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Dr Plip
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Dr Plip on Nov 21, 2015 10:34:18 GMT 1, "...alleged perpetrator of the theft of several works by street artist 'or Space Invader Invader' exposed in the streets of Paris (France), some worth more than 200,000 euros."
I'm not sure I agree with that.
"...alleged perpetrator of the theft of several works by street artist 'or Space Invader Invader' exposed in the streets of Paris (France), some worth more than 200,000 euros."
I'm not sure I agree with that.
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Lroy on Nov 21, 2015 10:40:22 GMT 1, I recognize the one at Le Pรจre Lachaise, the cementery , it is a great one.
I recognize the one at Le Pรจre Lachaise, the cementery , it is a great one.
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.dappy
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by .dappy on Nov 21, 2015 10:42:17 GMT 1, "...alleged perpetrator of the theft of several works by street artist 'or Space Invader Invader' exposed in the streets of Paris (France), some worth more than 200,000 euros." I'm not sure I agree with that.
it's a bit like when the police do a drugs raid and they quote a 'street value' of the consignment ... most of the time I see a 39 tonne juggernaut truck needed to haul it away  ...
"...alleged perpetrator of the theft of several works by street artist 'or Space Invader Invader' exposed in the streets of Paris (France), some worth more than 200,000 euros." I'm not sure I agree with that. it's a bit like when the police do a drugs raid and they quote a 'street value' of the consignment ... most of the time I see a 39 tonne juggernaut truck needed to haul it away ... |
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Fake on Nov 21, 2015 10:46:44 GMT 1, I think it is hard to prosecute someone for stealing and selling illegally made art...
I think it is hard to prosecute someone for stealing and selling illegally made art...
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Deleted on Nov 21, 2015 10:58:55 GMT 1, Poor old invader, he shoulda told his mum.
Poor old invader, he shoulda told his mum.
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securityman
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by securityman on Nov 21, 2015 11:02:16 GMT 1, So Invader done him self up for criminal damage. Two wrongs don't make a right.
So Invader done him self up for criminal damage. Two wrongs don't make a right.
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kapow
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by kapow on Nov 21, 2015 11:08:31 GMT 1, Quite annoying to go round London and see every other Invader is half missing because similar opportunists sense a quick buck.
Quite annoying to go round London and see every other Invader is half missing because similar opportunists sense a quick buck.
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Dibbs 45
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Dibbs 45 on Nov 21, 2015 11:14:34 GMT 1, I think it is hard to prosecute someone for stealing and selling illegally made art...
I think it is hard to prosecute someone for stealing and selling illegally made art... Bit like a drug dealer on the street complaining to the police that someone has robbed them of their drugs |
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Dr Plip
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Dr Plip on Nov 21, 2015 11:16:22 GMT 1, Poor old invader, he shoulda told his mum.
Poor old invader, he shoulda told his mum. He probably refers to her as "le Mothership". |
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Dr Plip
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Dr Plip on Nov 21, 2015 11:18:21 GMT 1, I think it is hard to prosecute someone for stealing and selling illegally made art...
I mean, if we find a wallet or a dropped Picasso in the street, the original owner can still lay claim to it at any time can't they?
I think it is hard to prosecute someone for stealing and selling illegally made art... I agree. But what if the artist that put it there is saying it's his property and it's worth squillions? I mean, if we find a wallet or a dropped Picasso in the street, the original owner can still lay claim to it at any time can't they? |
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Dr Plip
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Dr Plip on Nov 21, 2015 11:27:08 GMT 1, Invader's moving (has moved?) into Banksy territory now though. His work is unlikely to be treated as vandalism or graffiti now. Now it's expensive art.
I'm surprised he's got le fuzz involved though. He's now saying that his street pieces have a substantial value, whereas before, if you took one off a building without his nod, they were just some random bathroom tiles. Either this guy was making quite a bit of cash or he was making quite a dent in Invader's street work.
As annoying as it is to see street art removed and flogged, it does seem to be a sign of healthy kerching interest in a street artist and not bad publicity either.
Invader's moving (has moved?) into Banksy territory now though. His work is unlikely to be treated as vandalism or graffiti now. Now it's expensive art.
I'm surprised he's got le fuzz involved though. He's now saying that his street pieces have a substantial value, whereas before, if you took one off a building without his nod, they were just some random bathroom tiles. Either this guy was making quite a bit of cash or he was making quite a dent in Invader's street work.
As annoying as it is to see street art removed and flogged, it does seem to be a sign of healthy kerching interest in a street artist and not bad publicity either.
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Dibbs 45
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Dibbs 45 on Nov 21, 2015 11:30:11 GMT 1, Indeed the value of the wall outweighs the prosecution of criminal damage in the eyes of the owner. However if permission is given the owner has right to put in a complaint of theft and criminal damage like anyone else, as the art become their property. In view of whether its criminal damage or theft their needs to be a victim for prosecution.
Indeed the value of the wall outweighs the prosecution of criminal damage in the eyes of the owner. However if permission is given the owner has right to put in a complaint of theft and criminal damage like anyone else, as the art become their property. In view of whether its criminal damage or theft their needs to be a victim for prosecution.
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Dr Plip
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Dr Plip on Nov 21, 2015 11:31:57 GMT 1, With flimsier tiles used and now this arrest, Invader certainly seems to be taking care to discourage the removal of his work.
With flimsier tiles used and now this arrest, Invader certainly seems to be taking care to discourage the removal of his work.
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Dr Plip
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Dr Plip on Nov 21, 2015 11:36:58 GMT 1, Cop 1: 'What the fuck am I looking at Dave?'
Cop 2: 'I have no idea. Do I look like a bathroom fitter to you? The photographer's behind us, just keep squatting and look at it like it's drugs or summin'
Cop 1: 'What the fuck am I looking at Dave?' Cop 2: 'I have no idea. Do I look like a bathroom fitter to you? The photographer's behind us, just keep squatting and look at it like it's drugs or summin' |
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Lroy on Nov 21, 2015 12:10:33 GMT 1, Lol, Plio , for you funny last comment.. :-)
Edit : I need peace, no polemics.
Lol, Plio , for you funny last comment.. :-)
Edit : I need peace, no polemics.
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Fake
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Fake on Nov 21, 2015 12:19:51 GMT 1, I think it is hard to prosecute someone for stealing and selling illegally made art... I agree. But what if the artist that put it there is saying it's his property and it's worth squillions? I mean, if we find a wallet or a dropped Picasso in the street, the original owner can still lay claim to it at any time can't they?
I think it is hard to prosecute someone for stealing and selling illegally made art... I agree. But what if the artist that put it there is saying it's his property and it's worth squillions? I mean, if we find a wallet or a dropped Picasso in the street, the original owner can still lay claim to it at any time can't they? Very true... Interesting to know how this works out... |
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Wilson
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Wilson on Nov 21, 2015 12:24:44 GMT 1, It's a bit like those fellas tagging Banksys New York art in 2013
It's a bit like those fellas tagging Banksys New York art in 2013
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Deleted on Nov 21, 2015 13:06:35 GMT 1, P.R.
Speaking of which, How's suing Banksy coming along Manuel?
P.R.
Speaking of which, How's suing Banksy coming along Manuel?
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Fake
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Fake on Nov 21, 2015 13:18:11 GMT 1, P.R. Speaking of which, How's suing Banksy coming along Manuel?
If you are talking about the Banksy Calendar, It is on its way and hope to have more news end of this month ;-)
P.R. Speaking of which, How's suing Banksy coming along Manuel? Suing Banksy? Not doing that haha... If you are talking about the Banksy Calendar, It is on its way and hope to have more news end of this month ;-) |
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Deleted on Nov 21, 2015 13:19:42 GMT 1, 
No one likes a tattle tale...
No one likes a tattle tale... |
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Dexter Bulldog
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Dexter Bulldog on Nov 21, 2015 13:31:04 GMT 1, How do you switch to English on the website?
Any chance it was a gallery that sells his pieces calling and saying "hey it's me invader" the anonymous street artist to get rid of the competition ?
How do you switch to English on the website?
Any chance it was a gallery that sells his pieces calling and saying "hey it's me invader" the anonymous street artist to get rid of the competition ?
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Fake
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by Fake on Nov 21, 2015 13:44:17 GMT 1, How do you switch to English on the website? Any chance it was a gallery that sells his pieces calling and saying "hey it's me invader" the anonymous street artist to get rid of the competition ?
How do you switch to English on the website? Any chance it was a gallery that sells his pieces calling and saying "hey it's me invader" the anonymous street artist to get rid of the competition ? google chrome should translate it for you |
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sakyamuni
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by sakyamuni on Nov 21, 2015 14:01:27 GMT 1, I agree. But what if the artist that put it there is saying it's his property and it's worth squillions? I mean, if we find a wallet or a dropped Picasso in the street, the original owner can still lay claim to it at any time can't they? Very true... Interesting to know how this works out...
I agree. But what if the artist that put it there is saying it's his property and it's worth squillions? I mean, if we find a wallet or a dropped Picasso in the street, the original owner can still lay claim to it at any time can't they? Very true... Interesting to know how this works out... the difference would be that either with the wallet or the painting, we can provide documents proving your ownership (an id card in the wallet or any invoice for the painting). Here there is nothing supporting his ownership, tiles are from a supermarket, anyone can get the same, Invader claims he is the one who puts them on the wall but there is very little evidence (many "fake" are in paris and they are not by Invader), they have so far no resale value as there is no COA and many are damaged, so I just don't get his move. I believe the aim is just to scare people, which is a good thing. The only problem I have is that you cannot arrest people for nothing or just to scare them, you need legal ground. Arbitrary arrest by anonymous street artist doesn't sound right to me... |
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by bustart on Nov 22, 2015 22:05:44 GMT 1, lucky i live in switzerland and nowbody knows about those space invader hanging up in the streets and if so they dont think it has any value, that makes them stay up. a other question is: are there ppls who buy stolen space invaders?
lucky i live in switzerland and nowbody knows about those space invader hanging up in the streets and if so they dont think it has any value, that makes them stay up. a other question is: are there ppls who buy stolen space invaders?
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greenpoint
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by greenpoint on Nov 22, 2015 23:11:44 GMT 1, Invader is coming off like a bit** here. He illegally puts them up then goes to the police because someone is illegally taking them down. He sounds a bit soft. He doesn't sound too "street"
Invader is coming off like a bit** here. He illegally puts them up then goes to the police because someone is illegally taking them down. He sounds a bit soft. He doesn't sound too "street"
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darkarts
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Man arrested for stealing and selling Invader street pieces, by darkarts on Nov 22, 2015 23:38:55 GMT 1, either way it's cool that the police are sticking up for the street artist - the street artists enrich the world and add something of value while the paid for hypnotic adverts selling whatever it is they are selling everywhere you look in the street - actually devalues our experience
either way it's cool that the police are sticking up for the street artist - the street artists enrich the world and add something of value while the paid for hypnotic adverts selling whatever it is they are selling everywhere you look in the street - actually devalues our experience
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