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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 20:33:57 GMT 1, I don't think we can count the printing process as one of the reasons for the astronomical price, this is just a red herring and not relevant at all.
I don't think we can count the printing process as one of the reasons for the astronomical price, this is just a red herring and not relevant at all.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by yoyosh on Jan 29, 2014 20:35:05 GMT 1, No matter what the size of the edition and/or printing techniques, several popular artists on these boards sell out their print releases every time (Shep/Faile/Eine/Invader/DFace/etc). Why keep prices reasonable if the current environment will sustain bigger price tags??
No matter what the size of the edition and/or printing techniques, several popular artists on these boards sell out their print releases every time (Shep/Faile/Eine/Invader/DFace/etc). Why keep prices reasonable if the current environment will sustain bigger price tags??
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Layaway Days Art Blog on Jan 29, 2014 20:36:01 GMT 1, As my wife put it last night, congrats to those who own the world's ugliest $4000 print.
As my wife put it last night, congrats to those who own the world's ugliest $4000 print.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 20:36:08 GMT 1, Because some artists need print releases to continue to build hype for their originals and for some it's the other way around.
I can think of more artists discussed on this forum where this dynamic applies rather than the other way around. Off the top of my head Dolk and Banksy, the latter to a lesser extent over the last few years, I'd admit.
Because some artists need print releases to continue to build hype for their originals and for some it's the other way around.
I can think of more artists discussed on this forum where this dynamic applies rather than the other way around. Off the top of my head Dolk and Banksy, the latter to a lesser extent over the last few years, I'd admit.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by graffuturism on Jan 29, 2014 20:36:31 GMT 1, I don't think we can count the printing process as one of the reasons for the astronomical price, this is just a red herring and not relevant at all.
I don't think we can count the printing process as one of the reasons for the astronomical price, this is just a red herring and not relevant at all. I think it is important to mention the printing process when comparing a print, I didnt say the printing process accounted at all for the price its obvious it had no baring on it at all. Yet I would not compare a giclee or any other process to this one. Im just trying for arguments sake to talk about all things being equal. I would argue that this printing process is more of an artform than other processes. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 20:37:16 GMT 1, sohoho get your facts right, this print isn't worth 8.5k. I'm offering people cash and cost price.
Oh dear this did make me laugh. Well of course the print isn't actually worth any more than cost (it isn't even worth what people paid for it!) but nobody is going to sell one for cost.
sohoho get your facts right, this print isn't worth 8.5k. I'm offering people cash and cost price. Oh dear this did make me laugh. Well of course the print isn't actually worth any more than cost (it isn't even worth what people paid for it!) but nobody is going to sell one for cost. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by graffuturism on Jan 29, 2014 20:39:17 GMT 1, No matter what the size of the edition and/or printing techniques, several popular artists on these boards sell out their print releases every time (Shep/Faile/Eine/Invader/DFace/etc). Why keep prices reasonable if the current environment will sustain bigger price tags??
No matter what the size of the edition and/or printing techniques, several popular artists on these boards sell out their print releases every time (Shep/Faile/Eine/Invader/DFace/etc). Why keep prices reasonable if the current environment will sustain bigger price tags?? Again can you say that those artists have the same traits I mentioned in the first post. Lets be realistic and compare apples to apples. These artists cannot be compared to the twins concerning this release as automatically they are not a comparable due to the fact that they all have regular releases over the last few years, let alone demand the same for their originals. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Deleted on Jan 29, 2014 20:40:03 GMT 1, No problem. It's just because the original post was talking about the high price and your post seemed to imply that the printing process was one reason for this.
No problem. It's just because the original post was talking about the high price and your post seemed to imply that the printing process was one reason for this.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Ottomatik on Jan 29, 2014 20:40:08 GMT 1, In the aftermath of this week's Gemeos release, why would any popular urban artist continue to price their releases anything less than 4 figures? Feels like a real tipping point to me. Anyone else?
Because it would end many careers.
I'd say more than half of the 99 prints were purchased to flip.
Less than the other half will be framed.
I just think the price point is more embarrassing than MBW.
I think those that paid the price for the Os G print are crazy.....or have more money than they need.
IMO: the image isn't even that great.
In the aftermath of this week's Gemeos release, why would any popular urban artist continue to price their releases anything less than 4 figures? Feels like a real tipping point to me. Anyone else? Because it would end many careers. I'd say more than half of the 99 prints were purchased to flip. Less than the other half will be framed. I just think the price point is more embarrassing than MBW. I think those that paid the price for the Os G print are crazy.....or have more money than they need. IMO: the image isn't even that great. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by pcant on Jan 29, 2014 20:40:58 GMT 1, I would humbly suggest that this thread will degenerate into hateful sniping in a couple pages. Those who can afford the print (or those who hope to boost their flipping profit) will argue that it is totally reasonable, and those who wish the market would not grow so expensive so quickly will vehemently disagree. And no one will convince anyone to change their mind. I have no doubt the market will continue to grow more expensive, with more artists/galleries/agents pushing higher and higher prices, but this will leave openings for unhyped artists to come out and release prints/originals at reasonable prices, and the cycle continues. Yes, it really makes me mad to watch artists I could once afford price themselves out of my range, but that means I have money to spend on new artists.
I would humbly suggest that this thread will degenerate into hateful sniping in a couple pages. Those who can afford the print (or those who hope to boost their flipping profit) will argue that it is totally reasonable, and those who wish the market would not grow so expensive so quickly will vehemently disagree. And no one will convince anyone to change their mind. I have no doubt the market will continue to grow more expensive, with more artists/galleries/agents pushing higher and higher prices, but this will leave openings for unhyped artists to come out and release prints/originals at reasonable prices, and the cycle continues. Yes, it really makes me mad to watch artists I could once afford price themselves out of my range, but that means I have money to spend on new artists.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Ottomatik on Jan 29, 2014 20:41:42 GMT 1, I don't think we can count the printing process as one of the reasons for the astronomical price, this is just a red herring and not relevant at all. I think it is important to mention the printing process when comparing a print, I didnt say the printing process accounted at all for the price its obvious it had no baring on it at all. Yet I would not compare a giclee or any other process to this one. Im just trying for arguments sake to talk about all things being equal. I would argue that this printing process is more of an artform than other processes.
Yes, but Inti used that machine to make his last 2 prints that were both under $500/£300.
I don't think we can count the printing process as one of the reasons for the astronomical price, this is just a red herring and not relevant at all. I think it is important to mention the printing process when comparing a print, I didnt say the printing process accounted at all for the price its obvious it had no baring on it at all. Yet I would not compare a giclee or any other process to this one. Im just trying for arguments sake to talk about all things being equal. I would argue that this printing process is more of an artform than other processes. Yes, but Inti used that machine to make his last 2 prints that were both under $500/£300. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Happy Shopper on Jan 29, 2014 20:43:25 GMT 1, this whole thread makes me laugh and cringe in equal measure. every f**king release thats ever mentioned up on this forum starts and ends the same way. hype followed by bitterness. i bet theres a few people thinking if they moan loud enough 99prints will release a ireallywantedonequeuejumping grey edition just to keep the "fans" happy.
And they usually end with someone questioning people's right to discuss (bitch and moan) a subject... On a forum!
Seems we've reached that point. Thanks for contributing 
this whole thread makes me laugh and cringe in equal measure. every f**king release thats ever mentioned up on this forum starts and ends the same way. hype followed by bitterness. i bet theres a few people thinking if they moan loud enough 99prints will release a ireallywantedonequeuejumping grey edition just to keep the "fans" happy. And they usually end with someone questioning people's right to discuss (bitch and moan) a subject... On a forum! Seems we've reached that point. Thanks for contributing |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Happy Shopper on Jan 29, 2014 20:46:32 GMT 1, For the love of Banksy, we don't need another thread for this!!!
Hahaha
For the love of Banksy, we don't need another thread for this!!!
Hahaha
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by graffuturism on Jan 29, 2014 20:48:51 GMT 1, I think it is important to mention the printing process when comparing a print, I didnt say the printing process accounted at all for the price its obvious it had no baring on it at all. Yet I would not compare a giclee or any other process to this one. Im just trying for arguments sake to talk about all things being equal. I would argue that this printing process is more of an artform than other processes. Yes, but Inti used that machine to make his last 2 prints that were both under $500/£300.
I think it is important to mention the printing process when comparing a print, I didnt say the printing process accounted at all for the price its obvious it had no baring on it at all. Yet I would not compare a giclee or any other process to this one. Im just trying for arguments sake to talk about all things being equal. I would argue that this printing process is more of an artform than other processes. Yes, but Inti used that machine to make his last 2 prints that were both under $500/£300. So have alot of other artists and if you read what I have said you could understand what my point was. I am asking anyone to find a proper comparable. Inti is not a comparable to os Gemeos. If people are going to Panic about the price for other prints then lets be realistic and make some real comparisons whey you would think this will set a precedence. An artist can try to be Os Gemeos and sell a 4K print but would it be warranted? I am saying if you really think people will sell prints for 4K then lets see if there is anyone out there that could demand this price. Lets compare the realistic scenario, not some exaggerated hypothetical. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by pcant on Jan 29, 2014 20:52:28 GMT 1, Not sure if it's the same thing, graffuturism, but doesn't Hirst command absurd prices? I am not sure how those are made, but they are definitely in the same price range and people snap those up like they were made out of chocolate-coated crack.
Not sure if it's the same thing, graffuturism, but doesn't Hirst command absurd prices? I am not sure how those are made, but they are definitely in the same price range and people snap those up like they were made out of chocolate-coated crack.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by noirrion on Jan 29, 2014 20:52:47 GMT 1, Senseless discussions about comparing A to B, A to C, A to D and what´s the most appropriate price.
I´d love to have one (even for that price) but wasn´t lucky enough. That´s fine. Congrats to those who grabbed one and who are already looking forward to hang it on their walls. And maybe there´s another one coming. Maybe an edition of 500 for a price of 1.5K each. And maybe everybody is happy then .
At least this release helped me to realize how many beautiful artworks you get out there for less as this print such as the beautiful Herakut original I just picked up. No Os Gemeos but not bad either
Senseless discussions about comparing A to B, A to C, A to D and what´s the most appropriate price.
I´d love to have one (even for that price) but wasn´t lucky enough. That´s fine. Congrats to those who grabbed one and who are already looking forward to hang it on their walls. And maybe there´s another one coming. Maybe an edition of 500 for a price of 1.5K each. And maybe everybody is happy then .
At least this release helped me to realize how many beautiful artworks you get out there for less as this print such as the beautiful Herakut original I just picked up. No Os Gemeos but not bad either
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Ottomatik on Jan 29, 2014 20:54:04 GMT 1, Yes, but Inti used that machine to make his last 2 prints that were both under $500/£300. So have alot of other artists and if you read what I have said you could understand what my point was. I am asking anyone to find a proper comparable. Inti is not a comparable to os Gemeos. If people are going to Panic about the price for other prints then lets be realistic and make some real comparisons whey you would think this will set a precedence. An artist can try to be Os Gemeos and sell a 4K print but would it be warranted? I am saying if you really think people will sell prints for 4K then lets see if there is anyone out there that could demand this price. Lets compare the realistic scenario, not some exaggerated hypothetical.
Dude, calm down.
I don't think there is any other artist that we can compare with this print release at that price point.
Has the machine even made any other edition that was this price? I'm not aware of one. And with that said, there isn't another to compare it to.
Yes, but Inti used that machine to make his last 2 prints that were both under $500/£300. So have alot of other artists and if you read what I have said you could understand what my point was. I am asking anyone to find a proper comparable. Inti is not a comparable to os Gemeos. If people are going to Panic about the price for other prints then lets be realistic and make some real comparisons whey you would think this will set a precedence. An artist can try to be Os Gemeos and sell a 4K print but would it be warranted? I am saying if you really think people will sell prints for 4K then lets see if there is anyone out there that could demand this price. Lets compare the realistic scenario, not some exaggerated hypothetical. Dude, calm down. I don't think there is any other artist that we can compare with this print release at that price point. Has the machine even made any other edition that was this price? I'm not aware of one. And with that said, there isn't another to compare it to. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by graffuturism on Jan 29, 2014 20:56:34 GMT 1, Not sure if it's the same thing, graffuturism, but doesn't Hirst command absurd prices? I am not sure how those are made, but they are definitely in the same price range and people snap those up like they were made out of chocolate-coated crack.
Not sure if it's the same thing, graffuturism, but doesn't Hirst command absurd prices? I am not sure how those are made, but they are definitely in the same price range and people snap those up like they were made out of chocolate-coated crack. The thread says urban artist, and I dont want to repeat what I have said about comparing the twins to contemporary artists. In a nutshell we cant compare the two at this point in their careers. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by pcant on Jan 29, 2014 20:57:13 GMT 1, OK then, my bad.
OK then, my bad.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by graffuturism on Jan 29, 2014 21:00:13 GMT 1, So have alot of other artists and if you read what I have said you could understand what my point was. I am asking anyone to find a proper comparable. Inti is not a comparable to os Gemeos. If people are going to Panic about the price for other prints then lets be realistic and make some real comparisons whey you would think this will set a precedence. An artist can try to be Os Gemeos and sell a 4K print but would it be warranted? I am saying if you really think people will sell prints for 4K then lets see if there is anyone out there that could demand this price. Lets compare the realistic scenario, not some exaggerated hypothetical. Dude, calm down. I don't think there is any other artist that we can compare with this print release at that price point. Has the machine even made any other edition that was this price? I'm not aware of one. And with that said, there isn't another to compare it to.
So have alot of other artists and if you read what I have said you could understand what my point was. I am asking anyone to find a proper comparable. Inti is not a comparable to os Gemeos. If people are going to Panic about the price for other prints then lets be realistic and make some real comparisons whey you would think this will set a precedence. An artist can try to be Os Gemeos and sell a 4K print but would it be warranted? I am saying if you really think people will sell prints for 4K then lets see if there is anyone out there that could demand this price. Lets compare the realistic scenario, not some exaggerated hypothetical. Dude, calm down. I don't think there is any other artist that we can compare with this print release at that price point. Has the machine even made any other edition that was this price? I'm not aware of one. And with that said, there isn't another to compare it to. Exactly my point as stated before, yet I leave it open as there might be a comparable that I am not seeing. I dont know everything but I cant think of a relevant comparable thus why the argument was pointless unless we had valid comparables. I am calm, just have some time to Kill and maybe talk to much sometimes haha. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by BKBOI on Jan 29, 2014 21:00:40 GMT 1, Ludo is selling a litho printed from the same print shop at 1200 euros.
Ludo is selling a litho printed from the same print shop at 1200 euros.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by graffuturism on Jan 29, 2014 21:01:56 GMT 1, No reason to be wrong its a valid question, sorry If i come off agressive might be the 3 American coffee's meaning 16oz's already this morning.
No reason to be wrong its a valid question, sorry If i come off agressive might be the 3 American coffee's meaning 16oz's already this morning. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Ottomatik on Jan 29, 2014 21:02:22 GMT 1, Ludo is selling a litho printed from the same print shop at 1200 euros.
JLG went straight to Ludos' head.
Ludo is selling a litho printed from the same print shop at 1200 euros. JLG went straight to Ludos' head. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Ottomatik on Jan 29, 2014 21:03:12 GMT 1, No reason to be wrong its a valid question, sorry If i come off agressive might be the 3 American coffee's meaning 16oz's already this morning.
Yikes!!!
Are you sweating caffeine?
lol
No reason to be wrong its a valid question, sorry If i come off agressive might be the 3 American coffee's meaning 16oz's already this morning. Yikes!!! Are you sweating caffeine? lol |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by mmmike on Jan 29, 2014 21:04:10 GMT 1, A lot of arguing here but it seems like most of the people who are arguing the print was a good buy got one and most who are not so sure didn't. So I guess things worked out well.
It would be cool if the conversation could shift a bit and some of the die hard fans could talk a bit about how, when and why they gravitated towards the twins work. It would be great if there was a bit more chat about the work rather than the price.
A lot of arguing here but it seems like most of the people who are arguing the print was a good buy got one and most who are not so sure didn't. So I guess things worked out well.
It would be cool if the conversation could shift a bit and some of the die hard fans could talk a bit about how, when and why they gravitated towards the twins work. It would be great if there was a bit more chat about the work rather than the price.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Sacked... on Jan 29, 2014 21:05:31 GMT 1, Andy,will have to sell a lot of 'designer' furniture to pay for this.
Andy,will have to sell a lot of 'designer' furniture to pay for this.
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Wearology on Jan 29, 2014 21:11:59 GMT 1, *** Assistant Moderator Alert ***
I understand that this thread has become a bit heated, but please refrain using people's
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I understand that this thread has become a bit heated, but please refrain using people's
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Gard on Jan 29, 2014 21:17:00 GMT 1, So have alot of other artists and if you read what I have said you could understand what my point was. I am asking anyone to find a proper comparable. Inti is not a comparable to os Gemeos. If people are going to Panic about the price for other prints then lets be realistic and make some real comparisons whey you would think this will set a precedence. An artist can try to be Os Gemeos and sell a 4K print but would it be warranted? I am saying if you really think people will sell prints for 4K then lets see if there is anyone out there that could demand this price. Lets compare the realistic scenario, not some exaggerated hypothetical. Dude, calm down. I don't think there is any other artist that we can compare with this print release at that price point. Has the machine even made any other edition that was this price? I'm not aware of one. And with that said, there isn't another to compare it to.
So have alot of other artists and if you read what I have said you could understand what my point was. I am asking anyone to find a proper comparable. Inti is not a comparable to os Gemeos. If people are going to Panic about the price for other prints then lets be realistic and make some real comparisons whey you would think this will set a precedence. An artist can try to be Os Gemeos and sell a 4K print but would it be warranted? I am saying if you really think people will sell prints for 4K then lets see if there is anyone out there that could demand this price. Lets compare the realistic scenario, not some exaggerated hypothetical. Dude, calm down. I don't think there is any other artist that we can compare with this print release at that price point. Has the machine even made any other edition that was this price? I'm not aware of one. And with that said, there isn't another to compare it to. If you look at the printers webpage they have made many prints for contemporary artists that are even more expensive and higher editions. The thing with this machine/printing studio is that it has a solid background that only ads to the story of the print. The machine alone isn't why it's an expensive print, but I think that when they first are doing a print it's the perfect place to print it. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by graffuturism on Jan 29, 2014 21:22:37 GMT 1, A lot of arguing here but it seems like most of the people who are arguing the print was a good buy got one and most who are not so sure didn't. So I guess things worked out well. It would be cool if the conversation could shift a bit and some of the die hard fans could talk a bit about how, when and why they gravitated towards the twins work. It would be great if there was a bit more chat about the work rather than the price.
I have to say that I sadly do not own a OG and missed this release as well. Personally I remember the Twins coming about on the issue of 12ozprophet way back and following the magazine scene that opened my eyes to the talent. Being from San Francisco and a graffiti artist in the 90's what Barry was doing in the streets with his characters was way ahead of his time. Growing up as a graffiti artist Barry opened our eyes early on to the potential of the art institutions, he send writers like myself personal mail invites to his museum shows and graduation show from college. When he linked up with the twins because of a residency as an artist and affiliations also with 12ozprophet and Raeyvn the editor who is also still key in their management it was a perfect match. It was a perfect relationship that opened the twins to the US and vise versa, I personally was able to meet them and see their work first hand in 2003 at the Luggage store, I just found a picture of myself signing sketchbooks at that show their houses behind me. What I would give to have the foresight to buy or trade work back then. Unfortunately for me I thought we would all just support each others art for ever and put it on the backburner. Little did I know that our artform would blow up financially. I was more caught up in the peer network then the financial aspect. So to me I am proud of these guys and artists like them that represent the underdog in graffiti art.
A lot of arguing here but it seems like most of the people who are arguing the print was a good buy got one and most who are not so sure didn't. So I guess things worked out well. It would be cool if the conversation could shift a bit and some of the die hard fans could talk a bit about how, when and why they gravitated towards the twins work. It would be great if there was a bit more chat about the work rather than the price. I have to say that I sadly do not own a OG and missed this release as well. Personally I remember the Twins coming about on the issue of 12ozprophet way back and following the magazine scene that opened my eyes to the talent. Being from San Francisco and a graffiti artist in the 90's what Barry was doing in the streets with his characters was way ahead of his time. Growing up as a graffiti artist Barry opened our eyes early on to the potential of the art institutions, he send writers like myself personal mail invites to his museum shows and graduation show from college. When he linked up with the twins because of a residency as an artist and affiliations also with 12ozprophet and Raeyvn the editor who is also still key in their management it was a perfect match. It was a perfect relationship that opened the twins to the US and vise versa, I personally was able to meet them and see their work first hand in 2003 at the Luggage store, I just found a picture of myself signing sketchbooks at that show their houses behind me. What I would give to have the foresight to buy or trade work back then. Unfortunately for me I thought we would all just support each others art for ever and put it on the backburner. Little did I know that our artform would blow up financially. I was more caught up in the peer network then the financial aspect. So to me I am proud of these guys and artists like them that represent the underdog in graffiti art. |
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OS Gemeos 🇧🇷 São Paulo Graffiti • Brazil Street Art, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Jan 29, 2014 21:22:49 GMT 1, Okay they were expensive but obviously there is a market for them, 4k is nothing to a lot of collectors. These will be flipped for a lot more (end up in galleries for crazy prices) as its down to supply and demand as these are their first prints. Be interesting to see where they go from here. On a lessor scale I remember paying 750quid for a Parla st.giles and thinking f*ck it's a lot of $$ but he hasn't gone crazy releasing since, I think these guys will do the same make prints drops pretty scarce. I am one of the few who don't like their work, same as dran also, nice for the kids room but nothing more. If I had the 4k to drop I would be goin for a nice big Ed Rusha print.
Okay they were expensive but obviously there is a market for them, 4k is nothing to a lot of collectors. These will be flipped for a lot more (end up in galleries for crazy prices) as its down to supply and demand as these are their first prints. Be interesting to see where they go from here. On a lessor scale I remember paying 750quid for a Parla st.giles and thinking f*ck it's a lot of $$ but he hasn't gone crazy releasing since, I think these guys will do the same make prints drops pretty scarce. I am one of the few who don't like their work, same as dran also, nice for the kids room but nothing more. If I had the 4k to drop I would be goin for a nice big Ed Rusha print.
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