mickeyb
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by mickeyb on Mar 29, 2008 22:41:50 GMT 1, as we all know micallef is off on tour with the british museum in october. they were founded in 1753. do you think they know something we dont ?
as we all know micallef is off on tour with the british museum in october. they were founded in 1753. do you think they know something we dont ?
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by graeme501 on Mar 29, 2008 22:47:04 GMT 1, i think they know something that we already know
i think they know something that we already know
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leumasdarnley
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by leumasdarnley on Mar 29, 2008 22:47:23 GMT 1, Hey Micallef is an amazing artist the fact that he either was mis-advised by Laz or chose to flood the market with his prints doesn't change that. The print market is a fraction of the game vs original works I think Micallef is just about to turn the corner.... again 
Hey Micallef is an amazing artist the fact that he either was mis-advised by Laz or chose to flood the market with his prints doesn't change that. The print market is a fraction of the game vs original works I think Micallef is just about to turn the corner.... again |
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by graeme501 on Mar 29, 2008 22:50:39 GMT 1, he wont make the same mistake again, but its allowed some people to add some fantastic prints for a cheaper price
he wont make the same mistake again, but its allowed some people to add some fantastic prints for a cheaper price
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mickeyb
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by mickeyb on Mar 29, 2008 22:54:12 GMT 1, so is it all about edition size or the work?
so is it all about edition size or the work?
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by graeme501 on Mar 29, 2008 22:59:45 GMT 1, edition size, and the fact that alot were bought to flip
releasing 1800 signed prints in a day will have some effect when previous prices for a signed were around the 1.5-2k mark
edition size, and the fact that alot were bought to flip
releasing 1800 signed prints in a day will have some effect when previous prices for a signed were around the 1.5-2k mark
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jam
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by jam on Mar 29, 2008 23:00:55 GMT 1, I think its all about a fickle market overdriven by flippers. I have been buying up Micallef prints over the past couple months at massive discounts compared to last summers prices, very happy about that! I am sure todays prices will look like a distant dream of bargains come fall. There will also be less and less on the market over time as only true fans will have his work, rather than people out to make profit. I am looking forward to seeing new work too... the tour should be a cracking display! 
I think its all about a fickle market overdriven by flippers. I have been buying up Micallef prints over the past couple months at massive discounts compared to last summers prices, very happy about that! I am sure todays prices will look like a distant dream of bargains come fall. There will also be less and less on the market over time as only true fans will have his work, rather than people out to make profit. I am looking forward to seeing new work too... the tour should be a cracking display! |
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mickeyb
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by mickeyb on Mar 29, 2008 23:10:52 GMT 1, so the answer is to keep the additions smaller. as life is long
so the answer is to keep the additions smaller. as life is long
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gilsteph
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by gilsteph on Mar 29, 2008 23:13:55 GMT 1, Hi jam, Im with you. Have a nice collection on my walls now! Micallef is quality!!!
Hi jam, Im with you. Have a nice collection on my walls now! Micallef is quality!!!
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gilsteph
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by gilsteph on Mar 29, 2008 23:16:26 GMT 1, ...and out of interest. I heard from a very good source that Micallef isnt worried about the large edition size he did. I think he wants a long term career and killing a large amount of hype is no bad thing.
...and out of interest. I heard from a very good source that Micallef isnt worried about the large edition size he did. I think he wants a long term career and killing a large amount of hype is no bad thing.
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by darjeeling on Mar 29, 2008 23:34:07 GMT 1, so is it all about edition size or the work?
I think Micallef's portraits are very nice, but I'm not always impressed by his subject matter and there are thousands of other artists out there to compete with=lower prices. I don't have any expectation that his prices will climb unless he really comes through big big big time with his next show.
so is it all about edition size or the work? I think blaming it all on the large edition isn't exactly true although part of it. The work at the LA show was rehashed, bland and just not good except for a few pieces. He (and LAzarides) also failed to generate anywhere near the excitement or critical acclaim that Banksy did just a year prior in LA. (This stuff doesn't have anything to do with the prints) I think Micallef's portraits are very nice, but I'm not always impressed by his subject matter and there are thousands of other artists out there to compete with=lower prices. I don't have any expectation that his prices will climb unless he really comes through big big big time with his next show. |
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by pepper on Mar 29, 2008 23:34:34 GMT 1, I love Micallef and have Head and Self Portrait up on the wall. The thing is, people are saying he is urban; part of the same movement as other street artists etc but I donโt see any connection other than he sells through Laz and Laz sells mainly art by street artists.
To me Micallef is pop/contemporary art I donโt see any thing urban about him or was he from the city?
I am also interested in what is happening at the end of the year with Micallef as of recent there has been a lot of talk about things hotting up, is something else happening besides him sending two portraits around the world with the British Arts Council? Obviously if he is liked in Asia then that is good for all of us.
I love Micallef and have Head and Self Portrait up on the wall. The thing is, people are saying he is urban; part of the same movement as other street artists etc but I donโt see any connection other than he sells through Laz and Laz sells mainly art by street artists.
To me Micallef is pop/contemporary art I donโt see any thing urban about him or was he from the city?
I am also interested in what is happening at the end of the year with Micallef as of recent there has been a lot of talk about things hotting up, is something else happening besides him sending two portraits around the world with the British Arts Council? Obviously if he is liked in Asia then that is good for all of us.
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mickeyb
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by mickeyb on Mar 29, 2008 23:35:45 GMT 1, why kill the hype? when the mans work says it all.
why kill the hype? when the mans work says it all.
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pepper
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by pepper on Mar 29, 2008 23:58:45 GMT 1, It would be interesting to hear what the man had to say about all the hype before the LA show and what he has to say about it now and his work being considered urban.
To say he is talented is an understatement. I wasnโt to keen on his handy work with a spray can but his charcoal pieces are amazing.
It would be interesting to hear what the man had to say about all the hype before the LA show and what he has to say about it now and his work being considered urban.
To say he is talented is an understatement. I wasnโt to keen on his handy work with a spray can but his charcoal pieces are amazing.
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by craigf on Mar 30, 2008 9:28:50 GMT 1, If I had spare pennies for any artist at the moment I'd be buying Micallef, not for profit, but because he is affordable again ;D
If I had spare pennies for any artist at the moment I'd be buying Micallef, not for profit, but because he is affordable again ;D
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by savilerogue on Mar 30, 2008 10:32:51 GMT 1, He is a fantastic artist and I love the fact that he's pissed a load of wankers off by removing any opportunity to tout his work. Yes, the value of my stuff by him has halved but I don't give a shit 'cos it's not going anywhere.
He is a fantastic artist and I love the fact that he's pissed a load of wankers off by removing any opportunity to tout his work. Yes, the value of my stuff by him has halved but I don't give a shit 'cos it's not going anywhere.
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by benya on Mar 30, 2008 10:45:35 GMT 1, He is my favourite artist to date - love his work
Even if the value of his work had changed the prints haven't and thats what I love
He is my favourite artist to date - love his work
Even if the value of his work had changed the prints haven't and thats what I love
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by themightyreds on Mar 30, 2008 11:42:33 GMT 1, The secondary value of his work is meaningless to him.
He is a very talented artist and his work will certainly hold up over time.
Releasing all those prints at once was a great idea and one that i wish certain other artists would do if it has the same effect on their prices...!
The secondary value of his work is meaningless to him.
He is a very talented artist and his work will certainly hold up over time.
Releasing all those prints at once was a great idea and one that i wish certain other artists would do if it has the same effect on their prices...!
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by crocod1le on Mar 30, 2008 11:49:46 GMT 1, yes yes yes but what do people like about his style? is it fresh?
yes yes yes but what do people like about his style? is it fresh?
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leumasdarnley
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by leumasdarnley on Mar 30, 2008 11:53:32 GMT 1, yes yes yes but what do people like about his style? is it fresh?
You tell me?
yes yes yes but what do people like about his style? is it fresh? You tell me? |
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by GD303uk on Mar 30, 2008 12:23:40 GMT 1, What exactly is this 'mistake' and relentless references to 'prices rising again' that is so often dredged up all about? He pissed off a lot of flippers both by releasing GIWTBB as a large edition and by not selling out of the LA print series, the fact that these editions are still available at cost, either from source or secondary, is nothing short of perfect in that it allows those that appreciate his work to buy it, hang it and enjoy it. Add to this that he pretty much sold out a huge show of original, and relatively expensive, canvases in a country that had barely heard of him. I'd call that a spectacularly good effort, well done Ant.
Good points , and the fact he sold a succesfull show in a country that was new to him; with an anti USA theme, was even more of a succes.
if his prices go up are down it does in no way reflect his tallent as a great pop artist, i agree i dont think he is street but his topics fit well.
i love his disturbing francis bacon style with a beautifull twist, and mobern themes, easy to enjoy.
What exactly is this 'mistake' and relentless references to 'prices rising again' that is so often dredged up all about? He pissed off a lot of flippers both by releasing GIWTBB as a large edition and by not selling out of the LA print series, the fact that these editions are still available at cost, either from source or secondary, is nothing short of perfect in that it allows those that appreciate his work to buy it, hang it and enjoy it. Add to this that he pretty much sold out a huge show of original, and relatively expensive, canvases in a country that had barely heard of him. I'd call that a spectacularly good effort, well done Ant. Good points , and the fact he sold a succesfull show in a country that was new to him; with an anti USA theme, was even more of a succes. if his prices go up are down it does in no way reflect his tallent as a great pop artist, i agree i dont think he is street but his topics fit well. i love his disturbing francis bacon style with a beautifull twist, and mobern themes, easy to enjoy. |
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by mickeyb on Mar 30, 2008 22:48:47 GMT 1, so as they say "the cream will float to the top."
so as they say "the cream will float to the top."
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micallef,british museum,urban art collectors , by flypitcher on Mar 31, 2008 23:10:06 GMT 1, Be good when these artists learn how to paint.
Be good when these artists learn how to paint.
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