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Has Banksy forgotten about your average Joe?, by laurentbaboo on Apr 12, 2017 13:36:04 GMT 1, I don't understand the self entitlement being shown here. Banksy makes Art, not lungs or cancer cures... the thirst for making profit from someone else's skills are blatant. Just remember, it's greed that put an end to all of this when adults were fighting in the streets and moaning like children about things being 'fair'. I genuinely don't think I'm entitled to anything. It would just be nice to have the opportunity to to own something directly from him without having to be minted. Others have mentioned that there are many other things relating to banksy which have a lot lower entry level i.e. Books, posters, records etc all of which I have. I also understand that the best way to see his art is on the street, shows and exhibitions all of which I have done. ๐๐ฝ
It would be nice indeed, and as much I would love to see a release, we have to be realistic, what would be the chance to score one of those when you can not even score a Martin Whatson on release, flippers would be all other in no time, and everybody would end up being more frustrated! The more I read this thread, the more I think: Who are we to know better how Banksy should run his artistic and business career! His career looks pretty successfull to me!
I don't understand the self entitlement being shown here. Banksy makes Art, not lungs or cancer cures... the thirst for making profit from someone else's skills are blatant. Just remember, it's greed that put an end to all of this when adults were fighting in the streets and moaning like children about things being 'fair'. I genuinely don't think I'm entitled to anything. It would just be nice to have the opportunity to to own something directly from him without having to be minted. Others have mentioned that there are many other things relating to banksy which have a lot lower entry level i.e. Books, posters, records etc all of which I have. I also understand that the best way to see his art is on the street, shows and exhibitions all of which I have done. ๐๐ฝ It would be nice indeed, and as much I would love to see a release, we have to be realistic, what would be the chance to score one of those when you can not even score a Martin Whatson on release, flippers would be all other in no time, and everybody would end up being more frustrated! The more I read this thread, the more I think: Who are we to know better how Banksy should run his artistic and business career! His career looks pretty successfull to me!
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Has Banksy forgotten about your average Joe?, by laurentbaboo on Apr 12, 2017 10:15:14 GMT 1, Yes, entitlement. Brainwashed? Very funny. I just happen to believe that it's up to each artist to decide how to develop their career and to whom they sell. It's not up to me, and it's certainly not up to you. Edition of 100? I thought you were concerned that dismalland reaching anyone out of 65 million that wanted to visit for ยฃ3 was inadequate, as it left 7 billion unfulfilled? But an edition of 100 will sort that, right? Pest control have a stranglehold? Twisting the facts? Happy with it being easy for forgers to rip people off? Maybe that was the reason PC was established? I'm not telling him who he should sell too. But I guess selling to the super rich is the route banksys chosen. Great for him. You aren't grasping the concept. Banksy's art can reach anyone. Photos on the internet are great. However throughout history people have wanted to obtain art. This can be visiting work and seeing it first hand. Anyone will tell you a photo does no justice. Artists have given the opportunity to people with paintings and prints as well. A print release could reach any single person. Odds aren't great but what's that matter. Dismalaland for example could not reach any single person. It's restricted. Banksy started as an inclusive artist. Painting in the public. Traveling the world and painting on walls. That's inclusive. Spending millions on a fake theme park isn't inclusive. Releasing to the super rich isn't inclusive. as someone mentioned the model is there to be more inclusive with prints. For some reason banksy ignores this. Why? This seems to relate to the control on his prints? He's protecting against forgers? Is there even evidence that there are convincing forgeries out there?
In all honesty, would you keep the same argument if you owned something from Banksy right now? Banksy can not be everywhere and please everyone, why should he release something, only for it to be flipped the next day for x100 or more?
Yes, entitlement. Brainwashed? Very funny. I just happen to believe that it's up to each artist to decide how to develop their career and to whom they sell. It's not up to me, and it's certainly not up to you. Edition of 100? I thought you were concerned that dismalland reaching anyone out of 65 million that wanted to visit for ยฃ3 was inadequate, as it left 7 billion unfulfilled? But an edition of 100 will sort that, right? Pest control have a stranglehold? Twisting the facts? Happy with it being easy for forgers to rip people off? Maybe that was the reason PC was established? I'm not telling him who he should sell too. But I guess selling to the super rich is the route banksys chosen. Great for him. You aren't grasping the concept. Banksy's art can reach anyone. Photos on the internet are great. However throughout history people have wanted to obtain art. This can be visiting work and seeing it first hand. Anyone will tell you a photo does no justice. Artists have given the opportunity to people with paintings and prints as well. A print release could reach any single person. Odds aren't great but what's that matter. Dismalaland for example could not reach any single person. It's restricted. Banksy started as an inclusive artist. Painting in the public. Traveling the world and painting on walls. That's inclusive. Spending millions on a fake theme park isn't inclusive. Releasing to the super rich isn't inclusive. as someone mentioned the model is there to be more inclusive with prints. For some reason banksy ignores this. Why? This seems to relate to the control on his prints? He's protecting against forgers? Is there even evidence that there are convincing forgeries out there? In all honesty, would you keep the same argument if you owned something from Banksy right now? Banksy can not be everywhere and please everyone, why should he release something, only for it to be flipped the next day for x100 or more?
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Stik lottery for LGBT Banner badges. , by laurentbaboo on Apr 6, 2017 19:14:47 GMT 1, I'll take No6 then!
1. kjg 2. Zefarrett 3.sturban 4. iwokinrelief 5.christbait 6. LaurentBaBoo 7. topboy 8 Morfx 9:Cutiehoney 10: Nobokov Thank you! 11 coach 12. Ed 13. Floubi 14. eComWizard 15. EKAP 16. docholiday 17. Ruggs 18 blakeies 19 20 Redman440 21 Wisky 22 phischa 23 Johnthebadgers 24- jasper73. 25-bone
I'll take No6 then! 1. kjg 2. Zefarrett 3.sturban 4. iwokinrelief 5.christbait 6. LaurentBaBoo 7. topboy 8 Morfx 9:Cutiehoney 10: Nobokov Thank you! 11 coach 12. Ed 13. Floubi 14. eComWizard 15. EKAP 16. docholiday 17. Ruggs 18 blakeies 19 20 Redman440 21 Wisky 22 phischa 23 Johnthebadgers 24- jasper73. 25-bone
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, by laurentbaboo on Apr 5, 2017 18:24:26 GMT 1, Not quite no one, you are posting are you not ? You know I don't count. However I am flattered that you see me as that important!
Actually hard to ignore, as you probably contributed to half of the post on this thread!
Not quite no one, you are posting are you not ? You know I don't count. However I am flattered that you see me as that important! Actually hard to ignore, as you probably contributed to half of the post on this thread!
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Is this a Banksy?, by laurentbaboo on Apr 5, 2017 13:43:11 GMT 1, Definitely not, and if you want to see it with the camera on the other side: http://instagram.com/p/lSnijORIBO
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Banksy Hotel Art Gallery, by laurentbaboo on Mar 29, 2017 15:06:11 GMT 1, I'll tell you what fella, when you've dragged yourself away from the screen for five minutes of ranting, pop over to mine and I'll knock you up a sandwich and a cup of tea, when you've finished that I'll get my hanglider out of the shed and we can fly over to banksys gaff and he can explain everything to you, I might stand around and listen also as I know just about as much as you, yet you seem to think your entitled to know so much more than everyone else, guess what ......... if you want the information or answers sometimes you have to look for them yourself and find them, they ain't always there, and that believe it or not, is it ok So just chill and have no worries I don't get this. So it's okay to praise him for bringing awareness to local artists but when I say I'm interested in learning about the local artists and works but there seems to be no information or exposure then you say it's okay for this information to be lacking. So which is it? I'm fine either way but there appears to be a lack in execution (at least at this time).
Why don't you try to go over and see it by yourself?
I'll tell you what fella, when you've dragged yourself away from the screen for five minutes of ranting, pop over to mine and I'll knock you up a sandwich and a cup of tea, when you've finished that I'll get my hanglider out of the shed and we can fly over to banksys gaff and he can explain everything to you, I might stand around and listen also as I know just about as much as you, yet you seem to think your entitled to know so much more than everyone else, guess what ......... if you want the information or answers sometimes you have to look for them yourself and find them, they ain't always there, and that believe it or not, is it ok So just chill and have no worries I don't get this. So it's okay to praise him for bringing awareness to local artists but when I say I'm interested in learning about the local artists and works but there seems to be no information or exposure then you say it's okay for this information to be lacking. So which is it? I'm fine either way but there appears to be a lack in execution (at least at this time). Why don't you try to go over and see it by yourself?
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Banksy Hotel Art Gallery, by laurentbaboo on Mar 29, 2017 14:37:50 GMT 1, This is part of the reason why I question the whole execution and ultimate motivation. Banksy could easily highlight these artists on a world scale by simply giving more information on the works and local artists. He could post one a week on his instagram. He could release prints in the online shop. Yet the only people exposed are those that visit in person. Cool to have a gallery show for the artists but true advocacy and awareness for the artist could be so much more.
Could it be that he wants people to make the effort to go there and experience it all first?
This is part of the reason why I question the whole execution and ultimate motivation. Banksy could easily highlight these artists on a world scale by simply giving more information on the works and local artists. He could post one a week on his instagram. He could release prints in the online shop. Yet the only people exposed are those that visit in person. Cool to have a gallery show for the artists but true advocacy and awareness for the artist could be so much more. Could it be that he wants people to make the effort to go there and experience it all first?
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Parra free goodies, by laurentbaboo on Mar 28, 2017 16:06:18 GMT 1, Looks like it was a limited offer.
Looks like it was a limited offer.
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, by laurentbaboo on Mar 27, 2017 14:35:35 GMT 1, I have tried not to reply to your negative posts recently. But...."disappointment by most...."?! It seems to me that the disappointment is coming from a very limited number of critics. It was suggested a while ago that yiu start your own separate thread to contain your moans and groans about how this project just isn't good enough for you. I think that's a great idea. You are only seeing the negative. Oh I did start my own thread with my thoughts! Go join on that one haha
You did indeed! But no much interest or followers for some reason!
I have tried not to reply to your negative posts recently. But...."disappointment by most...."?! It seems to me that the disappointment is coming from a very limited number of critics. It was suggested a while ago that yiu start your own separate thread to contain your moans and groans about how this project just isn't good enough for you. I think that's a great idea. You are only seeing the negative. Oh I did start my own thread with my thoughts! Go join on that one haha You did indeed! But no much interest or followers for some reason!
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wherethereswalls.com giveaway, by laurentbaboo on Mar 15, 2017 11:23:48 GMT 1, I did read your explanation, i was just reply in to your question: "Now, are you really gonna tell me that this doesn't smell like a great opportunity at first sight ?"
I did read your explanation, i was just reply in to your question: "Now, are you really gonna tell me that this doesn't smell like a great opportunity at first sight ?"
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wherethereswalls.com giveaway, by laurentbaboo on Mar 15, 2017 10:43:06 GMT 1, Wherethereswalls is a project that started over a year ago, with the website going live about 5 months ago. Anybody Heard of the walled off hรดtel before 2 weeks ago? Not sure we can even call that a coรฏncidence.
Wherethereswalls is a project that started over a year ago, with the website going live about 5 months ago. Anybody Heard of the walled off hรดtel before 2 weeks ago? Not sure we can even call that a coรฏncidence.
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, by laurentbaboo on Mar 11, 2017 23:48:39 GMT 1, Hats off to stephratcatcher and 11 getting out there so quick. Truly impressed.
Yes, huge respect for their effort! Legends of the forum!
Hats off to stephratcatcher and 11 getting out there so quick. Truly impressed. Yes, huge respect for their effort! Legends of the forum!
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Banksy, Walled Off Hotel, GIFT SHOP, by laurentbaboo on Mar 9, 2017 21:44:04 GMT 1, crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside, a little cardamom, and pistachios to make them extra soft and smooth, hate them dry. I also want an feta cheese cream with chili with them, very basic, not many gooie stuff mixed in, simple and clean.
Sounds like the breakfast in ร hรดtel in Bethlehem i checked this afternoon!
crispy on the outside, soft and juicy on the inside, a little cardamom, and pistachios to make them extra soft and smooth, hate them dry. I also want an feta cheese cream with chili with them, very basic, not many gooie stuff mixed in, simple and clean. Sounds like the breakfast in ร hรดtel in Bethlehem i checked this afternoon!
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Banksy, Walled Off Hotel, GIFT SHOP, by laurentbaboo on Mar 9, 2017 21:04:14 GMT 1, Do they? Are they the very definition of bad art only bought for prestige? In the rawest form yes. It's some ink on a piece of paper selling for tens of thousands of pounds. Not even one of a kind hand made. Now don't get me wrong. Some of his art is very good. But if you want to make fun of people paying thousands at art auctions then banksy work has become the same exact thing. Pretty ironic right? Especially when that said artwork is an image of them doing just that! Pretty great!
Any chance you can start your own thread on the matter and let anybody who wants to join, if any, and give this thread back to the original subject? Thanks in advance.
Do they? Are they the very definition of bad art only bought for prestige? In the rawest form yes. It's some ink on a piece of paper selling for tens of thousands of pounds. Not even one of a kind hand made. Now don't get me wrong. Some of his art is very good. But if you want to make fun of people paying thousands at art auctions then banksy work has become the same exact thing. Pretty ironic right? Especially when that said artwork is an image of them doing just that! Pretty great! Any chance you can start your own thread on the matter and let anybody who wants to join, if any, and give this thread back to the original subject? Thanks in advance.
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Banksy, Walled Off Hotel, GIFT SHOP, by laurentbaboo on Mar 9, 2017 19:54:40 GMT 1, Not long before we're getting the political comments, lefties, righties,...
Not long before we're getting the political comments, lefties, righties,...
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Sick Boy, Sweet Tooth, Emek, by laurentbaboo on Mar 9, 2017 19:52:03 GMT 1, Hello?
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New Adam neate dimensional multiple, by laurentbaboo on Mar 8, 2017 19:35:04 GMT 1, I'll go with 18.
I'll go with 18.
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Banksy, Walled Off Hotel, GIFT SHOP, by laurentbaboo on Mar 8, 2017 15:46:12 GMT 1, What he did in Gaza then brought attention to the region, from the press and also from many who would possibly not paid attention to what's going on in the area. If you take into consideration the amount of income that generated Dismaland for Weston Super Mare and its businesses, it makes sense to return to Palestine with a project that could benefit the local industry and economy. The futur might prove me wrong, we can't deny that mr B tried to contribute.
What he did in Gaza then brought attention to the region, from the press and also from many who would possibly not paid attention to what's going on in the area. If you take into consideration the amount of income that generated Dismaland for Weston Super Mare and its businesses, it makes sense to return to Palestine with a project that could benefit the local industry and economy. The futur might prove me wrong, we can't deny that mr B tried to contribute.
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Banksy, Walled Off Hotel, GIFT SHOP, by laurentbaboo on Mar 8, 2017 15:05:59 GMT 1, He can't please all the people all the time. Fortunately I think you are in the minority here thinking this and dismalland are not good. I rather suspect he doesn't put these things on for your (or anyone else's) approval. True true. Sadly I don't think he cares about me. Haha I'm not saying they aren't good. I just don't think they are his best and I think his other things are more successful.
Like what? His residency in New York was a brilliant concept, no doubt, as was Dismaland on a different level, and this new project sounds and looks amazing to me. It's funny how when an artist sticks with the same concept and style all the time, and it get criticized, when one comes up with a different concept all the time, it get criticized!
He can't please all the people all the time. Fortunately I think you are in the minority here thinking this and dismalland are not good. I rather suspect he doesn't put these things on for your (or anyone else's) approval. True true. Sadly I don't think he cares about me. Haha I'm not saying they aren't good. I just don't think they are his best and I think his other things are more successful. Like what? His residency in New York was a brilliant concept, no doubt, as was Dismaland on a different level, and this new project sounds and looks amazing to me. It's funny how when an artist sticks with the same concept and style all the time, and it get criticized, when one comes up with a different concept all the time, it get criticized!
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Your latest Art Purchase?, by laurentbaboo on Mar 7, 2017 1:49:28 GMT 1, A new Dran added to my collection, with backboard and spacers painted by........myself!
Dran
A new Dran added to my collection, with backboard and spacers painted by........myself!
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Gonefellow ๐ฌ๐ง Print Release โข Street Art โข Art For Sale, by laurentbaboo on Mar 2, 2017 20:57:40 GMT 1,
Nice framing.
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C215 - Original AVAILABLE AGAIN, by laurentbaboo on Mar 1, 2017 13:28:25 GMT 1, ... I see all of them ... ๐ weird, i get the same issue on my phone and laptop. only the last pic shows.ย
I can only see one photo only here, the bottom one too! Dors that makes me weird too? The piece is looking good, would be good to see a few more.
... I see all of them ... ๐ weird, i get the same issue on my phone and laptop. only the last pic shows.ย I can only see one photo only here, the bottom one too! Dors that makes me weird too? The piece is looking good, would be good to see a few more.
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FS: Sweet Toof original on wood, by laurentbaboo on Feb 28, 2017 23:13:17 GMT 1, It might be the '3 month payment plan' that's scaring people ha ha ๐ Lovely pieces that deserve a prime spot - glwts๐๐ป
Trust me, Those are not as expensive as you would probably expect for such ร quality original. Don't be afraid of the 3 months plan, this is really ร helping gesture from Harveyn, whose by the way is also a top member to deal with.
It might be the '3 month payment plan' that's scaring people ha ha ๐ Lovely pieces that deserve a prime spot - glwts๐๐ป Trust me, Those are not as expensive as you would probably expect for such ร quality original. Don't be afraid of the 3 months plan, this is really ร helping gesture from Harveyn, whose by the way is also a top member to deal with.
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FS: Sweet Toof original on wood, by laurentbaboo on Feb 27, 2017 16:54:43 GMT 1, Those are so nice, so tempted!!!
Those are so nice, so tempted!!!
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