Could purchasers of this print explain its appeal?






"Cher Père Noël,
Pour Noël, je
juste voir une
expo de dran
c'est tout
Merci de me
tenir informé
Merci"


Rough translation:

"Dear Santa,
For Christmas, I
only [want to] see a
Dran exhibition
that's all
Thank you for
keeping me informed
Thank you"



When reading the text of Pinocchio's letter, it comes across to me as Dran mocking his fanboys and even normal / non-obsessive collectors of his work. He seems to be laughing at them, not with them.

Is there a credible (and more charitable) alternative interpretation?

Contrast this piece to Banksy's Morons — mordant but funny, and which critically also offers viewers an "out". That image allows you to feel knowing, rather than explicitly making you the butt of the artist's joke.

I thought the "out" was fairly obvious seeing as it is Pinocchio and he's writing it with his nose...

I went this afternoon for a look around. Some nice pieces and was surprised to find both music and Pinocchio prints still available. I picked a Music print, when I left I think there was one left.

I'm not sure if today was the end of the show, but I went to buy the Music print and was lucky enough to go in just as Dran was starting to do some live painting. Fantastic to see him work and in such a happy mood!

Here's what he did...

Last time Huguette was very strict and adamant about no pictures of Dran painting. Agree though Fizzy, there are enough pics of him around - think she was more protective of the ‘work in progress’ or spoiling the end result! Great piece, regardless 👌🏻

Terrific painting.

Perhaps he’s saying that people who claim they only want to view his art and see his exhibition are only there to collect or buy his prints, while not actually caring about the art in the installation. As it’s Pinocchio writing with his nose, the content within the writing must be a lie.

The way of the world 🌎 a quick flip or a weeks graft....

Love Dran and some of the originals were great at this and the last show. The prints however were all easy passes, including the two from the last show, poor image selections imho

That guide dog one lol

Unfortunately my father has selfishly selected tomorrow as his 70th birthday so another trip to London is out of the question. I have spent this past week learning to control my FOMO. I must put what I have learnt to the test.

For me, it has again been another great show and one which made further strides to bring his fans closer to the artist, something that could not be said 24 months ago. Everyone I have spoken to has said how well they’ve been treated and how nice the team have been with them. Each time I’ve visited there have been a few familiar faces there and we sat and chatted about anything and everything. There’s a sense of family about seeing everyone.

Once again, there’s something for every collector, regardless of budget and preferences.

The use of watercolours and inks in this show was the highlight for me, allowing the sensitivity of his work to show through but some love the cardboard pieces, others prints, canvases etc

Three prints, all with different appeal, all decent value and good edition sizes.

It’s been nice discussing people’s favourite pieces and prints as it shows that what appeals about Dran’s work differs greatly between people.

It has been lovely to sit in the show and chat with people and learn what they love about his work.

When someone walks into the space, the Dran team often can be heard saying “take your time, there is no rush” and that has been the case. Relax and enjoy yourself.

Obviously being there when he walked in with the canvas and painted the cat was a highlight for those present. It was a lovely little “audience with” moment. Intimate and welcoming.

There were a couple of frustrations, mainly the cash only situation but I think that’s something they recognise and try to assist where they can. Also frustrating for those abroad but hopefully the community pulls together and helps out those not able to attend, wherever we can.

Thank you again to everyone involved in putting on the show. To everyone I met and those that weren’t able to make it, I wish you a very merry Christmas and hope that we meet again at a Dran show in 2019, whether that be London, Paris, or the US (as I know some fans are desperate for).

For those able to attend tomorrow, I’m sure it will be something special, have a great time and enjoy.

tiny poubelle i will pop in tomorrow lunchtime and will try to get you a print if they are releasing one.

Did you see the price of them?
I thought the prints were very well priced, but couldn’t understand the price of the postcards. Unless I’m missing something.

The postcards are of the canvases (bar the Eiffel Mouse) that were cut up to make the epic Salad collage. And will be the only official record of them in their complete state. So a bit more special than normal. But still expensive for postcards.