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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Vandalog on Aug 9, 2009 1:29:44 GMT 1, Hi everybody. Thought I'd let you know about how I'm spending the next few months of my life:
On November 18th, The Thousands, an exhibition of some of the world’s best street art, will open in London for just 5 days. The Thousands will feature original work by some of the top names in street art: Faile, Banksy, KAWS, Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Herakut, Barry McGee and many more. Most of the work will come from private collections, but there will be a few brand new pieces direct from the artists.
Last summer, the Tate Modern put street art outside their museum, and this year the Bristol Museum let Banksy take over for a few months. Those are definite steps in the right direction, but The Thousands attempts to show the art world and the public that there are great works of art within the sphere of “street art,” and that street artists deserve a place in art history at least equal to that of The Young British Artists or the great pop artists. Unlike any show that a gallery can organize (not that there’s anything wrong with art galleries), the goal of The Thousands is not to sell work, but to publicize it, and the vast majority of the work on display won’t be for sale. It’s on loan from collectors. To help extend that promotion effort even further, Drago Lab will be publishing a companion book to the exhibition.
The name The Thousands comes in part from a short fable by Daniel Alarcón which was published in McSweeney’s #28. I see the story of “The Thousands” in street art all the time. Around the world there are thousands of anonymous and semi-anonymous people and artists working outside the restrictions of government and/or the art establishment to create something that cannot be understood by those authorities. And this exhibition highlights the best of those thousands so that the art establishment will hopefully begin to understand and appreciate these artists. So that’s why it’s called The Thousands.
The Thousands will be open from November 18th through the 22nd of November at Village Underground in London (54 Holywell Lane, London, EC2A 3PQ).
Also, if you’re a UK based street art collector and interested in getting involved with this project, I’m still looking for more artwork to borrow so just pm or email me (rj@vandalog.com).
The best way to stay up to date on the show will be the exhibition blog: thethousands.wordpress.com/
Hi everybody. Thought I'd let you know about how I'm spending the next few months of my life: On November 18th, The Thousands, an exhibition of some of the world’s best street art, will open in London for just 5 days. The Thousands will feature original work by some of the top names in street art: Faile, Banksy, KAWS, Shepard Fairey, Swoon, Herakut, Barry McGee and many more. Most of the work will come from private collections, but there will be a few brand new pieces direct from the artists. Last summer, the Tate Modern put street art outside their museum, and this year the Bristol Museum let Banksy take over for a few months. Those are definite steps in the right direction, but The Thousands attempts to show the art world and the public that there are great works of art within the sphere of “street art,” and that street artists deserve a place in art history at least equal to that of The Young British Artists or the great pop artists. Unlike any show that a gallery can organize (not that there’s anything wrong with art galleries), the goal of The Thousands is not to sell work, but to publicize it, and the vast majority of the work on display won’t be for sale. It’s on loan from collectors. To help extend that promotion effort even further, Drago Lab will be publishing a companion book to the exhibition. The name The Thousands comes in part from a short fable by Daniel Alarcón which was published in McSweeney’s #28. I see the story of “The Thousands” in street art all the time. Around the world there are thousands of anonymous and semi-anonymous people and artists working outside the restrictions of government and/or the art establishment to create something that cannot be understood by those authorities. And this exhibition highlights the best of those thousands so that the art establishment will hopefully begin to understand and appreciate these artists. So that’s why it’s called The Thousands. The Thousands will be open from November 18th through the 22nd of November at Village Underground in London (54 Holywell Lane, London, EC2A 3PQ). Also, if you’re a UK based street art collector and interested in getting involved with this project, I’m still looking for more artwork to borrow so just pm or email me (rj@vandalog.com). The best way to stay up to date on the show will be the exhibition blog: thethousands.wordpress.com/
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Vandalog
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Vandalog on Nov 10, 2009 0:10:22 GMT 1, Damn November 18th is coming up quickly.
The Thousands opens on Wendesday the 18th and closes on the 22nd, so if you're around, there are only 5 short days to check it out. I'm biased, but I also hate PR BS, so here's my opinion: The Thousands will be the best group show of street art in London this year. But I'm expected to say that.
Here's the eflyer:
And this is the full line up: Adam Neate Aiko Anthony Lister Armsrock Banksy Barry McGee Bast Blek le Rat Burning Candy Chris Stain David Ellis Elbow-toe Faile Futura 2000 Gaia Herakut Jenny Holzer José Parlá Judith Supine Kaws Know Hope Nick Walker Os Gêmeos Roa Sam3 Shepard Fairey Skewville Swoon WK Interact
I think just about the only names I'm missing from the show are Blu and Keith Haring.
Anyway, I would love to hear people's thoughts about the exhibition and hopefully I'll see some of you at the opening on the 18th.
Damn November 18th is coming up quickly. The Thousands opens on Wendesday the 18th and closes on the 22nd, so if you're around, there are only 5 short days to check it out. I'm biased, but I also hate PR BS, so here's my opinion: The Thousands will be the best group show of street art in London this year. But I'm expected to say that. Here's the eflyer: And this is the full line up: Adam Neate Aiko Anthony Lister Armsrock Banksy Barry McGee Bast Blek le Rat Burning Candy Chris Stain David Ellis Elbow-toe Faile Futura 2000 Gaia Herakut Jenny Holzer José Parlá Judith Supine Kaws Know Hope Nick Walker Os Gêmeos Roa Sam3 Shepard Fairey Skewville Swoon WK Interact I think just about the only names I'm missing from the show are Blu and Keith Haring. Anyway, I would love to hear people's thoughts about the exhibition and hopefully I'll see some of you at the opening on the 18th.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Sacked... on Nov 10, 2009 0:29:37 GMT 1, This should be good and fantatic just to be able to look no need to worry about wethher you can afford to buy anything.
This should be good and fantatic just to be able to look no need to worry about wethher you can afford to buy anything.
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Vandalog
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Vandalog on Nov 10, 2009 1:52:59 GMT 1, This should be good and fantatic just to be able to look no need to worry about wethher you can afford to buy anything.
That's the idea. Only about 15 of the 50 pieces are for sale. This is an exhibition for people to enjoy themselves at.
This should be good and fantatic just to be able to look no need to worry about wethher you can afford to buy anything. That's the idea. Only about 15 of the 50 pieces are for sale. This is an exhibition for people to enjoy themselves at.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Urban Painting on Nov 10, 2009 2:38:34 GMT 1, amazing lineup
amazing lineup
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by aspyhole on Nov 10, 2009 2:38:53 GMT 1, Should be very very sick. Very impressive work man. Shame I will have to miss it (and the various other shows), but I'm sure there will be some good photographers present?!
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Should be very very sick. Very impressive work man. Shame I will have to miss it (and the various other shows), but I'm sure there will be some good photographers present?!
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Vandalog
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Vandalog on Nov 10, 2009 3:04:58 GMT 1, Should be very very sick. Very impressive work man. Shame I will have to miss it (and the various other shows), but I'm sure there will be some good photographers present?! A
Definitely. Should have plenty of people around to take photos.
Should be very very sick. Very impressive work man. Shame I will have to miss it (and the various other shows), but I'm sure there will be some good photographers present?! A Definitely. Should have plenty of people around to take photos.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by angel41 on Nov 10, 2009 10:36:53 GMT 1, That is one hell of a lineup.
That is one hell of a lineup.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by walters on Nov 10, 2009 11:41:09 GMT 1, looks great.
looks great.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Vandalog on Nov 10, 2009 13:02:19 GMT 1, That is one hell of a lineup.
That's the advantage of going through private collectors, no gallery politics so I can include Adam Neate and Nick Walker in the same show. And since most of the work is on loan from people's collections, these are the pieces that people have in their homes, not the paintings they are trying to get rid of in some secondary market fire sale.
That is one hell of a lineup. That's the advantage of going through private collectors, no gallery politics so I can include Adam Neate and Nick Walker in the same show. And since most of the work is on loan from people's collections, these are the pieces that people have in their homes, not the paintings they are trying to get rid of in some secondary market fire sale.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Vandalog on Nov 10, 2009 19:22:57 GMT 1, If you like Swoon, definitely check out this interview with me on Brooklyn Street Art which includes some photos a description of a very unique piece by Swoon which will be seen for publicly at The Thousands.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by stillborncrisps on Nov 11, 2009 0:18:42 GMT 1, Looking forward to the new BC piece. What day they painting it, or is that classified info?
Will there be a private view in advance of the Wednesday opening?
Looking forward to the new BC piece. What day they painting it, or is that classified info?
Will there be a private view in advance of the Wednesday opening?
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Vandalog on Nov 11, 2009 1:20:29 GMT 1, Looking forward to the new BC piece. What day they painting it, or is that classified info? Will there be a private view in advance of the Wednesday opening?
I'm not even sure BC knows when they are painting just yet haha. It's such a big crew that organization has been complicated and I bet that at most half of them are painting at any one time. The wall will be completed in advance of Wednesday evening though.
Wednesday evening will be the "private view," except that everybody is welcome. As with any show, I'm sure a few photographers and such will find themselves catching a sneak peak before that, but there's no guest list only events on Tuesday or anything like that.
Looking forward to the new BC piece. What day they painting it, or is that classified info? Will there be a private view in advance of the Wednesday opening? I'm not even sure BC knows when they are painting just yet haha. It's such a big crew that organization has been complicated and I bet that at most half of them are painting at any one time. The wall will be completed in advance of Wednesday evening though. Wednesday evening will be the "private view," except that everybody is welcome. As with any show, I'm sure a few photographers and such will find themselves catching a sneak peak before that, but there's no guest list only events on Tuesday or anything like that.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Vandalog on Nov 13, 2009 16:50:52 GMT 1, Nick Walker, one of the artists in The Thousands, has an interview on The 405 that just went online last night.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by topper007 on Nov 18, 2009 10:07:32 GMT 1, Looking forward to this tonight.
Important question : will there be beer?
Looking forward to this tonight. Important question : will there be beer?
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by topper007 on Nov 18, 2009 10:09:11 GMT 1, Stupid question - have just seen this:
thethousands.wordpress.com/
Good work!
P.S. I'd still have gone anyway but it's nice to know we won't be thirsty
Stupid question - have just seen this: thethousands.wordpress.com/Good work! P.S. I'd still have gone anyway but it's nice to know we won't be thirsty
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by adewilliams on Nov 18, 2009 10:41:15 GMT 1, good luck with the show!
good luck with the show!
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by gwenie on Nov 18, 2009 11:56:45 GMT 1, Had a peak - there are some amazing pieces there. Going to be a great show
Some preview pics here tinyurl.com/ykvhpfv
Had a peak - there are some amazing pieces there. Going to be a great show Some preview pics here tinyurl.com/ykvhpfv
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Simococo on Nov 18, 2009 16:47:47 GMT 1, good luck with the show rj
good luck with the show rj
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by mrease on Nov 19, 2009 2:12:23 GMT 1, great marketing
great marketing
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Guest on Nov 19, 2009 2:16:14 GMT 1,
I thought it was a great show, without the pressure of buying.
I thought it was a great show, without the pressure of buying.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by mrease on Nov 19, 2009 2:25:54 GMT 1, I am sure it is great (i didnt go) ...its good to see the time and effort being put in by the organisers. And the man (RJ) sure has advertising and marketing skills ! hes gonna go a long way i am sure. did you buy the book? are there any signed copies available there? (by the artists?)
I am sure it is great (i didnt go) ...its good to see the time and effort being put in by the organisers. And the man (RJ) sure has advertising and marketing skills ! hes gonna go a long way i am sure. did you buy the book? are there any signed copies available there? (by the artists?)
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by volvic on Nov 19, 2009 2:28:42 GMT 1, great show, congratulations to all involved, stand out piece for me was the stunning os gemeos / mcgee / kaw's canvas + the rude copper canvas just because i have never seen one before.
great show, congratulations to all involved, stand out piece for me was the stunning os gemeos / mcgee / kaw's canvas + the rude copper canvas just because i have never seen one before.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by mrease on Nov 19, 2009 2:30:53 GMT 1, anyone got pics of the finished BC piece?
anyone got pics of the finished BC piece?
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Guest on Nov 19, 2009 2:30:56 GMT 1, agree, great show, the Supine, Os gemeos and Faile were stand out for me.
agree, great show, the Supine, Os gemeos and Faile were stand out for me.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by edcase on Nov 19, 2009 2:50:50 GMT 1, Pics here: thefuturetense.posterous.com/
Great show, nice one RJ.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Guest on Nov 19, 2009 2:58:15 GMT 1, very slick pics Ed. nice one.
very slick pics Ed. nice one.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by edcase on Nov 19, 2009 3:03:54 GMT 1, cheers fella, really good to see you.
cheers fella, really good to see you.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Guest on Nov 19, 2009 3:05:20 GMT 1, you to mate, sent you a pm.
you to mate, sent you a pm.
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The Thousands - Vandalog - 18th-22nd Nov, by Martin DK on Nov 19, 2009 7:41:36 GMT 1, Thanks for the pictures edcase!
Looks like some of the best work from each artist, very nice.
Thanks for the pictures edcase!
Looks like some of the best work from each artist, very nice.
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