hlarmy
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by hlarmy on Sept 2, 2010 21:51:11 GMT 1, Random question for an average Thursday evening. I've recently realised that I get more pleasure from my more expensive pieces of art than I do from the higher editioned prints or lower valued originals I own... I've also noticed that my enjoyment stays for longer with a more expensive piece, than a lower valued piece, which I soon get bored of and relegate to the spare room or try and move it on to a new home...
I'm not that driven by money so this made me wonder why this is? Do I get more enjoyment from these pieces because they are worth more, or is it more to do with the fact that as a piece of art (or any other 'asset' - for want of a better word!) increases in value, then the chances are it is desired more by others, which in turn helps to give you that little bit more satisfaction from it being on the wall over something that is more readily available to the average tom, dick and harry...
I guess my question is what motivates you to buy art in the first place, and then what motivates you to keep something on the wall once the initial excitement of buying it wears off... I'm interested
Random question for an average Thursday evening. I've recently realised that I get more pleasure from my more expensive pieces of art than I do from the higher editioned prints or lower valued originals I own... I've also noticed that my enjoyment stays for longer with a more expensive piece, than a lower valued piece, which I soon get bored of and relegate to the spare room or try and move it on to a new home... I'm not that driven by money so this made me wonder why this is? Do I get more enjoyment from these pieces because they are worth more, or is it more to do with the fact that as a piece of art (or any other 'asset' - for want of a better word!) increases in value, then the chances are it is desired more by others, which in turn helps to give you that little bit more satisfaction from it being on the wall over something that is more readily available to the average tom, dick and harry... I guess my question is what motivates you to buy art in the first place, and then what motivates you to keep something on the wall once the initial excitement of buying it wears off... I'm interested
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by wizzy on Sept 2, 2010 22:32:27 GMT 1, The nearer to death i get the more i want to cram in different things, this week poetry next week music and so on, after looking at some Artwork for a time i may get bored to blaaady tears with it swap it around to different room then a cupboard then sell it or swap it for an old Land Rover ha!. Who knows what we will like in the future. ps. Series 2A SWB please.
The nearer to death i get the more i want to cram in different things, this week poetry next week music and so on, after looking at some Artwork for a time i may get bored to blaaady tears with it swap it around to different room then a cupboard then sell it or swap it for an old Land Rover ha!. Who knows what we will like in the future. ps. Series 2A SWB please.
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redfred
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by redfred on Sept 2, 2010 23:11:40 GMT 1, Is it purely and simply that the "more expensive" pieces of art are actually pieces of art and not rubbish from wannabees pretending to be artists who have managed to hoodwink the punters by hype and spin into believing that what they produce is "fashionable"? I'me a great believer in the old adage "you only get what you pay for" and to me this is also applicable to art (except for Banksy)
Is it purely and simply that the "more expensive" pieces of art are actually pieces of art and not rubbish from wannabees pretending to be artists who have managed to hoodwink the punters by hype and spin into believing that what they produce is "fashionable"? I'me a great believer in the old adage "you only get what you pay for" and to me this is also applicable to art (except for Banksy)
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WalkingWalls
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by WalkingWalls on Sept 2, 2010 23:19:02 GMT 1, Well this is my first post on here. Been lurking for ages but never got round to joining.
Very intriguing question, that i'm sure has sparked many a debate! I can see where your coming from, having an edition on the wall does not posses the same aura as say an original. Knowing there are loads of something around can take something away from that aura. Thats why you pay so much for a more exclusive piece.
However some of my favorite pieces are the cheapest ones that I bought for what I considered a bargain. These are ones that I have developed an emotional attachment to or are by unknown artists that I have discovered and others don't know much about. I suppose that relates to the whole exclusivity idea. At the end of the day it will be different for everyone. For me I think the emotional connection is the most important factor.
Well this is my first post on here. Been lurking for ages but never got round to joining.
Very intriguing question, that i'm sure has sparked many a debate! I can see where your coming from, having an edition on the wall does not posses the same aura as say an original. Knowing there are loads of something around can take something away from that aura. Thats why you pay so much for a more exclusive piece.
However some of my favorite pieces are the cheapest ones that I bought for what I considered a bargain. These are ones that I have developed an emotional attachment to or are by unknown artists that I have discovered and others don't know much about. I suppose that relates to the whole exclusivity idea. At the end of the day it will be different for everyone. For me I think the emotional connection is the most important factor.
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Wearology
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by Wearology on Sept 2, 2010 23:36:55 GMT 1, Looking at art makes me happy and it doesn't want n e thing from me in return -
Looking at art makes me happy and it doesn't want n e thing from me in return -
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tomega
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by tomega on Sept 3, 2010 0:40:32 GMT 1, Not sure why someone would exclusively prefer their more expensive pieces of art over less valued ones. Maybe itโs because you are assuming that because they are more expensive then they must be better works of art. If you think about it, it wasnโt that long ago when Banksyโs work was as cheap as chips and yet, less than a decade on, those very same works have reached insane prices. Thus years ago its possible that some people got rid of their cheaply bought Banksy but kept the much more expensive artwork bought from a high street gallery by an unknown (but up-and-coming) artist who is still unknown. Therefore, in this exapmle, preferring the more expensive work is not always a guarantee of quality or longevity of art. However, in hlarmyโs case it just may be that the pieces he likes best just happen to be the ones that cost more and there is no more to it than that.
Personally I have my cheapest works displaying alongside my more expensive pieces and thatโs regardless as to whether it is a poster, a print or an original. For me itโs all about the image and the artist who created the image that I like most of all. If it happens that something I initially bought cheaply then, after the passing of time when the artistโs work is recognised and appreciated more, ends up being very expensive, then that would be a bonus. However itโs not the driving force.
I can appreciate that people can get bored with an image and how can develop a liking for different art and finding out about different artists which may lead to getting rid of art collected earlier. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with this as there is no rule which states โYou must keep everything you buy and you must never get bored of itโ. As it happens I donโt have much of a disposable income therefore I am kept on a very restricted monetary lead in terms of what I can buy and how often I buy. As a result I don't have lots of artwork. However, I have to be totally honest and say that if I had shit loads of money I may well behave differently. Would I continually buy on impulse or according to what you guys say on here or what some galleries are saying about a particular artist? And then once I have all this work would I then get bored and get rid of the work within a year only to repeat the cycle. I honestly donโt think I would behave in such a way but I wonโt know for sure until I have loads of money so that I can find out โ which will be difficult for someone who is only doing temp work at the moment. Oh yes, sorry for going on and on and on and โฆโฆโฆ
Not sure why someone would exclusively prefer their more expensive pieces of art over less valued ones. Maybe itโs because you are assuming that because they are more expensive then they must be better works of art. If you think about it, it wasnโt that long ago when Banksyโs work was as cheap as chips and yet, less than a decade on, those very same works have reached insane prices. Thus years ago its possible that some people got rid of their cheaply bought Banksy but kept the much more expensive artwork bought from a high street gallery by an unknown (but up-and-coming) artist who is still unknown. Therefore, in this exapmle, preferring the more expensive work is not always a guarantee of quality or longevity of art. However, in hlarmyโs case it just may be that the pieces he likes best just happen to be the ones that cost more and there is no more to it than that.
Personally I have my cheapest works displaying alongside my more expensive pieces and thatโs regardless as to whether it is a poster, a print or an original. For me itโs all about the image and the artist who created the image that I like most of all. If it happens that something I initially bought cheaply then, after the passing of time when the artistโs work is recognised and appreciated more, ends up being very expensive, then that would be a bonus. However itโs not the driving force.
I can appreciate that people can get bored with an image and how can develop a liking for different art and finding out about different artists which may lead to getting rid of art collected earlier. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with this as there is no rule which states โYou must keep everything you buy and you must never get bored of itโ. As it happens I donโt have much of a disposable income therefore I am kept on a very restricted monetary lead in terms of what I can buy and how often I buy. As a result I don't have lots of artwork. However, I have to be totally honest and say that if I had shit loads of money I may well behave differently. Would I continually buy on impulse or according to what you guys say on here or what some galleries are saying about a particular artist? And then once I have all this work would I then get bored and get rid of the work within a year only to repeat the cycle. I honestly donโt think I would behave in such a way but I wonโt know for sure until I have loads of money so that I can find out โ which will be difficult for someone who is only doing temp work at the moment. Oh yes, sorry for going on and on and on and โฆโฆโฆ
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pcant
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by pcant on Sept 3, 2010 7:14:20 GMT 1, This may be oversimplifying things, but I buy art that makes me smile, or worried, or anxious, or whatever. If that's a $10 print from some guy on the street, or a $100,000 Banksy original, you should, in theory, enjoy them the same because they should have sparked the same thing inside you that made you buy them in the first place. For the record, no, I don't have the $100K Banksy. If I did, I would hope I'd have bought it because I liked it, not because I had $100K to spend on a Banksy.
This may be oversimplifying things, but I buy art that makes me smile, or worried, or anxious, or whatever. If that's a $10 print from some guy on the street, or a $100,000 Banksy original, you should, in theory, enjoy them the same because they should have sparked the same thing inside you that made you buy them in the first place. For the record, no, I don't have the $100K Banksy. If I did, I would hope I'd have bought it because I liked it, not because I had $100K to spend on a Banksy.
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hlarmy
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by hlarmy on Sept 3, 2010 7:25:00 GMT 1, Clearly I had had a bit too much red wine last night Some good replies; so we are attracted to a piece of art for one of the following reasons:
- pure and simple aesthetics - I guess many would argue that this is the only reason that we should buy art, but personally I would disagree with this
- sentimental value (eg. first print bought or received as a gift, or some kind of emotional attachment)
- originality - knowing that the same image isn't on another 199 walls
- intrinsic value (knowing that a piece is expensive, which could suggest it's a better quality of art per redfred - I'm not sure I agree 100% with that )
- investment - I know I have bought in the past for this reason and it's the same reason why I have considered selling all my signed Banksy prints, some of which I am very attached to, in order to buy a small canvas
- status (especially at the higher end of the market, Warhol springs to mind - I would say this is applicable to a certain extent in my case but as 99% of the people who see my art do not know what they are looking at, apart from the few Banksy's I own, then this is probably not the case with me - that's probably the reason why the 'get your art out' thread is so popular )
And we fall out of love with or sell a piece because:
- boredom - a desire to move have a change
- change - a need to freshen up those walls with something new
- increase in value - the piece or artist's work goes up in value, meaning that we can now sell a piece and buy something that is more desired, moving up the art 'ladder
- reduction in value - it may represent a loss so we'd rather not look at it (I've got a few of them )
Is that a good summary; any other thoughts?
Clearly I had had a bit too much red wine last night Some good replies; so we are attracted to a piece of art for one of the following reasons: - pure and simple aesthetics - I guess many would argue that this is the only reason that we should buy art, but personally I would disagree with this - sentimental value (eg. first print bought or received as a gift, or some kind of emotional attachment) - originality - knowing that the same image isn't on another 199 walls - intrinsic value (knowing that a piece is expensive, which could suggest it's a better quality of art per redfred - I'm not sure I agree 100% with that ) - investment - I know I have bought in the past for this reason and it's the same reason why I have considered selling all my signed Banksy prints, some of which I am very attached to, in order to buy a small canvas - status (especially at the higher end of the market, Warhol springs to mind - I would say this is applicable to a certain extent in my case but as 99% of the people who see my art do not know what they are looking at, apart from the few Banksy's I own, then this is probably not the case with me - that's probably the reason why the 'get your art out' thread is so popular ) And we fall out of love with or sell a piece because: - boredom - a desire to move have a change - change - a need to freshen up those walls with something new - increase in value - the piece or artist's work goes up in value, meaning that we can now sell a piece and buy something that is more desired, moving up the art 'ladder - reduction in value - it may represent a loss so we'd rather not look at it (I've got a few of them ) Is that a good summary; any other thoughts?
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pcant
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by pcant on Sept 3, 2010 7:36:59 GMT 1, Looks pretty good. Here's another take: A hand-finished or artists print is more expensive, not just because there are fewer of them but because the artist has put more work into it, right? So it's more expensive, and rare, but for me the extra work (paint splatters, more colors, "The Raven" written around the edge) makes it more attractive because it's more from the artist. I guess the rarity is relevant (and I get the whole "no one else has this on their wall" bit), but for me it's just more of the artist's vision. And if I like a print, I'll like it even more if it's got 15% more arty goodness, even if it's not more expensive. I also realize this is an easier position to take as I don't have a boatload of money to spend on art.
Looks pretty good. Here's another take: A hand-finished or artists print is more expensive, not just because there are fewer of them but because the artist has put more work into it, right? So it's more expensive, and rare, but for me the extra work (paint splatters, more colors, "The Raven" written around the edge) makes it more attractive because it's more from the artist. I guess the rarity is relevant (and I get the whole "no one else has this on their wall" bit), but for me it's just more of the artist's vision. And if I like a print, I'll like it even more if it's got 15% more arty goodness, even if it's not more expensive. I also realize this is an easier position to take as I don't have a boatload of money to spend on art.
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by jakek on Sept 3, 2010 8:06:21 GMT 1, A hand-finished or artists print is more expensive, not just because there are fewer of them but because the artist has put more work into it, right?
I have to agree - that's why Radar Rat would be my ultimate Banksy print.
A hand-finished or artists print is more expensive, not just because there are fewer of them but because the artist has put more work into it, right? I have to agree - that's why Radar Rat would be my ultimate Banksy print.
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ciscokid
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by ciscokid on Sept 3, 2010 8:44:07 GMT 1, nice thread
nice thread
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nex
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by nex on Sept 3, 2010 10:51:27 GMT 1, I've also noticed that my enjoyment stays for longer with a more expensive piece, than a lower valued piece, which I soon get bored of and relegate to the spare room or try and move it on to a new home...
fundamentally viewing art in this way destroys any enjoyment of a piece of art for me at least
I've found that there's been times where the value means more to me than the image and in every case I've ended up selling and what's left on my walls? Those pieces I truly love
I've also noticed that my enjoyment stays for longer with a more expensive piece, than a lower valued piece, which I soon get bored of and relegate to the spare room or try and move it on to a new home... fundamentally viewing art in this way destroys any enjoyment of a piece of art for me at least I've found that there's been times where the value means more to me than the image and in every case I've ended up selling and what's left on my walls? Those pieces I truly love
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hlarmy
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by hlarmy on Sept 3, 2010 11:04:11 GMT 1, fundamentally viewing art in this way destroys any enjoyment of a piece of art for me at least I've found that there's been times where the value means more to me than the image and in every case I've ended up selling and what's left on my walls? Those pieces I truly love
Ah, now that's the point of the thread. When I started the thread last night, I had a moment of realisation that I value the market value or the perceived investment potential of a piece of art nearly as much as the image and the aesthetics, for want of a better word. I was wondering whether I was the only one who felt this way, or whether people just don't care about the value and hang a piece of art 100% because they like the image.
It's worth pointing out that I don't however view a piece of art solely as an asset otherwise I would agree that this would destroy any enjoyment I get from having it on the wall. Does that make sense
fundamentally viewing art in this way destroys any enjoyment of a piece of art for me at least I've found that there's been times where the value means more to me than the image and in every case I've ended up selling and what's left on my walls? Those pieces I truly love Ah, now that's the point of the thread. When I started the thread last night, I had a moment of realisation that I value the market value or the perceived investment potential of a piece of art nearly as much as the image and the aesthetics, for want of a better word. I was wondering whether I was the only one who felt this way, or whether people just don't care about the value and hang a piece of art 100% because they like the image. It's worth pointing out that I don't however view a piece of art solely as an asset otherwise I would agree that this would destroy any enjoyment I get from having it on the wall. Does that make sense
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nex
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by nex on Sept 3, 2010 11:11:09 GMT 1, for me at least I've learnt to follow my taste, but you have to be strong not to follow the sheeple (I've been guilty of it in the past definitely). For example I've had GIWTBB up and framed since PoW released, this is probably my favourite piece, if I'd listened to this place I'd have flipped long ago, but regardless of the edition, the drumstick in the angel's hand etc etc this has a place in my heart (and selling it now because its too fucking big to take with me is something I've found surprisingly sad).
for me at least I've learnt to follow my taste, but you have to be strong not to follow the sheeple (I've been guilty of it in the past definitely). For example I've had GIWTBB up and framed since PoW released, this is probably my favourite piece, if I'd listened to this place I'd have flipped long ago, but regardless of the edition, the drumstick in the angel's hand etc etc this has a place in my heart (and selling it now because its too fucking big to take with me is something I've found surprisingly sad).
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G-Man
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by G-Man on Sept 3, 2010 11:33:41 GMT 1, I think that my appreciation for my art has changed over time, I was first drawn to Banksy from street images and then prints because I wanted to remember the smiles that the original art had given me as I spotted them out and about. I also enjoyed the anarchistic poke at the establishment through Banksy's irony.
As time went by and I encountered more and more artists the art on my walls reflected this and my tastes too changed, I still have my Banksy's on the wall along with my Ben Eine stuff but Jose Parla blew me away when I first saw his work and still my fav piece pride of place in the living room is one of his prints from last year.
I would love to have the funds for an og by either B or JP to replace the prints, I only say this because the og's are so much better in both cases than the prints image wise but prints are all I can afford at the moment
So to answer the original question I guess for me its not a matter of value in ยฃ's or $'s but the style of the artist, the image and my bank balance
I think that my appreciation for my art has changed over time, I was first drawn to Banksy from street images and then prints because I wanted to remember the smiles that the original art had given me as I spotted them out and about. I also enjoyed the anarchistic poke at the establishment through Banksy's irony.
As time went by and I encountered more and more artists the art on my walls reflected this and my tastes too changed, I still have my Banksy's on the wall along with my Ben Eine stuff but Jose Parla blew me away when I first saw his work and still my fav piece pride of place in the living room is one of his prints from last year.
I would love to have the funds for an og by either B or JP to replace the prints, I only say this because the og's are so much better in both cases than the prints image wise but prints are all I can afford at the moment
So to answer the original question I guess for me its not a matter of value in ยฃ's or $'s but the style of the artist, the image and my bank balance
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redfred
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by redfred on Sept 3, 2010 12:46:50 GMT 1, I think with me I tend to hang my most expensive pieces within my line of sight when I am slobbing out in my favourite chair, this could be phsycological or more probably because I want to extract the most enjoyment from them due to the relatively high cost. Consequently I have 3 signed Banksys hanging on the wall behind my head which I rarely look at and if asked what I would part with it would probably be them.
I think with me I tend to hang my most expensive pieces within my line of sight when I am slobbing out in my favourite chair, this could be phsycological or more probably because I want to extract the most enjoyment from them due to the relatively high cost. Consequently I have 3 signed Banksys hanging on the wall behind my head which I rarely look at and if asked what I would part with it would probably be them.
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pcant
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by pcant on Sept 4, 2010 20:15:15 GMT 1, Wondering if anyone else thinks that linking cost to enjoyment benefits the flippers in any way?
Wondering if anyone else thinks that linking cost to enjoyment benefits the flippers in any way?
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Warm Gun
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by Warm Gun on Sept 4, 2010 21:23:58 GMT 1, I mostly like pictures of naked ladies. That's what art is about for me, naked chicks.
I mostly like pictures of naked ladies. That's what art is about for me, naked chicks.
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pcant
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by pcant on Sept 4, 2010 21:35:10 GMT 1, That would benefit the flashers, anyway.
That would benefit the flashers, anyway.
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by mzungu on Sept 5, 2010 9:35:42 GMT 1, I like originals and only really hang originals. This is because they give you so much more than what prints could ever do. You can hang an original and still be learning and gaining and finding new things out about it for years. It gives you a window into the artists style, their methods and application of paint and technique. You can analyse the colour and help it to inform your own art if you practise yourself. Originals are far more enjoyable than any print because prints are just the same as a pic in a magazine to me and don't give me any handy information or insight. And to home it in a bit to a few of the above comments, the better the picture the more you will learn and enjoy it and yea they usually cost more eh. And if you can sell it after squeezing al your enjoyment out of it for a profit then great, get some more art. And if it sells for a loss still get some more art with the cash but don't worry because hopefully you've enjoyed it for a long time and you cant price that anyway. I don't get the whole print thing one bit.
I like originals and only really hang originals. This is because they give you so much more than what prints could ever do. You can hang an original and still be learning and gaining and finding new things out about it for years. It gives you a window into the artists style, their methods and application of paint and technique. You can analyse the colour and help it to inform your own art if you practise yourself. Originals are far more enjoyable than any print because prints are just the same as a pic in a magazine to me and don't give me any handy information or insight. And to home it in a bit to a few of the above comments, the better the picture the more you will learn and enjoy it and yea they usually cost more eh. And if you can sell it after squeezing al your enjoyment out of it for a profit then great, get some more art. And if it sells for a loss still get some more art with the cash but don't worry because hopefully you've enjoyed it for a long time and you cant price that anyway. I don't get the whole print thing one bit.
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by wizzy on Sept 5, 2010 10:22:07 GMT 1, Though to be fair and just to give one instance if someone likes say the DSTQ image of DFace but cannot buy one of the original canvasses at 3-5k then a print of the image will do fine and thats great. If someone likes the image and wants it on their wall then thats what matters innit?, just pretty pictures.
edit. Probably get hanged for this but what say if someone really likes a Banksy image but no chance of affording it, would Banksy mind if that person made themselves a copy to hang on their own wall? i reckon he wouldnt.
Though to be fair and just to give one instance if someone likes say the DSTQ image of DFace but cannot buy one of the original canvasses at 3-5k then a print of the image will do fine and thats great. If someone likes the image and wants it on their wall then thats what matters innit?, just pretty pictures.
edit. Probably get hanged for this but what say if someone really likes a Banksy image but no chance of affording it, would Banksy mind if that person made themselves a copy to hang on their own wall? i reckon he wouldnt.
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pcant
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by pcant on Sept 5, 2010 19:10:53 GMT 1, I would agree. If all I can afford is the print, then I still get to hang the artist's work on my wall, which is the whole point. Granted, a canvas is better, but better a print than no art at all. As far as Banksy's site, I think the "shop" instructions are "print these out and do what you want with them," or something like that.
I would agree. If all I can afford is the print, then I still get to hang the artist's work on my wall, which is the whole point. Granted, a canvas is better, but better a print than no art at all. As far as Banksy's site, I think the "shop" instructions are "print these out and do what you want with them," or something like that.
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origo
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by origo on Sept 5, 2010 20:28:13 GMT 1, I like art that makes me wonder, art that doesnยดt conclude.
I like art that makes me wonder, art that doesnยดt conclude.
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by James Baker on Sept 6, 2010 8:30:54 GMT 1, Integrity. Consideration. Conviction.
Integrity. Consideration. Conviction.
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by manty on Sept 6, 2010 19:30:02 GMT 1, The frames
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pezlow
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by pezlow on Sept 6, 2010 19:55:48 GMT 1, It doesn't matter how much it cost it is about the connection that you have with the piece.
One of the reasons why street art has converted well in the main to the inside wall is that we see a piece on the street and it makes us laugh, or makes us think, or we just admire it for its beauty, its shock value, its execution or whatever. And we want that piece in the home because it connects us to the piece we saw on the street, and reminds of us the time we saw it.
Art is like music in that respect - both are mood changers, they effect the way that we feel in the way that often the written or spoken word can't.
It isn't really about value, or whether something is a print or an original, it's about connections and feelings. And that is why we find it so hard to explain why we like or dislike a piece of art.
It doesn't matter how much it cost it is about the connection that you have with the piece.
One of the reasons why street art has converted well in the main to the inside wall is that we see a piece on the street and it makes us laugh, or makes us think, or we just admire it for its beauty, its shock value, its execution or whatever. And we want that piece in the home because it connects us to the piece we saw on the street, and reminds of us the time we saw it.
Art is like music in that respect - both are mood changers, they effect the way that we feel in the way that often the written or spoken word can't.
It isn't really about value, or whether something is a print or an original, it's about connections and feelings. And that is why we find it so hard to explain why we like or dislike a piece of art.
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by wizzy on Sept 6, 2010 20:07:22 GMT 1,
Excellent post.
Excellent post.
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threenine
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by threenine on Sept 6, 2010 20:36:50 GMT 1, Is it purely and simply that the "more expensive" pieces of art are actually pieces of art and not rubbish from wannabees pretending to be artists who have managed to hoodwink the punters by hype and spin into believing that what they produce is "fashionable"? I'me a great believer in the old adage "you only get what you pay for" and to me this is also applicable to art (except for Banksy)
This is simply not true, infact reverse the statement and you are nearer the truth.
Is it purely and simply that the "more expensive" pieces of art are actually pieces of art and not rubbish from wannabees pretending to be artists who have managed to hoodwink the punters by hype and spin into believing that what they produce is "fashionable"? I'me a great believer in the old adage "you only get what you pay for" and to me this is also applicable to art (except for Banksy) This is simply not true, infact reverse the statement and you are nearer the truth.
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hlarmy
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by hlarmy on Sept 6, 2010 21:26:39 GMT 1, It doesn't matter how much it cost, it is about the connection that you have with the piece.
I'm not sure I agree with this; I would argue that cost plays more of a role than what you say it does and in fact it impacts that connection you speak about (unless of course you have bucket loads of cash of course where the value is irrelevant)...
It doesn't matter how much it cost, it is about the connection that you have with the piece. I'm not sure I agree with this; I would argue that cost plays more of a role than what you say it does and in fact it impacts that connection you speak about (unless of course you have bucket loads of cash of course where the value is irrelevant)...
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What exactly is it you like about your art?, by I like pictures on Sept 6, 2010 21:57:47 GMT 1, If you were to take cost and knowledge of artist out of the question and just had art lined up on a wall for you to choose from, would that influence your decision on what you'd choose? As far as im concerned you like what you like weather you can afford it or not. I like a lot of art i cant afford and a lot that i can but i wouldn't have apiece of art because i thought it would be worth buck Rogers in the future if i didn't like it! I couldn't look at something i don't like, xfactor for example if it on tele I turn over or go to the pub.
If you were to take cost and knowledge of artist out of the question and just had art lined up on a wall for you to choose from, would that influence your decision on what you'd choose? As far as im concerned you like what you like weather you can afford it or not. I like a lot of art i cant afford and a lot that i can but i wouldn't have apiece of art because i thought it would be worth buck Rogers in the future if i didn't like it! I couldn't look at something i don't like, xfactor for example if it on tele I turn over or go to the pub.
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