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Art Wanted, by Deleted on Feb 10, 2018 19:36:31 GMT 1, If youโre looking for ethics then street art probably isnโt the primary concern. Was is ethical for Mission to be selling off back door prints. Or Eine and the POW crew to be rinsing the system by selling shady prints on the early days. Granted things have changed a lot since then but I donโt think ethics got in the way when Banksy was spraypainting on other peopleโs property way back when.
These can and have been passed off as legit prints and will continue to do so
So unless they have a sign or stamp on the front saying fake, not banksy, this print is shit or something similar people will continue to get scammed out of money.
yes i know about Pest control, these can be faked, is WCP going to sell these too?
If youโre looking for ethics then street art probably isnโt the primary concern. Was is ethical for Mission to be selling off back door prints. Or Eine and the POW crew to be rinsing the system by selling shady prints on the early days. Granted things have changed a lot since then but I donโt think ethics got in the way when Banksy was spraypainting on other peopleโs property way back when. These can and have been passed off as legit prints and will continue to do so So unless they have a sign or stamp on the front saying fake, not banksy, this print is shit or something similar people will continue to get scammed out of money. yes i know about Pest control, these can be faked, is WCP going to sell these too?
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Art Wanted, by iamzero on Feb 10, 2018 19:38:45 GMT 1, That says more to me about the ethics of the seller claiming the print to be genuine than it does the printer.
That says more to me about the ethics of the seller claiming the print to be genuine than it does the printer.
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Art Wanted, by moron on Feb 10, 2018 19:48:04 GMT 1, I've only skimmed the pages here but hasn't anyone mentioned the fact Banksy was a bootlegger too? It's true that Banksy made a big play on "copyright is for losers " etc etc.
but what did Banksy bootleg? Do you mean stuff like bootleg Massive Attack and Blur CD's and sell down the pub?
I've only skimmed the pages here but hasn't anyone mentioned the fact Banksy was a bootlegger too? It's true that Banksy made a big play on "copyright is for losers " etc etc. but what did Banksy bootleg? Do you mean stuff like bootleg Massive Attack and Blur CD's and sell down the pub?
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Art Wanted, by moron on Feb 10, 2018 19:50:07 GMT 1, WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap.
WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap.
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Art Wanted, by Pysgod on Feb 10, 2018 20:00:33 GMT 1, WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. or people that bought banksys for ยฃ80 sold them for 20k and now buying a replica for ยฃ60 as a reminder !
WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. or people that bought banksys for ยฃ80 sold them for 20k and now buying a replica for ยฃ60 as a reminder !
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Art Wanted, by Masong on Feb 10, 2018 20:01:43 GMT 1, WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. Of course people only get into an artist and their art when they release it to the world ๐ ffs sake what a moronic statement
WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. Of course people only get into an artist and their art when they release it to the world ๐ ffs sake what a moronic statement
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Art Wanted, by moron on Feb 10, 2018 20:10:16 GMT 1, WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. Of course people only get into an artist and their art when they release it to the world ๐ ffs sake what a moronic statement Banksy had released his art to the world at fifty quid a print. Many people wouldn't part with fifty quid for a genuine Banksy screenprint back then.
The interweb existed back in 2002 I recall.
WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. Of course people only get into an artist and their art when they release it to the world ๐ ffs sake what a moronic statement Banksy had released his art to the world at fifty quid a print. Many people wouldn't part with fifty quid for a genuine Banksy screenprint back then. The interweb existed back in 2002 I recall.
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Art Wanted, by moron on Feb 10, 2018 20:11:44 GMT 1, WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. or people that bought banksys for ยฃ80 sold them for 20k and now buying a replica for ยฃ60 as a reminder ! Not forgetting that some also buy WCP prints to re sell for a profit on the secondary WCP market. Or at least that is their flipping intention.
WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. or people that bought banksys for ยฃ80 sold them for 20k and now buying a replica for ยฃ60 as a reminder ! Not forgetting that some also buy WCP prints to re sell for a profit on the secondary WCP market. Or at least that is their flipping intention.
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Art Wanted, by highflyer on Feb 10, 2018 20:24:56 GMT 1, For comparison. Not sure if low count Screen was used or too much bleed was applied around all the black? Wouldn't fool any Banksy aficionados but not a bad repro Originalย WCP
Isn't one of these a screen shot and one a photo?
For comparison. Not sure if low count Screen was used or too much bleed was applied around all the black? Wouldn't fool any Banksy aficionados but not a bad repro Originalย WCP Isn't one of these a screen shot and one a photo?
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Art Wanted, by Guy Denning on Feb 10, 2018 20:33:50 GMT 1, WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. It's not always a case of people being 'too tight'. I put a friend of mine (who had the money) onto another friend's work (Antony Micallef) at the Bristol Affordable Art Fair more than a decade back. I told him that if I had the ยฃ1300 lying about I would buy the Micallef painting there (when he was with a little gallery called Woodbine) which he duly did - and is perpetually grateful to me (last time I know, years ago still, he had an offer of 30K for it). At the same time Ant had a giclee print based on Miceleangelo's 'Pieta' that he offered me for a paltry ยฃ20. But in those days I didn't even have that to spare... I wasn't tight - I was skint. I also wanted BANKSY's work when it was for sale in Bristol but couldn't justify the money when the family was struggling to get by on one wage and me on incapacity benefit. WCP's prints are good quality silkscreens on decent paper for a sensible price - they're clearly sold and marked as copies or 'fakes'. I have bought them on that basis because I was attracted to the images, humour and politics but was unable to get the originals - and I refuse to pay ridiculously, artificially inflated prices for secondary market exploitation. I like to think that BANKSY quietly smiles at what's going on - but I might be wrong. And when I did have the money burning a hole in my pocket for an original BANKSY print, I like many others, thumped the bejeezus out of the F5 key to no success. And if I had managed to get the real deal it would still be on my wall and not flipped. Which is more than can be said for many of the well-heeled BANKSY buyers in the last ten years who've seen it as nothing more than a quick-flip financial opportunity.
WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. It's not always a case of people being 'too tight'. I put a friend of mine (who had the money) onto another friend's work (Antony Micallef) at the Bristol Affordable Art Fair more than a decade back. I told him that if I had the ยฃ1300 lying about I would buy the Micallef painting there (when he was with a little gallery called Woodbine) which he duly did - and is perpetually grateful to me (last time I know, years ago still, he had an offer of 30K for it). At the same time Ant had a giclee print based on Miceleangelo's 'Pieta' that he offered me for a paltry ยฃ20. But in those days I didn't even have that to spare... I wasn't tight - I was skint. I also wanted BANKSY's work when it was for sale in Bristol but couldn't justify the money when the family was struggling to get by on one wage and me on incapacity benefit. WCP's prints are good quality silkscreens on decent paper for a sensible price - they're clearly sold and marked as copies or 'fakes'. I have bought them on that basis because I was attracted to the images, humour and politics but was unable to get the originals - and I refuse to pay ridiculously, artificially inflated prices for secondary market exploitation. I like to think that BANKSY quietly smiles at what's going on - but I might be wrong. And when I did have the money burning a hole in my pocket for an original BANKSY print, I like many others, thumped the bejeezus out of the F5 key to no success. And if I had managed to get the real deal it would still be on my wall and not flipped. Which is more than can be said for many of the well-heeled BANKSY buyers in the last ten years who've seen it as nothing more than a quick-flip financial opportunity.
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Art Wanted, by moron on Feb 10, 2018 20:38:13 GMT 1, WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. It's not always a case of people being 'too tight'. I put a friend of mine (who had the money) onto another friend's work (Antony Micallef) at the Bristol Affordable Art Fair more than a decade back. I told him that if I had the ยฃ1300 lying about I would buy the Micallef painting there (when he was with a little gallery called Woodbine) which he duly did - and is perpetually grateful to me (last time I know, years ago still, he had an offer of 30K for it). At the same time Ant had a giclee print based on Miceleangelo's 'Pieta' that he offered me for a paltry ยฃ20. But in those days I didn't even have that to spare... I wasn't tight - I was skint. I also wanted BANKSY's work when it was for sale in Bristol but couldn't justify the money when the family was struggling to get by on one wage and me on incapacity benefit. WCP's prints are good quality silkscreens on decent paper for a sensible price - they're clearly sold and marked as copies or 'fakes'. I have bought them on that basis because I was attracted to the images, humour and politics but was unable to get the originals - and I refuse to pay ridiculously, artificially inflated prices for secondary market exploitation. I like to think that BANKSY quietly smiles at what's going on - but I might be wrong. And when I did have the money burning a hole in my pocket for an original BANKSY print, I like many others, thumped the bejeezus out of the F5 key to no success. And if I had managed to get the real deal it would still be on my wall and not flipped. Which is more than can be said for many of the well-heeled BANKSY buyers in the last ten years who've seen it as nothing more than a quick-flip financial opportunity. I know what you mean about being skint. In one way it keeps us out of trouble and we appreciate things more than if we were super rich and could buy anything without caring about the cost. Banksy today would be considered luxury goods for a certain lifestyle.
WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. It's not always a case of people being 'too tight'. I put a friend of mine (who had the money) onto another friend's work (Antony Micallef) at the Bristol Affordable Art Fair more than a decade back. I told him that if I had the ยฃ1300 lying about I would buy the Micallef painting there (when he was with a little gallery called Woodbine) which he duly did - and is perpetually grateful to me (last time I know, years ago still, he had an offer of 30K for it). At the same time Ant had a giclee print based on Miceleangelo's 'Pieta' that he offered me for a paltry ยฃ20. But in those days I didn't even have that to spare... I wasn't tight - I was skint. I also wanted BANKSY's work when it was for sale in Bristol but couldn't justify the money when the family was struggling to get by on one wage and me on incapacity benefit. WCP's prints are good quality silkscreens on decent paper for a sensible price - they're clearly sold and marked as copies or 'fakes'. I have bought them on that basis because I was attracted to the images, humour and politics but was unable to get the originals - and I refuse to pay ridiculously, artificially inflated prices for secondary market exploitation. I like to think that BANKSY quietly smiles at what's going on - but I might be wrong. And when I did have the money burning a hole in my pocket for an original BANKSY print, I like many others, thumped the bejeezus out of the F5 key to no success. And if I had managed to get the real deal it would still be on my wall and not flipped. Which is more than can be said for many of the well-heeled BANKSY buyers in the last ten years who've seen it as nothing more than a quick-flip financial opportunity. I know what you mean about being skint. In one way it keeps us out of trouble and we appreciate things more than if we were super rich and could buy anything without caring about the cost. Banksy today would be considered luxury goods for a certain lifestyle.
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Art Wanted, by iamzero on Feb 10, 2018 20:49:32 GMT 1, Straight from an artists mouth.
Straight from an artists mouth.
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Art Wanted, by Deleted on Feb 10, 2018 20:53:32 GMT 1, Straight from an artists mouth.
LOL
Straight from an artists mouth. LOL
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Art Wanted, by Deleted on Feb 10, 2018 20:57:33 GMT 1, That says more to me about the ethics of the seller claiming the print to be genuine than it does the printer. Is counterfeit money more the ethics of the printer or that of the guy that attempts to pass it off as real?
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LOL, i don't know the answer to this
I am in above my head
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Can we just have some pretty pictures please
That says more to me about the ethics of the seller claiming the print to be genuine than it does the printer. Is counterfeit money more the ethics of the printer or that of the guy that attempts to pass it off as real? Edit LOL, i don't know the answer to this I am in above my head :-) Can we just have some pretty pictures please
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Art Wanted, by moron on Feb 10, 2018 21:16:59 GMT 1, In general, is bootleg merchandise collectable. I know that many people like to walk about with Lenny Vitton shoulder bags etc and Harrods plastic shopping bags and some people like to hire lookalike actors for their whatever prmotions and functions.
Can we make a thread with lookalikes posing next to WCP Banksylikes.
In general, is bootleg merchandise collectable. I know that many people like to walk about with Lenny Vitton shoulder bags etc and Harrods plastic shopping bags and some people like to hire lookalike actors for their whatever prmotions and functions.
Can we make a thread with lookalikes posing next to WCP Banksylikes.
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Art Wanted, by Coach on Feb 10, 2018 21:27:36 GMT 1, My recollection (I could be wrong) is, though, that Banksy made it clear on his site that he had no problem with people printing off their own versions of his art, for their own enjoyment, but not for commercial sale.
My recollection (I could be wrong) is, though, that Banksy made it clear on his site that he had no problem with people printing off their own versions of his art, for their own enjoyment, but not for commercial sale.
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Art Wanted, by Bill Hicks on Feb 10, 2018 21:29:10 GMT 1,
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Art Wanted, by nex on Feb 10, 2018 21:32:11 GMT 1, My recollection (I could be wrong) is, though, that Banksy made it clear on his site that he had no problem with people printing off their own versions of his art, for their own enjoyment, but not for commercial sale.
That is correct Coach
But you know, funding someone whoโs stealing images for their own financial gain is okay, because they canโt afford the real thing.
My recollection (I could be wrong) is, though, that Banksy made it clear on his site that he had no problem with people printing off their own versions of his art, for their own enjoyment, but not for commercial sale. That is correct Coach But you know, funding someone whoโs stealing images for their own financial gain is okay, because they canโt afford the real thing.
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Art Wanted, by Guy Denning on Feb 10, 2018 21:38:07 GMT 1, Straight from an artists mouth. As I've stated earlier, I think it might even have been earlier in this thread, I have no problem with people copying my work and even attempting to sell it. Provided they do it under their name and don't try to pass it off as mine or authorised by me.
Straight from an artists mouth. As I've stated earlier, I think it might even have been earlier in this thread, I have no problem with people copying my work and even attempting to sell it. Provided they do it under their name and don't try to pass it off as mine or authorised by me.
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Art Wanted, by nex on Feb 10, 2018 21:44:15 GMT 1, Straight from an artists mouth. As I've stated earlier, I think it might even have been earlier in this thread, I have no problem with people copying my work and even attempting to sell it. Provided they do it under their name and don't try to pass it off as mine or authorised by me.
WCP likes to imply that through banksy not taking legal action he has granted authorisation - when clearly itโs not the same thing.
This whole tiresome discussion is like talking to a trump supporter - utterly pointless.
Straight from an artists mouth. As I've stated earlier, I think it might even have been earlier in this thread, I have no problem with people copying my work and even attempting to sell it. Provided they do it under their name and don't try to pass it off as mine or authorised by me. WCP likes to imply that through banksy not taking legal action he has granted authorisation - when clearly itโs not the same thing. This whole tiresome discussion is like talking to a trump supporter - utterly pointless.
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Art Wanted, by sanssouci on Feb 10, 2018 21:55:26 GMT 1, My recollection (I could be wrong) is, though, that Banksy made it clear on his site that he had no problem with people printing off their own versions of his art, for their own enjoyment, but not for commercial sale.
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Seen yesterday in Berlin at the Bikini Mall ...
My recollection (I could be wrong) is, though, that Banksy made it clear on his site that he had no problem with people printing off their own versions of his art, for their own enjoyment, but not for commercial sale. image hostingSeen yesterday in Berlin at the Bikini Mall ...
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Art Wanted, by Deleted on Feb 10, 2018 22:15:33 GMT 1, As I've stated earlier, I think it might even have been earlier in this thread, I have no problem with people copying my work and even attempting to sell it. Provided they do it under their name and don't try to pass it off as mine or authorised by me. WCP likes to imply that through banksy not taking legal action he has granted authorisation - when clearly itโs not the same thing. This whole tiresome discussion is like talking to a trump supporter - utterly pointless.
Given that Banksy seems to pile in (legally) on anyone who he feels is not doing the right thing, why do you think he tolerates WCP?
As I've stated earlier, I think it might even have been earlier in this thread, I have no problem with people copying my work and even attempting to sell it. Provided they do it under their name and don't try to pass it off as mine or authorised by me. WCP likes to imply that through banksy not taking legal action he has granted authorisation - when clearly itโs not the same thing. This whole tiresome discussion is like talking to a trump supporter - utterly pointless. Given that Banksy seems to pile in (legally) on anyone who he feels is not doing the right thing, why do you think he tolerates WCP?
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Art Wanted, by Masong on Feb 10, 2018 22:26:47 GMT 1, WCP likes to imply that through banksy not taking legal action he has granted authorisation - when clearly itโs not the same thing. This whole tiresome discussion is like talking to a trump supporter - utterly pointless. Given that Banksy seems to pile in (legally) on anyone who he feels is not doing the right thing, why do you think he tolerates WCP?
I think itโs down to transparency. Paint pot angel appeared to be endorsed by banksy until intervention, whereas wcp states clearly itโs a copy and not endorsed in any way whatsoever
WCP likes to imply that through banksy not taking legal action he has granted authorisation - when clearly itโs not the same thing. This whole tiresome discussion is like talking to a trump supporter - utterly pointless. Given that Banksy seems to pile in (legally) on anyone who he feels is not doing the right thing, why do you think he tolerates WCP? I think itโs down to transparency. Paint pot angel appeared to be endorsed by banksy until intervention, whereas wcp states clearly itโs a copy and not endorsed in any way whatsoever
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Art Wanted, by jimbofatz on Feb 11, 2018 0:16:15 GMT 1, If you want a piece of art by Banksy go buy a 3D.
If you want a particular image WCP has great access to OG screens
If you want a piece of art by Banksy go buy a 3D.
If you want a particular image WCP has great access to OG screens
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Art Wanted, by cogitobcn on Feb 11, 2018 0:20:16 GMT 1, The same comments again and again, it's really boring. Both sides have stated their points, can we move on? Or are the anti-WCP just trying to subtlely troll this thread?
The same comments again and again, it's really boring. Both sides have stated their points, can we move on? Or are the anti-WCP just trying to subtlely troll this thread?
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Art Wanted, by Coach on Feb 11, 2018 0:31:38 GMT 1, The same comments again and again, it's really boring. Both sides have stated their points, can we move on? Or are the anti-WCP just trying to subtlely troll this thread?
I think itโs a shame that you feel like that. There has been an interesting good humoured discussion, which has touched on ethics, Banksy history, copyright, amongst other things. No one has exchanged insults or been unpleasant. For example, I consider iamzero to be a thoroughly decent chap, who I happen to disagree with about this one issue. If one cannot have a discussion on a forum, where should it be had, and what is a forum for? And as for your comment about trolling, well, Iโm sorry but that is laughable. More than that, bandying that assertion without good reason devalues it when actual trolling takes place.
The same comments again and again, it's really boring. Both sides have stated their points, can we move on? Or are the anti-WCP just trying to subtlely troll this thread? I think itโs a shame that you feel like that. There has been an interesting good humoured discussion, which has touched on ethics, Banksy history, copyright, amongst other things. No one has exchanged insults or been unpleasant. For example, I consider iamzero to be a thoroughly decent chap, who I happen to disagree with about this one issue. If one cannot have a discussion on a forum, where should it be had, and what is a forum for? And as for your comment about trolling, well, Iโm sorry but that is laughable. More than that, bandying that assertion without good reason devalues it when actual trolling takes place.
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Art Wanted, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Feb 11, 2018 0:47:22 GMT 1, WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. It's not always a case of people being 'too tight'. I put a friend of mine (who had the money) onto another friend's work (Antony Micallef) at the Bristol Affordable Art Fair more than a decade back. I told him that if I had the ยฃ1300 lying about I would buy the Micallef painting there (when he was with a little gallery called Woodbine) which he duly did - and is perpetually grateful to me (last time I know, years ago still, he had an offer of 30K for it). At the same time Ant had a giclee print based on Miceleangelo's 'Pieta' that he offered me for a paltry ยฃ20. But in those days I didn't even have that to spare... I wasn't tight - I was skint. I also wanted BANKSY's work when it was for sale in Bristol but couldn't justify the money when the family was struggling to get by on one wage and me on incapacity benefit. WCP's prints are good quality silkscreens on decent paper for a sensible price - they're clearly sold and marked as copies or 'fakes'. I have bought them on that basis because I was attracted to the images, humour and politics but was unable to get the originals - and I refuse to pay ridiculously, artificially inflated prices for secondary market exploitation. I like to think that BANKSY quietly smiles at what's going on - but I might be wrong. And when I did have the money burning a hole in my pocket for an original BANKSY print, I like many others, thumped the bejeezus out of the F5 key to no success. And if I had managed to get the real deal it would still be on my wall and not flipped. Which is more than can be said for many of the well-heeled BANKSY buyers in the last ten years who've seen it as nothing more than a quick-flip financial opportunity.
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WCP prints look like cheap ink jet prints, probably not worth the paper they are printed on but appeal to people who were too tight to pay fifty quid for a Banksy when Banksy was unknown and now prepared to pay that for this crap. It's not always a case of people being 'too tight'. I put a friend of mine (who had the money) onto another friend's work (Antony Micallef) at the Bristol Affordable Art Fair more than a decade back. I told him that if I had the ยฃ1300 lying about I would buy the Micallef painting there (when he was with a little gallery called Woodbine) which he duly did - and is perpetually grateful to me (last time I know, years ago still, he had an offer of 30K for it). At the same time Ant had a giclee print based on Miceleangelo's 'Pieta' that he offered me for a paltry ยฃ20. But in those days I didn't even have that to spare... I wasn't tight - I was skint. I also wanted BANKSY's work when it was for sale in Bristol but couldn't justify the money when the family was struggling to get by on one wage and me on incapacity benefit. WCP's prints are good quality silkscreens on decent paper for a sensible price - they're clearly sold and marked as copies or 'fakes'. I have bought them on that basis because I was attracted to the images, humour and politics but was unable to get the originals - and I refuse to pay ridiculously, artificially inflated prices for secondary market exploitation. I like to think that BANKSY quietly smiles at what's going on - but I might be wrong. And when I did have the money burning a hole in my pocket for an original BANKSY print, I like many others, thumped the bejeezus out of the F5 key to no success. And if I had managed to get the real deal it would still be on my wall and not flipped. Which is more than can be said for many of the well-heeled BANKSY buyers in the last ten years who've seen it as nothing more than a quick-flip financial opportunity. ๐
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Art Wanted, by mrbagel on Feb 11, 2018 1:49:51 GMT 1, For comparison. Not sure if low count Screen was used or too much bleed was applied around all the black? Wouldn't fool any Banksy aficionados but not a bad repro Originalย WCP Isn't one of these a screen shot and one a photo?
Also, I think it's fair to say that these screens have been battered so more ink finding its way to the paper seems legit.
For comparison. Not sure if low count Screen was used or too much bleed was applied around all the black? Wouldn't fool any Banksy aficionados but not a bad repro Originalย WCP Isn't one of these a screen shot and one a photo? Also, I think it's fair to say that these screens have been battered so more ink finding its way to the paper seems legit.
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Art Wanted, by Rouen Cathedral on Feb 11, 2018 3:54:31 GMT 1, As I've stated earlier, I think it might even have been earlier in this thread, I have no problem with people copying my work and even attempting to sell it. Provided they do it under their name and don't try to pass it off as mine or authorised by me. WCP likes to imply that through banksy not taking legal action he has granted authorisation - when clearly itโs not the same thing. This whole tiresome discussion is like talking to a trump supporter - utterly pointless.
How have they implied this?
As I've stated earlier, I think it might even have been earlier in this thread, I have no problem with people copying my work and even attempting to sell it. Provided they do it under their name and don't try to pass it off as mine or authorised by me. WCP likes to imply that through banksy not taking legal action he has granted authorisation - when clearly itโs not the same thing. This whole tiresome discussion is like talking to a trump supporter - utterly pointless. How have they implied this?
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Art Wanted, by Lroy on Feb 11, 2018 9:29:08 GMT 1, Isn't one of these a screen shot and one a photo? Also, I think it's fair to say that these screens have been battered so more ink finding its way to the paper seems legit. i prefer the CP one ! The pink is too candy pink up ! Anyway WCP is a top professional person and a very smart and kind one too ! Top bloke you say, there ..,
Isn't one of these a screen shot and one a photo? Also, I think it's fair to say that these screens have been battered so more ink finding its way to the paper seems legit. i prefer the CP one ! The pink is too candy pink up ! Anyway WCP is a top professional person and a very smart and kind one too ! Top bloke you say, there ..,
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