BONGO
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February 2007
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BONGO VERDICT, by BONGO on Nov 21, 2008 8:57:17 GMT 1, BETTER IMAGE THAN S&S BUT BONGO ASKS - WHERE IS THE WIT AND HUMOUR OF THE BANKSY OF OLD ?
BONGO WANT PRINT FOR SAKE OF COMPLETENESS, BUT WOULD NOT GO OUT OF BONGOS WAY TO AQUIRE ONE OF THESE FOR DISPLAY IN WRETCHED POMME DE TERRE
*BONGO REMOVE GHETTO REFERENCER AS IT IS NOT FAIR TO THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW*
BETTER IMAGE THAN S&S BUT BONGO ASKS - WHERE IS THE WIT AND HUMOUR OF THE BANKSY OF OLD ?
BONGO WANT PRINT FOR SAKE OF COMPLETENESS, BUT WOULD NOT GO OUT OF BONGOS WAY TO AQUIRE ONE OF THESE FOR DISPLAY IN WRETCHED POMME DE TERRE
*BONGO REMOVE GHETTO REFERENCER AS IT IS NOT FAIR TO THOSE WHO DO NOT KNOW*
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mcster
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October 2007
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BONGO VERDICT, by mcster on Nov 21, 2008 9:07:05 GMT 1, I missed out, but I wasn't as disappointed as I have been in the past. It's an ok print, but nothing spectacular when you compare it something like turf war or love is in the air. Once the mad flipping is over (and some other things are paid off) I may try and pick one up, but when you consider there were really good Cept canvases for ยฃ1500 at the show last night I won't be paying through the nose for a Nola print.
I missed out, but I wasn't as disappointed as I have been in the past. It's an ok print, but nothing spectacular when you compare it something like turf war or love is in the air. Once the mad flipping is over (and some other things are paid off) I may try and pick one up, but when you consider there were really good Cept canvases for ยฃ1500 at the show last night I won't be paying through the nose for a Nola print.
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BONGO VERDICT, by woodsman on Nov 21, 2008 9:30:03 GMT 1, i tend to agree - i think the actual idea is spot on, however i think the execution of the piece lacks the normal Banksy touch....
i tend to agree - i think the actual idea is spot on, however i think the execution of the piece lacks the normal Banksy touch....
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BONGO VERDICT, by crazyarsemother on Nov 21, 2008 9:32:45 GMT 1, Banksy isn't the same guy of 12 years ago. You can't expect him to be. Theres good Turner watercolours for less money too no doubt. But I do think this is the best collectors Banksy print in a while because it does reconnect with some of his earlier work for which he is most admired. I like it too. Interesting how much more interest and reaction this has caused than his show that lacked any really punch.
Well done to those who got one. Look forward to seeing them framed and up.
Banksy isn't the same guy of 12 years ago. You can't expect him to be. Theres good Turner watercolours for less money too no doubt. But I do think this is the best collectors Banksy print in a while because it does reconnect with some of his earlier work for which he is most admired. I like it too. Interesting how much more interest and reaction this has caused than his show that lacked any really punch.
Well done to those who got one. Look forward to seeing them framed and up.
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howler
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October 2008
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BONGO VERDICT, by howler on Nov 21, 2008 10:30:22 GMT 1, Banksy isn't the same guy of 12 years ago. You can't expect him to be. Theres good Turner watercolours for less money too no doubt. But I do think this is the best collectors Banksy print in a while because it does reconnect with some of his earlier work for which he is most admired. I like it too. Interesting how much more interest and reaction this has caused than his show that lacked any really punch. Well done to those who got one. Look forward to seeing them framed and up.
"Interesting how much more interest and reaction this has caused than his show that lacked any really punch."
No real punch ? Countless press articles, 1000's if not 10,000's of visitors, people dropping everything and flying out to view a pure art event with no thought of increasing their possessions, passers by reacting positively, angrily, joyfully, school parties being taken, attitudes being challenged.
Unless of course you're talking about the reaction from here in which case IMO that speaks volumes about this place and not Banksys art and it's impact on the public in general.
Banksy isn't the same guy of 12 years ago. You can't expect him to be. Theres good Turner watercolours for less money too no doubt. But I do think this is the best collectors Banksy print in a while because it does reconnect with some of his earlier work for which he is most admired. I like it too. Interesting how much more interest and reaction this has caused than his show that lacked any really punch. Well done to those who got one. Look forward to seeing them framed and up. "Interesting how much more interest and reaction this has caused than his show that lacked any really punch." No real punch ? Countless press articles, 1000's if not 10,000's of visitors, people dropping everything and flying out to view a pure art event with no thought of increasing their possessions, passers by reacting positively, angrily, joyfully, school parties being taken, attitudes being challenged. Unless of course you're talking about the reaction from here in which case IMO that speaks volumes about this place and not Banksys art and it's impact on the public in general. |
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BONGO VERDICT, by alsbabar on Nov 21, 2008 10:43:22 GMT 1, agree with Howler - the show was like a kick in the nuts, rather than a punch. The social commentary on here about the show, in comparison to actually visiting it, were two universes apart - watching the passers by, the reaction of those in the shop, my own reaction, that of my wife, the countless school buses that rocked up with kids all amazed and in awe of what they saw in the shop, the daft people who just walking by, asking if the fur coat was real - incomprehensible, utter madness - Banksy at his absolute best IMO
The print, as i stated in another thread, reminds me of GWB, it has that same feel about it, if the brolley had been red, then the comparisons would have been obvious, but still will be seen as a classic in time.
agree with Howler - the show was like a kick in the nuts, rather than a punch. The social commentary on here about the show, in comparison to actually visiting it, were two universes apart - watching the passers by, the reaction of those in the shop, my own reaction, that of my wife, the countless school buses that rocked up with kids all amazed and in awe of what they saw in the shop, the daft people who just walking by, asking if the fur coat was real - incomprehensible, utter madness - Banksy at his absolute best IMO
The print, as i stated in another thread, reminds me of GWB, it has that same feel about it, if the brolley had been red, then the comparisons would have been obvious, but still will be seen as a classic in time.
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BONGO VERDICT, by buffin on Nov 21, 2008 10:50:33 GMT 1, I think its a great image and gutted to have missed it. Got all the Banksy trademarks for me.
I think its a great image and gutted to have missed it. Got all the Banksy trademarks for me.
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BONGO VERDICT, by crazyarsemother on Nov 21, 2008 11:00:34 GMT 1, Fair enough guys. Like I say I think its healthy that Banksy is not the same artist as 12 years ago. Maybe my comment is only justified in terms of this board. I'm not sure Howler what that says though about the impact of Banksy's art on the public - certainly his British public? His first stencils in Bristol had a bigger impact on me than anything their after. He is not the most accessiable artist in terms of shows. I have seen far more Bomberg's in the flesh than Banky's since he hit it big time. Everything else is from photos now. Its not like when you would go in a club and see some. Many of my friends did not know that Banksy even had a show on at all. LA, Bethlehem and New York is tricky for the majority of the public. His work and career is for the most part know viewed via the press. Sadly, those mates who did not know about the show did know about him being 'outed'. This board is of course different. Earliest members on this board were fans but very much POW collectors too so I guess it has always had that connection. I could not afford to go to New York but I stand corrected about his show's effect. Would have loved to have seen it. Sounded amazing.
Fair enough guys. Like I say I think its healthy that Banksy is not the same artist as 12 years ago. Maybe my comment is only justified in terms of this board. I'm not sure Howler what that says though about the impact of Banksy's art on the public - certainly his British public? His first stencils in Bristol had a bigger impact on me than anything their after. He is not the most accessiable artist in terms of shows. I have seen far more Bomberg's in the flesh than Banky's since he hit it big time. Everything else is from photos now. Its not like when you would go in a club and see some. Many of my friends did not know that Banksy even had a show on at all. LA, Bethlehem and New York is tricky for the majority of the public. His work and career is for the most part know viewed via the press. Sadly, those mates who did not know about the show did know about him being 'outed'. This board is of course different. Earliest members on this board were fans but very much POW collectors too so I guess it has always had that connection. I could not afford to go to New York but I stand corrected about his show's effect. Would have loved to have seen it. Sounded amazing.
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howler
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October 2008
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BONGO VERDICT, by howler on Nov 21, 2008 11:35:31 GMT 1, James I'd agree 100% it's good he's not the same artist as 12 years back. Yes the old stuff had a big impact on me as well, although Brighton more than Bristol in my case. I was incredibly proud when someone I felt I could relate to culturally could be called an artist. Since Wall and Piece I've noticed that far more of the British public than I ever realised know of him and love him for what he does and I think that they relate far more to big showy things like CCTV or the Petstore than real graffiti lovers who just enjoy wandering the streets seeing what the next surprise will be and that's where his accessibility now lies. Accessibility wise NY was important in opening up a new audience to the work and ideas, I was shocked at how few collectors and critics from there were unaware of him until this, particularly if like me you consider NY one of the ultimate urban environments.
James I'd agree 100% it's good he's not the same artist as 12 years back. Yes the old stuff had a big impact on me as well, although Brighton more than Bristol in my case. I was incredibly proud when someone I felt I could relate to culturally could be called an artist. Since Wall and Piece I've noticed that far more of the British public than I ever realised know of him and love him for what he does and I think that they relate far more to big showy things like CCTV or the Petstore than real graffiti lovers who just enjoy wandering the streets seeing what the next surprise will be and that's where his accessibility now lies. Accessibility wise NY was important in opening up a new audience to the work and ideas, I was shocked at how few collectors and critics from there were unaware of him until this, particularly if like me you consider NY one of the ultimate urban environments.
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