stradled
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by stradled on Oct 18, 2013 9:24:46 GMT 1, Thanks for all the replies guys... will be on the case in the morning. Good effort on heading over, have a good time.
Thanks for all the replies guys... will be on the case in the morning. Good effort on heading over, have a good time.
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DameHoracia
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by DameHoracia on Oct 18, 2013 9:25:01 GMT 1, Latest exclusive Banksy PicAs promised here is the latest Banksy pic for all the Banksy spotters Here he is at a Giants game last week. He's the one in the blue shirt wearing glasses and a baseball cap next to the guy in blue. Note the base ball cap is exactly the same design as the guy shown in the press days ago wearing a baseball cap was wearing Remember if circulating this pic to credit the legendary Vietnamese photographer Hu Da Fuk Tukit wow, you need to learn to let shit go mate.
Latest exclusive Banksy PicAs promised here is the latest Banksy pic for all the Banksy spotters Here he is at a Giants game last week. He's the one in the blue shirt wearing glasses and a baseball cap next to the guy in blue. Note the base ball cap is exactly the same design as the guy shown in the press days ago wearing a baseball cap was wearing Remember if circulating this pic to credit the legendary Vietnamese photographer Hu Da Fuk Tukit wow, you need to learn to let shit go mate.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by sakyamuni on Oct 18, 2013 9:28:37 GMT 1, I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember: -Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of -crime against property is not real crime I'm sorry, but that is one of the stupidest things I've heard on here. How would u feel is someone went to your mums house and drew a load of s**t on it. Not even good s**t. What about if they decided to draw some offensive stuff too or even a swastika. Still no crime? ask banksy, it is taken from his guide to cutting stencils
urbanartassociation.com/thread/49942
I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember: -Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of -crime against property is not real crime I'm sorry, but that is one of the stupidest things I've heard on here. How would u feel is someone went to your mums house and drew a load of s**t on it. Not even good s**t. What about if they decided to draw some offensive stuff too or even a swastika. Still no crime? ask banksy, it is taken from his guide to cutting stencils urbanartassociation.com/thread/49942
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by doyle on Oct 18, 2013 9:30:17 GMT 1, Banksy=Jesus October 18th. He walks on water.
Banksy=Jesus October 18th. He walks on water.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 9:40:09 GMT 1, alrighty... am in NY! found my lodgings, ambled out for a beer, got asked for id, didn't have any so no beer for me Anything happed!? on an iphone and can't b arsed navigating loads of pages. anyone fancy giving me a prece of wots happeded since McDonalds? and if anyone can pm me addresses for the Twin Towers piece and the one done today I'd really appreciate. Bit frazled been up far too long. Have a safe trip fella,get me summat.
alrighty... am in NY! found my lodgings, ambled out for a beer, got asked for id, didn't have any so no beer for me Anything happed!? on an iphone and can't b arsed navigating loads of pages. anyone fancy giving me a prece of wots happeded since McDonalds? and if anyone can pm me addresses for the Twin Towers piece and the one done today I'd really appreciate. Bit frazled been up far too long. Have a safe trip fella,get me summat.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by londonboy on Oct 18, 2013 9:43:44 GMT 1, alrighty... am in NY! found my lodgings, ambled out for a beer, got asked for id, didn't have any so no beer for me Anything happed!? on an iphone and can't b arsed navigating loads of pages. anyone fancy giving me a prece of wots happeded since McDonalds? and if anyone can pm me addresses for the Twin Towers piece and the one done today I'd really appreciate. Bit frazled been up far too long. Have a safe trip fella,get me summat.
Yeah Monsieur Provocateur, Get me one of those $60 canvas
alrighty... am in NY! found my lodgings, ambled out for a beer, got asked for id, didn't have any so no beer for me Anything happed!? on an iphone and can't b arsed navigating loads of pages. anyone fancy giving me a prece of wots happeded since McDonalds? and if anyone can pm me addresses for the Twin Towers piece and the one done today I'd really appreciate. Bit frazled been up far too long. Have a safe trip fella,get me summat. Yeah Monsieur Provocateur, Get me one of those $60 canvas
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 10:03:47 GMT 1, Anyone there i NY come across any other new work that looks a little bit like Banksy style?,maybe the odd one or half a dozen that hasnt or wont appear on instagram or site?.
Anyone there i NY come across any other new work that looks a little bit like Banksy style?,maybe the odd one or half a dozen that hasnt or wont appear on instagram or site?.
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Quinnster
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Quinnster on Oct 18, 2013 10:13:55 GMT 1, Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee!
How what's he selling?
Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! How what's he selling?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Quinnster on Oct 18, 2013 10:15:22 GMT 1, Long time lurker and first ever post, and i hate to pop my cherry on a negative note but that image of the guy on the ground feels really like mob mentality.its one thing to appreciate art but to beat on someone like that for tagging is over the top. Dont get me wrong i dont like the fact that he destroyed the image for others and its an interesting social commentary in and of itself it just makes me think were will this social experiment end. I guess its the voyeurism factor i dont like. I wonder if banksy took this into consideration? I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember:ย -Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of -crime against property is not real crime
Are you Banksy? Because I'm sure iv read that quote from one of his books?
Long time lurker and first ever post, and i hate to pop my cherry on a negative note but that image of the guy on the ground feels really like mob mentality.its one thing to appreciate art but to beat on someone like that for tagging is over the top. Dont get me wrong i dont like the fact that he destroyed the image for others and its an interesting social commentary in and of itself it just makes me think were will this social experiment end. I guess its the voyeurism factor i dont like. I wonder if banksy took this into consideration? I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember:ย -Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of -crime against property is not real crime Are you Banksy? Because I'm sure iv read that quote from one of his books?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 18, 2013 10:16:22 GMT 1, Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! How what's he selling? Maybe he's keeping his profile up? I suspect that his potential customer base has just increased. He doesn't just have to sell stuff this month. OR this all just for merde & giggles.
Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! How what's he selling? Maybe he's keeping his profile up? I suspect that his potential customer base has just increased. He doesn't just have to sell stuff this month. OR this all just for merde & giggles.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dr Plip on Oct 18, 2013 10:26:54 GMT 1, Anyone there i NY come across any other new work that looks a little bit like Banksy style?,maybe the odd one or half a dozen that hasnt or wont appear on instagram or site?. Good question. The Plato quote piece would have been completely ignored if he hadn't identified it.
Anyone there i NY come across any other new work that looks a little bit like Banksy style?,maybe the odd one or half a dozen that hasnt or wont appear on instagram or site?. Good question. The Plato quote piece would have been completely ignored if he hadn't identified it.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by johnnyh on Oct 18, 2013 10:26:58 GMT 1, Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! It could well be but he is a bit dammed if he does and dammed if he don't.......
"he does nothing on the street anymore and releases no prints so that he can keep the prices high and just do commissions"
"He works on the street and apart from the $60 canvas jape he is selling nothing....but the show is costing a lot. So he must be on the make....."
I can smell the coffee just not sure if brewed at home, brewed by a street vendor, is it from Starbucks or is a cup of coffee just as it looks, a cup of coffee regardless
Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! It could well be but he is a bit dammed if he does and dammed if he don't....... "he does nothing on the street anymore and releases no prints so that he can keep the prices high and just do commissions" "He works on the street and apart from the $60 canvas jape he is selling nothing....but the show is costing a lot. So he must be on the make....." I can smell the coffee just not sure if brewed at home, brewed by a street vendor, is it from Starbucks or is a cup of coffee just as it looks, a cup of coffee regardless
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hubble Bubble on Oct 18, 2013 10:30:28 GMT 1, Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! To be clear are you suggesting banksy or his people organise for this twerp to come along, buff it, in front of the building owner / actor and for that owner / actor to then push him to the ground all for the cameras??? Nope.
I'm talking about the whole BOTI thing being a marketing exercise rather than a 'social experiment'
Hope that makes it clear.
Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! To be clear are you suggesting banksy or his people organise for this twerp to come along, buff it, in front of the building owner / actor and for that owner / actor to then push him to the ground all for the cameras??? Nope. I'm talking about the whole BOTI thing being a marketing exercise rather than a 'social experiment' Hope that makes it clear.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hubble Bubble on Oct 18, 2013 10:32:47 GMT 1, Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! whats he marketing ? he has nothing for sale (personally) ? nothing to gain financially and has stated there will be no book, movie etc It's a brand exercise rather than a retail one.
Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! whats he marketing ? he has nothing for sale (personally) ? nothing to gain financially and has stated there will be no book, movie etc It's a brand exercise rather than a retail one.
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Hubble Bubble
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hubble Bubble on Oct 18, 2013 10:38:39 GMT 1, Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! How what's he selling? Marketing doesn't require something to sell to the masses. The Banksy brand is all around us and he is constantly releasing work to selected VIPs. This whole thing is about ensuring his name and work are in the news. And fair play to him. It's not a criticism I'm making, simply an observation. Disagree by all means.
I'm loving the show. But it's a show. Outside, not in... but a show, nonetheless.
Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! How what's he selling? Marketing doesn't require something to sell to the masses. The Banksy brand is all around us and he is constantly releasing work to selected VIPs. This whole thing is about ensuring his name and work are in the news. And fair play to him. It's not a criticism I'm making, simply an observation. Disagree by all means. I'm loving the show. But it's a show. Outside, not in... but a show, nonetheless.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by raindogs on Oct 18, 2013 10:54:33 GMT 1, As an art fan, I don't care if it is a marketing stunt or a social experiment (it could be both). Not in NYC, so I sit in front of the screen and I see what happens. Have to say that if I consider any single piece I don't like many of them (even if Crazyhorse was a true masterpiece, and some performance deserves great attention), but I love the whole thing, the story behind any piece, the interactions with different medias, the interactions with NYC, its boroughs, its people and the local street art world, and finally the social media coverage. BOTI tells a story. And everybody (Banksy, but also fans, taggers, haters, artists, art investors, NYPD, social media users, people from the different boroughs at the same time) is writing the story. That's great.
As an art fan, I don't care if it is a marketing stunt or a social experiment (it could be both). Not in NYC, so I sit in front of the screen and I see what happens. Have to say that if I consider any single piece I don't like many of them (even if Crazyhorse was a true masterpiece, and some performance deserves great attention), but I love the whole thing, the story behind any piece, the interactions with different medias, the interactions with NYC, its boroughs, its people and the local street art world, and finally the social media coverage. BOTI tells a story. And everybody (Banksy, but also fans, taggers, haters, artists, art investors, NYPD, social media users, people from the different boroughs at the same time) is writing the story. That's great.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by stillborncrisps on Oct 18, 2013 10:56:03 GMT 1, Think social experiment is post rationalising it a bit, don't think B could've forseen the guys curating the Beaver piece, or the fight over the geisha puece.
Sure he's deliberately provocative at times (eg McDonalds), but neither the afore mentioned ones actualy were, they were pissibly the ones least likey to cause social unrest.
Think social experiment is post rationalising it a bit, don't think B could've forseen the guys curating the Beaver piece, or the fight over the geisha puece.
Sure he's deliberately provocative at times (eg McDonalds), but neither the afore mentioned ones actualy were, they were pissibly the ones least likey to cause social unrest.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by sakyamuni on Oct 18, 2013 11:00:45 GMT 1, I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember: -Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of -crime against property is not real crime Are you Banksy? Because I'm sure iv read that quote from one of his books? congrats, you found me :)Please don't report to NYPD...
I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember: -Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of -crime against property is not real crime Are you Banksy? Because I'm sure iv read that quote from one of his books? congrats, you found me :)Please don't report to NYPD...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Happy Shopper on Oct 18, 2013 11:01:20 GMT 1, Quite liked seeing people defend the Geisha piece. Not that graffiti should be defended like that, but the tagger obviously thought he was a tough guy and would go over the Banksy that people were clearly enjoying... right in front of their faces! He deserved a slap.
Quite liked seeing people defend the Geisha piece. Not that graffiti should be defended like that, but the tagger obviously thought he was a tough guy and would go over the Banksy that people were clearly enjoying... right in front of their faces! He deserved a slap.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 18, 2013 11:06:29 GMT 1, I'm sorry, but that is one of the stupidest things I've heard on here. How would u feel is someone went to your mums house and drew a load of s**t on it. Not even good s**t. What about if they decided to draw some offensive stuff too or even a swastika. Still no crime? ask banksy, it is taken from hisย guide to cutting stencils urbanartassociation.com/thread/49942ย
Touchรฉ!
( It's still nonsense though!)
I'm sorry, but that is one of the stupidest things I've heard on here. How would u feel is someone went to your mums house and drew a load of s**t on it. Not even good s**t. What about if they decided to draw some offensive stuff too or even a swastika. Still no crime? ask banksy, it is taken from hisย guide to cutting stencils urbanartassociation.com/thread/49942ย Touchรฉ! ( It's still nonsense though!)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hubble Bubble on Oct 18, 2013 11:21:26 GMT 1, As an art fan, I don't care if it is a marketing stunt or a social experiment (it could be both). Not in NYC, so I sit in front of the screen and I see what happens. Have to say that if I consider any single piece I don't like many of them (even if Crazyhorse was a true masterpiece, and some performance deserves great attention), but I love the whole thing, the story behind any piece, the interactions with different medias, the interactions with NYC, its boroughs, its people and the local street art world, and finally the social media coverage. BOTI tells a story. And everybody (Banksy, but also fans, taggers, haters, artists, art investors, NYPD, social media users, people from the different boroughs at the same time) is writing the story. That's great. couldn't agree more, raindogs
As an art fan, I don't care if it is a marketing stunt or a social experiment (it could be both). Not in NYC, so I sit in front of the screen and I see what happens. Have to say that if I consider any single piece I don't like many of them (even if Crazyhorse was a true masterpiece, and some performance deserves great attention), but I love the whole thing, the story behind any piece, the interactions with different medias, the interactions with NYC, its boroughs, its people and the local street art world, and finally the social media coverage. BOTI tells a story. And everybody (Banksy, but also fans, taggers, haters, artists, art investors, NYPD, social media users, people from the different boroughs at the same time) is writing the story. That's great. couldn't agree more, raindogs
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Oct 18, 2013 11:26:34 GMT 1, Marketing doesn't require something to sell to the masses. ย The Banksy brand is all around us and he is constantly releasing work to selected VIPs. ย This whole thing is about ensuring his name and work are in the news. And fair play to him. ย It's not a criticism I'm making, simply an observation. ย Disagree by all means.ย I'm loving the show. ย But it's a show. ย Outside, not in... but a show, nonetheless.
Good post fella, it's still marketing and your right it comes across he doesn't care about the commercial side but yes he will sell one off OG's to a select list (Or VIP's) for mega $$$ and fair play to him. He needs to sell expensive works as it's not just him there must be a consortium behind the man...
Marketing doesn't require something to sell to the masses. ย The Banksy brand is all around us and he is constantly releasing work to selected VIPs. ย This whole thing is about ensuring his name and work are in the news. And fair play to him. ย It's not a criticism I'm making, simply an observation. ย Disagree by all means.ย I'm loving the show. ย But it's a show. ย Outside, not in... but a show, nonetheless. Good post fella, it's still marketing and your right it comes across he doesn't care about the commercial side but yes he will sell one off OG's to a select list (Or VIP's) for mega $$$ and fair play to him. He needs to sell expensive works as it's not just him there must be a consortium behind the man...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 11:26:51 GMT 1, dontpapa posted this on his instagram that its now under plexi.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 11:36:47 GMT 1, Marketing doesn't require something to sell to the masses. The Banksy brand is all around us and he is constantly releasing work to selected VIPs. This whole thing is about ensuring his name and work are in the news. And fair play to him. It's not a criticism I'm making, simply an observation. Disagree by all means. I'm loving the show. But it's a show. Outside, not in... but a show, nonetheless. Did Banksy coin the phrase Brandalism? This 'show' is possibly more an experiment on brand Banksy than it is a social experiment but for me personally the Banksy brand and philosophies behind it lead me to think that both experiments are equally important/interesting to Banksy himself and of course so interesting to most of us on this forum.
Marketing doesn't require something to sell to the masses. The Banksy brand is all around us and he is constantly releasing work to selected VIPs. This whole thing is about ensuring his name and work are in the news. And fair play to him. It's not a criticism I'm making, simply an observation. Disagree by all means. I'm loving the show. But it's a show. Outside, not in... but a show, nonetheless. Did Banksy coin the phrase Brandalism? This 'show' is possibly more an experiment on brand Banksy than it is a social experiment but for me personally the Banksy brand and philosophies behind it lead me to think that both experiments are equally important/interesting to Banksy himself and of course so interesting to most of us on this forum.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 11:37:40 GMT 1, I was having some fun with my comments. I was trying to be funny and witty. Yup, i got that J.
I was having some fun with my comments. I was trying to be funny and witty. Yup, i got that J.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 11:40:38 GMT 1, brandalism.org.uk/
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 11:49:16 GMT 1, Touchรฉ! ( It's still nonsense though!) I liked the one from yesterday "I don't read what i believe in the papers", however,this is also nonsense as the television pages are usually spot on.
Touchรฉ! ( It's still nonsense though!) I liked the one from yesterday "I don't read what i believe in the papers", however,this is also nonsense as the television pages are usually spot on.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 18, 2013 11:59:07 GMT 1, As an art fan, I don't care if it is a marketing stunt or a social experiment (it could be both). Not in NYC, so I sit in front of the screen and I see what happens. Have to say that if I consider any single piece I don't like many of them (even if Crazyhorse was a true masterpiece, and some performance deserves great attention), but I love the whole thing, the story behind any piece, the interactions with different medias, the interactions with NYC, its boroughs, its people and the local street art world, and finally the social media coverage. BOTI tells a story. And everybody (Banksy, but also fans, taggers, haters, artists, art investors, NYPD, social media users, people from the different boroughs at the same time) is writing the story. That's great.
Fantastic post
As an art fan, I don't care if it is a marketing stunt or a social experiment (it could be both). Not in NYC, so I sit in front of the screen and I see what happens. Have to say that if I consider any single piece I don't like many of them (even if Crazyhorse was a true masterpiece, and some performance deserves great attention), but I love the whole thing, the story behind any piece, the interactions with different medias, the interactions with NYC, its boroughs, its people and the local street art world, and finally the social media coverage. BOTI tells a story. And everybody (Banksy, but also fans, taggers, haters, artists, art investors, NYPD, social media users, people from the different boroughs at the same time) is writing the story. That's great. Fantastic post
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by johnnyh on Oct 18, 2013 12:26:07 GMT 1, Did Banksy coin the phrase Brandalism? This 'show' is possibly more an experiment on brand Banksy than it is a social experiment but for me personally the Banksy brand and philosophies behind it lead me to think that both experiments are equally important/interesting to Banksy himself and of course so interesting to most of us on this forum.
people keep talking about brand Banksy but it is miss placed as there is no brand Banksy in reallity. He is a person not a brand. He has no logo in reality no brand mission etc. he just does graffiti and art. puts in general his pieces up in the street with no recognition or use of a brand etc. he confirms by putting a picture on his website...that's it
all to put his prices up ....but is it...based on what? People pay more for his work now but that seems slightly more to do with supply,demand and activity rather than brand management. pso I would expect that he is pretty pissed that whatever he does it gets turned into brand and product management and placement.
think you like fitting him into your little boxes as its easy and I am not sure he fits that easily into those little boxes that are conveniently placed.......but I suppose that's what makes him an artist rather than a brand
Did Banksy coin the phrase Brandalism? This 'show' is possibly more an experiment on brand Banksy than it is a social experiment but for me personally the Banksy brand and philosophies behind it lead me to think that both experiments are equally important/interesting to Banksy himself and of course so interesting to most of us on this forum. people keep talking about brand Banksy but it is miss placed as there is no brand Banksy in reallity. He is a person not a brand. He has no logo in reality no brand mission etc. he just does graffiti and art. puts in general his pieces up in the street with no recognition or use of a brand etc. he confirms by putting a picture on his website...that's it all to put his prices up ....but is it...based on what? People pay more for his work now but that seems slightly more to do with supply,demand and activity rather than brand management. pso I would expect that he is pretty pissed that whatever he does it gets turned into brand and product management and placement. think you like fitting him into your little boxes as its easy and I am not sure he fits that easily into those little boxes that are conveniently placed.......but I suppose that's what makes him an artist rather than a brand
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naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 18, 2013 12:46:29 GMT 1, Would have to disagree with you dude. I think banksy is more than an artist. Think of the promo before the film, the pr mgmt, the subtle marketing.
The diff with this is the ultimate aim, which few people would actually know...
Would have to disagree with you dude. I think banksy is more than an artist. Think of the promo before the film, the pr mgmt, the subtle marketing.
The diff with this is the ultimate aim, which few people would actually know...
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