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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by elwheel on Oct 26, 2013 1:57:27 GMT 1, I agree , this is his greatest show, his most complete display and I love quite a few parts of it. There are queries however over this timed and delayed announcement and perhaps the 'police ' notice.
I agree , this is his greatest show, his most complete display and I love quite a few parts of it. There are queries however over this timed and delayed announcement and perhaps the 'police ' notice.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by anodyne13 on Oct 26, 2013 2:08:32 GMT 1, Im with you fifthspray(and prob in the minority)....audio is great but the rest for me is meh I know I am going to get crap for this, but I am starting to lose my steam with this event. It seems a bit hokey, sterile and it is starting to get to the point of "Jumping The Shark". The combination of hipsters, band wagon fans, profiteers, reporters and well orchestrated stunts is wearing thin.
Im with you fifthspray(and prob in the minority)....audio is great but the rest for me is meh I know I am going to get crap for this, but I am starting to lose my steam with this event. It seems a bit hokey, sterile and it is starting to get to the point of "Jumping The Shark". The combination of hipsters, band wagon fans, profiteers, reporters and well orchestrated stunts is wearing thin. I think your feelings are even alluded to in the audio for the grim reaper. "Banksy's take on that seems to be mounting an art show that goes on so long we wish we were dead already.." |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by stillborncrisps on Oct 26, 2013 2:12:36 GMT 1, I defy anyone to make a better show than this, underground, overground, whatever.
Even the less good pieces, and I initially thought of tonight's as one of them, when you just think of the logistics it's impressive..
To make tonight's, you got to find someone to build a frikkin robot dogem car, with a lifelike figure that moves, and set it on a flat surface, and find somewhere big enough to house it all, in central NY, and do it all in secret - and that's on top of the 30 other huge things you're doing this month!
How this guy isn't gonna have had a heart attack by halloween......
I defy anyone to make a better show than this, underground, overground, whatever.
Even the less good pieces, and I initially thought of tonight's as one of them, when you just think of the logistics it's impressive..
To make tonight's, you got to find someone to build a frikkin robot dogem car, with a lifelike figure that moves, and set it on a flat surface, and find somewhere big enough to house it all, in central NY, and do it all in secret - and that's on top of the 30 other huge things you're doing this month!
How this guy isn't gonna have had a heart attack by halloween......
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by polaris on Oct 26, 2013 2:15:35 GMT 1, This is his greatest show, in fact one of the most ambitious and innovative things an artist can do of any art form. The mere idea of it is incredible. And with Banksy, its execution is just as remarkable. We will definitely be looking back at it thinking, what a gem to have experienced such a prolific artist's powerful work and conviction. And so will he.
He's giving it to US. Let's enjoy it and not be so critical or ungrateful. The man is working his brain more than he ever has.
This is his greatest show, in fact one of the most ambitious and innovative things an artist can do of any art form. The mere idea of it is incredible. And with Banksy, its execution is just as remarkable. We will definitely be looking back at it thinking, what a gem to have experienced such a prolific artist's powerful work and conviction. And so will he.
He's giving it to US. Let's enjoy it and not be so critical or ungrateful. The man is working his brain more than he ever has.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 26, 2013 2:23:59 GMT 1, I don't think anyone is being ungrateful, but just voicing are views. We all love banksy, but that doesn't mean we have to love everything he does and we can't view things dispassionately.
Agreed re the above tho- would be v interested to know the story of the cancelled art... One day maybe
I don't think anyone is being ungrateful, but just voicing are views. We all love banksy, but that doesn't mean we have to love everything he does and we can't view things dispassionately.
Agreed re the above tho- would be v interested to know the story of the cancelled art... One day maybe
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Pipes on Oct 26, 2013 2:39:56 GMT 1, Just checked it out - pretty cool when the Fear The Reaper music kicks in.
More Cowbell
Just checked it out - pretty cool when the Fear The Reaper music kicks in. More Cowbell |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by nah on Oct 26, 2013 2:50:42 GMT 1, like this piece, totally charming in a tacky budget funfair sort of way
here's how the car got dented by the way (pic from gothamist comment section). dumb.
like this piece, totally charming in a tacky budget funfair sort of way here's how the car got dented by the way (pic from gothamist comment section). dumb. |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by illu on Oct 26, 2013 3:04:36 GMT 1, Audio Guide and Song are doing it for me, but I want some paint on a wall!
Audio Guide and Song are doing it for me, but I want some paint on a wall!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by guerilladubber on Oct 26, 2013 3:13:45 GMT 1, This was obviously not so easy to execute with a pre-crowd already ready to see the work before the set up was even complete. I can see why it was uploaded on the website a little late, let alone filming the piece, cutting it in Final Cut Pro and exporting it AND then uploading to Vimeo. No wonder Banksy has a Pro account, that way the video processes right away without having to wait. Anyway, my question is how did people know the location of the installation so soon before it was posted on Banksy's site? How did they know it'd be there, and that that'd be Banksy's work?
This looks hilarious- the audio is just priceless.![]()
This was obviously not so easy to execute with a pre-crowd already ready to see the work before the set up was even complete. I can see why it was uploaded on the website a little late, let alone filming the piece, cutting it in Final Cut Pro and exporting it AND then uploading to Vimeo. No wonder Banksy has a Pro account, that way the video processes right away without having to wait. Anyway, my question is how did people know the location of the installation so soon before it was posted on Banksy's site? How did they know it'd be there, and that that'd be Banksy's work? I think BKBoy over on EB saw the Sickle and put 2 and 2 together. Might be wrong, but that's where I heard. This looks hilarious- the audio is just priceless. ![]() |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by banskyny on Oct 26, 2013 4:46:59 GMT 1, I shot this video earlier tonight at the reaper piece, for anyone who can't make it in person.
I shot this video earlier tonight at the reaper piece, for anyone who can't make it in person.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by johnnyh on Oct 26, 2013 5:57:33 GMT 1, Not sure I like this piece as part of the show but do like its complete madness and tackiness
Not sure I like this piece as part of the show but do like its complete madness and tackiness
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Robert Stevens on Oct 26, 2013 6:15:57 GMT 1,
A few pints. Turn the flash on. And get up in people's grill.
A few pints. Turn the flash on. And get up in people's grill.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 26, 2013 7:09:50 GMT 1, I shot this video earlier tonight at the reaper piece, for anyone who can't make it in person.
Great vid and good to see the whole thing like someone who is there. Looks Better than thought, but prefer some of the other stuff don't. Thanks for the post
I shot this video earlier tonight at the reaper piece, for anyone who can't make it in person. Great vid and good to see the whole thing like someone who is there. Looks Better than thought, but prefer some of the other stuff don't. Thanks for the post |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by londonboy on Oct 26, 2013 7:30:11 GMT 1, Good effort
But the dumbo is the best til now
Good effort
But the dumbo is the best til now
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Argiebaji on Oct 26, 2013 8:06:04 GMT 1, The audio guides get better and better... I sure will miss them when November comes...
The audio guides get better and better... I sure will miss them when November comes...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dotdot on Oct 26, 2013 8:20:22 GMT 1, Class work , don't fear the reaper...
Certainly lol ala banksy ,for all who love the darker side of humour.
Class work , don't fear the reaper...
Certainly lol ala banksy ,for all who love the darker side of humour.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Pistol on Oct 26, 2013 8:51:12 GMT 1, This is his greatest show, in fact one of the most ambitious and innovative things an artist can do of any art form. The mere idea of it is incredible. And with Banksy, its execution is just as remarkable. We will definitely be looking back at it thinking, what a gem to have experienced such a prolific artist's powerful work and conviction. And so will he. He's giving it to US. Let's enjoy it and not be so critical or ungrateful. The man is working his brain more than he ever has.
This is his greatest show, in fact one of the most ambitious and innovative things an artist can do of any art form. The mere idea of it is incredible. And with Banksy, its execution is just as remarkable. We will definitely be looking back at it thinking, what a gem to have experienced such a prolific artist's powerful work and conviction. And so will he. He's giving it to US. Let's enjoy it and not be so critical or ungrateful. The man is working his brain more than he ever has. Exactly this! |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Warm Gun on Oct 26, 2013 8:57:49 GMT 1, I was a bit disappointed when I saw the video this morning on vimeo, (possibly because we knew what was coming to some extent) then I heard the audio and that put a smile in my face, then I spent half an hour or so trawling through the other videos that members have kindly posted up on this site....and now I really like it, seeing longer videos of what's actually happening have really helped set the scene. I think you need to hear the accordion track and the other bits of music as a build up the 'Don't fear the reaper' track, that's the money shot of this piece. The joy on the reapers face when that Blue Oyster Cult track starts is just fantastic, that can't have been easy to portray. Good stuff, I'd have stood there for hours looking at it and looking at the people looking at it.
Nice one Ban Ski, Binksy, Backsy, Bambi, Brinski 
I was a bit disappointed when I saw the video this morning on vimeo, (possibly because we knew what was coming to some extent) then I heard the audio and that put a smile in my face, then I spent half an hour or so trawling through the other videos that members have kindly posted up on this site....and now I really like it, seeing longer videos of what's actually happening have really helped set the scene. I think you need to hear the accordion track and the other bits of music as a build up the 'Don't fear the reaper' track, that's the money shot of this piece. The joy on the reapers face when that Blue Oyster Cult track starts is just fantastic, that can't have been easy to portray. Good stuff, I'd have stood there for hours looking at it and looking at the people looking at it. Nice one Ban Ski, Binksy, Backsy, Bambi, Brinski |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Emile on Oct 26, 2013 9:40:29 GMT 1, So this thing is full automated, right? Does it drive the same "path" each time or is it more randomly, when it hits a wall it will turn around?
So this thing is full automated, right? Does it drive the same "path" each time or is it more randomly, when it hits a wall it will turn around?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 26, 2013 10:12:41 GMT 1, So this thing is full automated, right? Does it drive the same "path" each time or is it more randomly, when it hits a wall it will turn around?
Thats what i was told last night, i think
So this thing is full automated, right? Does it drive the same "path" each time or is it more randomly, when it hits a wall it will turn around? I was told or saw somewhere it was remote control by operator there, its an animated version of the painting. Thats what i was told last night, i think |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rosh on Oct 26, 2013 10:27:07 GMT 1, 
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Harveyn on Oct 26, 2013 10:32:16 GMT 1, I was a bit disappointed when I saw the video this morning on vimeo, (possibly because we knew what was coming to some extent) then I heard the audio and that put a smile in my face, then I spent half an hour or so trawling through the other videos that members have kindly posted up on this site....and now I really like it, seeing longer videos of what's actually happening have really helped set the scene. I think you need to hear the accordion track and the other bits of music as a build up the 'Don't fear the reaper' track, that's the money shot of this piece. The joy on the reapers face when that Blue Oyster Cult track starts is just fantastic, that can't have been easy to portray. Good stuff, I'd have stood there for hours looking at it and looking at the people looking at it. Nice one Ban Ski, Binksy, Backsy, Bambi, Brinski
Agreed. Banksy at his very best, IMO.
The audio track adds perspective but to be honest even as a stand alone piece I love it. Its all about the interaction with the crowd for me. I can only imagine the carnival atmosphere from the video clips. This and a classic Banksy image.
Reaper and Sirens of the Lambs are two of my favourite works from "Better Out Than In". The outside gallery on West 24th Street was also pretty special.
I was a bit disappointed when I saw the video this morning on vimeo, (possibly because we knew what was coming to some extent) then I heard the audio and that put a smile in my face, then I spent half an hour or so trawling through the other videos that members have kindly posted up on this site....and now I really like it, seeing longer videos of what's actually happening have really helped set the scene. I think you need to hear the accordion track and the other bits of music as a build up the 'Don't fear the reaper' track, that's the money shot of this piece. The joy on the reapers face when that Blue Oyster Cult track starts is just fantastic, that can't have been easy to portray. Good stuff, I'd have stood there for hours looking at it and looking at the people looking at it. Nice one Ban Ski, Binksy, Backsy, Bambi, Brinski Agreed. Banksy at his very best, IMO. The audio track adds perspective but to be honest even as a stand alone piece I love it. Its all about the interaction with the crowd for me. I can only imagine the carnival atmosphere from the video clips. This and a classic Banksy image. Reaper and Sirens of the Lambs are two of my favourite works from "Better Out Than In". The outside gallery on West 24th Street was also pretty special. |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 26, 2013 12:47:22 GMT 1, Highlight after the meat truck This is where his talent lies
Funny you mention that - one of the guys doing setup was Joe the Farmer. Another was the red hat mover guy who's been out with Ronald. Clearly not just hired actors. At the least, hired hands.
Highlight after the meat truck This is where his talent lies Funny you mention that - one of the guys doing setup was Joe the Farmer. Another was the red hat mover guy who's been out with Ronald. Clearly not just hired actors. At the least, hired hands. |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Pipes on Oct 26, 2013 13:02:06 GMT 1, A few pints. Turn the flash on. And get up in people's grill.
Must have been there at same time as there was a dude who shouted "classic rock baby" right next to me (at 2.35)
Unless he was doing that every time Fear The Reaper started
A few pints. Turn the flash on. And get up in people's grill. Must have been there at same time as there was a dude who shouted "classic rock baby" right next to me (at 2.35) Unless he was doing that every time Fear The Reaper started |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 26, 2013 13:05:05 GMT 1, I was a bit skeptical, even after seeing it unveiled. It was weird, mildly amusing and downright creepy with the accordian player. Then, the ominous strings well up and build. THEN, "Don't Fear the Reaper" starts, Grim throws his head back, the disco ball starts going, and the car just whirls around in circles with Grim maniacally laughing his skull off. Hilarious. Couldn't stop laughing.
I was a bit skeptical, even after seeing it unveiled. It was weird, mildly amusing and downright creepy with the accordian player. Then, the ominous strings well up and build. THEN, "Don't Fear the Reaper" starts, Grim throws his head back, the disco ball starts going, and the car just whirls around in circles with Grim maniacally laughing his skull off. Hilarious. Couldn't stop laughing.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rioja on Oct 26, 2013 13:32:08 GMT 1, I love this piece even more in the cold light of the morning after. So, so wish I could see it in the flesh but the videos are great viewing. Anyone who can, out of nowhere, get people dancing on the streets, laughing alongside a headbanging grim reaper riding a dodgem under disco lights in the middle of New York is a genius in my book.
Pure, unadulterated joy - not often you hear that phrase when looking at art, especially when it's related to death!
I love this piece even more in the cold light of the morning after. So, so wish I could see it in the flesh but the videos are great viewing. Anyone who can, out of nowhere, get people dancing on the streets, laughing alongside a headbanging grim reaper riding a dodgem under disco lights in the middle of New York is a genius in my book.
Pure, unadulterated joy - not often you hear that phrase when looking at art, especially when it's related to death!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by k20em2 on Oct 26, 2013 13:35:11 GMT 1, The guy in the box was controlling the bumper car.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 26, 2013 13:45:57 GMT 1, I love this piece even more in the cold light of the morning after. So, so wish I could see it in the flesh but the videos are great viewing. Anyone who can, out of nowhere, get people dancing on the streets, laughing alongside a headbanging grim reaper riding a dodgem under disco lights in the middle of New York is a genius in my book. Pure, unadulterated joy - not often you hear that phrase when looking at art, especially when it's related to death!
Bring on the Rats.......
I love this piece even more in the cold light of the morning after. So, so wish I could see it in the flesh but the videos are great viewing. Anyone who can, out of nowhere, get people dancing on the streets, laughing alongside a headbanging grim reaper riding a dodgem under disco lights in the middle of New York is a genius in my book. Pure, unadulterated joy - not often you hear that phrase when looking at art, especially when it's related to death! ...and so in turn related to life, have a laugh while you can i reckon. Bring on the Rats....... |
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 26, 2013 14:10:04 GMT 1, It's all one big happy family! An Omar is the naughty cousin
It's all one big happy family! An Omar is the naughty cousin
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dreadnatty on Oct 26, 2013 14:48:08 GMT 1, That's literally right around the corner from the Faile studio. They are friends wouldn't be surprised if they helped get that space.
Very close to where he did the Plato door as well
That's literally right around the corner from the Faile studio. They are friends wouldn't be surprised if they helped get that space. Very close to where he did the Plato door as well |
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