 11:59:28 GMT 1, There is a controversy in France around C215 echoed by the press around the roberry of these works in the streets, but also with the resale of false by other artists known in Fr. He speaks of this on his Fb page.
There is a controversy in France around C215 echoed by the press around the roberry of these works in the streets, but also with the resale of false by other artists known in Fr. He speaks of this on his Fb page.
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by Deleted on Jan 8, 2014 12:42:22 GMT 1, Listened to the interview yesterday. Nice one.
There are indeed more and more robberies of C215 artworks... It is bad, I totally agree. But with the economic crisis hitting France, people will do anything to get few euros. The controversy I read in comments is that C215 is indeed embellishing the street and not vandalising it; but because more and more of his artworks are being stolen, he should consider stopping doing artworks on electrical box doors and other street items that can be stolen easily and just do it on walls.
As for the resale of fake paintings, do you have a name of the other artist in France rosh ?? Because, from what I gathered, C215 said this on his Facebook page to bother a certain old friend artist who was trying to sell one of his piece. Note also that he posted this on Facebook following the incident and I am pretty sure that his post about fakes was made for this purpose. His old buddy said (the other side of the story):
"[...] While Mr Guemy is busy posting wrong information about some fake artworks in the market, he just called me and he is furious. He sent me about 30 short messages filled with insults (that I prefer not to share) because I sold one of his artwork ! Mine is authentic, sure. It was given by him in 2007 after I came - and I was the only one - to help him moving house.... I shall not share the threats I got regarding my health, but in regards of the fact he is threatening me to press charge, I would like to inform you that this artwork, on Third Reich newspaper, showing a line of policemen, must have (unless he used gloves) his DNA on it [...]"
But at the end, it is always good for the artist and the buyers to be able to control/check what it is being sold - that is to check for fakes or stolen items and to track flippers or resellers. You can write an email to C215 and he will, within a day, confirm is artwork is legit or not.
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But beware, there are indeed more and more people selling fake paintings, latest being JonOne who attacked a US guy called Warren Levy (I am sure some of you here know this guy, so beware) - zgcjj.com/fake-paintings-the-street-artist-jonone-attack-warren-levy-justice/
Listened to the interview yesterday. Nice one. There are indeed more and more robberies of C215 artworks... It is bad, I totally agree. But with the economic crisis hitting France, people will do anything to get few euros. The controversy I read in comments is that C215 is indeed embellishing the street and not vandalising it; but because more and more of his artworks are being stolen, he should consider stopping doing artworks on electrical box doors and other street items that can be stolen easily and just do it on walls. As for the resale of fake paintings, do you have a name of the other artist in France rosh ?? Because, from what I gathered, C215 said this on his Facebook page to bother a certain old friend artist who was trying to sell one of his piece. Note also that he posted this on Facebook following the incident and I am pretty sure that his post about fakes was made for this purpose. His old buddy said (the other side of the story): " [...] While Mr Guemy is busy posting wrong information about some fake artworks in the market, he just called me and he is furious. He sent me about 30 short messages filled with insults (that I prefer not to share) because I sold one of his artwork ! Mine is authentic, sure. It was given by him in 2007 after I came - and I was the only one - to help him moving house.... I shall not share the threats I got regarding my health, but in regards of the fact he is threatening me to press charge, I would like to inform you that this artwork, on Third Reich newspaper, showing a line of policemen, must have (unless he used gloves) his DNA on it [...]" But at the end, it is always good for the artist and the buyers to be able to control/check what it is being sold - that is to check for fakes or stolen items and to track flippers or resellers. You can write an email to C215 and he will, within a day, confirm is artwork is legit or not. ***************** But beware, there are indeed more and more people selling fake paintings, latest being JonOne who attacked a US guy called Warren Levy (I am sure some of you here know this guy, so beware) - zgcjj.com/fake-paintings-the-street-artist-jonone-attack-warren-levy-justice/ |
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by Shoot Again on Jan 8, 2014 12:58:37 GMT 1, I've seen some fake DRAN "LTF" on glass as well (2 of them)... be aware
I've seen some fake DRAN "LTF" on glass as well (2 of them)... be aware
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by rosh on Jan 8, 2014 13:36:05 GMT 1, I think the artist was Spliff Gachette. But C215 delete the post of his Fb where he say the name, so not sure of this.
The judgement of Warren Levy for JonOne affair was yesterday. The judgment is postponed in June because the lawyer of Levy "did not have time to study the issue" ..
I think the artist was Spliff Gachette. But C215 delete the post of his Fb where he say the name, so not sure of this.
The judgement of Warren Levy for JonOne affair was yesterday. The judgment is postponed in June because the lawyer of Levy "did not have time to study the issue" ..
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by Deleted on Jan 9, 2014 7:38:54 GMT 1, rosh, it is indeed !! And yes, deleted since... The section of text I posted was from Gachette's page. What a story, receiving insults and threats in 30 SMS - I am glad I didn't give my phone number when C215 asked for it  As for me, I am more Spliff than Gachette
So frankly, we are not sure there are fakes in the market, they must be a few !! This post was primarly aimed at Gachette and to monitor what's being sold. But I guess there are indeed more and more stolen artworks, and I hope that C215 will do like Banksy, that is strictly spraypaint on walls (and not electrical box door).
As for Levy, I google his name and found nothing... I wonder if he is a private guy or work in a gallery.
A la prochaine...
rosh, it is indeed !! And yes, deleted since... The section of text I posted was from Gachette's page. What a story, receiving insults and threats in 30 SMS - I am glad I didn't give my phone number when C215 asked for it As for me, I am more Spliff than Gachette So frankly, we are not sure there are fakes in the market, they must be a few !! This post was primarly aimed at Gachette and to monitor what's being sold. But I guess there are indeed more and more stolen artworks, and I hope that C215 will do like Banksy, that is strictly spraypaint on walls (and not electrical box door). As for Levy, I google his name and found nothing... I wonder if he is a private guy or work in a gallery. A la prochaine...
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by sakyamuni on Jan 9, 2014 15:59:48 GMT 1, Regarding warren levy, he gave many versions when asked about his profession: once he said he was just a guy interested in street art who was lucky to buy some Jonone for cheap and was offering good deals to fellow collectors. To some galleries he said he had connections and could get paintings from Jonone studio for a good price. Another time he mentioned that his father was an antic seller and that he wanted to start his own business with street art and that he had some Jonone to start with.... nice guy....
Regarding warren levy, he gave many versions when asked about his profession: once he said he was just a guy interested in street art who was lucky to buy some Jonone for cheap and was offering good deals to fellow collectors. To some galleries he said he had connections and could get paintings from Jonone studio for a good price. Another time he mentioned that his father was an antic seller and that he wanted to start his own business with street art and that he had some Jonone to start with.... nice guy....
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by rosh on Jan 9, 2014 22:23:50 GMT 1, All this stories in France ... When Street-Artists have to take the justice ! Who would have thought about that 20 years ago, when all that was completely illegal !
All this stories in France ... When Street-Artists have to take the justice ! Who would have thought about that 20 years ago, when all that was completely illegal !
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by robertjones on Feb 3, 2014 10:45:44 GMT 1, Just a reminder to all, that this show starts this week see you there !
Just a reminder to all, that this show starts this week see you there !
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by t3c on Feb 6, 2014 16:58:44 GMT 1, Anyone going? Looks like he's done a load of hand finished AP's of the R2D2 & R2Q5 prints. Managed to get a hand finished Red to go with the normal Blue. Blue Ap's have all sold out but i believe there are a few Red's left and they are taking payments over the phone FYI.
Can't wait to see the show, maybe see some of you there
Anyone going? Looks like he's done a load of hand finished AP's of the R2D2 & R2Q5 prints. Managed to get a hand finished Red to go with the normal Blue. Blue Ap's have all sold out but i believe there are a few Red's left and they are taking payments over the phone FYI.
Can't wait to see the show, maybe see some of you there
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by Deleted on Feb 6, 2014 17:04:50 GMT 1, How much are the APs?
How much are the APs?
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by twist65 on Feb 6, 2014 17:10:34 GMT 1, dunno but there's some nice star wars images on what look like film canisters for ยฃ1,800.
some really beautifully executed pieces, looks like a great show to me.
No cats though which is bad news for me although I think i'm in the minority!
dunno but there's some nice star wars images on what look like film canisters for ยฃ1,800.
some really beautifully executed pieces, looks like a great show to me.
No cats though which is bad news for me although I think i'm in the minority!
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by t3c on Feb 6, 2014 17:15:51 GMT 1,
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by nrgball on Feb 6, 2014 17:45:27 GMT 1, I heard that there was no hand finishing on the APs and they are editions of 10
I heard that there was no hand finishing on the APs and they are editions of 10
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by t3c on Feb 6, 2014 18:02:00 GMT 1, negative on the first, hand finishing 100% and they look amazing, double checked and yes editions of 10 for both red & blue APs
negative on the first, hand finishing 100% and they look amazing, double checked and yes editions of 10 for both red & blue APs
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by robertjones on Feb 6, 2014 20:41:35 GMT 1,
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by seqret on Feb 6, 2014 21:34:24 GMT 1, Nice show and some really cool pieces there. Fully packed. Gonna check it once again tomorrow.
Nice show and some really cool pieces there. Fully packed. Gonna check it once again tomorrow.
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Back to Back - By C215 at Stolen Space , by Paname on Feb 6, 2014 21:41:30 GMT 1, omg amazing Courbet
omg amazing Courbet
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