uksnowman
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by uksnowman on Dec 3, 2007 22:56:57 GMT 1, There seem a few long threads on SG, but not much discussion on the individual pieces (except banksy). Maybe we could say which are our favourites and why?
My two personal favourites are the Aiko and Kelsey Brookes. I'm not too sure about the meaning of both, anyone know the meaning behind 'Ganesh as rejection'? I love the colour on that one though.
The Aiko 'War and Child' stirs up a lot of emotion and to me relates the darkest feelings in Japan over the events at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These are contrasted with the image of children observing life growing in front of them.
I could be wrong but I remember reading that in japanese tradition, the rabbit is a symbol of longevity so that might be why the children are holding it.
There seem a few long threads on SG, but not much discussion on the individual pieces (except banksy). Maybe we could say which are our favourites and why?
My two personal favourites are the Aiko and Kelsey Brookes. I'm not too sure about the meaning of both, anyone know the meaning behind 'Ganesh as rejection'? I love the colour on that one though.
The Aiko 'War and Child' stirs up a lot of emotion and to me relates the darkest feelings in Japan over the events at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These are contrasted with the image of children observing life growing in front of them.
I could be wrong but I remember reading that in japanese tradition, the rabbit is a symbol of longevity so that might be why the children are holding it.
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by manchestermike on Dec 3, 2007 23:07:09 GMT 1, There's art there?
There's art there? |
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afroken
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by afroken on Dec 3, 2007 23:44:15 GMT 1, Well this is a popular discussion. More tumble weed here than on the whole of the West Bank.
I can't help thinking that, with it being Bethlehem and all that, some of the art might be a little offensive to some people. If I were a pilgrim, which I'm not, i might find the baby Christ that's been stoned to death a little difficult. I think I saw a Virgin Mary covered in blood by Banksy on Flickr too.
I know nothing about religious sensibilities though, so i may be wrong.
Well this is a popular discussion. More tumble weed here than on the whole of the West Bank.
I can't help thinking that, with it being Bethlehem and all that, some of the art might be a little offensive to some people. If I were a pilgrim, which I'm not, i might find the baby Christ that's been stoned to death a little difficult. I think I saw a Virgin Mary covered in blood by Banksy on Flickr too.
I know nothing about religious sensibilities though, so i may be wrong.
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pagerage
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by pagerage on Dec 4, 2007 0:02:12 GMT 1, the newspaper that used the term 'reprint' most likely used it mistakingly. but if POW did infact say to them something about a reprint then my bet is on toxic mary.
the newspaper that used the term 'reprint' most likely used it mistakingly. but if POW did infact say to them something about a reprint then my bet is on toxic mary.
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monstris
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by monstris on Dec 4, 2007 0:06:35 GMT 1, So...who's going to be the first one to go there and sneak in a teddy bear wearing a "mohammed" t-shirt?
So...who's going to be the first one to go there and sneak in a teddy bear wearing a "mohammed" t-shirt?
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by iwouldfollow youanywhere on Dec 4, 2007 0:07:45 GMT 1, Bast, 3D and kelsey for me.. oh and micallef
Bast, 3D and kelsey for me.. oh and micallef
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gtf
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by gtf on Dec 4, 2007 1:20:12 GMT 1, See www.flickr.com/photos/chevali/ for more art there that is not shown on the Ghetto website.
"Rat with Slingshot" or whatever it is called fav so far, due to symbolism with the Palestinian youths. This paired with an "I'm Worthless" or "Welcome to Hell" would be a dream combo for me.
The shot angel dropping the hearts also really good IMO.
Karim Dabbah "The Blood", blood spilled (for the cause, innoccent victim; who knows) I like as well.
Lots of other stuff I would be very, very happy with as well.
See www.flickr.com/photos/chevali/ for more art there that is not shown on the Ghetto website. "Rat with Slingshot" or whatever it is called fav so far, due to symbolism with the Palestinian youths. This paired with an "I'm Worthless" or "Welcome to Hell" would be a dream combo for me. The shot angel dropping the hearts also really good IMO. Karim Dabbah "The Blood", blood spilled (for the cause, innoccent victim; who knows) I like as well. Lots of other stuff I would be very, very happy with as well. |
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Cocteau 101
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by Cocteau 101 on Dec 4, 2007 1:23:49 GMT 1, Angel dropping hearts is amazing as is the Rat Slingshot but loads of really cool stuff.
Angel dropping hearts is amazing as is the Rat Slingshot but loads of really cool stuff.
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artpartment
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by artpartment on Dec 4, 2007 2:28:50 GMT 1, 1. ben Turnbull bodybag
2.gee vaucher untitled
3.paul insect who to believe
sorry but i dont like the dove print a little bit like a uno peace campaign or red cross flyer  .but i like the stencil on the wall with the girl and the soldier . but who cares ,i dont like also not all the warhol pieces.keep going 
hope it opened the mind of some stupid troublemakers 
1. ben Turnbull bodybag 2.gee vaucher untitled 3.paul insect who to believe sorry but i dont like the dove print a little bit like a uno peace campaign or red cross flyer .but i like the stencil on the wall with the girl and the soldier . but who cares ,i dont like also not all the warhol pieces.keep going hope it opened the mind of some stupid troublemakers |
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G-Man
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by G-Man on Dec 4, 2007 9:01:53 GMT 1, I'm loving that Kelsey Brookes piece
I'm loving that Kelsey Brookes piece
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seidbereit
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by seidbereit on Dec 4, 2007 9:04:10 GMT 1, Who is the Angel dropping the hearts by? I love that one... some of the stuff is amazing. I wouldn't know where to begin making a shopping list!
Who is the Angel dropping the hearts by? I love that one... some of the stuff is amazing. I wouldn't know where to begin making a shopping list!
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dmandpenfold
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by dmandpenfold on Dec 4, 2007 9:15:17 GMT 1, donkey being asked for its ID makes a great statement for me, the angel and hearts is one of the more intriguing pieces i've seen from the show photos too. Swoon of course has turned up trumps again
donkey being asked for its ID makes a great statement for me, the angel and hearts is one of the more intriguing pieces i've seen from the show photos too. Swoon of course has turned up trumps again
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uksnowman
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by uksnowman on Dec 4, 2007 9:30:12 GMT 1, See www.flickr.com/photos/chevali/ for more art there that is not shown on the Ghetto website. "Rat with Slingshot" or whatever it is called fav so far, due to symbolism with the Palestinian youths.
Agree, the rat with slingshot is top notch. Classic Mr B simplicity and meaning. The Kelsey original is sweet! Thanks to the guy who posted those pics. +1!
See www.flickr.com/photos/chevali/ for more art there that is not shown on the Ghetto website. "Rat with Slingshot" or whatever it is called fav so far, due to symbolism with the Palestinian youths. Agree, the rat with slingshot is top notch. Classic Mr B simplicity and meaning. The Kelsey original is sweet! Thanks to the guy who posted those pics. +1! |
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misteraitch
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by misteraitch on Dec 4, 2007 9:30:58 GMT 1, Has to be the Gee Vaucher 'Give Us Justice' piece for me. I've been waiting for this since POW first mentioned it's release ages ago
C'mon! ;D
Has to be the Gee Vaucher 'Give Us Justice' piece for me. I've been waiting for this since POW first mentioned it's release ages ago
C'mon! ;D
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pezlow
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by pezlow on Dec 4, 2007 11:21:59 GMT 1, That swoon original looks lovely. Some of the stuff on the walls is very interesting. Would love to go over and see it...
That swoon original looks lovely. Some of the stuff on the walls is very interesting. Would love to go over and see it...
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by Guest on Dec 4, 2007 11:28:56 GMT 1, Im really licking Banksy's Dove
Im really licking Banksy's Dove
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nickc
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by nickc on Dec 4, 2007 11:30:23 GMT 1, Anyone got any ideas who the Marilyn is by? I assume they are puppies instead of breasts....
Anyone got any ideas who the Marilyn is by? I assume they are puppies instead of breasts....
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by robgee on Dec 4, 2007 11:30:38 GMT 1, tastes really good
tastes really good |
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motor
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by motor on Dec 4, 2007 11:32:15 GMT 1, Anyone got any ideas who the Marilyn is by? I assume they are puppies instead of breasts....
Ron English I suppose
www.elmslesters.co.uk/exhibitions/exhs11.html
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mike hunt
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by mike hunt on Dec 4, 2007 11:33:25 GMT 1, Im really licking Banksy's Dove
ooer! I really hope that is a typo, not live commentary. That would be more controversial than all the art.
Im really licking Banksy's Dove ooer! I really hope that is a typo, not live commentary. That would be more controversial than all the art. |
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seidbereit
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by seidbereit on Dec 4, 2007 11:34:44 GMT 1, Im really licking Banksy's Dove
and I'm nibbling Paul Insect's Imperial Leather ;D
Im really licking Banksy's Dove and I'm nibbling Paul Insect's Imperial Leather ;D |
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by hypovalaemic on Dec 5, 2007 10:23:50 GMT 1, Yeah, definately like the Kelsey Brookes offering, and of course the Micallef!!
Yeah, definately like the Kelsey Brookes offering, and of course the Micallef!!
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by hypovalaemic on Dec 5, 2007 10:33:11 GMT 1, BTW I mean Micallef's Kid, not the "reworked" peacekeeper!
BTW I mean Micallef's Kid, not the "reworked" peacekeeper!
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Bram
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by Bram on Dec 5, 2007 11:17:59 GMT 1, Am I right in thinking that the Kelsey Brookes print will not be the "Ganesh as Rejection" seeing that the canvas is on display at SG. I can't remember an original AND a print being available on the same release ??
Am I right in thinking that the Kelsey Brookes print will not be the "Ganesh as Rejection" seeing that the canvas is on display at SG. I can't remember an original AND a print being available on the same release ?? |
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by rusty1986 on Dec 6, 2007 14:30:54 GMT 1, im with hypo, rainbow kid by AM is immense..and the other one on steel aint too shabby either! also liking the lucy and the wood panel by arafah
im with hypo, rainbow kid by AM is immense..and the other one on steel aint too shabby either! also liking the lucy and the wood panel by arafah
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by corblimeylimey on Dec 6, 2007 14:51:44 GMT 1, Who did the woman with the green face and doves for eyes? also painted on the wall.
Who did the woman with the green face and doves for eyes? also painted on the wall.
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mfer
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by mfer on Dec 6, 2007 15:16:31 GMT 1, Who did the woman with the green face and doves for eyes? also painted on the wall.
I thought it was Paul Insect. I'm really liking that one.
Who did the woman with the green face and doves for eyes? also painted on the wall. I thought it was Paul Insect. I'm really liking that one. |
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by hypovalaemic on Dec 6, 2007 16:05:12 GMT 1, Am I right in thinking that the Kelsey Brookes print will not be the "Ganesh as Rejection" seeing that the canvas is on display at SG. I can't remember an original AND a print being available on the same release ??
I was looking forward to the Ganesh Rejection, but you're probably right. I do hope its not the same print he was selling through lab101 (poor by his standards).
Am I right in thinking that the Kelsey Brookes print will not be the "Ganesh as Rejection" seeing that the canvas is on display at SG. I can't remember an original AND a print being available on the same release ?? I was looking forward to the Ganesh Rejection, but you're probably right. I do hope its not the same print he was selling through lab101 (poor by his standards). |
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Santas Ghetto : art discussion, by becksaboo on Dec 7, 2007 1:17:34 GMT 1, i like some of the pieces in the show but in my opinion it looks a bit lacklustre compared with what's gone on the wall. All of that artwork is sublime. Particularly love the Sam 3 stuff.
i like some of the pieces in the show but in my opinion it looks a bit lacklustre compared with what's gone on the wall. All of that artwork is sublime. Particularly love the Sam 3 stuff.
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.but i like the stencil on the wall with the girl and the soldier . but who cares ,i dont like also not all the warhol pieces.keep going 
