Prescription Art
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by Prescription Art on Nov 22, 2008 13:32:28 GMT 1, I bought down with the filthy f**king pigs on canvas and have bought one of the cardboard ones too. Great fun and interesting wall decor. Gallery jealousy methinks?
That one I really don't get:
??
I must admit the rats on cardboard have more merit than the pig / rabbit canvases, and the 'stencil art is so last week' one is at least amusing. But still not to the extent of paying 50 quid for one.
I bought down with the filthy f**king pigs on canvas and have bought one of the cardboard ones too. Great fun and interesting wall decor. Gallery jealousy methinks? That one I really don't get: ?? I must admit the rats on cardboard have more merit than the pig / rabbit canvases, and the 'stencil art is so last week' one is at least amusing. But still not to the extent of paying 50 quid for one.
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Eton Groover
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by Eton Groover on Nov 22, 2008 13:34:42 GMT 1, They were ยฃ35-00.
Not a lot really considering the prices of some stuff
They were ยฃ35-00.
Not a lot really considering the prices of some stuff
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Prescription Art
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by Prescription Art on Nov 22, 2008 13:34:56 GMT 1, I get the joke.. I just don't think it's a very funny one. I think the only purpose is to sell a quick ยฃ15,000 worth of stuff. Bet you wish it had been your idea
I don't to be honest, and I wouldn't have done it anyway. I have more respect for my customers. I have had plenty of opportunities to flog stuff that I know would sell... but I would rather work with artists I truly believe in, even if it takes longer for everyone else to 'get' them (which they invariably do eventually).
I get the joke.. I just don't think it's a very funny one. I think the only purpose is to sell a quick ยฃ15,000 worth of stuff. Bet you wish it had been your idea I don't to be honest, and I wouldn't have done it anyway. I have more respect for my customers. I have had plenty of opportunities to flog stuff that I know would sell... but I would rather work with artists I truly believe in, even if it takes longer for everyone else to 'get' them (which they invariably do eventually).
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howlinjack
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by howlinjack on Nov 22, 2008 13:36:03 GMT 1, look for me thats what it should all be about, some love it some hate it, each to there own...thats art for you ;D
a bit like anal sex.
look for me thats what it should all be about, some love it some hate it, each to there own...thats art for you ;D a bit like anal sex.
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jonnyx
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by jonnyx on Nov 22, 2008 13:36:43 GMT 1, "which can only have been in the vain hope that they were actually by Banksy."
'fraid not prescription art, some of us happen to like the stot aesthetic believe it or not. I, for one think their work has humour (the banksy stuff) as well as a dark, cold pessimism (the fish island prophesy stuff) which reminds me of the feeling of the cold war de-industrialised thatcher years of the eighties. I also think their crockery, lampshades and coffee tables are a wry comment on branding and consumerism. they might be a couple of pranksters taking the piss for all I know, but there's much about their work which chimes with me and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
I love banksy I just happen to realise he's not necessarily the alpha and omega.
"which can only have been in the vain hope that they were actually by Banksy."
'fraid not prescription art, some of us happen to like the stot aesthetic believe it or not. I, for one think their work has humour (the banksy stuff) as well as a dark, cold pessimism (the fish island prophesy stuff) which reminds me of the feeling of the cold war de-industrialised thatcher years of the eighties. I also think their crockery, lampshades and coffee tables are a wry comment on branding and consumerism. they might be a couple of pranksters taking the piss for all I know, but there's much about their work which chimes with me and I'm sure I'm not the only one.
I love banksy I just happen to realise he's not necessarily the alpha and omega.
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Eton Groover
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by Eton Groover on Nov 22, 2008 13:38:44 GMT 1, look for me thats what it should all be about, some love it some hate it, each to there own...thats art for you ;D a bit like anal sex.
and Marmite
look for me thats what it should all be about, some love it some hate it, each to there own...thats art for you ;D a bit like anal sex. and Marmite
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leeoman
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by leeoman on Nov 22, 2008 13:39:25 GMT 1, look for me thats what it should all be about, some love it some hate it, each to there own...thats art for you ;D a bit like anal sex.
well you would know howlinmadcrack
look for me thats what it should all be about, some love it some hate it, each to there own...thats art for you ;D a bit like anal sex. well you would know howlinmadcrack
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howlinjack
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by howlinjack on Nov 22, 2008 13:41:59 GMT 1, anal sex with marmite. now there's a combination.
watch it leona or i may smite you.
anal sex with marmite. now there's a combination. watch it leona or i may smite you.
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leeoman
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by leeoman on Nov 22, 2008 13:45:27 GMT 1, anal sex with marmite. now there's a combination. watch it leona or i may smite you.
What for the 4th time today Smite away howlinsadsack
anal sex with marmite. now there's a combination. watch it leona or i may smite you. What for the 4th time today Smite away howlinsadsack
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by wiz on Nov 22, 2008 16:11:05 GMT 1, anal sex with marmite. now there's a combination. watch it leona or i may smite you.
Be v careful incase the jar gets stuck though .
anal sex with marmite. now there's a combination. watch it leona or i may smite you. Be v careful incase the jar gets stuck though .
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dynamixx
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THE AQUARIUM CLOSING DOWN SALE!, by dynamixx on Nov 27, 2008 23:31:50 GMT 1, I picked up a couple of these and my first rat arrived today, and have to say I'm well happy with it. I love how the card it was painted on is pretty filthy looking, while the exact same thickness and shape outer cardboard packaging was immaculate. Got to have a think about framing now, maybe a gold ornate job?
It's highly unlikely that these are the real deal, but I can't help but think it's strange that the Banksy Tesco Livingstone fund raiser was held at the same gallery. So if there's some sort of relationship, wouldn't issuing "not Banksy" Pest Control looking certificate be a complete piss take? thinking about it, that's probably the idea. Either way, for an original from a limited run, they sure beat a digital canvas from eBay for similar money.
I picked up a couple of these and my first rat arrived today, and have to say I'm well happy with it. I love how the card it was painted on is pretty filthy looking, while the exact same thickness and shape outer cardboard packaging was immaculate. Got to have a think about framing now, maybe a gold ornate job?
It's highly unlikely that these are the real deal, but I can't help but think it's strange that the Banksy Tesco Livingstone fund raiser was held at the same gallery. So if there's some sort of relationship, wouldn't issuing "not Banksy" Pest Control looking certificate be a complete piss take? thinking about it, that's probably the idea. Either way, for an original from a limited run, they sure beat a digital canvas from eBay for similar money.
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