loucastel
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October 2007
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Who's buying street art - The Guardian..., by loucastel on May 13, 2009 18:21:58 GMT 1, I noticed there were quite a few people who said they didn't fall in any of the categories listed. I'll add the last personality type on there for her: 6. The Fanboy. They might not have been the first person they know to like Banksy, but they sure as Hell like him more than anyone else. "Silky," "POW," and "F5," are part of their everyday lexicon, and they will spend hours debating the merits of an Artist's proof over a Printer's proof if given the chance. Luckily for the rest of us, their favorite watering hole is usually in cyberspace, which gives them the two-fold benefit of thinking that they are actually socializing, while simultaneously checking for drops on POW or new collage releases by Bast. Print folders are a must for these types because there is only so much wall space in a studio flat. Don't bother asking to buy one of their Faile pieces at current market prices though; it's not that you are offering less than they paid for it, it's that they are just in it for the love of the art. They do however have half a dozen or so Nick Walkers that they would love to get rid of at 5 times the cost because "the wife just can't stand them". The fanboy is always male, and he usually doesn't actually have a wife. All in good fun.
Excellent post james, not often I agree with you ,but this time I'm with you 100%.
I think you must have forgotten a couple of things though, and that is the ability to have a 4 page thread on the latest ideas for hand finishing wether it be fair trade coffee or double espresso, also the best way to pimp your print, with that lovely, highly gold lacquered, ornate ormolu frame. The sign of the true collector!!!!
I noticed there were quite a few people who said they didn't fall in any of the categories listed. I'll add the last personality type on there for her: 6. The Fanboy. They might not have been the first person they know to like Banksy, but they sure as Hell like him more than anyone else. "Silky," "POW," and "F5," are part of their everyday lexicon, and they will spend hours debating the merits of an Artist's proof over a Printer's proof if given the chance. Luckily for the rest of us, their favorite watering hole is usually in cyberspace, which gives them the two-fold benefit of thinking that they are actually socializing, while simultaneously checking for drops on POW or new collage releases by Bast. Print folders are a must for these types because there is only so much wall space in a studio flat. Don't bother asking to buy one of their Faile pieces at current market prices though; it's not that you are offering less than they paid for it, it's that they are just in it for the love of the art. They do however have half a dozen or so Nick Walkers that they would love to get rid of at 5 times the cost because "the wife just can't stand them". The fanboy is always male, and he usually doesn't actually have a wife. All in good fun. Excellent post james, not often I agree with you ,but this time I'm with you 100%. I think you must have forgotten a couple of things though, and that is the ability to have a 4 page thread on the latest ideas for hand finishing wether it be fair trade coffee or double espresso, also the best way to pimp your print, with that lovely, highly gold lacquered, ornate ormolu frame. The sign of the true collector!!!! |
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jamesreeve5
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September 2012
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Who's buying street art - The Guardian..., by jamesreeve5 on May 13, 2009 19:57:42 GMT 1, Exactly Lou! Can't we all laugh at ourselves sometimes? I mean our dedication may look laudable to one another, but probably looks silly to an outsider.
Plus the homogeneity of the group (90% white males) just lends itself to a funny stereotype!
Exactly Lou! Can't we all laugh at ourselves sometimes? I mean our dedication may look laudable to one another, but probably looks silly to an outsider.
Plus the homogeneity of the group (90% white males) just lends itself to a funny stereotype!
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Who's buying street art - The Guardian..., by slowmo on May 13, 2009 19:59:08 GMT 1, Wherever you find free beer, you'll find 90% white males! ;D
Wherever you find free beer, you'll find 90% white males! ;D
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pezlow
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January 2007
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Who's buying street art - The Guardian..., by pezlow on May 13, 2009 20:17:58 GMT 1, Wherever you find free beer, you'll find 90% white males! ;D
Awww and there I was thinking that this scene was about so much more than just free beer.
Wherever you find free beer, you'll find 90% white males! ;D Awww and there I was thinking that this scene was about so much more than just free beer. |
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Who's buying street art - The Guardian..., by wiz on May 13, 2009 20:18:34 GMT 1, Exactly Lou! Can't we all laugh at ourselves sometimes? I mean our dedication may look laudable to one another, but probably looks silly to an outsider. Plus the homogeneity of the group (90% white males) just lends itself to a funny stereotype!
Homogenist!.
Exactly Lou! Can't we all laugh at ourselves sometimes? I mean our dedication may look laudable to one another, but probably looks silly to an outsider. Plus the homogeneity of the group (90% white males) just lends itself to a funny stereotype! Homogenist!. |
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kjzimm
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June 2009
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Who's buying street art - The Guardian..., by kjzimm on Jul 22, 2009 21:50:38 GMT 1, The critics bashed Warhol for making accessible art back in his day. The Factory was a factory, pumping out prints at an alarming rate. But that didn't stop art enthusiasts from buying it up like half-price beer. For those who bought and held, their net worth has increased while, all along, they were able to look at something they like. I was too young and poor to buy a Warhol piece back in the '70s or '80s when you could pick up a print for $250--wish I bought less beer and more art. Calder and Miro are two others that were affordable.
Bottom line is that I liked it then and I like it now and I've kicked myself for not buying when I had a chance. That's the point of owning art--liking to see it hanging on your wall--not what others think. The net worth part runs a distant second--very distant.
Therefore, this "critic" or "journalist" is merely voicing a meaningless opinion. Anyone who listens heeds that opinion or any opinion (good or bad), for whatever reason, betrays themselves.
I'm just getting into this "street" art thing on the web. I've known about Banksy since 2006, but didn't realize he was producing prints and selling originals until 18 months ago. You guys are lightyears ahead of me.
I've photographed graffiti since 1980. I like the medium and the talent of many of the artists. I've just started to buy, but haven't received the first piece yet. I'm curious to see the quality of the final products. I'm headed to LA on the 6th and I may be able to see the Guy Denning show. It would be nice to see "live" works. I'll stop rambling now. I will say that the level of knowledge on this board is amazing. Keep it up--I'm learning a lot!
The critics bashed Warhol for making accessible art back in his day. The Factory was a factory, pumping out prints at an alarming rate. But that didn't stop art enthusiasts from buying it up like half-price beer. For those who bought and held, their net worth has increased while, all along, they were able to look at something they like. I was too young and poor to buy a Warhol piece back in the '70s or '80s when you could pick up a print for $250--wish I bought less beer and more art. Calder and Miro are two others that were affordable.
Bottom line is that I liked it then and I like it now and I've kicked myself for not buying when I had a chance. That's the point of owning art--liking to see it hanging on your wall--not what others think. The net worth part runs a distant second--very distant.
Therefore, this "critic" or "journalist" is merely voicing a meaningless opinion. Anyone who listens heeds that opinion or any opinion (good or bad), for whatever reason, betrays themselves.
I'm just getting into this "street" art thing on the web. I've known about Banksy since 2006, but didn't realize he was producing prints and selling originals until 18 months ago. You guys are lightyears ahead of me.
I've photographed graffiti since 1980. I like the medium and the talent of many of the artists. I've just started to buy, but haven't received the first piece yet. I'm curious to see the quality of the final products. I'm headed to LA on the 6th and I may be able to see the Guy Denning show. It would be nice to see "live" works. I'll stop rambling now. I will say that the level of knowledge on this board is amazing. Keep it up--I'm learning a lot!
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