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POW Pictures on Walls, by Daniel Silk on Mar 31, 2016 12:58:19 GMT 1, What has happened at POW?
www.picturesonwalls.com/
It was not so many years ago that Pictures on Walls really was the center of the scene and the place that everyone went to buy Art and Artists dreamed of being able to sell their work through POW. Where did it all go wrong?
You look on the site now and its like its not been updated for years  seriously, are they still in business? coz it looks like it really doesnt have any direction or belief in itself anymore, such a sad thing to see.
It just seems strange that something that was so massive in the scene has just been left looking so unloved.
What has happened at POW? www.picturesonwalls.com/It was not so many years ago that Pictures on Walls really was the center of the scene and the place that everyone went to buy Art and Artists dreamed of being able to sell their work through POW. Where did it all go wrong? You look on the site now and its like its not been updated for years seriously, are they still in business? coz it looks like it really doesnt have any direction or belief in itself anymore, such a sad thing to see. It just seems strange that something that was so massive in the scene has just been left looking so unloved. |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Art Fan 2011 on Mar 31, 2016 13:21:10 GMT 1, Agreed! Not even sure if they are still operating? Real shame as they worked with some great artists
Agreed! Not even sure if they are still operating? Real shame as they worked with some great artists
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POW Pictures on Walls, by goaty on Mar 31, 2016 13:32:38 GMT 1, I don't blame them.
They put time, effort and money into emerging artists in the scene and then the artists go and do their own thing. Faile produce their own prints, Eelus does his own prints, D*Face does his own prints, the list goes on...
Artists now dream of exhibiting at Dismaland which was a massive success, raised the profile of so many artists and meant that people like myself had an awesome day out. IMO it doesn't matter if POW exists or not.
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I don't blame them.
They put time, effort and money into emerging artists in the scene and then the artists go and do their own thing. Faile produce their own prints, Eelus does his own prints, D*Face does his own prints, the list goes on...
Artists now dream of exhibiting at Dismaland which was a massive success, raised the profile of so many artists and meant that people like myself had an awesome day out. IMO it doesn't matter if POW exists or not.
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Daniel Silk on Mar 31, 2016 13:35:39 GMT 1, Agreed! Not even sure if they are still operating? Real shame as they worked with some great artists
Yeah, I mean the position they had a few years ago! They were the site we all visited every few hours, every day. I really cant understand why its been left to stagnate and drop off everyone radar such a shame.
It could have easily modernised and transformed into Galleries in London, New York, Paris and still be a hub for the Street Art and Urban Art scene.
Agreed! Not even sure if they are still operating? Real shame as they worked with some great artists Yeah, I mean the position they had a few years ago! They were the site we all visited every few hours, every day. I really cant understand why its been left to stagnate and drop off everyone radar such a shame. It could have easily modernised and transformed into Galleries in London, New York, Paris and still be a hub for the Street Art and Urban Art scene. |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Cutkillavince on Mar 31, 2016 13:39:16 GMT 1, They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago
They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Daniel Silk on Mar 31, 2016 13:39:24 GMT 1, I don't blame them. They put time, effort and money into emerging artists in the scene and then the artists go and do their own thing. Faile produce their own prints, Eelus does his own prints, D*Face does his own prints, the list goes on... Artists now dream of exhibiting at Dismaland which was a massive success, raised the profile of so many artists and meant that people like myself had an awesome day out. IMO it doesn't matter if POW exists or not. G
Very true.
Its sad they did not search out better new talent after those Artists left. Maybe the people involved in the ownership wanted to go in different directions so its not had anyone there recently with the funding or powers to push it forwards?
I don't blame them. They put time, effort and money into emerging artists in the scene and then the artists go and do their own thing. Faile produce their own prints, Eelus does his own prints, D*Face does his own prints, the list goes on... Artists now dream of exhibiting at Dismaland which was a massive success, raised the profile of so many artists and meant that people like myself had an awesome day out. IMO it doesn't matter if POW exists or not. G Very true. Its sad they did not search out better new talent after those Artists left. Maybe the people involved in the ownership wanted to go in different directions so its not had anyone there recently with the funding or powers to push it forwards? |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by rgc on Mar 31, 2016 14:02:22 GMT 1, What has happened at POW? www.picturesonwalls.com/It was not so many years ago that Pictures on Walls really was the center of the scene and the place that everyone went to buy Art and Artists dreamed of being able to sell their work through POW. Where did it all go wrong? You look on the site now and its like its not been updated for years seriously, are they still in business? coz it looks like it really doesnt have any direction or belief in itself anymore, such a sad thing to see. It just seems strange that something that was so massive in the scene has just been left looking so unloved.ย
The website is also appalling to use and navigate. Agree it is so stagnant that it is unclear whether they have ceased trading at times. Most of the images and prints they have pictures of are long since sold. Surely they could be the champions of emerging artists?? Sad...
What has happened at POW? www.picturesonwalls.com/It was not so many years ago that Pictures on Walls really was the center of the scene and the place that everyone went to buy Art and Artists dreamed of being able to sell their work through POW. Where did it all go wrong? You look on the site now and its like its not been updated for years seriously, are they still in business? coz it looks like it really doesnt have any direction or belief in itself anymore, such a sad thing to see. It just seems strange that something that was so massive in the scene has just been left looking so unloved.ย The website is also appalling to use and navigate. Agree it is so stagnant that it is unclear whether they have ceased trading at times. Most of the images and prints they have pictures of are long since sold. Surely they could be the champions of emerging artists?? Sad... |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by doyle on Mar 31, 2016 15:07:45 GMT 1, I would love to see some new life injected back into POW, they were fun days. That being said, with instagram and social media it is all too easy for artists to self-publicize and promote their own work nowadays.Commercial premises are extortionate and so many online galleries exist to keep costs down too.However, i'd like to see it reinvent itself and find new artists again, that would be great.
I would love to see some new life injected back into POW, they were fun days. That being said, with instagram and social media it is all too easy for artists to self-publicize and promote their own work nowadays.Commercial premises are extortionate and so many online galleries exist to keep costs down too.However, i'd like to see it reinvent itself and find new artists again, that would be great.
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POW Pictures on Walls, by chichi carter on Mar 31, 2016 15:32:57 GMT 1, I feel like the only reason that site is still up is because of Pest Control. Otherwise they would have probably pulled the plug on it already. But I do agree that, not that many years ago, they were IT. The times are changing and they're changing fast...
I feel like the only reason that site is still up is because of Pest Control. Otherwise they would have probably pulled the plug on it already. But I do agree that, not that many years ago, they were IT. The times are changing and they're changing fast...
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Fake on Mar 31, 2016 15:47:34 GMT 1, What about this, I always had a feeling Banksy was/is part owner of POW. And after deciding not to sell anymore new Banksy prints to the public there was no big reason to keep the joint going?
What about this, I always had a feeling Banksy was/is part owner of POW. And after deciding not to sell anymore new Banksy prints to the public there was no big reason to keep the joint going?
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Daniel Silk on Mar 31, 2016 15:50:00 GMT 1, I feel like the only reason that site is still up is because of Pest Control. Otherwise they would have probably pulled the plug on it already. But I do agree that, not that many years ago, they were IT. The times are changing and they're changing fast...
Yeah, I wonder if really it should have just been handed over to Banksy for his people to run as a sales site for his work and Artists involved in any Banksy organised events.
I feel like the only reason that site is still up is because of Pest Control. Otherwise they would have probably pulled the plug on it already. But I do agree that, not that many years ago, they were IT. The times are changing and they're changing fast... Yeah, I wonder if really it should have just been handed over to Banksy for his people to run as a sales site for his work and Artists involved in any Banksy organised events. |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by chichi carter on Mar 31, 2016 16:01:36 GMT 1, What about this, I always had a feeling Banksy was/is part owner of POW. And after deciding not to sell anymore new Banksy prints to the public there was no big reason to keep the joint going?
What about this, I always had a feeling Banksy was/is part owner of POW. And after deciding not to sell anymore new Banksy prints to the public there was no big reason to keep the joint going? Clearly he was what drew most people in but they still had a great roster (if you can call it that) and would often bring some lesser known talents to the forefront. Banksy and Lazarides parting ways sort of coincides with the 'beginning of the end' of POW's reign. And Banksy no longer releasing prints must have represented one hell of a loss of income, enough as to no longer have a physical space. Maybe, maybe not... |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by chichi carter on Mar 31, 2016 16:13:20 GMT 1, I feel like the only reason that site is still up is because of Pest Control. Otherwise they would have probably pulled the plug on it already. But I do agree that, not that many years ago, they were IT. The times are changing and they're changing fast... Yeah, I wonder if really it should have just been handed over to Banksy for his people to run as a sales site for his work and Artists involved in any Banksy organised events.
I feel like the only reason that site is still up is because of Pest Control. Otherwise they would have probably pulled the plug on it already. But I do agree that, not that many years ago, they were IT. The times are changing and they're changing fast... Yeah, I wonder if really it should have just been handed over to Banksy for his people to run as a sales site for his work and Artists involved in any Banksy organised events. Then again, Banksy 'and his people' owning and running an 'art store' sounds way too straighforward. Remember how messy those last releases got? I can understand how he would no longer want to have anything to do with that kind of mess, back out and do things even more secretively than he did before. Alright, that's more than enough speculation for me today! |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Daniel Silk on Mar 31, 2016 16:14:28 GMT 1, Yeah, it's sort of like all the people involved have parted company and left the good ship POW with nobody at the helm. Maybe with so much money coming in with every print release, it all became a bit of a scramble with everyone involved wanting their fair share, with the end result of everyone leaving
I just wonder if they have all stuck together  they might be in a better position now?
Yeah, it's sort of like all the people involved have parted company and left the good ship POW with nobody at the helm. Maybe with so much money coming in with every print release, it all became a bit of a scramble with everyone involved wanting their fair share, with the end result of everyone leaving I just wonder if they have all stuck together they might be in a better position now? |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Deleted on Mar 31, 2016 16:18:18 GMT 1, Yeah, I wonder if really it should have just been handed over to Banksy for his people to run as a sales site for his work and Artists involved in any Banksy organised events.
Yeah, I wonder if really it should have just been handed over to Banksy for his people to run as a sales site for his work and Artists involved in any Banksy organised events. HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!, you seen 'em?, drunks the lot, like a fkin Hogarth sketch. |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Cornish Crayon on Mar 31, 2016 16:23:03 GMT 1, They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago
Thank you, thread closed 
They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago Thank you, thread closed |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Cutkillavince on Mar 31, 2016 18:26:36 GMT 1, They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago Thank you, thread closed
They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago Thank you, thread closed You're welcome |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Fake on Mar 31, 2016 20:28:18 GMT 1, Hey @danielsilk it seems you have been sucked in to the forum universe again! Thanks for the quality posts and threads ;-) it has made this place a little better again!
Hey @danielsilk it seems you have been sucked in to the forum universe again! Thanks for the quality posts and threads ;-) it has made this place a little better again!
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Deleted on Mar 31, 2016 21:47:16 GMT 1, It's proper nostalgia, the site has Sweet Toof art under the artist name Cyclops.
I'm sure that as long as they make money from selling art they will continue.
If you write to them by hand and post a letter a nice stamp will get their attention.
It's proper nostalgia, the site has Sweet Toof art under the artist name Cyclops. I'm sure that as long as they make money from selling art they will continue. If you write to them by hand and post a letter a nice stamp will get their attention. |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Argiebaji on Mar 31, 2016 22:37:47 GMT 1, They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago
How refreshing! You had plenty of time to mull over buying a print! A nano second of hesitation can put you at the back of the queue on some drops..apparently..
Out of interest what POW print did you buy?
They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago How refreshing! You had plenty of time to mull over buying a print! A nano second of hesitation can put you at the back of the queue on some drops..apparently.. Out of interest what POW print did you buy? |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Lroy on Mar 31, 2016 22:43:44 GMT 1, They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago
yes and I know a mate who bought a Banksy print ( just asking, folks ) with the -new - signature of mr B.
So..
Sausages.
They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago yes and I know a mate who bought a Banksy print ( just asking, folks ) with the -new - signature of mr B. So.. Sausages. |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Lroy on Mar 31, 2016 22:48:44 GMT 1, What about this, I always had a feeling Banksy was/is part owner of POW. And after deciding not to sell anymore new Banksy prints to the public there was no big reason to keep the joint going?
false.See my other answer.
If you put the price you Will still have any Banksy print signed or not.
AP exist.
What about this, I always had a feeling Banksy was/is part owner of POW. And after deciding not to sell anymore new Banksy prints to the public there was no big reason to keep the joint going? false.See my other answer. If you put the price you Will still have any Banksy print signed or not. AP exist. |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Lroy on Mar 31, 2016 22:56:58 GMT 1, Anyway, POW, as Mr Brainwash, as prints or Stik, and New Dolk Holes are recurrent subjects.
Nothing new.
Nor new artists and street-art to discover.
They seem so far now, all the young dudes and Rebels or just talented artists.
Let's us discover what they became.
than you per example for the ( little ) thread on Cordal.
Would like to see a thread about Roa, Dale East, Aryz, etc .. Titled : what are they becoming ?
Anyway, POW, as Mr Brainwash, as prints or Stik, and New Dolk Holes are recurrent subjects.
Nothing new.
Nor new artists and street-art to discover.
They seem so far now, all the young dudes and Rebels or just talented artists.
Let's us discover what they became.
than you per example for the ( little ) thread on Cordal.
Would like to see a thread about Roa, Dale East, Aryz, etc .. Titled : what are they becoming ?
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POW Pictures on Walls, by gmidd on Apr 1, 2016 0:21:10 GMT 1, They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago How refreshing! You had plenty of time to mull over buying a print! A nano second of hesitation can put you at the back of the queue on some drops..apparently.. Out of interest what POW print did you buy?
I bought a Blu CMYK from them a few weeks back. Prints been stuck in Chicago for 10 days though, so I haven't actually received it yet, but they're still going. Just not putting out new stuff apparently.
They are still operating, I bought a print 2 weeks ago and received it few days ago How refreshing! You had plenty of time to mull over buying a print! A nano second of hesitation can put you at the back of the queue on some drops..apparently.. Out of interest what POW print did you buy? I bought a Blu CMYK from them a few weeks back. Prints been stuck in Chicago for 10 days though, so I haven't actually received it yet, but they're still going. Just not putting out new stuff apparently. |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by mla on Apr 1, 2016 0:33:46 GMT 1, They still do stuff...Maya Hayuk Very X, Invader Aladdin Sane, Dran show and prints...All in the last 2 years.
Given the state of the genre, their lack of output is not really all that surprising. Their old mainstays have moved on, and most of the new entrants in to the genre are not really all that inspiring or exciting.
They still do stuff...Maya Hayuk Very X, Invader Aladdin Sane, Dran show and prints...All in the last 2 years.
Given the state of the genre, their lack of output is not really all that surprising. Their old mainstays have moved on, and most of the new entrants in to the genre are not really all that inspiring or exciting.
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POW Pictures on Walls, by hermit1 on Apr 1, 2016 16:15:44 GMT 1, POW appears to be down,maybe getting ready for the Banksy old inventory clear out?
POW appears to be down,maybe getting ready for the Banksy old inventory clear out?
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POW Pictures on Walls, by Daniel Silk on Apr 1, 2016 16:32:52 GMT 1, POW appears to be down,maybe getting ready for the Banksy old inventory clear out?
Wow! Maybe they still do read things here Hellloooooo!
POW appears to be down,maybe getting ready for the Banksy old inventory clear out? Wow! Maybe they still do read things here Hellloooooo! |
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POW Pictures on Walls, by DrArtistic on Apr 1, 2016 16:32:53 GMT 1, I recently sent an email to POW on one of their email accounts under the name dora (which was on their website, Dora@picturesonwalls.com) and this was their response;
This email address is not being monitored on a daily basis.
If your email relates to authentication of Banksy prints, please send your enquiry directly to:
authenticate@pestcontroloffice.com
Picturesonwalls no longer deals with authentication requests.
If your email relates to an order you have placed on picturesonwalls.com, please send it to:
sales@picturesonwalls.com
I recently sent an email to POW on one of their email accounts under the name dora (which was on their website, Dora@picturesonwalls.com) and this was their response;
This email address is not being monitored on a daily basis.
If your email relates to authentication of Banksy prints, please send your enquiry directly to:
authenticate@pestcontroloffice.com
Picturesonwalls no longer deals with authentication requests.
If your email relates to an order you have placed on picturesonwalls.com, please send it to:
sales@picturesonwalls.com
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POW Pictures on Walls, by pokodogo on Apr 1, 2016 16:36:58 GMT 1, DrArtistic
Im sure this was the same 5years ago my first port of call was Dora and then I sent the email to the other one.
DrArtistic
Im sure this was the same 5years ago my first port of call was Dora and then I sent the email to the other one.
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POW Pictures on Walls, by DrArtistic on Apr 1, 2016 16:39:33 GMT 1, DrArtistic Im sure this was the same 5years ago my first port of call was Dora and then I sent the email to the other one.
DrArtistic Im sure this was the same 5years ago my first port of call was Dora and then I sent the email to the other one. Fair enough, but it may suggest they're considering updating their site? |
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seriously, are they still in business? coz it looks like it really doesnt have any direction or belief in itself anymore, such a sad thing to see.
they might be in a better position now? 
