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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 17, 2013 20:11:22 GMT 1, I have to wonder how much of this show had been planned. I'm sure a lot of it obviously is, like the Ronald sculpture and the trucks. But some of the stencil art could've been placed anywhere (save for the rat and the sign post and today's geishas) but did Banksy really go hunting around for little items like that or was it more spontaneous? Is there a date set for what art happens when? I should think so, I mean ideally the bigger stuff should happen near the end, I just really have to wonder. With that said, the show so far and the concept of it in itself is brilliant. Excellent, exceptional, and so refreshing. I was thinking the same thing, does Banksy stumble upon the spots for these 'little' pieces? Or was it meticulously planned ? And if the order was planned i would start with some smaller stuff and end the show with the big bang. But Banksy did some pretty big things already....So.. how BIG is the big finale going to be? Until now i love all the pieces (some more than others) but also everything surrounding the pieces is excellent! Peoples reactions, the trucks driving through town, newspapers and audio snippets and of course every day a new piece to discuss and talk about. And we are only on day 17!
I have to wonder how much of this show had been planned. I'm sure a lot of it obviously is, like the Ronald sculpture and the trucks. But some of the stencil art could've been placed anywhere (save for the rat and the sign post and today's geishas) but did Banksy really go hunting around for little items like that or was it more spontaneous? Is there a date set for what art happens when? I should think so, I mean ideally the bigger stuff should happen near the end, I just really have to wonder. With that said, the show so far and the concept of it in itself is brilliant. Excellent, exceptional, and so refreshing. I was thinking the same thing, does Banksy stumble upon the spots for these 'little' pieces? Or was it meticulously planned ? And if the order was planned i would start with some smaller stuff and end the show with the big bang. But Banksy did some pretty big things already....So.. how BIG is the big finale going to be? Until now i love all the pieces (some more than others) but also everything surrounding the pieces is excellent! Peoples reactions, the trucks driving through town, newspapers and audio snippets and of course every day a new piece to discuss and talk about. And we are only on day 17!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by johnnyh on Oct 17, 2013 20:30:50 GMT 1, I would suggest that very little is happening instantly and that it is planned. He may change the odd bit and poss the order as things develop. But just look at today's piece pretty sure that was not stumbled upon. Sure each piece is planned with bits of variations
its a pretty heavy undertaking
I would suggest that very little is happening instantly and that it is planned. He may change the odd bit and poss the order as things develop. But just look at today's piece pretty sure that was not stumbled upon. Sure each piece is planned with bits of variations
its a pretty heavy undertaking
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by nrgball on Oct 17, 2013 20:36:57 GMT 1, I would suggest that very little is happening instantly and that it is planned. He may change the odd bit and poss the order as things develop. But just look at today's piece pretty sure that was not stumbled upon. Sure each piece is planned with bits of variations its a pretty heavy undertaking
It was probably stumbled upon months ago. I love how he transforms an old sewer/basement entrance into a Japanese garden with elegance.
I would suggest that very little is happening instantly and that it is planned. He may change the odd bit and poss the order as things develop. But just look at today's piece pretty sure that was not stumbled upon. Sure each piece is planned with bits of variations its a pretty heavy undertaking It was probably stumbled upon months ago. I love how he transforms an old sewer/basement entrance into a Japanese garden with elegance.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 17, 2013 20:44:27 GMT 1, All this talk about a big finale! I don't understand it, there's enough going on without wanting some big event to round things off Don't get me wrong, i love what is going on! And i enjoy every second of it. Banksy is all about surprise and every day brings more surprises and excitement. But every show does have it's big piece, piรจce de rรฉsistance.
All this talk about a big finale! I don't understand it, there's enough going on without wanting some big event to round things off Don't get me wrong, i love what is going on! And i enjoy every second of it. Banksy is all about surprise and every day brings more surprises and excitement. But every show does have it's big piece, piรจce de rรฉsistance.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 17, 2013 20:46:16 GMT 1, All this talk about a big finale! I don't understand it, there's enough going on without wanting some big event to round things off
Agreed but also, it's something rather natural to be looking ahead to the final day, full of wonderment.
All this talk about a big finale! I don't understand it, there's enough going on without wanting some big event to round things off Agreed but also, it's something rather natural to be looking ahead to the final day, full of wonderment.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by nrgball on Oct 17, 2013 20:46:29 GMT 1, All this talk about a big finale! I don't understand it, there's enough going on without wanting some big event to round things off
He's going to put all the trucks in the Halloween parade as floats!!
All this talk about a big finale! I don't understand it, there's enough going on without wanting some big event to round things off He's going to put all the trucks in the Halloween parade as floats!!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 17, 2013 20:48:52 GMT 1, not to mention he set up a stall in the middle of NYC selling originals for $60!!! if anyone doesn't at least think from a pure conceptual standpoint that this show isn't fun and interesting i wouldn't know what to tell them. its got it all! Speaking of which.. The people who bought the canvases are still keeping quite?? It's possible none of them know what they have.
not to mention he set up a stall in the middle of NYC selling originals for $60!!! if anyone doesn't at least think from a pure conceptual standpoint that this show isn't fun and interesting i wouldn't know what to tell them. its got it all! Speaking of which.. The people who bought the canvases are still keeping quite?? It's possible none of them know what they have.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by johnnyh on Oct 17, 2013 20:54:36 GMT 1, I would suggest that very little is happening instantly and that it is planned. He may change the odd bit and poss the order as things develop. But just look at today's piece pretty sure that was not stumbled upon. Sure each piece is planned with bits of variations its a pretty heavy undertaking It was probably stumbled upon months ago. I love how he transforms an old sewer/basement entrance into a Japanese garden with elegance. Yes sure he and his crew scouted these spots then designed pieces around the special ones like to day. Really stunning
I would suggest that very little is happening instantly and that it is planned. He may change the odd bit and poss the order as things develop. But just look at today's piece pretty sure that was not stumbled upon. Sure each piece is planned with bits of variations its a pretty heavy undertaking It was probably stumbled upon months ago. I love how he transforms an old sewer/basement entrance into a Japanese garden with elegance. Yes sure he and his crew scouted these spots then designed pieces around the special ones like to day. Really stunning
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by .dappy on Oct 17, 2013 20:54:49 GMT 1, ... I did not see no guy in a purple shirt touch him m'lord ... all I saw was some purple shirted bloke standing with his hands on his hips laughing with everybody else after the arse middle aged t**t youth tripped himself up on the pavement. That's what I saw m'lord ...
pictures from animalnewyork.com
... I did not see no guy in a purple shirt touch him m'lord ... all I saw was some purple shirted bloke standing with his hands on his hips laughing with everybody else after the arse middle aged t**t youth tripped himself up on the pavement. That's what I saw m'lord ... pictures from animalnewyork.com
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 17, 2013 21:11:33 GMT 1, Speaking of which.. The people who bought the canvases are still keeping quite?? It's possible none of them know what they have. That would be so cool. Those two kids both having an original Banksy on their wall worth about 20k each...
Speaking of which.. The people who bought the canvases are still keeping quite?? It's possible none of them know what they have. That would be so cool. Those two kids both having an original Banksy on their wall worth about 20k each...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Manty on Oct 17, 2013 21:12:26 GMT 1, who is the guy on the floor? is it the Omar chap?
who is the guy on the floor? is it the Omar chap?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 17, 2013 21:14:33 GMT 1, It's possible none of them know what they have. That would be so cool. Those two kids both having an original Banksy on their wall worth about 20k each... Yup, enjoying looking at it too!.
So, when is the overnight street drop happening?.
It's possible none of them know what they have. That would be so cool. Those two kids both having an original Banksy on their wall worth about 20k each... Yup, enjoying looking at it too!. So, when is the overnight street drop happening?.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Robert Stevens on Oct 17, 2013 21:16:32 GMT 1,
Dude in the middle holding the iPhone close to the wall has Banksy's website on his screen with image of the original work before it was bombed so the two guys on either side can reference it as they clean the tag off the wall.
There were 5 or 6 guys involved. All of their names and instagram handles are here: http://instagram.com/p/flENwJnZQ-
Wet Wipe Boyz!!!
Dude in the middle holding the iPhone close to the wall has Banksy's website on his screen with image of the original work before it was bombed so the two guys on either side can reference it as they clean the tag off the wall. There were 5 or 6 guys involved. All of their names and instagram handles are here: http://instagram.com/p/flENwJnZQ- Wet Wipe Boyz!!!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Stinky Pete on Oct 17, 2013 21:44:29 GMT 1, each piece has its own circus, this is great even from NZ i feel this is a much for me as anyone- except perhaps the population of new york
each piece has its own circus, this is great even from NZ i feel this is a much for me as anyone- except perhaps the population of new york
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 17, 2013 21:47:42 GMT 1, Really good to see this. Nice work drachin.
Never good to see violence but what a douche bag to just meaninglessly destroy it, so I'm not suprised
Really good to see this. Nice work drachin.
Never good to see violence but what a douche bag to just meaninglessly destroy it, so I'm not suprised
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by doyle on Oct 17, 2013 21:48:08 GMT 1, funny how there was no rush to rescue early works in this street exhibition but now with all the hype and press, the restorers are out in force. wonder if this will be plexied?
funny how there was no rush to rescue early works in this street exhibition but now with all the hype and press, the restorers are out in force. wonder if this will be plexied?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by courier on Oct 17, 2013 21:49:02 GMT 1, Are there any close-up pictures of the little tree?
As geisha means 'art person', (and as Banksy has been playing with versions of his name in the audios) I'm wondering if the tree is meant to be a signature? (bonsai)
Are there any close-up pictures of the little tree?
As geisha means 'art person', (and as Banksy has been playing with versions of his name in the audios) I'm wondering if the tree is meant to be a signature? (bonsai)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by eschiff on Oct 17, 2013 21:57:51 GMT 1, nice link, cheers
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by vinzc on Oct 17, 2013 22:00:06 GMT 1, Yes but this article was remarkably dismissive without an ounce of real attention to the work. I've spoken to a number of big time fine art collectors and turned them onto this residency. They are very interested in the material, dialogue and history behind each piece. To each his/her own, fair enough but this is the second art critic I've encountered this year who has barely taken the time educate themselves with the intentions of the artist because of their associations with graffiti and fame. (The other artist was Choe). (By big time art collectors I'm talking about folks with Collections that are lent to MoMa or the MET and draw serious traffic) Agreed, I have read other critics as well not too impressed yet not giving many reasons why as this one kind of addressed it just to address it. The closest any critic really talking about each piece individually has been Hrag from Hyperallergic. He is one of the new critics though and I think most of the artworld is trying to digest this whole thing before they make any real stance. I also agree that these older critics in general have no clue and I dont think that will change anytime soon. It will be newer voices within the next 10 yrs that come out to make a name for themselves as critics for the culture. Most of the older guys will stay away for the most part. Hrag is the man!
Yes but this article was remarkably dismissive without an ounce of real attention to the work. I've spoken to a number of big time fine art collectors and turned them onto this residency. They are very interested in the material, dialogue and history behind each piece. To each his/her own, fair enough but this is the second art critic I've encountered this year who has barely taken the time educate themselves with the intentions of the artist because of their associations with graffiti and fame. (The other artist was Choe). (By big time art collectors I'm talking about folks with Collections that are lent to MoMa or the MET and draw serious traffic) Agreed, I have read other critics as well not too impressed yet not giving many reasons why as this one kind of addressed it just to address it. The closest any critic really talking about each piece individually has been Hrag from Hyperallergic. He is one of the new critics though and I think most of the artworld is trying to digest this whole thing before they make any real stance. I also agree that these older critics in general have no clue and I dont think that will change anytime soon. It will be newer voices within the next 10 yrs that come out to make a name for themselves as critics for the culture. Most of the older guys will stay away for the most part. Hrag is the man!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 17, 2013 22:01:13 GMT 1, funny how there was no rush to rescue early works in this street exhibition but now with all the hype and press, the restorers are out in force. wonder if this will be plexied? Like Robin Hood innit, only without the merry men, or maybe with them, but without the green tights.
funny how there was no rush to rescue early works in this street exhibition but now with all the hype and press, the restorers are out in force. wonder if this will be plexied? Like Robin Hood innit, only without the merry men, or maybe with them, but without the green tights.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dreadnatty on Oct 17, 2013 22:01:34 GMT 1, Are there any close-up pictures of the little tree? As geisha means 'art person', (and as Banksy has been playing with versions of his name in the audios) I'm wondering if the tree is meant to be a signature? (bonsai)
Are there any close-up pictures of the little tree? As geisha means 'art person', (and as Banksy has been playing with versions of his name in the audios) I'm wondering if the tree is meant to be a signature? (bonsai)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by bigtlt on Oct 17, 2013 23:07:07 GMT 1, Cope2 has just posted this on twitter
http://instagram.com/p/flZ1pjibGR
Cope2 & banksy south bronx fort apache collaboration
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 17, 2013 23:16:02 GMT 1, still dripping and shining! mmmmyummm
still dripping and shining! mmmmyummm
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by nrgball on Oct 17, 2013 23:22:43 GMT 1, Damn, Banksy's got some balls with this piece. I'm not sure its wise to ask for the heat only half way through the month. But I guess if you like the high wire, you like the high wire.
its a tight collab with Cope2, respect
Damn, Banksy's got some balls with this piece. I'm not sure its wise to ask for the heat only half way through the month. But I guess if you like the high wire, you like the high wire.
its a tight collab with Cope2, respect
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 17, 2013 23:25:40 GMT 1, Damn, Banksy's got some balls with this piece. I'm not sure its wise to ask for the heat only half way through the month. But I guess if you like the high wire, you like the high wire. its a tight collab with Cope2, respect they ain't doing shit, no worries. i think it's badass.
Damn, Banksy's got some balls with this piece. I'm not sure its wise to ask for the heat only half way through the month. But I guess if you like the high wire, you like the high wire. its a tight collab with Cope2, respect they ain't doing shit, no worries. i think it's badass.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Wearology on Oct 17, 2013 23:25:59 GMT 1, That is so beautiful - this piece is more than just another brick in the wall for Sir Banksy as he blesses the Big Apple with his mystical genius. The fact that a NYC legend like Cope & Saint Stencil collaborated on a piece of art that taunts the power structure of NYC is just fanfukintastic. Banksy now has his own American cause and has recruited the right people to lead his New York Army.
That is so beautiful - this piece is more than just another brick in the wall for Sir Banksy as he blesses the Big Apple with his mystical genius. The fact that a NYC legend like Cope & Saint Stencil collaborated on a piece of art that taunts the power structure of NYC is just fanfukintastic. Banksy now has his own American cause and has recruited the right people to lead his New York Army.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by The Origin on Oct 17, 2013 23:26:09 GMT 1, If Banksy is secretly filming all the pieces to see what happens to them after they are revealed it is going to make a very entertaining movie!
If Banksy is secretly filming all the pieces to see what happens to them after they are revealed it is going to make a very entertaining movie!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by .dappy on Oct 17, 2013 23:31:46 GMT 1, ... yeah he still can't get the feet right
... yeah he still can't get the feet right
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