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Not Art but Keith Floyd has died., by mike hunt on Sept 15, 2009 12:59:14 GMT 1, what a character.
what a character.
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TOX ๐ฌ๐ง Graffiti โข Street Art โข Art For Sale, by mike hunt on Sept 15, 2009 11:10:58 GMT 1, This print has been discussed so much since it was released and I still can't decide if its genius or rubbish!! Ok, I wouldn't want it on my wall, but then I don't want a Basquiat on my wall either - it says more about my interior decoration that whether the art is good or bad. There's something about this concept that is funny, cheeky and fresh. It's also ridiculous and silly. Since this first came out my view hasn't clarified either way and probably never will.
This print has been discussed so much since it was released and I still can't decide if its genius or rubbish!! Ok, I wouldn't want it on my wall, but then I don't want a Basquiat on my wall either - it says more about my interior decoration that whether the art is good or bad. There's something about this concept that is funny, cheeky and fresh. It's also ridiculous and silly. Since this first came out my view hasn't clarified either way and probably never will.
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spraypaint - no ventilation needed, by mike hunt on Aug 19, 2009 15:51:48 GMT 1, Thanks for your help people. Found a great product for fabrics called Simply Stencil, a spraypaint with no fumes by the cloth shop london. I have also decided to follow your advice and wear a wetsuit - that way I can urinate while I work
Thanks for your help people. Found a great product for fabrics called Simply Stencil, a spraypaint with no fumes by the cloth shop london. I have also decided to follow your advice and wear a wetsuit - that way I can urinate while I work
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spraypaint - no ventilation needed, by mike hunt on Aug 19, 2009 15:10:26 GMT 1, Anyone know non-toxic spraypaint that can be used indoors with no ventilation? My lungs are already shrivelled up like raisins, so I need help!
Anyone know non-toxic spraypaint that can be used indoors with no ventilation? My lungs are already shrivelled up like raisins, so I need help!
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K74 in the Middle East, by mike hunt on Jul 6, 2009 10:53:09 GMT 1, Good work k74. I understand what you were saying - that people want to get on with each other, but politics ruins it. I think your work is a valuable contribution towards that point - well done.
Good work k74. I understand what you were saying - that people want to get on with each other, but politics ruins it. I think your work is a valuable contribution towards that point - well done.
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BANKSY left or right hander ?, by mike hunt on Jun 26, 2009 16:42:13 GMT 1, BANKSY left or right hander? I'd prefer to give him a right hander. Its only proper etiquette. A left hander would be rude.
BANKSY left or right hander? I'd prefer to give him a right hander. Its only proper etiquette. A left hander would be rude.
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Nice paste up on Jaqui Smith's house!, by mike hunt on Apr 16, 2009 13:16:57 GMT 1, quality. Nice one on so many levels.
quality. Nice one on so many levels.
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Banksy โข Sale Ends Today, by mike hunt on Apr 16, 2009 13:13:55 GMT 1, The auction world is a weird one. If there's no funny business then the auction house will put it up for what they think they can sell it for, which is in their interest and the seller's interest. If there's something fishy going on, which isn't unusual, then who knows what its really worth. I've given up trying to guess what todays artists are worth. Its easier to predict print prices by Basquiat etc, which are much more stable
The auction world is a weird one. If there's no funny business then the auction house will put it up for what they think they can sell it for, which is in their interest and the seller's interest. If there's something fishy going on, which isn't unusual, then who knows what its really worth. I've given up trying to guess what todays artists are worth. Its easier to predict print prices by Basquiat etc, which are much more stable
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ยฃ3,000 Banksy Won for 1p, by mike hunt on Apr 16, 2009 13:06:53 GMT 1, Seems like an extreme reaction to what was probably a throw away line. Its a newspaper quote so it may have been taken out of context to seem a bit controversial. I'm sure artichoke are fans of mr b or wouldn't be doing this - the product has become a bit elite due to the cost - maybe thats what he meant, rather than a personal slight on the artist.
Seems like an extreme reaction to what was probably a throw away line. Its a newspaper quote so it may have been taken out of context to seem a bit controversial. I'm sure artichoke are fans of mr b or wouldn't be doing this - the product has become a bit elite due to the cost - maybe thats what he meant, rather than a personal slight on the artist.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat ๐บ๐ธ Brooklyn, New York โข Graffiti Art , by mike hunt on Mar 25, 2009 0:51:18 GMT 1, I've had 3 Basquiat prints and 4 Bansky prints. IMO there's no comparison - despite the difference in style, Basquiat wins hands down. Its early doors with Banksy, but a more suitable comparison would be with Warhol, who in the context of the time is absolute genius and turned everything on its head while reflecting the way things were headed. Warhol could do more soulful stuff, but the point was that his fine art had a mass consumption theme (his design was more what people think of as fine art).
Warhol vs banksy = warhol wins IMO, plus he's at a major disadvantage because he's dead!
I've had 3 Basquiat prints and 4 Bansky prints. IMO there's no comparison - despite the difference in style, Basquiat wins hands down. Its early doors with Banksy, but a more suitable comparison would be with Warhol, who in the context of the time is absolute genius and turned everything on its head while reflecting the way things were headed. Warhol could do more soulful stuff, but the point was that his fine art had a mass consumption theme (his design was more what people think of as fine art).
Warhol vs banksy = warhol wins IMO, plus he's at a major disadvantage because he's dead!
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Francis Bacon and Adam Neate., by mike hunt on Mar 24, 2009 0:03:43 GMT 1, gotta say, I think Lee is talking sense. I like to think Freud will have the place in art history. I like the work of his friend Leon Kossoff as well, but ideas and fashions change and they may become irrelevant for future generations - or important.
gotta say, I think Lee is talking sense. I like to think Freud will have the place in art history. I like the work of his friend Leon Kossoff as well, but ideas and fashions change and they may become irrelevant for future generations - or important.
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ELC's "Work to Do" at NY's 112 Greene Street , by mike hunt on Mar 17, 2009 12:32:08 GMT 1, This looks very exciting - going to be a great event - well done! Gutted I can't be there. How the fuck did you get Afrika Bambaataa?! What the name of this nation Zulu!!
This looks very exciting - going to be a great event - well done! Gutted I can't be there. How the fuck did you get Afrika Bambaataa?! What the name of this nation Zulu!!
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Win a FREE Canvas WE HAV A WINNER, by mike hunt on Mar 5, 2009 18:23:59 GMT 1, I'm in!! Are you a real doc? If so, can we talk about my testicular elephantitis?
I'm in!! Are you a real doc? If so, can we talk about my testicular elephantitis?
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Banksy - "Last Graffiti Before Motorway", by mike hunt on Mar 4, 2009 0:53:33 GMT 1, It's not an amazing piece but it is good bit of fun.
With rose tinted spectacles we all remember his past work as ironic genius. In reality, the beauty of a lot of mr B's work is because it was light hearted and clever as well. I think this is great, and anyone that says otherwise is forgetting the spirit of FUN. Its important to have a laugh and not take yourself too seriously.
Yours sincerely,
Mike Hunt
It's not an amazing piece but it is good bit of fun. With rose tinted spectacles we all remember his past work as ironic genius. In reality, the beauty of a lot of mr B's work is because it was light hearted and clever as well. I think this is great, and anyone that says otherwise is forgetting the spirit of FUN. Its important to have a laugh and not take yourself too seriously. Yours sincerely, Mike Hunt
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Trolleys - 1p Raffle, by mike hunt on Feb 27, 2009 17:24:16 GMT 1, I'll be bringing my lawnmower on the night, just in case I spot any untidy verges on the way. Can't be too sure these days! Read it as "Virgins" first time .
Haha! Thats not so far off the mark, as me and my lawnmower are also available for circumcisions!
I'll be bringing my lawnmower on the night, just in case I spot any untidy verges on the way. Can't be too sure these days! Read it as "Virgins" first time . Haha! Thats not so far off the mark, as me and my lawnmower are also available for circumcisions!
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Trolleys - 1p Raffle, by mike hunt on Feb 27, 2009 16:52:47 GMT 1, I'll be bringing my lawnmower on the night, just in case I spot any untidy verges on the way. Can't be too sure these days!
I'll be bringing my lawnmower on the night, just in case I spot any untidy verges on the way. Can't be too sure these days!
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Trolleys - 1p Raffle, by mike hunt on Feb 27, 2009 12:44:33 GMT 1, I've got my fingers crossed, toes crossed and tied a knot in my cock, so I should definitely win.
I've got my fingers crossed, toes crossed and tied a knot in my cock, so I should definitely win.
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JOSE PARLA ORIGINAL AT SOTHEBY'S, by mike hunt on Feb 27, 2009 12:15:34 GMT 1, Neate...well that's another story...i could go on, but feel i would get a battering Please do... I'm intrigued...
Me too. Please Uncle UrbanAngel, tell us the story about Adam Neate!
Totally agree with you about Parla - not only does he seem to be respected and the real deal (imo), but he seems to have been managed in the right way for a proper career.
Neate...well that's another story...i could go on, but feel i would get a battering Please do... I'm intrigued... Me too. Please Uncle UrbanAngel, tell us the story about Adam Neate! Totally agree with you about Parla - not only does he seem to be respected and the real deal (imo), but he seems to have been managed in the right way for a proper career.
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JOSE PARLA ORIGINAL AT SOTHEBY'S, by mike hunt on Feb 26, 2009 12:51:14 GMT 1, Something that is beginning to click is that Elms are responsible for making Neate a relative auction failure with their aggressive primary pricing (its far higher than anyone at auction is willing to pay, so people question why they should pay that much primary), this could well cause him long term damage.
Bang on - short term gain won and it still annoys me, because I think Adam Neate is very very good.
Something that is beginning to click is that Elms are responsible for making Neate a relative auction failure with their aggressive primary pricing (its far higher than anyone at auction is willing to pay, so people question why they should pay that much primary), this could well cause him long term damage. Bang on - short term gain won and it still annoys me, because I think Adam Neate is very very good.
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Dolk and Pรธbel in Lofoten, by mike hunt on Feb 26, 2009 12:20:54 GMT 1, Technically I've always thought there's not many who can better these guys - and the content/positioning of the pieces is great. Fave is the one with the surfboard, but I also like the batman and robin because its like the dark knight returns (graphic novel).
Technically I've always thought there's not many who can better these guys - and the content/positioning of the pieces is great. Fave is the one with the surfboard, but I also like the batman and robin because its like the dark knight returns (graphic novel).
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Sunday B. Morning editions- Help please, by mike hunt on Feb 25, 2009 3:03:38 GMT 1, Sunday B morning are unofficial prints made using Warhol's screen but they are not by Warhol. I think Warhol didn't want these released. Some prints described as Sunday B morning but done later are different - possibly dodgy as I assume they're not 'official unoffical' like the others. You need to research exactly the history of the specific print you are buying to check that its good. Sellers are often notoriously vague about these prints, even when its real!
Sunday B morning are unofficial prints made using Warhol's screen but they are not by Warhol. I think Warhol didn't want these released. Some prints described as Sunday B morning but done later are different - possibly dodgy as I assume they're not 'official unoffical' like the others. You need to research exactly the history of the specific print you are buying to check that its good. Sellers are often notoriously vague about these prints, even when its real!
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Highest Sold in 10 Years Time..., by mike hunt on Feb 10, 2009 17:47:07 GMT 1, I think if Neate slows down and carefully picks how he takes on the next few years he could be at the very top, however if not he'll just be an 'also ran' - which would be a shame as he's got amazing talent.
Yea - Parla for me, because the people looking after him seem to be building in the right way. He's not categorised as a street artist so much as an artist. He's so different to the others - he could go all the way.
I think if Neate slows down and carefully picks how he takes on the next few years he could be at the very top, however if not he'll just be an 'also ran' - which would be a shame as he's got amazing talent. Yea - Parla for me, because the people looking after him seem to be building in the right way. He's not categorised as a street artist so much as an artist. He's so different to the others - he could go all the way.
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Shepard Fairey - vs Associated Press, by mike hunt on Feb 6, 2009 15:18:44 GMT 1, Seems to be based on the photo, but far from an exact likeness. I'm no lawyer, but for me its far enough removed from the original that its fine. In my opinion, AP can go fist themselves.
Seems to be based on the photo, but far from an exact likeness. I'm no lawyer, but for me its far enough removed from the original that its fine. In my opinion, AP can go fist themselves.
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hayden kays 1p print! yes 1 p!, by mike hunt on Feb 3, 2009 22:19:16 GMT 1, Thanks for spreading the love! Gonna get one.
Thanks for spreading the love! Gonna get one.
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Bonhams โข Art Auctions โข London ๐ฌ๐ง, by mike hunt on Jan 30, 2009 11:48:45 GMT 1, The Basquiat - for me - rocks the auction house and an absolute bargain if it only goes for top estimate of ยฃ10k
Now you're talking my language. That, sir, is the shizzle...
The Basquiat - for me - rocks the auction house and an absolute bargain if it only goes for top estimate of ยฃ10k Now you're talking my language. That, sir, is the shizzle...
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Keith Haring for sporty art fans, by mike hunt on Jan 29, 2009 11:08:29 GMT 1, got some haring socks for christmas. Keeping it street.
got some haring socks for christmas. Keeping it street.
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New painting "BANKSY GRAFFITI ARTIST", by mike hunt on Jan 26, 2009 20:34:54 GMT 1, Just read this thread. I got upset at the beginning because I think people gave you too much of a hard time and it was looking a bit lord of the flies. Then you show an good body of impressive work and turned it all on its head! Nice one, and I hope some people have food for thought, and think next time before they stick the boot in too quick.
Just read this thread. I got upset at the beginning because I think people gave you too much of a hard time and it was looking a bit lord of the flies. Then you show an good body of impressive work and turned it all on its head! Nice one, and I hope some people have food for thought, and think next time before they stick the boot in too quick.
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Zero Cool Gallery, by mike hunt on Jan 26, 2009 18:32:22 GMT 1, Arent the London Police from Amsterdam?? Good luck with your venture Thanks Mate, They are originally from the UK they just live out in Amsterdam. ZC
I know what you mean...technically I live in the UK, but in reality its like Amsterdam in my flat.
Arent the London Police from Amsterdam?? Good luck with your venture Thanks Mate, They are originally from the UK they just live out in Amsterdam. ZC I know what you mean...technically I live in the UK, but in reality its like Amsterdam in my flat.
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A STENCIL MASTERPIECE BY LUCAMALEONTE, by mike hunt on Jan 23, 2009 13:35:38 GMT 1, Technically brilliant, but very pedestrian. I heard a rumour that something called 'photography' might make this kind of art obselete.
Technically brilliant, but very pedestrian. I heard a rumour that something called 'photography' might make this kind of art obselete.
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