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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 14, 2013 18:09:46 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. bingo.
this is all a bunch of big talk but i guarantee you there's hundreds of "HUGE BANKSY FANS" who were within sight of that stall and managed to fall victim to Banksy's risky yet wildly successful social experiment.
very easy to say "oh never with me... i would have inspected immediately... the quality is too good..." but I think you should be learning that it's even easier to be proven wrong!
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. bingo. this is all a bunch of big talk but i guarantee you there's hundreds of "HUGE BANKSY FANS" who were within sight of that stall and managed to fall victim to Banksy's risky yet wildly successful social experiment. very easy to say "oh never with me... i would have inspected immediately... the quality is too good..." but I think you should be learning that it's even easier to be proven wrong!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dotdot on Oct 14, 2013 18:14:14 GMT 1, i think for this trip / event - yesterday's 'day' will be hard to better simply in terms of surprise and sheer brilliance.
he thinks he can do what he wants - yes and he does. .. and He Does it well.
(in the spirit of ..) Anyone can - if you're famous .. turn up somewhere and sell your stuff at a market - and see how it goes to the unsuspecting public. Gives them a chance and levels the field.. and collectors back to humbleness.
Will "he" do a 'reveal' ? does it matter ? would it matter ? I think not - on all counts. Things have moved on from that. It's not about the persona - it's still about the art.. well for me it is.. Everyone values their privacy in these days of 'excess tosh', unless of course you're fodder from the telly.
interesting to see today's image is almost lost here in the 'yesterday ! could've should've would've' sobs.
move on people - keep up ... and yeah .. stay positive.. it's "not real" it's BANKSY !! c'mon.
i think for this trip / event - yesterday's 'day' will be hard to better simply in terms of surprise and sheer brilliance. he thinks he can do what he wants - yes and he does. .. and He Does it well. (in the spirit of ..) Anyone can - if you're famous .. turn up somewhere and sell your stuff at a market - and see how it goes to the unsuspecting public. Gives them a chance and levels the field.. and collectors back to humbleness. Will "he" do a 'reveal' ? does it matter ? would it matter ? I think not - on all counts. Things have moved on from that. It's not about the persona - it's still about the art.. well for me it is.. Everyone values their privacy in these days of 'excess tosh', unless of course you're fodder from the telly. interesting to see today's image is almost lost here in the 'yesterday ! could've should've would've' sobs. move on people - keep up ... and yeah .. stay positive.. it's "not real" it's BANKSY !! c'mon.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Max Beales on Oct 14, 2013 18:14:17 GMT 1, if anything, I would have looked for a little bit longer just because of the variety of different Banksy works that'd had been used on the canvasses, Like little bits from bigger works or things like the "Laugh now.." only half on the canvas. would've been worth a second look but i'd still probably think they were fakes.. but maybe not if they were in New York the same time loads of Banksy work was going up.. maybe.. I dunno.. haha
if anything, I would have looked for a little bit longer just because of the variety of different Banksy works that'd had been used on the canvasses, Like little bits from bigger works or things like the "Laugh now.." only half on the canvas. would've been worth a second look but i'd still probably think they were fakes.. but maybe not if they were in New York the same time loads of Banksy work was going up.. maybe.. I dunno.. haha
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 18:17:18 GMT 1, Today's instalment is interesting. It seems so low key compared to his big statement day works but it's still so interesting. Seems to me like a total invitation/set up piece and I can't wait to see how New York replies.
Today's instalment is interesting. It seems so low key compared to his big statement day works but it's still so interesting. Seems to me like a total invitation/set up piece and I can't wait to see how New York replies.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 18:19:01 GMT 1, 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. Banksy's action, images and his/their identity are what makes Banksy Banksy. Banksy being a myth is part of his artwork. If he reveals his identity a part of Banksy is gone and i think that will drive prices down. Also would be a shame if the myth would disappear.. I am not worried about prices but i am just speculating what the big finally could be....
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. Banksy's action, images and his/their identity are what makes Banksy Banksy. Banksy being a myth is part of his artwork. If he reveals his identity a part of Banksy is gone and i think that will drive prices down. Also would be a shame if the myth would disappear.. I am not worried about prices but i am just speculating what the big finally could be....
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hubble Bubble on Oct 14, 2013 18:19:04 GMT 1, " Up to 20k each" and "Innocuous looking vendor", WTF is a vendor supposed to look like?. Nocuous?
" Up to 20k each" and "Innocuous looking vendor", WTF is a vendor supposed to look like?. Nocuous?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 14, 2013 18:29:54 GMT 1, 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. Banksy's action, images and his/their identity are what makes Banksy Banksy. Banksy being a myth is part of his artwork. If he reveals his identity a part of Banksy is gone and i think that will drive prices down. Also would be a shame if the myth would disappear.. I am not worried about prices but i am just speculating what the big finally could be.... I really don't think prices would come down. If anything, prices might even go up with all the buzz. That combined with the fact he's said he'd quit doing street art if his identity is ever revealed.
Even if he did reveal his identity, a lot of people would think it was faked as a prank. But I don't think he would just for the sake of privacy.
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. Banksy's action, images and his/their identity are what makes Banksy Banksy. Banksy being a myth is part of his artwork. If he reveals his identity a part of Banksy is gone and i think that will drive prices down. Also would be a shame if the myth would disappear.. I am not worried about prices but i am just speculating what the big finally could be.... I really don't think prices would come down. If anything, prices might even go up with all the buzz. That combined with the fact he's said he'd quit doing street art if his identity is ever revealed. Even if he did reveal his identity, a lot of people would think it was faked as a prank. But I don't think he would just for the sake of privacy.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 18:32:49 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. But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt.
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. But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 18:33:05 GMT 1, His life would be a lot easier after his identity was revealed. Also the word is that he might have a kid and what would you tell your kid if he/she gets older? Are you lying to your kid how you make your money? I think he is doing this great final 'show' and then call it quits.... I think he will burst the bubble himself. But i personally hope the Banksy myth will continue of course!!
His life would be a lot easier after his identity was revealed. Also the word is that he might have a kid and what would you tell your kid if he/she gets older? Are you lying to your kid how you make your money? I think he is doing this great final 'show' and then call it quits.... I think he will burst the bubble himself. But i personally hope the Banksy myth will continue of course!!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 14, 2013 18:36:41 GMT 1, 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. But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt. I think there was a good bit of self-effacing humor in the stunt.
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. But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt. I think there was a good bit of self-effacing humor in the stunt.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Prescription Art on Oct 14, 2013 18:40:01 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. This is true, and i'm sure I was probably the same for many years living in London... however personally speaking I do walk around these days with much more awareness of what is happening around me... firstly through getting into photography; and subsequently getting a real passion for graffiti & street art. You miss an awful lot of life by staring at the pavement.
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. This is true, and i'm sure I was probably the same for many years living in London... however personally speaking I do walk around these days with much more awareness of what is happening around me... firstly through getting into photography; and subsequently getting a real passion for graffiti & street art. You miss an awful lot of life by staring at the pavement.
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kbfrombk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 14, 2013 18:45:14 GMT 1, Banksy's action, images and his/their identity are what makes Banksy Banksy. Banksy being a myth is part of his artwork. If he reveals his identity a part of Banksy is gone and i think that will drive prices down. Also would be a shame if the myth would disappear.. I am not worried about prices but i am just speculating what the big finally could be.... I really don't think prices would come down. If anything, prices might even go up with all the buzz. That combined with the fact he's said he'd quit doing street art if his identity is ever revealed. Even if he did reveal his identity, a lot of people would think it was faked as a prank. But I don't think he would just for the sake of privacy. It is so incredible to me, the issue of his anonymity. I am utterly paralyzed by its mysticism... and even further, with each new stunt he pulls and new piece that's revealed. To think that in today's world, with nothing being a secret, and everything so easily unearthed (lol see: dread pirate roberts), this "guy"... this "entity", has managed to maintain the shroud of secrecy; ugh, it's chilling - I love it.
Take some time and imagine what it's like for him, what a revolving conflict there must be, between anonymity, celebrity, recognition, 'civilianhood'; the energy needed to keep this charade going, but more importantly to keep it relevant and creative, and duly powerful.
It's a modern-day true life story of a Double Life.
I for one don't want the myth to evaporate. I don't want to know who he is. I love not knowing. I think the instant we know who he is, he is rendered depressingly human and thus, no longer magical nor powerful. I don't want to not think of him in a superhero category; I don't want to know about him - certainly no more than he's allowed us to know. I respect him for what he does; I don't need a Wiki rundown on his personal life.
It's that one magic trick that fvcks with your head SO MUCH that you can't dare find out how it's done; the others, okay fine it is fun to learn how they're conducted, but this one, this is that singular holy grail; the trick so perfect that knowing its secrets would end that world completely.
Banksy's action, images and his/their identity are what makes Banksy Banksy. Banksy being a myth is part of his artwork. If he reveals his identity a part of Banksy is gone and i think that will drive prices down. Also would be a shame if the myth would disappear.. I am not worried about prices but i am just speculating what the big finally could be.... I really don't think prices would come down. If anything, prices might even go up with all the buzz. That combined with the fact he's said he'd quit doing street art if his identity is ever revealed. Even if he did reveal his identity, a lot of people would think it was faked as a prank. But I don't think he would just for the sake of privacy. It is so incredible to me, the issue of his anonymity. I am utterly paralyzed by its mysticism... and even further, with each new stunt he pulls and new piece that's revealed. To think that in today's world, with nothing being a secret, and everything so easily unearthed (lol see: dread pirate roberts), this "guy"... this "entity", has managed to maintain the shroud of secrecy; ugh, it's chilling - I love it. Take some time and imagine what it's like for him, what a revolving conflict there must be, between anonymity, celebrity, recognition, 'civilianhood'; the energy needed to keep this charade going, but more importantly to keep it relevant and creative, and duly powerful. It's a modern-day true life story of a Double Life. I for one don't want the myth to evaporate. I don't want to know who he is. I love not knowing. I think the instant we know who he is, he is rendered depressingly human and thus, no longer magical nor powerful. I don't want to not think of him in a superhero category; I don't want to know about him - certainly no more than he's allowed us to know. I respect him for what he does; I don't need a Wiki rundown on his personal life. It's that one magic trick that fvcks with your head SO MUCH that you can't dare find out how it's done; the others, okay fine it is fun to learn how they're conducted, but this one, this is that singular holy grail; the trick so perfect that knowing its secrets would end that world completely.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 18:46:13 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.
Did anyone know if the buyers of the canvases are already identified ? I would think that newspapers are trying to find these people. Perhaps they could tell more info on the pieces and the stall.
And on a second note, is there any more info about today's Banksy's sighting/piece?
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. Did anyone know if the buyers of the canvases are already identified ? I would think that newspapers are trying to find these people. Perhaps they could tell more info on the pieces and the stall. And on a second note, is there any more info about today's Banksy's sighting/piece?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 14, 2013 18:50:20 GMT 1, I've always thought the only drawback to being rich and famous would be the loss of privacy. He's rich, famous and anonymous. Genius.
I've always thought the only drawback to being rich and famous would be the loss of privacy. He's rich, famous and anonymous. Genius.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Stinky Pete on Oct 14, 2013 18:57:35 GMT 1, I've always thought the only drawback to being rich and famous would be the loss of privacy. He's rich, famous and anonymous. Genius. Like Hannah Montana but with less nudity
Shameto see so much hand wringing about these missed canvases when the lack of desire in this thread was making it. Such a refreshing read
still that really was the point of the stunt
I've always thought the only drawback to being rich and famous would be the loss of privacy. He's rich, famous and anonymous. Genius. Like Hannah Montana but with less nudity Shameto see so much hand wringing about these missed canvases when the lack of desire in this thread was making it. Such a refreshing read still that really was the point of the stunt
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Young Squire on Oct 14, 2013 19:01:06 GMT 1, Rather then ending the month with revealing himself I think he should do a thomas crown affair style ending. Numerous graf artists across the city all donning the banksy mask or balaclava and putting up a work (maybe in broad daylight) and nobody knowing really which is the real one in all the mayhem.
Better still go the whole TCA and do a repeat of 2005 and put his work up in one of the NY museums (old school)! This time rather then the Metropolitan maybe he should go for the Guggenheim. He previously said he would have done the Guggenheim but would have had to apear between two Picasso's and that he wasnt good enough for that...cue 200 other dudes in banksy masks with black brief cases on October 31st including the real bloke!
Rather then ending the month with revealing himself I think he should do a thomas crown affair style ending. Numerous graf artists across the city all donning the banksy mask or balaclava and putting up a work (maybe in broad daylight) and nobody knowing really which is the real one in all the mayhem.
Better still go the whole TCA and do a repeat of 2005 and put his work up in one of the NY museums (old school)! This time rather then the Metropolitan maybe he should go for the Guggenheim. He previously said he would have done the Guggenheim but would have had to apear between two Picasso's and that he wasnt good enough for that...cue 200 other dudes in banksy masks with black brief cases on October 31st including the real bloke!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by antigrav on Oct 14, 2013 19:10:50 GMT 1,
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by hunter on Oct 14, 2013 19:17:35 GMT 1, 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.ย But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt.
Is it that on canvas and piled together they loose the meaning they do on the street? A clue perhaps in the title of the show.
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.ย But surely there is still a huge number of tourists that pass by the stalls as that's the market that they're there for. Do you think it exposes the 'bubble' of the Banksy/art market a bit? These were $60 genuine Banksy paintings for sale all day and 8 sold. Why is it that people can walk past $100,000 canvases and not feel the beauty of the art.The genius of Banksy? The shot of the full stall makes our Banksyphile eyes bulge and the stunt makes our hearts sink but they were original Banksy paintings and they didn't sell. Such a great stunt. Is it that on canvas and piled together they loose the meaning they do on the street? A clue perhaps in the title of the show.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 19:28:40 GMT 1, Here we go.....
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Argiebaji on Oct 14, 2013 19:33:01 GMT 1, The video of the banksy stall is both the funniest and sadest thing I've ever seen.
... felt 'in a proper state of flux' afterwards ...
..so so pleased this isn't taking place in London .. I would surely have taken the month off !!
The video of the banksy stall is both the funniest and sadest thing I've ever seen.
... felt 'in a proper state of flux' afterwards ...
..so so pleased this isn't taking place in London .. I would surely have taken the month off !!
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elwheel
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by elwheel on Oct 14, 2013 19:35:55 GMT 1, Are people that dumb? Really?[br
Edit: RE: eBay sale
Are people that dumb? Really?[br
Edit: RE: eBay sale
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Invaded 420
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Invaded 420 on Oct 14, 2013 19:36:33 GMT 1, well worded description ha clearly not one of the right canvas's
well worded description ha clearly not one of the right canvas's
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by antigrav on Oct 14, 2013 19:38:37 GMT 1, The 2nd woman buys the Guns Hill canvas - but the image used in the ebay auction is one of the many available on the internet. It's not a picture of the piece she bought. Which means she would have had to have known Banksy's name or the name of the piece to find it online.
Bogus.
The 2nd woman buys the Guns Hill canvas - but the image used in the ebay auction is one of the many available on the internet. It's not a picture of the piece she bought. Which means she would have had to have known Banksy's name or the name of the piece to find it online. Bogus.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 19:47:45 GMT 1, I think if she get's complaint she can always deny that she claimed it was done by Banksy. And did not know of Banksy's stall in central park. I am afraid that people will buy this. We have seen weirder fake original Banksy pieces being sold on the bay.
I think if she get's complaint she can always deny that she claimed it was done by Banksy. And did not know of Banksy's stall in central park. I am afraid that people will buy this. We have seen weirder fake original Banksy pieces being sold on the bay.
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bilbo
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by bilbo on Oct 14, 2013 19:51:22 GMT 1,
What a joker!!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by morgan on Oct 14, 2013 19:52:20 GMT 1, A good deal in here simply do not understand NYC culture. Like some said above perfectly, "blinders on". These stalls are always known as cheap knock of shit that litters your route from A>B. People actually go their on purpose to by (and knowingly that they are fake) fake shit. What actually makes the most sense is that a tourist was the one that ended up buying the most...because that is usually exactly who buys stuff from these vendors in NY. New Yorkers do not take the day to go shopping at street vendors haha.
All that said I think the guy from chicago might have known for sure but anyways I hope that explanation helps a little. Same thing applies to me here in SF. I do not take my sundays and head down to Market street looking for scores on Art because I know its folks looking to sell a bunch of cheap shit to tourists.
A good deal in here simply do not understand NYC culture. Like some said above perfectly, "blinders on". These stalls are always known as cheap knock of shit that litters your route from A>B. People actually go their on purpose to by (and knowingly that they are fake) fake shit. What actually makes the most sense is that a tourist was the one that ended up buying the most...because that is usually exactly who buys stuff from these vendors in NY. New Yorkers do not take the day to go shopping at street vendors haha.
All that said I think the guy from chicago might have known for sure but anyways I hope that explanation helps a little. Same thing applies to me here in SF. I do not take my sundays and head down to Market street looking for scores on Art because I know its folks looking to sell a bunch of cheap shit to tourists.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 19:54:44 GMT 1, We just passed the 100.000 views and 3800 reactions in this thread. And only at day 14....
Edit : Crazy!
We just passed the 100.000 views and 3800 reactions in this thread. And only at day 14....
Edit : Crazy!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 19:56:41 GMT 1, Put up the same stall, in London, banging out canvases for ยฃ40 a pop then you'd get the same sales result (ish), proof if there ever was that there's no latent talent in the art, just the name?
Street vendors in NYC banging out umbrellas for $4 when they bought them for $2, love that. Essentially you can buy a canvas off e-bay of these images for less than $60.....
Put up the same stall, in London, banging out canvases for ยฃ40 a pop then you'd get the same sales result (ish), proof if there ever was that there's no latent talent in the art, just the name?
Street vendors in NYC banging out umbrellas for $4 when they bought them for $2, love that. Essentially you can buy a canvas off e-bay of these images for less than $60.....
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