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D*Face show Seattle, by Howard Johnson on Aug 6, 2018 20:41:08 GMT 1, Uh. I Impulse bought this last week and I'm kinda regretting it. Anyone have detail pics of the print? Thanks!
Uh. I Impulse bought this last week and I'm kinda regretting it. Anyone have detail pics of the print? Thanks!
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The Art of BAST, by Howard Johnson on Aug 6, 2018 20:39:23 GMT 1, Agnes B in Tokyo also used the image on bags and T-shirts. These were still for sale about a year ago in their store. Thanks for the help guys! Yup looks to be in collaboration with Agnes B, unsigned silkscreened paster, 16x22. Was hoping it was something for a bit earlier, but I'm happy to have a work with this motif and the size makes framing super easy.
Agnes B in Tokyo also used the image on bags and T-shirts. These were still for sale about a year ago in their store. Thanks for the help guys! Yup looks to be in collaboration with Agnes B, unsigned silkscreened paster, 16x22. Was hoping it was something for a bit earlier, but I'm happy to have a work with this motif and the size makes framing super easy.
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D*Face show Seattle, by Howard Johnson on Aug 3, 2018 22:25:35 GMT 1, Big ass borders. Not crazy about the image, and the borders kill it for me.
Agreed, didn't realize how big the margins were! Plus, it seems silly to have such a odd size, 27.75x39.5, with those borders. Cut it down to 27x39 or 24x36 and save us some money on the damn framing!!
Big ass borders. Not crazy about the image, and the borders kill it for me. Agreed, didn't realize how big the margins were! Plus, it seems silly to have such a odd size, 27.75x39.5, with those borders. Cut it down to 27x39 or 24x36 and save us some money on the damn framing!!
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The Art of BAST, by Howard Johnson on Aug 3, 2018 22:20:27 GMT 1, Frank Lee Morris ( Washington DC , 1 September 1926 - missing since 11 June 1962 after his escape) was an American criminal who escaped from Alcatraz prison and was never seen again.
Thank you!
Follow up question for bast fans: is there a reason he used this motif for a lot of his early work, i.e. "Bast" on top with a silkscreened photograph? For someone who's work is intensly busy (that's putting it mildly), it seems odd that he stuck to such a simple composition for a large portion of his early work. Just curious. Thanks!
Frank Lee Morris ( Washington DC , 1 September 1926 - missing since 11 June 1962 after his escape) was an American criminal who escaped from Alcatraz prison and was never seen again. Thank you! Follow up question for bast fans: is there a reason he used this motif for a lot of his early work, i.e. "Bast" on top with a silkscreened photograph? For someone who's work is intensly busy (that's putting it mildly), it seems odd that he stuck to such a simple composition for a large portion of his early work. Just curious. Thanks!
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Obey Shepard FRAMED, by Howard Johnson on Aug 3, 2018 20:34:34 GMT 1, "Big Brother" 1999, lithograph edition of 300 (he also made a 18x24 silkscreen edition of 100)
"Big Brother" 1999, lithograph edition of 300 (he also made a 18x24 silkscreen edition of 100)
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The Art of BAST, by Howard Johnson on Aug 3, 2018 20:26:32 GMT 1, Does anyone have any information about this print? I.e Edition size, realease, and who's depicted in the image? Thanks!
Does anyone have any information about this print? I.e Edition size, realease, and who's depicted in the image? Thanks!
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D*Face show Seattle, by Howard Johnson on Aug 3, 2018 20:09:32 GMT 1, Guess I'm in the minority as I really like the print image. It's new from a composition perspective and Doesn't place so much emphasis on the zombie/death aspect, which, like those images posted above, has been done far far to much (yes I realize it's still a zombie dude, but that's the the emphasis). Size is massive as well! May be one of his biggest multiples.
I guess it's just refreshing to have a feel-good image as opposed to a revolting one. Price is fair considering his aftermarket and it's bigger and better then the blink one or milkshake one released in LA. I'd give it a 7/10.
Guess I'm in the minority as I really like the print image. It's new from a composition perspective and Doesn't place so much emphasis on the zombie/death aspect, which, like those images posted above, has been done far far to much (yes I realize it's still a zombie dude, but that's the the emphasis). Size is massive as well! May be one of his biggest multiples.
I guess it's just refreshing to have a feel-good image as opposed to a revolting one. Price is fair considering his aftermarket and it's bigger and better then the blink one or milkshake one released in LA. I'd give it a 7/10.
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D*Face show Seattle, by Howard Johnson on Aug 3, 2018 18:38:09 GMT 1, Skulls for the win! Fingers crossed there will be some more "new" stuff from D. Time to retire the DSTQ image.....
Skulls for the win! Fingers crossed there will be some more "new" stuff from D. Time to retire the DSTQ image.....
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New Print Release, by Howard Johnson on Jul 24, 2018 18:23:16 GMT 1, I LOVE this. Fantastic work on the printing!
I LOVE this. Fantastic work on the printing!
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UAA Exclusive "Drop" Thread , by Howard Johnson on Jul 24, 2018 3:51:30 GMT 1, Always enjoy seeing what you've found, even when it's a piece that isn't to my taste.ย One of my favourite threads on the board. When there's an update it's great to see what it is. Would be interested in knowing how Christoffer goes about finding these prints, but regardless glad he shares with the wider community. I eagerly await the next instalment
I could tell you but I prefer to limit the number of treasure hunters out there. Honestly it's just a system I developed over a number of years and it's pretty time consuming and fails 99% of the time. That special 1% is when I post on here; it's what a mundane lawyer like me would think of as "thrilling."
A community thrives when people contribute more then they take. I like to think as art collectors we are slightly more interesting (vein?) then the average homosapian. Whether it's finding obscure art or proving tax advice, we can all do our part to strengthen this community.
Identify what you have to give, and give it away for free. That's my outlook on this hobby/UAA and I've had a blast thus far, and yes, I've still managed to make a profit.
Happy hunting!
Always enjoy seeing what you've found, even when it's a piece that isn't to my taste.ย One of my favourite threads on the board. When there's an update it's great to see what it is. Would be interested in knowing how Christoffer goes about finding these prints, but regardless glad he shares with the wider community. I eagerly await the next instalment I could tell you but I prefer to limit the number of treasure hunters out there. Honestly it's just a system I developed over a number of years and it's pretty time consuming and fails 99% of the time. That special 1% is when I post on here; it's what a mundane lawyer like me would think of as "thrilling." A community thrives when people contribute more then they take. I like to think as art collectors we are slightly more interesting (vein?) then the average homosapian. Whether it's finding obscure art or proving tax advice, we can all do our part to strengthen this community. Identify what you have to give, and give it away for free. That's my outlook on this hobby/UAA and I've had a blast thus far, and yes, I've still managed to make a profit. Happy hunting!
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I THINK THE STREET ART MARKET IS DEAD. DO YOU?, by Howard Johnson on Jul 23, 2018 22:26:59 GMT 1, Question for those educated in economics:
Ithe price falls on urban works in general, say banksy stays strong but everything else drops like 40%, is there a possibility for a second wave of collectors and another wave of appreciation in value? It would seem that more people would like to collect but cant afford it, and with lower prices across the board it would seem that the natural result would be a new lower-income collector base. Or maybe people just move on to the current flavor of the month (i.e. Pejac, sorry to his fans, and his work is very very strong, but I see a hayak type decline once he's not the new kid on the block)
Question for those educated in economics:
Ithe price falls on urban works in general, say banksy stays strong but everything else drops like 40%, is there a possibility for a second wave of collectors and another wave of appreciation in value? It would seem that more people would like to collect but cant afford it, and with lower prices across the board it would seem that the natural result would be a new lower-income collector base. Or maybe people just move on to the current flavor of the month (i.e. Pejac, sorry to his fans, and his work is very very strong, but I see a hayak type decline once he's not the new kid on the block)
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Copyright protection of graffiti art, by Howard Johnson on Jul 23, 2018 22:03:42 GMT 1, Legally has no effect on copyright. Technically artists could sue left and right for every mural or paste-up that's in an advert but it's not worth the time or money unless the art was a central feature of the campaign, which in turn provides the basis for the argument that the art has value, which is why the company used it in a commercial, and thus the artist should be compensated. Also tough to sue over an illegal work as you'd have to go on the record as a vandal...
isnt this a bit worrisome at some point as cities put up more and more murals.. is to stand in front of something and take a picture "to use it(the art)" - i would argue the car is the central figure in the campaign? this personally feels flimsy on the artists part and they actually incorporate so much corporate art into their pieces i cant see the pain they are actually having over this when art is simply in the background.. hate to be a travel brochure company with all the public art going up.. every photograph is a potential lawsuit.. eesh.. well anyway, no one's going to worry about my thoughts .. was just curious.
Yup, you've identified the singular most disruptive issue with the current copyright act. It simply doesn't account for the internet or any of the technology developed because of it.So you get a lot of wonky outcomes that dont logically add up. There will be a new copyright act in the near future that will hopefully address these issues, but to address your hypothetical specifically, yes if someone was so inclined they could sue over every little infraction just like you laid out. It would be a massive waste of money (its currently $435 to just file a complaint in Los Angeles).
Legally has no effect on copyright. Technically artists could sue left and right for every mural or paste-up that's in an advert but it's not worth the time or money unless the art was a central feature of the campaign, which in turn provides the basis for the argument that the art has value, which is why the company used it in a commercial, and thus the artist should be compensated. Also tough to sue over an illegal work as you'd have to go on the record as a vandal...
isnt this a bit worrisome at some point as cities put up more and more murals.. is to stand in front of something and take a picture "to use it(the art)" - i would argue the car is the central figure in the campaign? this personally feels flimsy on the artists part and they actually incorporate so much corporate art into their pieces i cant see the pain they are actually having over this when art is simply in the background.. hate to be a travel brochure company with all the public art going up.. every photograph is a potential lawsuit.. eesh.. well anyway, no one's going to worry about my thoughts .. was just curious.
Yup, you've identified the singular most disruptive issue with the current copyright act. It simply doesn't account for the internet or any of the technology developed because of it.So you get a lot of wonky outcomes that dont logically add up. There will be a new copyright act in the near future that will hopefully address these issues, but to address your hypothetical specifically, yes if someone was so inclined they could sue over every little infraction just like you laid out. It would be a massive waste of money (its currently $435 to just file a complaint in Los Angeles).
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I THINK THE STREET ART MARKET IS DEAD. DO YOU?, by Howard Johnson on Jul 23, 2018 21:53:53 GMT 1, This should be titled "the street art market is dead." IMO it's cancerous but not dead yet! What's happening is fairly commonplace, at the end of a movement (the movement has pretty much ran out of stream and transitioned to commissioned murals) the market will narrow significantly.
When I say "pop art" who do you think of? I'm guessing warhol, basquiat, Lichtenstein, and haring. Those 4 artists are only a small sliver of the artists in the pop movement but they were the front runners and their work continues to appreciate in value. The Patrick Negals of that movement were left in the dust.
Currently it looks like banksy, kaws, shepard Fairey, and potentially retna and invader are sure fire front runner investments. For the basts and dfaces it's tough to say whether they will continue to hold value. There have been some weird spikes recently, first invader and now insect, but not enough time has passed to see if those prices will hold. It's a gamble aside from those artists mentioned above, and I would not consider anything else a "solid investment."
In sum, by blue chip if you want a low risk investment, but that's not why we love this hobby....
This should be titled "the street art market is dead." IMO it's cancerous but not dead yet! What's happening is fairly commonplace, at the end of a movement (the movement has pretty much ran out of stream and transitioned to commissioned murals) the market will narrow significantly.
When I say "pop art" who do you think of? I'm guessing warhol, basquiat, Lichtenstein, and haring. Those 4 artists are only a small sliver of the artists in the pop movement but they were the front runners and their work continues to appreciate in value. The Patrick Negals of that movement were left in the dust.
Currently it looks like banksy, kaws, shepard Fairey, and potentially retna and invader are sure fire front runner investments. For the basts and dfaces it's tough to say whether they will continue to hold value. There have been some weird spikes recently, first invader and now insect, but not enough time has passed to see if those prices will hold. It's a gamble aside from those artists mentioned above, and I would not consider anything else a "solid investment."
In sum, by blue chip if you want a low risk investment, but that's not why we love this hobby....
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Copyright protection of graffiti art, by Howard Johnson on Jul 23, 2018 21:36:05 GMT 1, Legally has no effect on copyright. Technically artists could sue left and right for every mural or paste-up that's in an advert but it's not worth the time or money unless the art was a central feature of the campaign, which in turn provides the basis for the argument that the art has value, which is why the company used it in a commercial, and thus the artist should be compensated.
Also tough to sue over an illegal work as you'd have to go on the record as a vandal...
Legally has no effect on copyright. Technically artists could sue left and right for every mural or paste-up that's in an advert but it's not worth the time or money unless the art was a central feature of the campaign, which in turn provides the basis for the argument that the art has value, which is why the company used it in a commercial, and thus the artist should be compensated.
Also tough to sue over an illegal work as you'd have to go on the record as a vandal...
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Copyright protection of graffiti art, by Howard Johnson on Jul 23, 2018 20:02:29 GMT 1, As the resident UAA legal scholar I can attest that if the judge is sane, GM will lose, easily. Copyright only requires 1) Original artwork that is 2) Fix in a tangible medium of expression. Even this post is copyrighted because its "original" and "fixed" on the website so that y'all can read it.
Copyright is actually a "bundle" of rights. Pertinent here are the exclusive right to display, right of reproduction, the right to create derivative works, and the right to distribute. Here, it seems like GM displayed the work in the ads, reproduced the work in the ads, arguable created a derivative by adding text/images, and distributed the work in different mediums. Its just a matter of damages, which would probably be whatever the market rate is for image licenses of this nature.
Easy win for this artist, and good on him for enforcing his rights. #merica'
As the resident UAA legal scholar I can attest that if the judge is sane, GM will lose, easily. Copyright only requires 1) Original artwork that is 2) Fix in a tangible medium of expression. Even this post is copyrighted because its "original" and "fixed" on the website so that y'all can read it.
Copyright is actually a "bundle" of rights. Pertinent here are the exclusive right to display, right of reproduction, the right to create derivative works, and the right to distribute. Here, it seems like GM displayed the work in the ads, reproduced the work in the ads, arguable created a derivative by adding text/images, and distributed the work in different mediums. Its just a matter of damages, which would probably be whatever the market rate is for image licenses of this nature.
Easy win for this artist, and good on him for enforcing his rights. #merica'
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UAA Exclusive "Drop" Thread , by Howard Johnson on Jul 23, 2018 16:45:43 GMT 1, Lichtenstein was the best find, value wise, but I personally didn't like the images enough to frame them, so I think the OG Jasper Johns are still the best. Dirt cheap, authentic (lets no re-hash this debate), and stunningly produced. Honestly cant believe so many are still available but I guess the dude did make a LOT of prints. ulae.com! My Lichtensteins are at the framers. ยฃ600 to frame Ouch!!!!! Lol I assumed as much! They will look stunning though, especially all three together
Lichtenstein was the best find, value wise, but I personally didn't like the images enough to frame them, so I think the OG Jasper Johns are still the best. Dirt cheap, authentic (lets no re-hash this debate), and stunningly produced. Honestly cant believe so many are still available but I guess the dude did make a LOT of prints. ulae.com! My Lichtensteins are at the framers. ยฃ600 to frame Ouch!!!!! Lol I assumed as much! They will look stunning though, especially all three together
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UAA Exclusive "Drop" Thread , by Howard Johnson on Jul 23, 2018 16:21:48 GMT 1, Hahaha I expected as much, I thought "here's a popular and important artist doing an image of one of the most popular bands of all time, there's probably a reason why it's still available" lol. Thought I'd share just in case! Question: of all these (and others that I am sure have come before), which do you consider to be the best of the bunch? Love the thread. Lichtenstein was the best find, value wise, but I personally didn't like the images enough to frame them, so I think the OG Jasper Johns are still the best. Dirt cheap, authentic (lets no re-hash this debate), and stunningly produced. Honestly cant believe so many are still available but I guess the dude did make a LOT of prints. ulae.com!
Hahaha I expected as much, I thought "here's a popular and important artist doing an image of one of the most popular bands of all time, there's probably a reason why it's still available" lol. Thought I'd share just in case! Question: of all these (and others that I am sure have come before), which do you consider to be the best of the bunch? Love the thread. Lichtenstein was the best find, value wise, but I personally didn't like the images enough to frame them, so I think the OG Jasper Johns are still the best. Dirt cheap, authentic (lets no re-hash this debate), and stunningly produced. Honestly cant believe so many are still available but I guess the dude did make a LOT of prints. ulae.com!
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UAA Exclusive "Drop" Thread , by Howard Johnson on Jul 23, 2018 16:03:59 GMT 1, These are poor Blake's and have been sitting for years. The Beatles one was half price 18 months ago for a month, they can't shift them. The return of the dreaded Beatles Blake ๐ Taking nothing away from Op. always good to hear about your findings
Hahaha I expected as much, I thought "here's a popular and important artist doing an image of one of the most popular bands of all time, there's probably a reason why it's still available" lol. Thought I'd share just in case!
These are poor Blake's and have been sitting for years. The Beatles one was half price 18 months ago for a month, they can't shift them. The return of the dreaded Beatles Blake ๐ Taking nothing away from Op. always good to hear about your findings Hahaha I expected as much, I thought "here's a popular and important artist doing an image of one of the most popular bands of all time, there's probably a reason why it's still available" lol. Thought I'd share just in case!
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Retnaโs weekend meltdowns, by Howard Johnson on Jul 19, 2018 22:22:00 GMT 1, Glad this thread is back on track with Retna being an asshole. Other calligraphers I'd put above Retna would be Jose Parla, Cryptik and Porkras Lampas. and Chaz....
Buy yes agreed, lots of good people working in the field. IMHO Parla is the only one who maybe comes close to Retna's talent, but I see him as more abstract then strait calligraphy.
Glad this thread is back on track with Retna being an asshole. Other calligraphers I'd put above Retna would be Jose Parla, Cryptik and Porkras Lampas. and Chaz.... Buy yes agreed, lots of good people working in the field. IMHO Parla is the only one who maybe comes close to Retna's talent, but I see him as more abstract then strait calligraphy.
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Roy Lichtenstein ๐บ๐ธ Pop Art โข Whaam โข Print For Sale, by Howard Johnson on Jul 19, 2018 20:56:39 GMT 1, Last bump with price drops. Grab em' while there hot!
Last bump with price drops. Grab em' while there hot!
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Retnaโs weekend meltdowns, by Howard Johnson on Jul 18, 2018 1:48:35 GMT 1, Also it should be noted that Retna is not the "celebrity" artist he clearly aspires to be. I have a good friend who works with some of the best art collections in Los Angeles, and according to him the only urban artists that have really been accepted by the elite collectors are Banksy and Kaws. He said that retna does pop up in some collections, but they tend to be lower end.
Hes certainly proud of the celebrities that collect him (how many Usher IG posts do we need?) but I think because of his constant name dropping he is portrayed as more popular with the upper-crust then he actually is. That does kinda make me wonder about these crazy expensive prints hes producing, and if they will ever appreciate significantly in value.
Personally I think Retna is just as, if not more, of a talented painter then kaws. Banksy is his own beast so they cant really be directly compared. He clearly wants to break that glass ceiling, but I think his antics hurt more then they help. The dude does a lot of great stuff, especially his work trying to get local kids interested in the arts. All of that is overshadowed by his controversial actions. Maybe a good manager is key; keep him contained, stop the invite-only-weird-in-person way he sells his art, and strictly manage his output. There is still time to course correct if he really wants to be a blue-chip artist, but it would take a number of character changes I dont think hes willing to make.
Either way, I will probably continue to support him and his art, even if I cant afford it lol.
Also it should be noted that Retna is not the "celebrity" artist he clearly aspires to be. I have a good friend who works with some of the best art collections in Los Angeles, and according to him the only urban artists that have really been accepted by the elite collectors are Banksy and Kaws. He said that retna does pop up in some collections, but they tend to be lower end.
Hes certainly proud of the celebrities that collect him (how many Usher IG posts do we need?) but I think because of his constant name dropping he is portrayed as more popular with the upper-crust then he actually is. That does kinda make me wonder about these crazy expensive prints hes producing, and if they will ever appreciate significantly in value.
Personally I think Retna is just as, if not more, of a talented painter then kaws. Banksy is his own beast so they cant really be directly compared. He clearly wants to break that glass ceiling, but I think his antics hurt more then they help. The dude does a lot of great stuff, especially his work trying to get local kids interested in the arts. All of that is overshadowed by his controversial actions. Maybe a good manager is key; keep him contained, stop the invite-only-weird-in-person way he sells his art, and strictly manage his output. There is still time to course correct if he really wants to be a blue-chip artist, but it would take a number of character changes I dont think hes willing to make.
Either way, I will probably continue to support him and his art, even if I cant afford it lol.
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Roy Lichtenstein ๐บ๐ธ Pop Art โข Whaam โข Print For Sale, by Howard Johnson on Jul 17, 2018 17:59:36 GMT 1, Quick bump. Open to offers on all as well as cash plus trades. Get at me!
Quick bump. Open to offers on all as well as cash plus trades. Get at me!
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Retnaโs weekend meltdowns, by Howard Johnson on Jul 17, 2018 1:45:06 GMT 1, apologies to derail slightly, but any fans of Retna or calligraphy in general should check out Melbourne artist Mayonaize. Pretty unique style and might appeal to some folk here. He's also a tattoo artist. www.instagram.com/mayonaize/ Thats pretty amazing work!
apologies to derail slightly, but any fans of Retna or calligraphy in general should check out Melbourne artist Mayonaize. Pretty unique style and might appeal to some folk here. He's also a tattoo artist. www.instagram.com/mayonaize/Thats pretty amazing work!
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Retnaโs weekend meltdowns, by Howard Johnson on Jul 17, 2018 1:21:13 GMT 1, Kind of surprised people still think he puts out good art. Kind if repetitive no? See other artists get much more grief for what people deem as repetitive.
As a painter I think he's one of the best from the current urban movement. I see him as a Cy twombly-type figure, his works are bristling with energy and while his style may seem repetitive, he's got enough variation to keep it progressive and interesting (IMHO), and moves the art of calligraphy forward in real fantastic ways. Have you seen his works in person? They are emotionally captivating in a way that I rarely find in abstract works to be.
Man I wish he would keep it together though! I may be biased because I'm from LA and see his street works everyday, but I think he's one of the best out there, but his reputation is toxic. And not in a badass way (ie banksy), as his newsworthy moments always seem to be in poor taste, and sometimes straight up criminal in the worst way possible.
I'll continue to root for retna, but his behavior makes it harder and harder to own his work.
Kind of surprised people still think he puts out good art. Kind if repetitive no? See other artists get much more grief for what people deem as repetitive. As a painter I think he's one of the best from the current urban movement. I see him as a Cy twombly-type figure, his works are bristling with energy and while his style may seem repetitive, he's got enough variation to keep it progressive and interesting (IMHO), and moves the art of calligraphy forward in real fantastic ways. Have you seen his works in person? They are emotionally captivating in a way that I rarely find in abstract works to be. Man I wish he would keep it together though! I may be biased because I'm from LA and see his street works everyday, but I think he's one of the best out there, but his reputation is toxic. And not in a badass way (ie banksy), as his newsworthy moments always seem to be in poor taste, and sometimes straight up criminal in the worst way possible. I'll continue to root for retna, but his behavior makes it harder and harder to own his work.
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Roy Lichtenstein ๐บ๐ธ Pop Art โข Whaam โข Print For Sale, by Howard Johnson on Jul 16, 2018 18:47:15 GMT 1, Nice pieces! Is that Pose a hand painted multiple or the HF version with some added sprays and drips?
It's the hand finished edition of the screenprint, it's got spray paint and acrylic paint on top of the print
Nice pieces! Is that Pose a hand painted multiple or the HF version with some added sprays and drips? It's the hand finished edition of the screenprint, it's got spray paint and acrylic paint on top of the print
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Roy Lichtenstein ๐บ๐ธ Pop Art โข Whaam โข Print For Sale, by Howard Johnson on Jul 16, 2018 18:25:09 GMT 1, Additional PRICE DROPS ON ALL!
-Lichtenstein SOLD
-Faile / "worth something/ SOLD
-Saber / "Rebel Flag" / hpm edition of 80 / 31x39 / framed / mixed media on hand made paper / $650 $500
-Andy Warhol / "Absolut" / signed in plate edition of 50 / lithograph on wove / 38x45 / $4500 $3500 p $3250 obo
-John Baldessari / "Throat, Nose, and Spider" / signed numbered edition of 120 (2010) / 15x16 / $1000 obo
-Damien Hirst / "Nucleohistone" / 2008-2011 / Color offset / 38 1/5 ร 27 3/5 in; 97 ร 70 cm / Edition of 500 unsigned / professionally framed with a .5" silver wood molding / some minor scuffs on the image / $800 obo
open to cash plus trades for retna, kaws, Richard prince, banksy, or shepard Fairey. Happy to send more images to interested buyers, and invite anyone interested to come see these works at my place in LA before purchasing. Thanks!
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poems by George Peele
Additional PRICE DROPS ON ALL!-Lichtenstein SOLD -Faile / "worth something/ SOLD -Saber / "Rebel Flag" / hpm edition of 80 / 31x39 / framed / mixed media on hand made paper / $ 650 $500-Andy Warhol / "Absolut" / signed in plate edition of 50 / lithograph on wove / 38x45 / $ 4500 $3500 p $3250 obo -John Baldessari / "Throat, Nose, and Spider" / signed numbered edition of 120 (2010) / 15x16 / $1000 obo -Damien Hirst / "Nucleohistone" / 2008-2011 / Color offset / 38 1/5 ร 27 3/5 in; 97 ร 70 cm / Edition of 500 unsigned / professionally framed with a .5" silver wood molding / some minor scuffs on the image / $800 obo open to cash plus trades for retna, kaws, Richard prince, banksy, or shepard Fairey. Happy to send more images to interested buyers, and invite anyone interested to come see these works at my place in LA before purchasing. Thanks! pics:
poems by George Peele
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Howard Johnson
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Your latest Art Purchase?, by Howard Johnson on Jul 3, 2018 19:28:43 GMT 1, I'm pretty sure I'll never own a real Richard Prince "nurse", but I was happy to find a signed poster that's A very nicely produced lithograph. My framer did a sneaky coverup job with the matting, and boom, I've got a signed nurse on the wall!
I'm pretty sure I'll never own a real Richard Prince "nurse", but I was happy to find a signed poster that's A very nicely produced lithograph. My framer did a sneaky coverup job with the matting, and boom, I've got a signed nurse on the wall!
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Howard Johnson
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UAA Exclusive "Drop" Thread , by Howard Johnson on Jul 3, 2018 19:20:56 GMT 1, This isn't really hidden, but there are some great D*face products at the rebel alliance store, including hand painted jackets, Pins, and silkscreened tees and sweatshirts!
rebelsalliance.com/store/
This isn't really hidden, but there are some great D*face products at the rebel alliance store, including hand painted jackets, Pins, and silkscreened tees and sweatshirts! rebelsalliance.com/store/
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Howard Johnson
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new POSE hand-finished "FRIZZ" print available now for $650, by Howard Johnson on Jul 3, 2018 18:42:11 GMT 1, Have not followed pose for a while but cool to see he's still doing (somewhat) affordable hpms. It may just be me, but I really wish more artists would mix up mediums on their multiples, even if it is as simple as painted accents. Has anyone seen this one in the flesh? How does it compare to his other editions?
Have not followed pose for a while but cool to see he's still doing (somewhat) affordable hpms. It may just be me, but I really wish more artists would mix up mediums on their multiples, even if it is as simple as painted accents. Has anyone seen this one in the flesh? How does it compare to his other editions?
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