Dr Plip
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 14, 2013 17:21:50 GMT 1, A giant monkey on the empire state is my guess. I'm going for sexy underwear projected onto the Statue of Liberty.
A giant monkey on the empire state is my guess. I'm going for sexy underwear projected onto the Statue of Liberty.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kel on Oct 14, 2013 17:22:05 GMT 1, Great pictures Africa
Great pictures Africa
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 17:25:22 GMT 1, A giant monkey on the empire state is my guess. I'm going for sexy underwear projected onto the Statue of Liberty. Some kind of overnight street drop of bits n pieces would be fun? or not?.
A giant monkey on the empire state is my guess. I'm going for sexy underwear projected onto the Statue of Liberty. Some kind of overnight street drop of bits n pieces would be fun? or not?.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by raindogs on Oct 14, 2013 17:25:52 GMT 1, Italian journalism: news, yesterday evening (RAI, the state television) they spoke about a Banksy vs. Omar war... Today the most important Italian newspaper, La Repubblica (see link), seriously tells us about a Banksy sale flop...
Italian journalism: news, yesterday evening (RAI, the state television) they spoke about a Banksy vs. Omar war... Today the most important Italian newspaper, La Repubblica ( see link), seriously tells us about a Banksy sale flop...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 14, 2013 17:28:54 GMT 1, Halloween maybe? or a parade?. I was thinking defiantly he will infiltrate the parade. It gets so busy down there 20 people deep on the sidewalks he would blend in well if in costume too. Sent from my C5303 using proboards o yes ...parade!
Halloween maybe? or a parade?. I was thinking defiantly he will infiltrate the parade. It gets so busy down there 20 people deep on the sidewalks he would blend in well if in costume too. Sent from my C5303 using proboards o yes ...parade!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 17:29:12 GMT 1, One of the commenters on the Mirror has hit today's 'Banksy online newspaper article bingo' award. If only he'd managed to mention Robbo as well. "Only people who know nothing about REAL Graffiti Art, would pay ยฃ20,000 for Bankys Stencils. They should look at 'Blek Le Rat', the frenchman who pioneered stencil graffiti art to see how similar Banksys work is to the creator of the movement. I personally dont know why the old Frenchman hasn't taken legal action against Banksy, such is the similarity of his work." Brilliant. Maybe a quote in a future book!. Sometimes journalists deliberately say something stupid with the specific intention of getting it in print in relation to the product. Quotes on film posters are a perfect example where a good review and memorable line is used on a generally poor film with the specific intention of getting it on the poster.
This might be an example of that. Or perhaps the journalist in question really is a t**t!
One of the commenters on the Mirror has hit today's 'Banksy online newspaper article bingo' award. If only he'd managed to mention Robbo as well. "Only people who know nothing about REAL Graffiti Art, would pay ยฃ20,000 for Bankys Stencils. They should look at 'Blek Le Rat', the frenchman who pioneered stencil graffiti art to see how similar Banksys work is to the creator of the movement. I personally dont know why the old Frenchman hasn't taken legal action against Banksy, such is the similarity of his work." Brilliant. Maybe a quote in a future book!. Sometimes journalists deliberately say something stupid with the specific intention of getting it in print in relation to the product. Quotes on film posters are a perfect example where a good review and memorable line is used on a generally poor film with the specific intention of getting it on the poster. This might be an example of that. Or perhaps the journalist in question really is a t**t!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Quinnster on Oct 14, 2013 17:29:52 GMT 1, One of the commenters on the Mirror has hit today's 'Banksy online newspaper article bingo' award. If only he'd managed to mention Robbo as well. "Only people who know nothing about REAL Graffiti Art, would pay ยฃ20,000 for Bankys Stencils. They should look at 'Blek Le Rat', the frenchman who pioneered stencil graffiti art to see how similar Banksys work is to the creator of the movement. I personally dont know why the old Frenchman hasn't taken legal action against Banksy, such is the similarity of his work."
Where do they keep getting ยฃ20k from? Even the small ones must be ยฃ30k plus and some of the bigger ones must be well over ยฃ50k
One of the commenters on the Mirror has hit today's 'Banksy online newspaper article bingo' award. If only he'd managed to mention Robbo as well. "Only people who know nothing about REAL Graffiti Art, would pay ยฃ20,000 for Bankys Stencils. They should look at 'Blek Le Rat', the frenchman who pioneered stencil graffiti art to see how similar Banksys work is to the creator of the movement. I personally dont know why the old Frenchman hasn't taken legal action against Banksy, such is the similarity of his work." Where do they keep getting ยฃ20k from? Even the small ones must be ยฃ30k plus and some of the bigger ones must be well over ยฃ50k
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 14, 2013 17:30:13 GMT 1, Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of street art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless.
Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of street art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by love on Oct 14, 2013 17:30:25 GMT 1, Italian journalism: news, yesterday evening (RAI, the state television) they spoke about a Banksy vs. Omar war... Today the most important Italian newspaper, La Repubblica ( see link), seriously tells us about a Banksy sale flop... And i wondered why you always vote for Silvio.
Italian journalism: news, yesterday evening (RAI, the state television) they spoke about a Banksy vs. Omar war... Today the most important Italian newspaper, La Repubblica ( see link), seriously tells us about a Banksy sale flop... And i wondered why you always vote for Silvio.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by raindogs on Oct 14, 2013 17:33:34 GMT 1, Italian journalism: news, yesterday evening (RAI, the state television) they spoke about a Banksy vs. Omar war... Today the most important Italian newspaper, La Repubblica ( see link), seriously tells us about a Banksy sale flop... And i wondered why you always vote for Silvio. Please, it is a bleeding wound....
Italian journalism: news, yesterday evening (RAI, the state television) they spoke about a Banksy vs. Omar war... Today the most important Italian newspaper, La Repubblica ( see link), seriously tells us about a Banksy sale flop... And i wondered why you always vote for Silvio. Please, it is a bleeding wound....
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 14, 2013 17:36:07 GMT 1, Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of street art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless. Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless - this is better ?
Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of street art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless. Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless - this is better ?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 17:39:32 GMT 1, Halloween maybe? or a parade?. I was thinking defiantly he will infiltrate the parade. It gets so busy down there 20 people deep on the sidewalks he would blend in well if in costume too. Sent from my C5303 using proboards ...or maybe a Halloween day projection onto a large building while everyone is busy with the parade?.
Halloween maybe? or a parade?. I was thinking defiantly he will infiltrate the parade. It gets so busy down there 20 people deep on the sidewalks he would blend in well if in costume too. Sent from my C5303 using proboards ...or maybe a Halloween day projection onto a large building while everyone is busy with the parade?.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by lee3 on Oct 14, 2013 17:39:48 GMT 1, I just hope that whatever comes next helps me get Sunday's video out of my head. It's still in my head a day later and I want to move on but finding it difficult. What a tease, the eternity piece is funny with the caption but Sunday is still messing about. I think I've read every post in this thread and that is not good either.
I just hope that whatever comes next helps me get Sunday's video out of my head. It's still in my head a day later and I want to move on but finding it difficult. What a tease, the eternity piece is funny with the caption but Sunday is still messing about. I think I've read every post in this thread and that is not good either.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 17:41:38 GMT 1, I have a feeling you said that in the style of Tom Waits as Renfield in Dracula when he says "Oh yes.....a Cat!".
I have a feeling you said that in the style of Tom Waits as Renfield in Dracula when he says "Oh yes.....a Cat!".
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 17:43:30 GMT 1, I just hope that whatever comes next helps me get Sunday's video out of my head. It's still in my head a day later and I want to move on but finding it difficult. What a tease, the eternity piece is funny with the caption but Sunday is still messing about. I think I've read every post in this thread and that is not good either. It will never ever leave your head Lee, it is there forever, you must live with it.
Life's like that!.
I just hope that whatever comes next helps me get Sunday's video out of my head. It's still in my head a day later and I want to move on but finding it difficult. What a tease, the eternity piece is funny with the caption but Sunday is still messing about. I think I've read every post in this thread and that is not good either. It will never ever leave your head Lee, it is there forever, you must live with it. Life's like that!.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Prescription Art on Oct 14, 2013 17:45:38 GMT 1, This might be an example of that. Or perhaps the journalist in question really is a t**t!
Sorry.. I meant it was one of the comments on the article rather than the journalist himself.
www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/banksy-sells-original-paintings-worth-2368651
Basically ever since that 'Graffiti Wars' programme was shown, every time there's a newspaper article about Banksy someone comments underneath that all Banksy has ever done is copy Blek Le Rat.
Obviously this is completely untrue.
For example I just searched for graffiti wars & banksy and the first result was this video. What's the top comment?
"banksy's works are mostly based on blek le rat's ideas and works. HE is the one who should have the๏ปฟ attention banksy's enjoying"
Anyway, it's just something i'm fucking sick of reading every time there's an article about Banksy!
This might be an example of that. Or perhaps the journalist in question really is a t**t! Sorry.. I meant it was one of the comments on the article rather than the journalist himself. www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/banksy-sells-original-paintings-worth-2368651Basically ever since that 'Graffiti Wars' programme was shown, every time there's a newspaper article about Banksy someone comments underneath that all Banksy has ever done is copy Blek Le Rat. Obviously this is completely untrue. For example I just searched for graffiti wars & banksy and the first result was this video. What's the top comment? "banksy's works are mostly based on blek le rat's ideas and works. HE is the one who should have the๏ปฟ attention banksy's enjoying" Anyway, it's just something i'm fucking sick of reading every time there's an article about Banksy!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 17:49:17 GMT 1, "Up to 20k each" and "Innocuous looking vendor", WTF is a vendor supposed to look like?.
"Up to 20k each" and "Innocuous looking vendor", WTF is a vendor supposed to look like?.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by urbanhangings on Oct 14, 2013 17:49:31 GMT 1, I was thinking defiantly he will infiltrate the parade. It gets so busy down there 20 people deep on the sidewalks he would blend in well if in costume too. Sent from my C5303 using proboards he doesn't have much problem with blending regularly... Quite ironic that you can camouflage yourself with a hi vis and virtually go UN noticed
Sent from my C5303 using proboards
I was thinking defiantly he will infiltrate the parade. It gets so busy down there 20 people deep on the sidewalks he would blend in well if in costume too. Sent from my C5303 using proboards he doesn't have much problem with blending regularly... Quite ironic that you can camouflage yourself with a hi vis and virtually go UN noticed Sent from my C5303 using proboards
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 14, 2013 17:49:37 GMT 1, I just hope that whatever comes next helps me get Sunday's video out of my head. It's still in my head a day later and I want to move on but finding it difficult. What a tease, the eternity piece is funny with the caption but Sunday is still messing about. I think I've read every post in this thread and that is not good either. It will never ever leave your head Lee, it is there forever, you must live with it. Life's like that!. And I ain't down here for your money I ain't down here for your love I ain't down here for your love or money I'm down here for your soul.... (-Banksy ?)
I just hope that whatever comes next helps me get Sunday's video out of my head. It's still in my head a day later and I want to move on but finding it difficult. What a tease, the eternity piece is funny with the caption but Sunday is still messing about. I think I've read every post in this thread and that is not good either. It will never ever leave your head Lee, it is there forever, you must live with it. Life's like that!. And I ain't down here for your money I ain't down here for your love I ain't down here for your love or money I'm down here for your soul.... (-Banksy ?)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by sufsean on Oct 14, 2013 17:50:54 GMT 1, Prediction for October 31 finale:
Banksy will walk around in the Halloween parade, dressed as himself (Banksy)--and tell people he's Banksy.
He will reveal a video of the events afterwards, but in the video, his face will be pixelated.
So everyone won't actually know it was Banksy until they see themselves in the video.
Everyone's reactions in the video will most likely be "pfft--yeah right."
Prediction for October 31 finale:
Banksy will walk around in the Halloween parade, dressed as himself (Banksy)--and tell people he's Banksy.
He will reveal a video of the events afterwards, but in the video, his face will be pixelated.
So everyone won't actually know it was Banksy until they see themselves in the video.
Everyone's reactions in the video will most likely be "pfft--yeah right."
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 14, 2013 17:51:51 GMT 1, This might be an example of that. Or perhaps the journalist in question really is a t**t! Sorry.. I meant it was one of the comments on the article rather than the journalist himself. www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/banksy-sells-original-paintings-worth-2368651Basically ever since that 'Graffiti Wars' programme was shown, every time there's a newspaper article about Banksy someone comments underneath that all Banksy has ever done is copy Blek Le Rat. Obviously this is completely untrue. For example I just searched for graffiti wars & banksy and the first result was this video. What's the top comment? "banksy's works are mostly based on blek le rat's ideas and works. HE is the one who should have the๏ปฟ attention banksy's enjoying" Anyway, it's just something i'm f**king sick of reading every time there's an article about Banksy!
Blek le Rat invented the stencil. Unfortunately, his patent application was lost in the mail.
This might be an example of that. Or perhaps the journalist in question really is a t**t! Sorry.. I meant it was one of the comments on the article rather than the journalist himself. www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/banksy-sells-original-paintings-worth-2368651Basically ever since that 'Graffiti Wars' programme was shown, every time there's a newspaper article about Banksy someone comments underneath that all Banksy has ever done is copy Blek Le Rat. Obviously this is completely untrue. For example I just searched for graffiti wars & banksy and the first result was this video. What's the top comment? "banksy's works are mostly based on blek le rat's ideas and works. HE is the one who should have the๏ปฟ attention banksy's enjoying" Anyway, it's just something i'm f**king sick of reading every time there's an article about Banksy! Blek le Rat invented the stencil. Unfortunately, his patent application was lost in the mail.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 14, 2013 17:54:06 GMT 1, Steve Jobs didn't invent cell phones.
Steve Jobs didn't invent cell phones.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by raindogs on Oct 14, 2013 17:54:51 GMT 1, I have a feeling you said that in the style of Tom Waits as Renfield in Dracula when he says "Oh yes.....a Cat!". You said Tom Waits?
After Banksy in the parade you can see Omar, a group of taggers, the signofbanksy guy, the meat truck driver, the Central Park seller and many forum members
I have a feeling you said that in the style of Tom Waits as Renfield in Dracula when he says "Oh yes.....a Cat!". You said Tom Waits? After Banksy in the parade you can see Omar, a group of taggers, the signofbanksy guy, the meat truck driver, the Central Park seller and many forum members
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 17:55:29 GMT 1, Steve Jobs didn't invent cell phones. It says "OXO" on buses but they dont sell them.
Steve Jobs didn't invent cell phones. It says "OXO" on buses but they dont sell them.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Prescription Art on Oct 14, 2013 17:56:52 GMT 1, The stall yesterday was fantastic, but I am surprised that no-one bought up the whole stall. I do think that a small amount of 'scripted reality' went into that video. For me those canvases immediately look like the real deal. You would need a basic level of competency with a spray can to get the distinctive shading... and i'm very surprised that no-one spotted the signatures on the back. Of course it's easy to say that in hindsight, but they're certainly different in appearance to the usual 'photo print of street piece including a random eelus' that are usually flogged on market stalls.
It would completely have ruined the impact and comedy of the video if someone had come along in the first hour & bought the whole lot... so I am doubtful that the stall was genuinely open all day.
The stall yesterday was fantastic, but I am surprised that no-one bought up the whole stall. I do think that a small amount of 'scripted reality' went into that video. For me those canvases immediately look like the real deal. You would need a basic level of competency with a spray can to get the distinctive shading... and i'm very surprised that no-one spotted the signatures on the back. Of course it's easy to say that in hindsight, but they're certainly different in appearance to the usual 'photo print of street piece including a random eelus' that are usually flogged on market stalls.
It would completely have ruined the impact and comedy of the video if someone had come along in the first hour & bought the whole lot... so I am doubtful that the stall was genuinely open all day.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 17:57:01 GMT 1, Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of street art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless. That's why i still think it is a real possibility that he will reveal himself (his team, the team) rendering all his (their) art worthless... Perhaps Banksy is more creative than i am, and perhaps he can think of a bigger bang, but i keep this revealing in mind....
Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of street art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless. That's why i still think it is a real possibility that he will reveal himself (his team, the team) rendering all his (their) art worthless... Perhaps Banksy is more creative than i am, and perhaps he can think of a bigger bang, but i keep this revealing in mind....
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 14, 2013 18:00:59 GMT 1, Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of street art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless. That's why i still think it is a real possibility that he will reveal himself (his team, the team) rendering all his (their) art worthless... Perhaps Banksy is more creative than i am, and perhaps he can think of a bigger bang, but i keep this revealing in mind.... I don't think it would devalue his work if he were to reveal his identity. The only thing that would drive prices down would be flooding the market with work.
Whatever the finale is, my guess is it'll be a commentary on the absurdity of street art. Similar to how most people wouldn't pay $60 for his art. But tell them it's the world famous street artist Banksy and suddenly it's priceless. That's why i still think it is a real possibility that he will reveal himself (his team, the team) rendering all his (their) art worthless... Perhaps Banksy is more creative than i am, and perhaps he can think of a bigger bang, but i keep this revealing in mind.... I don't think it would devalue his work if he were to reveal his identity. The only thing that would drive prices down would be flooding the market with work.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 14, 2013 18:01:44 GMT 1, Prediction for October 31 finale:Banksy will walk around in the Halloween parade, dressed as himself (Banksy)--and tell people he's Banksy. He will reveal a video of the events afterwards, but in the video, his face will be pixelated. So everyone won't actually know it was Banksy until they see themselves in the video. Everyone's reactions in the video will most likely be "pfft--yeah right." This will be the last parade in NY ... -Omar and friends
Prediction for October 31 finale:Banksy will walk around in the Halloween parade, dressed as himself (Banksy)--and tell people he's Banksy. He will reveal a video of the events afterwards, but in the video, his face will be pixelated. So everyone won't actually know it was Banksy until they see themselves in the video. Everyone's reactions in the video will most likely be "pfft--yeah right." This will be the last parade in NY ... -Omar and friends
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 14, 2013 18:04:04 GMT 1, The stall yesterday was fantastic, but I am surprised that no-one bought up the whole stall. I do think that a small amount of 'scripted reality' went into that video. For me those canvases immediately look like the real deal. You would need a basic level of competency with a spray can to get the distinctive shading... and i'm very surprised that no-one spotted the signatures on the back. Of course it's easy to say that in hindsight, but they're certainly different in appearance to the usual 'photo print of street piece including a random eelus' that are usually flogged on market stalls. It would completely have ruined the impact and comedy of the video if someone had come along in the first hour & bought the whole lot... so I am doubtful that the stall was genuinely open all day. I think most people walk through New York with blinders on, especially New Yorkers. These street vendors are like hobos you try not to make eye contact with.
The stall yesterday was fantastic, but I am surprised that no-one bought up the whole stall. I do think that a small amount of 'scripted reality' went into that video. For me those canvases immediately look like the real deal. You would need a basic level of competency with a spray can to get the distinctive shading... and i'm very surprised that no-one spotted the signatures on the back. Of course it's easy to say that in hindsight, but they're certainly different in appearance to the usual 'photo print of street piece including a random eelus' that are usually flogged on market stalls. It would completely have ruined the impact and comedy of the video if someone had come along in the first hour & bought the whole lot... so I am doubtful that the stall was genuinely open all day. I think most people walk through New York with blinders on, especially New Yorkers. These street vendors are like hobos you try not to make eye contact with.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by DameHoracia on Oct 14, 2013 18:05:52 GMT 1, The stall yesterday was fantastic, but I am surprised that no-one bought up the whole stall. I do think that a small amount of 'scripted reality' went into that video. For me those canvases immediately look like the real deal. You would need a basic level of competency with a spray can to get the distinctive shading... and i'm very surprised that no-one spotted the signatures on the back. Of course it's easy to say that in hindsight, but they're certainly different in appearance to the usual 'photo print of street piece including a random eelus' that are usually flogged on market stalls. It would completely have ruined the impact and comedy of the video if someone had come along in the first hour & bought the whole lot... so I am doubtful that the stall was genuinely open all day. Not sure how they organised this, very clever idea! But it gave me real nightmares last night, seriously couldn't stop dreaming about it. I felt like someone had died, missing out on it and all..... Trouble is, I probably would have walked passed it rolling my eyes thinking no time for rip offs just like I do in Portobello Rd.
The stall yesterday was fantastic, but I am surprised that no-one bought up the whole stall. I do think that a small amount of 'scripted reality' went into that video. For me those canvases immediately look like the real deal. You would need a basic level of competency with a spray can to get the distinctive shading... and i'm very surprised that no-one spotted the signatures on the back. Of course it's easy to say that in hindsight, but they're certainly different in appearance to the usual 'photo print of street piece including a random eelus' that are usually flogged on market stalls. It would completely have ruined the impact and comedy of the video if someone had come along in the first hour & bought the whole lot... so I am doubtful that the stall was genuinely open all day. Not sure how they organised this, very clever idea! But it gave me real nightmares last night, seriously couldn't stop dreaming about it. I felt like someone had died, missing out on it and all..... Trouble is, I probably would have walked passed it rolling my eyes thinking no time for rip offs just like I do in Portobello Rd.
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