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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 19, 2014 12:52:44 GMT 1, The annual issue of Nordic Journal of Law and Social Research has just been published.
The 2014 edition includes an article by Matilda Arvidsson (Faculty of Law, Lund University) and myself entitled "Spatial Justice and Street Art".
The full article can be read and downloaded for free on my Academia profile.
The annual issue of Nordic Journal of Law and Social Research has just been published.
The 2014 edition includes an article by Matilda Arvidsson (Faculty of Law, Lund University) and myself entitled "Spatial Justice and Street Art".
The full article can be read and downloaded for free on my Academia profile.
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A CONVERSATION WITH FAILE @ NEUEHOUSE NYC WEDNESDAY 12/10, by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 11, 2014 9:18:42 GMT 1, Not sure what Brad Pitt's done for muskrats but I know he's done quite a bit for low income housing.
Not sure what Brad Pitt's done for muskrats but I know he's done quite a bit for low income housing.
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 9, 2014 14:43:23 GMT 1, Strongly recommend this read and good reviews are well deserved. A very interesting angle both on the topic and the ethnographic approach of the analysis.
Thank you!
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 9, 2014 11:58:18 GMT 1, Thank you. I am glad the book has been so well received. You / the book deserve it. It's a great read even though I don't completely share all presumptions and/or conclusions. I read it during our summer holiday. I know it comes late but here's the proof.
Thanks! Great to see the book being enjoyed in a beach context.
Thank you. I am glad the book has been so well received. You / the book deserve it. It's a great read even though I don't completely share all presumptions and/or conclusions. I read it during our summer holiday. I know it comes late but here's the proof. Thanks! Great to see the book being enjoyed in a beach context.
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 5, 2014 18:12:43 GMT 1, Two new reviews of The Street Art World have been published recently. The first can be found on the blog Urban ArtWorks. I was happy to see the reviewer's comment that he has taken on board "the concept of The street art world, which [he] already [has] (quite intuitively) assimilated into [his] own vocabulary". Image taken from review on Urban ArtWorks
The second review was published in Journal of Art History. It was written by historian Joe Austin, the author of the excellent 2001 book Taking the train. How Graffiti Art Became an Urban Crisis in New York City.
Austin begins his review by observing thatย The Street Art World "offers us an interesting, detailed, and accessible mapping of street artโs multidimensional terrain, and simultaneously lays out an important agenda for future debates". He ends by recommending the book "with confidence to all who are critically interested in the contemporary possibilities for art and collective urban life".
Sadly this review is not open access, but the first page can be previewed for free here. Congratulations on the positive reviews peter.
Thank you. I am glad the book has been so well received.
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Two new reviews of The Street Art World have been published recently. The first can be found on the blog Urban ArtWorks. I was happy to see the reviewer's comment that he has taken on board "the concept of The street art world, which [he] already [has] (quite intuitively) assimilated into [his] own vocabulary". Image taken from review on Urban ArtWorks
The second review was published in Journal of Art History. It was written by historian Joe Austin, the author of the excellent 2001 book Taking the train. How Graffiti Art Became an Urban Crisis in New York City.
Austin begins his review by observing thatย The Street Art World "offers us an interesting, detailed, and accessible mapping of street artโs multidimensional terrain, and simultaneously lays out an important agenda for future debates". He ends by recommending the book "with confidence to all who are critically interested in the contemporary possibilities for art and collective urban life".
Sadly this review is not open access, but the first page can be previewed for free here. Congratulations on the positive reviews peter. Thank you. I am glad the book has been so well received. Banksy Faile The Street Art World street art world street art
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 5, 2014 10:41:32 GMT 1, Two new reviews of The Street Art World have been published recently.
The first can be found on the blog Urban ArtWorks. I was happy to see the reviewer's comment that he has taken on board "the concept of The street art world, which [he] already [has] (quite intuitively) assimilated into [his] own vocabulary".
Image taken from review on Urban ArtWorks
The second review was published in Journal of Art History. It was written by historian Joe Austin, the author of the excellent 2001 book Taking the train. How Graffiti Art Became an Urban Crisis in New York City.
Austin begins his review by observing that The Street Art World "offers us an interesting, detailed, and accessible mapping of street artโs multidimensional terrain, and simultaneously lays out an important agenda for future debates". He ends by recommending the book "with confidence to all who are critically interested in the contemporary possibilities for art and collective urban life".
Sadly this review is not open access, but the first page can be previewed for free here.
Banksy Faile The Street Art World street art world street art
Two new reviews of The Street Art World have been published recently. The first can be found on the blog Urban ArtWorks. I was happy to see the reviewer's comment that he has taken on board "the concept of The street art world, which [he] already [has] (quite intuitively) assimilated into [his] own vocabulary". Image taken from review on Urban ArtWorks
The second review was published in Journal of Art History. It was written by historian Joe Austin, the author of the excellent 2001 book Taking the train. How Graffiti Art Became an Urban Crisis in New York City.
Austin begins his review by observing that The Street Art World "offers us an interesting, detailed, and accessible mapping of street artโs multidimensional terrain, and simultaneously lays out an important agenda for future debates". He ends by recommending the book "with confidence to all who are critically interested in the contemporary possibilities for art and collective urban life".
Sadly this review is not open access, but the first page can be previewed for free here. Banksy Faile The Street Art World street art world street art
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Art Basel Miami 2014 - Photos, by Peter Bengtsen on Dec 3, 2014 10:27:20 GMT 1, It's lost all meaning and context taking it from the street don't hang me but maybe this one was ment to be
What makes you think that?
It's lost all meaning and context taking it from the street don't hang me but maybe this one was ment to be What makes you think that?
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Nov 24, 2014 12:54:27 GMT 1, I am currently sketching out a new research project. For this purpose, I would very much like to get in touch with the owner of these Bast paintings:
The owner used to be a member here, but is no longer active under their old username.
If you are the owner of these (or similar parts of the 2011 Faile/Bast NYC aluminum door) or if you know how I can get in touch with the owner, please contact me by PM or by writing an email to peter.bengtsen@kultur.lu.se.
Complete anonymity assured.
I am currently sketching out a new research project. For this purpose, I would very much like to get in touch with the owner of these Bast paintings:
The owner used to be a member here, but is no longer active under their old username.
If you are the owner of these (or similar parts of the 2011 Faile/Bast NYC aluminum door) or if you know how I can get in touch with the owner, please contact me by PM or by writing an email to peter.bengtsen@kultur.lu.se.
Complete anonymity assured.
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FS Ludo Bee with protection mask + Punk Pineapple print COST, by Peter Bengtsen on Nov 21, 2014 14:33:07 GMT 1, Bee with protection mask + Punk Pineapple print (see description of thread). I think the problem was that only the thread title and not the thread description are visable when looking at the forum on a mobile.
Makes sense. It is also easy to miss on the computer screen.
Bee with protection mask + Punk Pineapple print (see description of thread). I think the problem was that only the thread title and not the thread description are visable when looking at the forum on a mobile. Makes sense. It is also easy to miss on the computer screen.
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FS Ludo Bee with protection mask + Punk Pineapple print COST, by Peter Bengtsen on Nov 21, 2014 12:27:50 GMT 1,
Bee with protection mask + Punk Pineapple print (see description of thread).
Bee with protection mask + Punk Pineapple print (see description of thread).
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Nov 16, 2014 10:53:35 GMT 1, A while back I published an article entitled "Beyond the public art machine: a critical examination of street art as public art" in Journal of Art History. Parts of the article were later adapted for my book The Street Art World. The full article is now open access (free) and a link to it can be found here. Good timing, currently a hot debate on the other "forum" regarding the Street Art & Public Art issue that the "Open Source" event in Philly is setting out. I posted it over there, cheers.
Great, thanks!
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A while back I published an article entitled "Beyond the public art machine: a critical examination of street art as public art" in Journal of Art History. Parts of the article were later adapted for my book The Street Art World. The full article is now open access (free) and a link to it can be found here. Good timing, currently a hot debate on the other "forum" regarding the Street Art & Public Art issue that the "Open Source" event in Philly is setting out. I posted it over there, cheers. Great, thanks! Banksy Faile The Street Art World street art world street art
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Nov 15, 2014 12:59:10 GMT 1, A while back I published an article entitled "Beyond the public art machine: a critical examination of street art as public art" in Journal of Art History. Parts of the article were later adapted for my book The Street Art World.
The full article is now open access (free) and a link to it can be found here.
Banksy Faile The Street Art World street art world street art
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Nov 6, 2014 17:17:28 GMT 1, As mentioned in a previous post, I recently wrote an essay for Sam3's exhibition Monumental in Rome. The full essay, That's your shadow on the wall, you know?, is now available to download for free here. An interesting piece, thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
As mentioned in a previous post, I recently wrote an essay for Sam3's exhibition Monumental in Rome. The full essay, That's your shadow on the wall, you know?, is now available to download for free here. An interesting piece, thanks for sharing. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Nov 6, 2014 10:21:14 GMT 1, As mentioned in a previous post, I recently wrote an essay for Sam3's exhibition Monumental in Rome.
The full essay, That's your shadow on the wall, you know?, is now available to download for free on my Academia profile.
As mentioned in a previous post, I recently wrote an essay for Sam3's exhibition Monumental in Rome. The full essay, That's your shadow on the wall, you know?, is now available to download for free on my Academia profile.
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Boardwalk Empire, by Peter Bengtsen on Oct 21, 2014 19:07:19 GMT 1, EDIT: LOVED House of Cards...a close fourth. Spacey can do no wrong in my book, his acting sucks me in.
The American remake is good, but I found the original British series to be better.
EDIT: LOVED House of Cards...a close fourth. Spacey can do no wrong in my book, his acting sucks me in. The American remake is good, but I found the original British series to be better.
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street will eat itself, by Peter Bengtsen on Oct 13, 2014 21:25:38 GMT 1, I wouldn't worry about urban/graffiti art disappearing or being a blip in the historical narrative as others have stated its here to last, only reason why it's taking longer to adapt is the academics trying to hold on to their precious moment that has passed. Instead of learning about ours they dig deeper in their own Stance. One reason that academic texts lack behind is not that scholars are "trying to hold on to their precious moment", but that academic texts take longer to publish than blog posts, newspaper or magazine articles. This is one reason some scholars - when they can find the time - also publish their work through other outlets.
Also, you seem to make "academics" out to somehow be in opposition to - or far removed from - the worlds of graffiti and street art. However, the fact is that quite a few of the scholars who write about these topics now have old roots in the cultures they write about.
The artworld hasn't moved on from conceptualism and what was being painted in the 70's. Academia and the artworld itself has been stuck in one moment the past decades and have not moved forward largely in part to their relationship to the market. This part of your post really is too generalising to be of any merit. "The artworld" and "academia" are not homogenous entities and there is plenty of scholarly work being done on topics outside the very narrow scope you outline.
U.S. in the other hand never had a need for the market or the artworld to validate us, yet now we enter the area regardless and it's only a matter of time till the academics catch up to what already happened. Then we'll be old news by the time they figure it out.
Again, many scholars have already "figured it out". However, surprisingly to some perhaps, writing something good and comprehensive takes time. Add to the writing itself an elaborate peer reviewed publication process, and you will have at least part of the answer as to why academic publications may seem to deal mainly in "old news".
Additionally, I don't know any academics whose goal it would be to "catch up to what already happened". There are plenty of publications that deal with day-to-day events within the street art world. The role of the academic publication is a different one.
I wouldn't worry about urban/graffiti art disappearing or being a blip in the historical narrative as others have stated its here to last, only reason why it's taking longer to adapt is the academics trying to hold on to their precious moment that has passed. Instead of learning about ours they dig deeper in their own Stance. One reason that academic texts lack behind is not that scholars are "trying to hold on to their precious moment", but that academic texts take longer to publish than blog posts, newspaper or magazine articles. This is one reason some scholars - when they can find the time - also publish their work through other outlets.
Also, you seem to make "academics" out to somehow be in opposition to - or far removed from - the worlds of graffiti and street art. However, the fact is that quite a few of the scholars who write about these topics now have old roots in the cultures they write about.
The artworld hasn't moved on from conceptualism and what was being painted in the 70's. Academia and the artworld itself has been stuck in one moment the past decades and have not moved forward largely in part to their relationship to the market. This part of your post really is too generalising to be of any merit. "The artworld" and "academia" are not homogenous entities and there is plenty of scholarly work being done on topics outside the very narrow scope you outline.
U.S. in the other hand never had a need for the market or the artworld to validate us, yet now we enter the area regardless and it's only a matter of time till the academics catch up to what already happened. Then we'll be old news by the time they figure it out.
Again, many scholars have already "figured it out". However, surprisingly to some perhaps, writing something good and comprehensive takes time. Add to the writing itself an elaborate peer reviewed publication process, and you will have at least part of the answer as to why academic publications may seem to deal mainly in "old news".
Additionally, I don't know any academics whose goal it would be to "catch up to what already happened". There are plenty of publications that deal with day-to-day events within the street art world. The role of the academic publication is a different one.
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street will eat itself, by Peter Bengtsen on Oct 13, 2014 17:33:57 GMT 1, It is easy to deride art historians and other academics, and speculate on how they are overlooking street art as an important art movement or culture.
A significant problem with these speculations is that they are more based in prejudice against academics than in what is actually going on within academia.
The fact is that there are quite a few published books and a plethora of academic articles available that discuss street art. They are written by academics from many different fields (e.g. art history, sociology, law, critical legal theory, geography), and approach street art from numerous angles.
In addition to what has already been published, I know a number of younger scholars who are working on research within the field of street art, which hopefully means that many more publications are to come. It may take a while, however, as getting an article published in an academic journal often takes from ยฝ - 2 years from the date of submission to publication.
A quick search on Academia.edu shows 361 documents relating to street art. If interested, have a look. Not all of these papers will be relevant, but you might be surprised at what you can find there.
It is easy to deride art historians and other academics, and speculate on how they are overlooking street art as an important art movement or culture. A significant problem with these speculations is that they are more based in prejudice against academics than in what is actually going on within academia. The fact is that there are quite a few published books and a plethora of academic articles available that discuss street art. They are written by academics from many different fields (e.g. art history, sociology, law, critical legal theory, geography), and approach street art from numerous angles. In addition to what has already been published, I know a number of younger scholars who are working on research within the field of street art, which hopefully means that many more publications are to come. It may take a while, however, as getting an article published in an academic journal often takes from ยฝ - 2 years from the date of submission to publication. A quick search on Academia.edu shows 361 documents relating to street art. If interested, have a look. Not all of these papers will be relevant, but you might be surprised at what you can find there.
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Pict/Vid of the Day, by Peter Bengtsen on Oct 7, 2014 18:25:53 GMT 1,
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Oct 4, 2014 11:46:39 GMT 1,
I usually only post my own photos on my Instagram stream, but this is a repost of an image by fellow art historian Gustav Thoresson.
The photo was taken at yesterday's opening of Sam3's show Monumental at Wunderkammern Gallery in Rome, Italy. It depicts a critical essay I wrote about the Spanish artist's work.
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Interesting Times..., by Peter Bengtsen on Oct 3, 2014 16:46:10 GMT 1, Interesting info about the early days. I had read references to the old eBay forum. Would love to know what years that started and what the community chatted about as I'm guessing it was a period that Banksy was both prolific in street and commerce.
The OEF was founded in late 2005. Sadly, it went offline in 2011 after years of inactivity.
Interesting info about the early days. I had read references to the old eBay forum. Would love to know what years that started and what the community chatted about as I'm guessing it was a period that Banksy was both prolific in street and commerce. The OEF was founded in late 2005. Sadly, it went offline in 2011 after years of inactivity.
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Interesting Times..., by Peter Bengtsen on Oct 3, 2014 14:49:29 GMT 1, Apologies - certainly didn't mean to be snippy - simply implying that its always been this way imo. People were saying the same thing when I joined in 2007 and I'm certainly not a founder member either. Back when I joined there was always a lot of hoohaa about the good members who were here for the artistic discussion leaving because it was turning into a flippers forum... 7 years ago... People hark back to the idealised "golden years" of how it used to be and I'm not really sure they ever existed. Perhaps people didn't used to be quite so overt about their financial interest but it was probably always there in the background. Eschiff hit the nail on the head when he pointed out that this forum started on ebay... which says everything really. There was an alternate forum called Wallkandy that started up to offer an alternative venue for those more interested in true artistic discussion (and for those banned from here). It didn't last.... which also says a lot. Edit: Pleased to see Wallkandy is no longer considered a dirty word. This forum didn't start on ebay. There was an old ebay forum, from which its members moved on to WallKandy. This one has always been the same as it is now. Admittedly the financial interest is overtly greater, but I suspect part of that is because the sums involved are that much greater. The reason WallKandy didn't last is because Ian pulled the plug on it. WallKandy was a dirty word on here, but then this place was referred to as 'the other side' on WK. All good things must come to an end. This one hasn't....which also says a lot.
To say that this forum started on eBay may not be entirely accurate, but there is certainly a connection.
Silky was a member on the Old eBay Forum before (and after) setting up this one. A lot of the information that could initially be found here on Urban Art Association (known as Banksy.info at the time) was harvested directly from the eBay forum.
Many members from the Old eBay Forum were quite critical about the overt commercial focus of Banksy.info (which was there from the beginning, but - as you rightly point out - has become increasingly obvious as the monetary stakes have been raised). The critical attitude towards Banksy.info is one reason that Wallkandy emerged as an alternative. Another very significant reason is that the interface of the OEF was quite hopeless.
Oh, and Banksy.info was not typically referred to as "the other side" on Wallkandy, but as "the dark side". Both due to its commercial nature and to the fact that the background colour on this forum was dark back then.
Apologies - certainly didn't mean to be snippy - simply implying that its always been this way imo. People were saying the same thing when I joined in 2007 and I'm certainly not a founder member either. Back when I joined there was always a lot of hoohaa about the good members who were here for the artistic discussion leaving because it was turning into a flippers forum... 7 years ago... People hark back to the idealised "golden years" of how it used to be and I'm not really sure they ever existed. Perhaps people didn't used to be quite so overt about their financial interest but it was probably always there in the background. Eschiff hit the nail on the head when he pointed out that this forum started on ebay... which says everything really. There was an alternate forum called Wallkandy that started up to offer an alternative venue for those more interested in true artistic discussion (and for those banned from here). It didn't last.... which also says a lot. Edit: Pleased to see Wallkandy is no longer considered a dirty word. This forum didn't start on ebay. There was an old ebay forum, from which its members moved on to WallKandy. This one has always been the same as it is now. Admittedly the financial interest is overtly greater, but I suspect part of that is because the sums involved are that much greater. The reason WallKandy didn't last is because Ian pulled the plug on it. WallKandy was a dirty word on here, but then this place was referred to as 'the other side' on WK. All good things must come to an end. This one hasn't....which also says a lot.
To say that this forum started on eBay may not be entirely accurate, but there is certainly a connection.
Silky was a member on the Old eBay Forum before (and after) setting up this one. A lot of the information that could initially be found here on Urban Art Association (known as Banksy.info at the time) was harvested directly from the eBay forum.
Many members from the Old eBay Forum were quite critical about the overt commercial focus of Banksy.info (which was there from the beginning, but - as you rightly point out - has become increasingly obvious as the monetary stakes have been raised). The critical attitude towards Banksy.info is one reason that Wallkandy emerged as an alternative. Another very significant reason is that the interface of the OEF was quite hopeless.
Oh, and Banksy.info was not typically referred to as "the other side" on Wallkandy, but as "the dark side". Both due to its commercial nature and to the fact that the background colour on this forum was dark back then.
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New Banksy Street work - 09/28/14, by Peter Bengtsen on Sept 29, 2014 8:17:14 GMT 1, Sorry to be all a bit 'Emperor's New Clothes'. But I don't get it? Old lady in museumโฆ plinthโฆ graffiti painted outโฆ whassitallabout?
The great artwork which was placed on the plinth has been censored?
Sorry to be all a bit 'Emperor's New Clothes'. But I don't get it? Old lady in museumโฆ plinthโฆ graffiti painted outโฆ whassitallabout? The great artwork which was placed on the plinth has been censored?
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Aug 29, 2014 12:52:38 GMT 1, One week until I am giving my talk "Street art, murals and public space as a site of exploration" at NuArt Plus.
I will be bringing a few copies of my book The Street Art World with me to Stavanger. For those not attending, the book is still available to purchase by contacting me by personal message or by writing to peter.bengtsen@kultur.lu.se.
One week until I am giving my talk "Street art, murals and public space as a site of exploration" at NuArt Plus. I will be bringing a few copies of my book The Street Art World with me to Stavanger. For those not attending, the book is still available to purchase by contacting me by personal message or by writing to peter.bengtsen@kultur.lu.se.
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What Music are you listening to at the moment ?, by Peter Bengtsen on Aug 25, 2014 22:15:23 GMT 1,
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Aug 19, 2014 21:51:18 GMT 1, Peter... surprisingly I managed to read the whole thing, as you said the first chapter was the most academic, but then it got easier! I'm definitely not going to try and be all knowledgeable and critique anything... at least 'til I've read it again. But it's safe to say you raise some very pertinent points, and your use of quotes from the forums (incl. this one) to quantify qualify highlight the points were very interesting (there was quite a bit of chuckling at some of them... and relief that I managed not to post on the threads used!). I can't remember the phrase you used to describe the people in 'the street art world', where you explain about a hierarchy based on time within the community and perceived knowledge and expertise, but it's made me read posts in a different light now. And the ending gave me hope...
Thank you so much for this comment. It is great to get feedback on the book, and I am of course very glad to hear that you enjoyed/got something out of the read.
Judging by the discussion about scamming over the last few days, the point about the hierarchy based on time spent within the community seems to be more topical than ever.
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Peter... surprisingly I managed to read the whole thing, as you said the first chapter was the most academic, but then it got easier! I'm definitely not going to try and be all knowledgeable and critique anything... at least 'til I've read it again. But it's safe to say you raise some very pertinent points, and your use of quotes from the forums (incl. this one) to quantify qualify highlight the points were very interesting (there was quite a bit of chuckling at some of them... and relief that I managed not to post on the threads used!). I can't remember the phrase you used to describe the people in 'the street art world', where you explain about a hierarchy based on time within the community and perceived knowledge and expertise, but it's made me read posts in a different light now. And the ending gave me hope... Thank you so much for this comment. It is great to get feedback on the book, and I am of course very glad to hear that you enjoyed/got something out of the read. Judging by the discussion about scamming over the last few days, the point about the hierarchy based on time spent within the community seems to be more topical than ever. Banksy Faile The Street Art World street art world street art
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"Banksy in New York" book release, by Peter Bengtsen on Aug 12, 2014 19:43:01 GMT 1, This looks interesting.
This looks interesting.
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New book out now - "The Street Art World", by Peter Bengtsen on Aug 12, 2014 19:23:11 GMT 1, Good luck with that Peter. My book arrived yesterday and I was reading it well into the night. Always the sign of a good book!
Thanks!
And great to hear that you are enjoying the book.
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