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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 5:31:59 GMT 1, I think that orange cone would have given it away for me. Plus I think the vast variety of images would have made me suspicious. I also find it interesting that what this shows for me is the Banksy phenomena is more about the hype of it than the work. As I have said in the past I am a fan but the same thing would have happened with Damien Hirst's Dot paintings. Unless people know they're made by someone famous they lose something.
It's about the hype first, work second and I'm sure that was part of the point Banksy was trying to make. Kudos to him.
I think that orange cone would have given it away for me. Plus I think the vast variety of images would have made me suspicious. I also find it interesting that what this shows for me is the Banksy phenomena is more about the hype of it than the work. As I have said in the past I am a fan but the same thing would have happened with Damien Hirst's Dot paintings. Unless people know they're made by someone famous they lose something.
It's about the hype first, work second and I'm sure that was part of the point Banksy was trying to make. Kudos to him.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by nrgball on Oct 14, 2013 5:33:51 GMT 1, Great thing is that they know EXACTLY what pieces sold and to whom, the reaction of the old man seller to the buyer is him thanking them and restoring faith, which, to be honest is what this show is all about! Banksy has given so so much over the years and yes, made money out of doing it but in recent years his "popularity" seems to be mainly focussed on the financial rewards and bragging rights that people have over owning his work. This may be seen as a "mid-life crisis" or it may be seen as an almighty "F**K YOU" to those that have profited from his endeavours. But then again, what do I know, what do ANY of us know....right?! x
I know what you mean. Most of the work and the man have been reduced to financial value. I was thinking these past few days how much fun I have been having running around the city, waiting for the clues to drop, the excitement of public interaction, the clever and witty tones, then the gut punches and the provocative statements. Gets my mind churning, I love that about art. Some of artists I collect the most are the ones who connect with the deeper threads within me. I love how Banksy is shaking the ground below NYC and having a blast doing so. When you look at the squabbling around Omar or the first stolen sign, these past few pieces have brought this residency to a whole other level. Only 13 days in, this is a blast!!
Great thing is that they know EXACTLY what pieces sold and to whom, the reaction of the old man seller to the buyer is him thanking them and restoring faith, which, to be honest is what this show is all about! Banksy has given so so much over the years and yes, made money out of doing it but in recent years his "popularity" seems to be mainly focussed on the financial rewards and bragging rights that people have over owning his work. This may be seen as a "mid-life crisis" or it may be seen as an almighty "F**K YOU" to those that have profited from his endeavours. But then again, what do I know, what do ANY of us know....right?! x I know what you mean. Most of the work and the man have been reduced to financial value. I was thinking these past few days how much fun I have been having running around the city, waiting for the clues to drop, the excitement of public interaction, the clever and witty tones, then the gut punches and the provocative statements. Gets my mind churning, I love that about art. Some of artists I collect the most are the ones who connect with the deeper threads within me. I love how Banksy is shaking the ground below NYC and having a blast doing so. When you look at the squabbling around Omar or the first stolen sign, these past few pieces have brought this residency to a whole other level. Only 13 days in, this is a blast!!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 5:35:35 GMT 1, I think that orange cone would have given it away for me. Plus I think the vast variety of images would have made me suspicious. I also find it interesting that what this shows for me is the Banksy phenomena is more about the hype of it than the work. As I have said in the past I am a fan but the same thing would have happened with Damien Hirst's Dot paintings. Unless people know they're made by someone famous they lose something. It's about the hype first, work second and I'm sure that was part of the point Banksy was trying to make. Kudos to him. Well spoken. But it also shows that Banksy is not afraid to mock his own art and almost starts giving it away to make a point. Perhaps he really is done with all of this Banksy hype.
I think that orange cone would have given it away for me. Plus I think the vast variety of images would have made me suspicious. I also find it interesting that what this shows for me is the Banksy phenomena is more about the hype of it than the work. As I have said in the past I am a fan but the same thing would have happened with Damien Hirst's Dot paintings. Unless people know they're made by someone famous they lose something. It's about the hype first, work second and I'm sure that was part of the point Banksy was trying to make. Kudos to him. Well spoken. But it also shows that Banksy is not afraid to mock his own art and almost starts giving it away to make a point. Perhaps he really is done with all of this Banksy hype.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by londonboy on Oct 14, 2013 5:41:26 GMT 1, Ah...Good. Thanks Londonboy! Either we are both mad, having visions or there was actually something about the 13th!
I am mad
But it was clearly stated 13th of October on the show announcement Glad someone agrees with me
Ah...Good. Thanks Londonboy! Either we are both mad, having visions or there was actually something about the 13th! I am mad But it was clearly stated 13th of October on the show announcement Glad someone agrees with me
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by nrgball on Oct 14, 2013 5:46:01 GMT 1, I just went through instagram pics for Saturday....Its amazing how no one stopped to at least take a pic and post on instagram. Everyone in NYC is in a Banksy frenzy taking pics of anything that looks like a banksy and posting on instagram. But a whole table full of banksy images never get posted on instagram? I'm not saying its a hoax...but there's more to this story.I know the table says "This is not a photo opportunity" but thats never stopped new yorkers or tourists from taking pics. I really hope they find the guy from chicago...
I used to have clients in the neck of the woods. Truthfully you are not walking passed this area on the weekend unless your a tourist. And New Yorkers are going around little tourist traps like this.
The thing that caught my eye immediately is that it doesn't say Banksy anywhere around the stand and the old man isn't hawking the work. If someone where really trying to sell fakes, they would be loud and inviting folks in with big signs. I'm not saying I would have bought anything but I certainly would have stopped if I walked passed.
Alas, I'm away on vacation with my family for the weekend so the gut punch doesn't hurt too bad.
This move is pure genius. Well played sir!!
I just went through instagram pics for Saturday....Its amazing how no one stopped to at least take a pic and post on instagram. Everyone in NYC is in a Banksy frenzy taking pics of anything that looks like a banksy and posting on instagram. But a whole table full of banksy images never get posted on instagram? I'm not saying its a hoax...but there's more to this story.I know the table says "This is not a photo opportunity" but thats never stopped new yorkers or tourists from taking pics. I really hope they find the guy from chicago... I used to have clients in the neck of the woods. Truthfully you are not walking passed this area on the weekend unless your a tourist. And New Yorkers are going around little tourist traps like this. The thing that caught my eye immediately is that it doesn't say Banksy anywhere around the stand and the old man isn't hawking the work. If someone where really trying to sell fakes, they would be loud and inviting folks in with big signs. I'm not saying I would have bought anything but I certainly would have stopped if I walked passed. Alas, I'm away on vacation with my family for the weekend so the gut punch doesn't hurt too bad. This move is pure genius. Well played sir!!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 14, 2013 5:47:35 GMT 1, Ah...Good. Thanks Londonboy! Either we are both mad, having visions or there was actually something about the 13th! I am mad But it was clearly stated 13th of October on the show announcement Glad someone agrees with me
Nah, you're both a bit doolally ;-)
Ah...Good. Thanks Londonboy! Either we are both mad, having visions or there was actually something about the 13th! I am mad But it was clearly stated 13th of October on the show announcement Glad someone agrees with me Nah, you're both a bit doolally ;-)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 14, 2013 5:52:26 GMT 1, I reckon it's v unlikely any of us would have bought anything- didn't look right or feel right. We've all walked past millions of knock off banksy works before and therefore probably felt this was no diff. Fact it was an old random dude also made it unlikely...
I reckon it's v unlikely any of us would have bought anything- didn't look right or feel right. We've all walked past millions of knock off banksy works before and therefore probably felt this was no diff. Fact it was an old random dude also made it unlikely...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 5:56:59 GMT 1, Were are the canvases signed? If i lived in New York and if i would walk past and i would see the red BANKSY tag on the side of the canvas i would stop and take a closer look. Especially now with Banksy being in town.... And i would probably buy one..(I bought a WCP too because i can't afford a real Banksy and i just love the image )
Edit : Still a lot of If's and probably's...
Were are the canvases signed? If i lived in New York and if i would walk past and i would see the red BANKSY tag on the side of the canvas i would stop and take a closer look. Especially now with Banksy being in town.... And i would probably buy one.. (I bought a WCP too because i can't afford a real Banksy and i just love the image )Edit : Still a lot of If's and probably's...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 14, 2013 6:01:53 GMT 1, I reckon it's v unlikely any of us would have bought anything- didn't look right or feel right. We've all walked past millions of knock off banksy works before and therefore probably felt this was no diff. Fact it was an old random dude also made it unlikely... EXACTLY!
It was done so perfectly, so purposefully.
If the booth had been sitting in the middle of Central Park, all by its lonesome, that would be one thing. But like I said, hidden in plain sight: it was set brilliantly alike any other booth any of us would normally pass right on by thoughtlessly, not even giving it a second thought as we strolled excitedly to pick up a secondary merge regency iPhone charger lol, or see some fancy friends at the Plaza...
While everyone's keeping tabs on an oinking/mooing/crying truck of farm animals, the guy's releasing a couple dozen original piece of signed art (only managing to sell what, 7?!).
Brilliant any way ya see it.
I reckon it's v unlikely any of us would have bought anything- didn't look right or feel right. We've all walked past millions of knock off banksy works before and therefore probably felt this was no diff. Fact it was an old random dude also made it unlikely... EXACTLY! It was done so perfectly, so purposefully. If the booth had been sitting in the middle of Central Park, all by its lonesome, that would be one thing. But like I said, hidden in plain sight: it was set brilliantly alike any other booth any of us would normally pass right on by thoughtlessly, not even giving it a second thought as we strolled excitedly to pick up a secondary merge regency iPhone charger lol, or see some fancy friends at the Plaza... While everyone's keeping tabs on an oinking/mooing/crying truck of farm animals, the guy's releasing a couple dozen original piece of signed art (only managing to sell what, 7?!). Brilliant any way ya see it.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Black Apple Art on Oct 14, 2013 6:17:08 GMT 1, Were are the canvases signed? If i lived in New York and if i would walk past and i would see the red BANKSY tag on the side of the canvas i would stop and take a closer look. Especially now with Banksy being in town.... And i would probably buy one.. (I bought a WCP too because i can't afford a real Banksy and i just love the image )Edit : Still a lot of If's and probably's... I was running scenarios all day on this one and I agree with json that I most likely would have stopped to look for sure. I often stop at bootleg kiosks in NY just for kicks and to check the accuracy of the fakes. I'm also pretty sure I would have asked the man what they were just for kicks and to hear him try to deceive me. I really wonder what he was instructed to say when asked " Who did these?" "Are these real?" And yes, with an inspection and seeing a banksy stencil signature, odds are I would have got one (again just for kicks). I have a feeling the old man had some very strict dialog guidelines of what he could say and couldn't. I also think any semi seasoned board member would get a strange feeling after inquiring with him.
Were are the canvases signed? If i lived in New York and if i would walk past and i would see the red BANKSY tag on the side of the canvas i would stop and take a closer look. Especially now with Banksy being in town.... And i would probably buy one.. (I bought a WCP too because i can't afford a real Banksy and i just love the image )Edit : Still a lot of If's and probably's... I was running scenarios all day on this one and I agree with json that I most likely would have stopped to look for sure. I often stop at bootleg kiosks in NY just for kicks and to check the accuracy of the fakes. I'm also pretty sure I would have asked the man what they were just for kicks and to hear him try to deceive me. I really wonder what he was instructed to say when asked " Who did these?" "Are these real?" And yes, with an inspection and seeing a banksy stencil signature, odds are I would have got one (again just for kicks). I have a feeling the old man had some very strict dialog guidelines of what he could say and couldn't. I also think any semi seasoned board member would get a strange feeling after inquiring with him.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 6:20:48 GMT 1, Yes but just wanted to accuweather there is a PDF or not?
Okay guys the cat is out of the bag, it must be okay to tell everyone what was in the PDF right?
Official PDF statement : ALL Banksy pieces $60 (ono)
Yes but just wanted to accuweather there is a PDF or not? Okay guys the cat is out of the bag, it must be okay to tell everyone what was in the PDF right? Official PDF statement : ALL Banksy pieces $60 (ono)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by camosydney on Oct 14, 2013 6:33:50 GMT 1, best thing about this is, i'm sure there were days (a long time ago) when Banksy would of sold $420 worth of works and been stoked, money for beer, weed and some left over for paint
best thing about this is, i'm sure there were days (a long time ago) when Banksy would of sold $420 worth of works and been stoked, money for beer, weed and some left over for paint
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by londonboy on Oct 14, 2013 6:41:24 GMT 1, I m sure some poor members like myself would have bought some.. I mean, Otherwise what would be the point of wcp.. They always sell out all their cheap reproductions which are more expensive than those canvases were actually..
I m sure some poor members like myself would have bought some.. I mean, Otherwise what would be the point of wcp.. They always sell out all their cheap reproductions which are more expensive than those canvases were actually..
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by camosydney on Oct 14, 2013 7:11:21 GMT 1, I keep thinking what would top all this off for me would be if the guy running the stall also had no idea what was going on and at the end of the day when the guy was paid he was also given a painting to say thanks, and woke up this morning very very happy
edit. also i always thought when he announced this that, 'Saturday nights would be hard', its hard enough here in sydney to go and get up on a saturday night, i'm sure in the city that never sleeps saturday nights would be real hard, people everywhere, more cops out etc. So its making a lot of sense that the two sunday pices so far have been video 'releases'.
I keep thinking what would top all this off for me would be if the guy running the stall also had no idea what was going on and at the end of the day when the guy was paid he was also given a painting to say thanks, and woke up this morning very very happy
edit. also i always thought when he announced this that, 'Saturday nights would be hard', its hard enough here in sydney to go and get up on a saturday night, i'm sure in the city that never sleeps saturday nights would be real hard, people everywhere, more cops out etc. So its making a lot of sense that the two sunday pices so far have been video 'releases'.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by raindogs on Oct 14, 2013 7:32:38 GMT 1, The next time I'll try to buy stuff (at least for more than $ 60) I will remember Banksy Central Park performance for sure.... (and I will see Piero Manzoni's Artist's Shit on my avatar)
The next time I'll try to buy stuff (at least for more than $ 60) I will remember Banksy Central Park performance for sure.... (and I will see Piero Manzoni's Artist's Shit on my avatar)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by otomi on Oct 14, 2013 7:40:52 GMT 1, Not being there for that is going to be my nightmare for a while. Thanks.
Not being there for that is going to be my nightmare for a while. Thanks.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 7:55:47 GMT 1, Loving this story !!!!!! Absolutely brilliant
Loving this story !!!!!! Absolutely brilliant
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rowan on Oct 14, 2013 8:01:15 GMT 1, I'm sure that if you were in NYC for the soul purpose of joining the Banksy treasure hunt and passed this stall, you still wouldn't have coughed up the $60...
Just look back to the POW days when you could pick up a print for ยฃ75, where is the value? In the name or in the art?
"Hindsight is a wonderful thing."
David Beckham
I'm sure that if you were in NYC for the soul purpose of joining the Banksy treasure hunt and passed this stall, you still wouldn't have coughed up the $60...
Just look back to the POW days when you could pick up a print for ยฃ75, where is the value? In the name or in the art?
"Hindsight is a wonderful thing."
David Beckham
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by silvermyn on Oct 14, 2013 8:09:10 GMT 1, Damn it! I'm trying to get hold of a canvas. Why doesn't that old dude sell stuff on the forum...?
Damn it! I'm trying to get hold of a canvas. Why doesn't that old dude sell stuff on the forum...?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dotdot on Oct 14, 2013 8:12:43 GMT 1, Fantastic video , simply fantastic.
We have all been there we all have thought and said when if something was fake so we're all guilty of being judgemental at one time or another.
Taking things at/ for face value is something we all love to think we do one a daily basis , but we have difficulty...at times.
It's a humbling video to see no banksy no fans or collectors just people buying art because they like the look of it , it rings true for them or its for the kids.
For me so far , the highlight.
Nice to see no camera phones.
Fantastic video , simply fantastic.
We have all been there we all have thought and said when if something was fake so we're all guilty of being judgemental at one time or another.
Taking things at/ for face value is something we all love to think we do one a daily basis , but we have difficulty...at times.
It's a humbling video to see no banksy no fans or collectors just people buying art because they like the look of it , it rings true for them or its for the kids.
For me so far , the highlight.
Nice to see no camera phones.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by hnkpnk on Oct 14, 2013 8:19:07 GMT 1, I wonder if any of the buyers now know what they have bought? And if all of them will ever know. Are these going to be the "famous lost paintings of 2013".
I'd love to have seen their reaction.
I wonder if any of the buyers now know what they have bought? And if all of them will ever know. Are these going to be the "famous lost paintings of 2013".
I'd love to have seen their reaction.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rosh on Oct 14, 2013 8:22:42 GMT 1, He killed the game.
He killed the game.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Neate Michael on Oct 14, 2013 8:29:07 GMT 1, I wonder if any of the buyers now know what they have bought? And if all of them will ever know. Are these going to be the "famous lost paintings of 2013". I'd love to have seen their reaction. If the buyers knew, surely they would buy the whole stall?
I wonder if any of the buyers now know what they have bought? And if all of them will ever know. Are these going to be the "famous lost paintings of 2013". I'd love to have seen their reaction. If the buyers knew, surely they would buy the whole stall?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by hnkpnk on Oct 14, 2013 8:31:04 GMT 1, I wonder if any of the buyers now know what they have bought? And if all of them will ever know. Are these going to be the "famous lost paintings of 2013". I'd love to have seen their reaction. If the buyers knew, surely they would buy the whole stall?
Of course, but I mean if someone has recognized them and told them after the fact or if they still don't know.
I wonder if any of the buyers now know what they have bought? And if all of them will ever know. Are these going to be the "famous lost paintings of 2013". I'd love to have seen their reaction. If the buyers knew, surely they would buy the whole stall? Of course, but I mean if someone has recognized them and told them after the fact or if they still don't know.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 8:32:05 GMT 1, At last. Something arty that the missus is interested in !!! Probably cos their grabbing a bargain !! B
At last. Something arty that the missus is interested in !!! Probably cos their grabbing a bargain !! B
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hubble Bubble on Oct 14, 2013 8:37:35 GMT 1, What I find interesting is the fact that so few seemed to sell. And we all say 'buy what you like', right? Well... it appears out of the tens of thousands passing that stall, not many liked what they saw. Which holds an interesting mirror up to all of us. Are we buying Banksy because we like the images/sentiment/message or are we buying because it's a status symbol?
Stripped of their status, they're just $60 canvasses that people pass by.
What I find interesting is the fact that so few seemed to sell. And we all say 'buy what you like', right? Well... it appears out of the tens of thousands passing that stall, not many liked what they saw. Which holds an interesting mirror up to all of us. Are we buying Banksy because we like the images/sentiment/message or are we buying because it's a status symbol?
Stripped of their status, they're just $60 canvasses that people pass by.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by fattyramone on Oct 14, 2013 8:44:01 GMT 1, What I find interesting is the fact that so few seemed to sell. And we all say 'buy what you like', right? Well... it appears out of the tens of thousands passing that stall, not many liked what they saw. Which holds an interesting mirror up to all of us. Are we buying Banksy because we like the images/sentiment/message or are we buying because it's a status symbol? Stripped of their status, they're just $60 canvasses that people pass by.
The thing being at $60 these were quite expensive "knock offs" , hardly a impulse purchase price range for a lot of people.
What I find interesting is the fact that so few seemed to sell. And we all say 'buy what you like', right? Well... it appears out of the tens of thousands passing that stall, not many liked what they saw. Which holds an interesting mirror up to all of us. Are we buying Banksy because we like the images/sentiment/message or are we buying because it's a status symbol? Stripped of their status, they're just $60 canvasses that people pass by. The thing being at $60 these were quite expensive "knock offs" , hardly a impulse purchase price range for a lot of people.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Neate Michael on Oct 14, 2013 9:01:48 GMT 1, Would PEST Control authenticate the pieces? I doubt they came with a COA. And maybe, similar to the street art, they would refuse to authenticate it so that the buyers could only enjoy the originals, not make huge profits...
One other thought: You can imagine after this, that lots of people will be creating these stalls with similar pieces and charging $60 a pop...
But in general, I agree with those saying, that if (IF) you did stop and take a look, the wide variety of pieces, may have made you very curious.
Would PEST Control authenticate the pieces? I doubt they came with a COA. And maybe, similar to the street art, they would refuse to authenticate it so that the buyers could only enjoy the originals, not make huge profits...
One other thought: You can imagine after this, that lots of people will be creating these stalls with similar pieces and charging $60 a pop...
But in general, I agree with those saying, that if (IF) you did stop and take a look, the wide variety of pieces, may have made you very curious.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by ricardob on Oct 14, 2013 9:01:49 GMT 1, $60? I cant believe it... I had to pay $250 for my canvas back in the day. Shame on you Banksy.
edit: 250 pounds... now I am really pi**ed off.
$60? I cant believe it... I had to pay $250 for my canvas back in the day. Shame on you Banksy.
edit: 250 pounds... now I am really pi**ed off.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dice on Oct 14, 2013 9:06:50 GMT 1, Would PEST Control authenticate the pieces? I doubt they came with a COA. And maybe, similar to the street art, they would refuse to authenticate it so that the buyers could only enjoy the originals, not make huge profits... One other thought: You can imagine after this, that lots of people will be creating these stalls with similar pieces and charging $60 a pop... But in general, I agree with those saying, that if (IF) you did stop and take a look, the wide variety of pieces, may have made you very curious. I like to think that team banksy would have perhaps informed these people at some point after they walked away? Otherwise they could very easily go through life not knowing what they actually bought. Not everyone is clued up about the show in new york, and certainly visitors from chicago/new zealand may not even know anyone that has seen the video with them in it.
Would PEST Control authenticate the pieces? I doubt they came with a COA. And maybe, similar to the street art, they would refuse to authenticate it so that the buyers could only enjoy the originals, not make huge profits... One other thought: You can imagine after this, that lots of people will be creating these stalls with similar pieces and charging $60 a pop... But in general, I agree with those saying, that if (IF) you did stop and take a look, the wide variety of pieces, may have made you very curious. I like to think that team banksy would have perhaps informed these people at some point after they walked away? Otherwise they could very easily go through life not knowing what they actually bought. Not everyone is clued up about the show in new york, and certainly visitors from chicago/new zealand may not even know anyone that has seen the video with them in it.
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