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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by M on Nov 17, 2013 19:42:52 GMT 1, unfortunetely pics don't work. Best
unfortunetely pics don't work. Best
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Ruggs on Nov 26, 2013 17:27:20 GMT 1, Exhibition
John Tsombikos AKA BORF: BORF Show
Featuring John Tsombikos AKA BORF
Friday 29th of November 2013 to Saturday 21st of December 2013
Lazarides Rathbone is pleased to present a new solo exhibition by American artist John Tsombikos, formerly known as BORF. Entitled BORF Show, the exhibition marks a monumental turning point in the artist's career as he further develops and extends the cathartic project of his moniker, by which he popularly came to be known, to assume a new artistic identity.
For his inaugural exhibition under his birth name, Tsombikos continues to explore the work of his 20th century contemporary predecessors in an array of urban media types. Referencing masters of abstract expressionism, the artists pays tribute to Lucio Fontana, Christopher Wool, Clyfford Still, Mark Rothko, Brice Marden, Willem de Kooning, Robert Motherwell and Adolph Gottlieb. Themes of authority, control and power feature heavily in both the technique and content, commenting upon political and social frictions while presenting a progressive transition from graffiti into an unforgiving body of new work.
BORF Show showcases a new subtle and complex selection of works that reinvents abstract art, challenging the audience to look at what is traditionally the tool of a vandal in a different light.
Exhibition
John Tsombikos AKA BORF: BORF Show
Featuring John Tsombikos AKA BORF
Friday 29th of November 2013 to Saturday 21st of December 2013
Lazarides Rathbone is pleased to present a new solo exhibition by American artist John Tsombikos, formerly known as BORF. Entitled BORF Show, the exhibition marks a monumental turning point in the artist's career as he further develops and extends the cathartic project of his moniker, by which he popularly came to be known, to assume a new artistic identity.
For his inaugural exhibition under his birth name, Tsombikos continues to explore the work of his 20th century contemporary predecessors in an array of urban media types. Referencing masters of abstract expressionism, the artists pays tribute to Lucio Fontana, Christopher Wool, Clyfford Still, Mark Rothko, Brice Marden, Willem de Kooning, Robert Motherwell and Adolph Gottlieb. Themes of authority, control and power feature heavily in both the technique and content, commenting upon political and social frictions while presenting a progressive transition from graffiti into an unforgiving body of new work.
BORF Show showcases a new subtle and complex selection of works that reinvents abstract art, challenging the audience to look at what is traditionally the tool of a vandal in a different light.
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by MGK1 on Nov 26, 2013 18:11:57 GMT 1, Very excited about this!
Very excited about this!
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Dibbs 45 on Nov 26, 2013 21:48:40 GMT 1, Hopefully get along after Cyclops
Hopefully get along after Cyclops
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by rosh on Nov 27, 2013 10:53:52 GMT 1, Curious to see the proposed new works! I love the way Borf passes from Graffiti to contemporary urban, he deserves a lot of success.
Curious to see the proposed new works! I love the way Borf passes from Graffiti to contemporary urban, he deserves a lot of success.
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Dibbs 45 on Nov 29, 2013 21:37:28 GMT 1, Some photos of the show
Some photos of the show |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by wallspace on Nov 29, 2013 22:20:54 GMT 1, Thanks for sharing Dibbs
Thanks for sharing Dibbs
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Deleted on Nov 29, 2013 22:35:34 GMT 1, Some photos of the show
Some photos of the show What this one?, is it an interior door trim panel from a car?. |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Deleted on Nov 29, 2013 22:47:02 GMT 1, Steve from Laz has asked me to point out that he doesn't want any f***ing print monkeys hanging around and anyone who f***ing complains can just f*** off and go to another f***ing gallery.
; )
Steve from Laz has asked me to point out that he doesn't want any f***ing print monkeys hanging around and anyone who f***ing complains can just f*** off and go to another f***ing gallery.
; )
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by anarquee on Nov 29, 2013 23:33:44 GMT 1, funny interpretation of Lucio Fontana!
funny interpretation of Lucio Fontana!
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by mmmike on Nov 30, 2013 5:12:27 GMT 1, Steve from Laz has asked me to point out that he doesn't want any f***ing print monkeys hanging around and anyone who f***ing complains can just f*** off and go to another f***ing gallery. ; )
Steve from Laz has asked me to point out that he doesn't want any f***ing print monkeys hanging around and anyone who f***ing complains can just f*** off and go to another f***ing gallery. ; ) Sounds like a class guy. |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Deleted on Nov 30, 2013 10:59:56 GMT 1, That Black and White Rothko mix up on the site is a cracker!!
That Black and White Rothko mix up on the site is a cracker!!
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by smishdown on Nov 30, 2013 11:59:48 GMT 1, Looking for as above, don't really have much cash so would prefer to trade,
Pm me if interested in trading.
Cheers
Looking for as above, don't really have much cash so would prefer to trade,
Pm me if interested in trading.
Cheers
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Cocteau 101 on Nov 30, 2013 13:14:41 GMT 1, funny interpretation of Lucio Fontana!
His take on AbEx is highly intelligent, look more closely at the Fontanas I didn't get it myself at first until a friend mentioned it. Conceptually the strongest pieces in the show.
funny interpretation of Lucio Fontana! It's a very very insightful interpretation of a Fontana. Borf's whole motivation is driven by youth vs adulthood. Graffiti vs very expensive adult modern art were the relevance to someone youngs experience is distant. His take on AbEx is highly intelligent, look more closely at the Fontanas I didn't get it myself at first until a friend mentioned it. Conceptually the strongest pieces in the show. |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Deleted on Dec 3, 2013 21:33:00 GMT 1, Some photos of the show What this one?, is it an interior door trim panel from a car?.
Some photos of the show What this one?, is it an interior door trim panel from a car?. Dont know wiz could be posting your card out at weekend. Hope everythings ok with you no posts for 3 days are your ill? |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Collection 1 on Dec 3, 2013 22:05:46 GMT 1, anymore pics of the show?I would like to see all the pieces he did.
anymore pics of the show?I would like to see all the pieces he did.
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by M on Dec 3, 2013 22:08:10 GMT 1, www.lazinc.com/story/621,borf-show-officially-open-wraps-up-dynamic-exhibition-schedule-f
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Collection 1 on Dec 3, 2013 22:32:24 GMT 1, Thanks but these photos showed only people who were there not the art:)
btw someone forwarded me the pdf.Thanks steph!
Thanks but these photos showed only people who were there not the art:) btw someone forwarded me the pdf.Thanks steph! |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by smishdown on Dec 3, 2013 22:56:58 GMT 1, Still looking if anyone has one to offload. A few bits to trade.
Cheers
Still looking if anyone has one to offload. A few bits to trade.
Cheers
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by bjornca on Dec 4, 2013 0:03:12 GMT 1, Thanks but these photos showed only people who were there not the art:) btw someone forwarded me the pdf.Thanks steph!
Thanks but these photos showed only people who were there not the art:) btw someone forwarded me the pdf.Thanks steph! Anyone able to forward me the PDF? Would also like to see the work. |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by dreadnatty on Dec 4, 2013 0:10:55 GMT 1, Thanks but these photos showed only people who were there not the art:) btw someone forwarded me the pdf.Thanks steph! Anyone able to forward me the PDF? Would also like to see the work.
Thanks but these photos showed only people who were there not the art:) btw someone forwarded me the pdf.Thanks steph! Anyone able to forward me the PDF? Would also like to see the work. +1 for me....would love to see the work as well. |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by poppa on Dec 4, 2013 0:11:05 GMT 1, Send me your email, I've got the pdf
Send me your email, I've got the pdf
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Gard on Dec 4, 2013 8:59:25 GMT 1, Anyone got pictures of the Christopher Wool diptych?
Anyone got pictures of the Christopher Wool diptych?
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Karl Read on Dec 4, 2013 12:06:14 GMT 1, Here's a few photos from the show: 
Love this one on the left
Here's a few photos from the show: Love this one on the left |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by The Origin on Dec 4, 2013 12:42:11 GMT 1, Here's a few photos from the show: Love this one on the left
Here's a few photos from the show: Love this one on the left That one looks spectacular in person - its huge too. Pick of the show I thought. |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Deleted on Dec 4, 2013 12:46:36 GMT 1, agree that big canvas was the best one in the show, it was pre sold ยฃ20k i think.
agree that big canvas was the best one in the show, it was pre sold ยฃ20k i think.
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Feral Things on Dec 4, 2013 19:26:26 GMT 1, Anyone got pictures of the Christopher Wool diptych? 
Anyone got pictures of the Christopher Wool diptych? |
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Gard on Dec 4, 2013 19:31:31 GMT 1, Thanks mate. From the pdf that was my favorite piece, but they don't look that good when placed like this.
How about the other pieces what artist are they based on? We have Wool, Rothko, Fontana and?
Thanks mate. From the pdf that was my favorite piece, but they don't look that good when placed like this.
How about the other pieces what artist are they based on? We have Wool, Rothko, Fontana and?
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Borf ๐บ๐ธ Washington DC Graffiti โข Rothko โข John Tsombikos, by Feral Things on Dec 4, 2013 19:41:15 GMT 1, Thanks mate. From the pdf that was my favorite piece, but they don't look that good when placed like this. How about the other pieces what artist are they based on? We have Wool, Rothko, Fontana and?
Thanks mate. From the pdf that was my favorite piece, but they don't look that good when placed like this. How about the other pieces what artist are they based on? We have Wool, Rothko, Fontana and? The photo of the 'Christopher Wool' diptych isn't the best, so I wouldn't necessarily be put off by my dodgy photography but I wasn't bowled over by the show as a whole. ย Clyfford Still and Brice Marden were the other two artists I picked out. |
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