wahman
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by wahman on Aug 18, 2010 10:57:42 GMT 1, 'audrey' by ben slow for me... love it! ;D
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 18, 2010 12:48:42 GMT 1, Mine was u/s WSM, think I bought it in October 2004 from Art Republic, paid ยฃ210 for it as I recall (bit spendy). I have them to thank for sowing the seed of interest......
Mine was u/s WSM, think I bought it in October 2004 from Art Republic, paid ยฃ210 for it as I recall (bit spendy). I have them to thank for sowing the seed of interest......
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bert
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by bert on Aug 18, 2010 13:06:58 GMT 1, Grenade Girl by Aiko (in green...with 'faile' in the bottom right) was my first...
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Dellboyy on Aug 18, 2010 13:49:23 GMT 1, Have we not had a thread like this before? Should dig it out if we have!
Mine was Faile Butterfly Girl, bought from Faile website when they didn't sell out instantly... always kicked myself for not buying more!
Have we not had a thread like this before? Should dig it out if we have! Mine was Faile Butterfly Girl, bought from Faile website when they didn't sell out instantly... always kicked myself for not buying more! |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 18, 2010 16:21:20 GMT 1, Grenade Girl by Aiko (in green...with 'faile' in the bottom right) was my first...
Ahhh, I had one of these - great print. I must find one and buy one.......
Grenade Girl by Aiko (in green...with 'faile' in the bottom right) was my first... Ahhh, I had one of these - great print. I must find one and buy one....... |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Friendly Ghost on Mar 2, 2014 14:42:58 GMT 1, I'm hoping to find a Brett Amory Bleecker Bob's print, either the regular edition or one of the hand painted multiples. PM me if you have one you'd be willing to part with to send to a good home...
I'm hoping to find a Brett Amory Bleecker Bob's print, either the regular edition or one of the hand painted multiples. PM me if you have one you'd be willing to part with to send to a good home...
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ricobenfico
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by ricobenfico on Mar 2, 2014 22:21:06 GMT 1, I've got a regular edition Bleeker Bob's and a Bob's Donut, both with matching numbers. Will drop you a PM...
I've got a regular edition Bleeker Bob's and a Bob's Donut, both with matching numbers. Will drop you a PM...
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Friendly Ghost on Mar 6, 2014 1:28:12 GMT 1, Was able to get one. Many thanks for the offers...
Was able to get one. Many thanks for the offers...
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Daniel Silk on Jul 18, 2016 16:13:17 GMT 1, What was the very first piece of Art that you ever Bought?
My my very first was this  In 2003 I got it from Art Republic in Brighton, days before the rest of the edition was destroyed by the Royal Mail. I read that Art Republic sold maybe only 10 from the total edition of 450, so it was 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 150 each, and only 10 were sold.
I was lucky enough to be there at the right time and got the 1st class and numbered 1/150, signed James Cauty.
I was taking part in the London to Brighton Mini run, and I just managed to squeeze this in through the roll cage and into the back of the Mini to get it home I remember it well, it had about an inch to spare coz getting it in through the door was tricky with a full roll cage including door bars and angled bar across the back seat area.
please post your first ever Art buy put photos and story if possible.
What was the very first piece of Art that you ever Bought? My my very first was this In 2003 I got it from Art Republic in Brighton, days before the rest of the edition was destroyed by the Royal Mail. I read that Art Republic sold maybe only 10 from the total edition of 450, so it was 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 150 each, and only 10 were sold. I was lucky enough to be there at the right time and got the 1st class and numbered 1/150, signed James Cauty. I was taking part in the London to Brighton Mini run, and I just managed to squeeze this in through the roll cage and into the back of the Mini to get it home I remember it well, it had about an inch to spare coz getting it in through the door was tricky with a full roll cage including door bars and angled bar across the back seat area. please post your first ever Art buy put photos and story if possible. |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Amber Halo on Jul 18, 2016 17:39:37 GMT 1, My first art purchase was this Ana Teresa Fernandez canvass. I still remember her driving it to my house in the rain in her tiny hatchback, about 12 years ago now. (Time flies when you're getting old!)
She's still quite the active artist - with her work exploring race relations, and the role of women.
http://instagram.com/p/BHSic7Hg_9G
My first art purchase was this Ana Teresa Fernandez canvass. I still remember her driving it to my house in the rain in her tiny hatchback, about 12 years ago now. (Time flies when you're getting old!) She's still quite the active artist - with her work exploring race relations, and the role of women. http://instagram.com/p/BHSic7Hg_9G |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by ABC on Jul 18, 2016 18:18:40 GMT 1, What was the very first piece of Art that you ever Bought? My my very first was this  In 2003 I got it from Art Republic in Brighton, days before the rest of the edition was destroyed by the Royal Mail. I read that Art Republic sold maybe only 10 from the total edition of 450, so it was 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 150 each, and only 10 were sold. I was lucky enough to be there at the right time and got the 1st class and numbered 1/150, signed James Cauty. I was taking part in the London to Brighton Mini run, and I just managed to squeeze this in through the roll cage and into the back of the Mini to get it home I remember it well, it had about an inch to spare coz getting it in through the door was tricky with a full roll cage including door bars and angled bar across the back seat area. please post your first ever Art buy put photos and story if possible.
Great print..2003, how time flies.
What was the very first piece of Art that you ever Bought? My my very first was this In 2003 I got it from Art Republic in Brighton, days before the rest of the edition was destroyed by the Royal Mail. I read that Art Republic sold maybe only 10 from the total edition of 450, so it was 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 150 each, and only 10 were sold. I was lucky enough to be there at the right time and got the 1st class and numbered 1/150, signed James Cauty. I was taking part in the London to Brighton Mini run, and I just managed to squeeze this in through the roll cage and into the back of the Mini to get it home I remember it well, it had about an inch to spare coz getting it in through the door was tricky with a full roll cage including door bars and angled bar across the back seat area. please post your first ever Art buy put photos and story if possible. Great print..2003, how time flies. |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by behaviorist on Jul 18, 2016 18:49:36 GMT 1, Great thread.
It was 2006, spring, and I had recently moved to the Bay Area, fresh out of college. My Dad and I were in the lower Haight neighborhood of SF record shopping and "booping" around, as we like to call it. We walked into the Upper Playground, which at the time also served as an urban art gallery, and this particular day happened to coincide with the opening of their Faile (works on wood, glass) show. Neither of us had ever heard of Faile, but we were instantly drawn to the work. There were massive, what-are-now iconic pieces plastered all over the walls; must have been 100+ pieces in the show. A few people were wandering around, looking at tee shirts, occasionally looking up at pieces on the walls, but it seemed like a pretty sparse affair. As I recall, we both commented on how tempted we were to buy, but neither of us did, and we eventually left and moved on.
A couple of weeks later, I was still thinking about the show. One piece in particular had stuck with me. I didn't have a car or a license at the time โ it was all bike for me then. But I lived about 30 minutes from my parents, who lived about 20 minutes from SF. I called up my folks, Dad picked up, and he was ecstatic to hear that I wanted to move on a piece. Couldn't have been more reinforcing. I took the train out there on a Thursday evening, Dad picked me up and we headed to lower Haight to visit the Upper Playground gallery. It was close to closing time, and when we walked in, neither of us had any idea whether the piece I wanted was still available. Perhaps not surprisingly, but a bit to our dismay, many of the pieces from the show had sold โ the walls were bare and only a few pieces remained. But the one I'd wanted, astonishingly, was still there: available! I asked on pricing, he cut me deal if I wanted to pay in cash, dad and I walked over to the ATM, the whole time Dad clucking to himself on what a great piece I was grabbing. I got the cash, made the purchase, and dad and I carried it back to their car, wrapping it in a bed sheet that for some reason was in their trunk. We were both pretty giddy with excitement. When we got it back to their place, thankfully in one piece, mom was so excited to see it - she exclaimed how great it was, so "beautiful" and "striking" were her words. One of the most memorable features of all this was how supportive and excited my parents were, about something that, admittedly, in the grand scheme of things, is really (ahem) not that important. And dinner was ready. So we sat around the table to eat, the three of us, with this piece on a fourth seat at the table, leaning against the wall, part of the group. It was a family affair.
My first art buy, and easily my most memorable. Thanks for reading.
Great thread. It was 2006, spring, and I had recently moved to the Bay Area, fresh out of college. My Dad and I were in the lower Haight neighborhood of SF record shopping and "booping" around, as we like to call it. We walked into the Upper Playground, which at the time also served as an urban art gallery, and this particular day happened to coincide with the opening of their Faile (works on wood, glass) show. Neither of us had ever heard of Faile, but we were instantly drawn to the work. There were massive, what-are-now iconic pieces plastered all over the walls; must have been 100+ pieces in the show. A few people were wandering around, looking at tee shirts, occasionally looking up at pieces on the walls, but it seemed like a pretty sparse affair. As I recall, we both commented on how tempted we were to buy, but neither of us did, and we eventually left and moved on. A couple of weeks later, I was still thinking about the show. One piece in particular had stuck with me. I didn't have a car or a license at the time โ it was all bike for me then. But I lived about 30 minutes from my parents, who lived about 20 minutes from SF. I called up my folks, Dad picked up, and he was ecstatic to hear that I wanted to move on a piece. Couldn't have been more reinforcing. I took the train out there on a Thursday evening, Dad picked me up and we headed to lower Haight to visit the Upper Playground gallery. It was close to closing time, and when we walked in, neither of us had any idea whether the piece I wanted was still available. Perhaps not surprisingly, but a bit to our dismay, many of the pieces from the show had sold โ the walls were bare and only a few pieces remained. But the one I'd wanted, astonishingly, was still there: available! I asked on pricing, he cut me deal if I wanted to pay in cash, dad and I walked over to the ATM, the whole time Dad clucking to himself on what a great piece I was grabbing. I got the cash, made the purchase, and dad and I carried it back to their car, wrapping it in a bed sheet that for some reason was in their trunk. We were both pretty giddy with excitement. When we got it back to their place, thankfully in one piece, mom was so excited to see it - she exclaimed how great it was, so "beautiful" and "striking" were her words. One of the most memorable features of all this was how supportive and excited my parents were, about something that, admittedly, in the grand scheme of things, is really (ahem) not that important. And dinner was ready. So we sat around the table to eat, the three of us, with this piece on a fourth seat at the table, leaning against the wall, part of the group. It was a family affair. My first art buy, and easily my most memorable. Thanks for reading. |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by londonboy on Jul 18, 2016 18:59:06 GMT 1, Around 2008 if I remember properly
Pop up show in the library islington
The one with Banksy self portrait..
I bought a silver flag and this..
My gf hates it.. But I don't care
Still have the silver flag too
Around 2008 if I remember properly Pop up show in the library islington The one with Banksy self portrait.. I bought a silver flag and this.. My gf hates it.. But I don't care Still have the silver flag too |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Jul 18, 2016 19:02:01 GMT 1, reaper
i like smily faces
reaper
i like smily faces
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by cyberkid on Jul 18, 2016 19:37:19 GMT 1, Great thread. It was 2006, spring, and I had recently moved to the Bay Area, fresh out of college. My Dad and I were in the lower Haight neighborhood of SF record shopping and "booping" around, as we like to call it. We walked into the Upper Playground, which at the time also served as an urban art gallery, and this particular day happened to coincide with the opening of their Faile (works on wood, glass) show. Neither of us had ever heard of Faile, but we were instantly drawn to the work. There were massive, what-are-now iconic pieces plastered all over the walls; must have been 100+ pieces in the show. A few people were wandering around, looking at tee shirts, occasionally looking up at pieces on the walls, but it seemed like a pretty sparse affair. As I recall, we both commented on how tempted we were to buy, but neither of us did, and we eventually left and moved on. A couple of weeks later, I was still thinking about the show. One piece in particular had stuck with me. I didn't have a car or a license at the time โ it was all bike for me then. But I lived about 30 minutes from my parents, who lived about 20 minutes from SF. I called up my folks, Dad picked up, and he was ecstatic to hear that I wanted to move on a piece. Couldn't have been more reinforcing. I took the train out there on a Thursday evening, Dad picked me up and we headed to lower Haight to visit the Upper Playground gallery. It was close to closing time, and when we walked in, neither of us had any idea whether the piece I wanted was still available. Perhaps not surprisingly, but a bit to our dismay, many of the pieces from the show had sold โ the walls were bare and only a few pieces remained. But the one I'd wanted, astonishingly, was still there: available! I asked on pricing, he cut me deal if I wanted to pay in cash, dad and I walked over to the ATM, the whole time Dad clucking to himself on what a great piece I was grabbing. I got the cash, made the purchase, and dad and I carried it back to their car, wrapping it in a bed sheet that for some reason was in their trunk. We were both pretty giddy with excitement. When we got it back to their place, thankfully in one piece, mom was so excited to see it - she exclaimed how great it was, so "beautiful" and "striking" were her words. One of the most memorable features of all this was how supportive and excited my parents were, about something that, admittedly, in the grand scheme of things, is really (ahem) not that important. And dinner was ready. So we sat around the table to eat, the three of us, with this piece on a fourth seat at the table, leaning against the wall, part of the group. It was a family affair. My first art buy, and easily my most memorable. Thanks for reading.
great story, great artwork ! congrats !
Great thread. It was 2006, spring, and I had recently moved to the Bay Area, fresh out of college. My Dad and I were in the lower Haight neighborhood of SF record shopping and "booping" around, as we like to call it. We walked into the Upper Playground, which at the time also served as an urban art gallery, and this particular day happened to coincide with the opening of their Faile (works on wood, glass) show. Neither of us had ever heard of Faile, but we were instantly drawn to the work. There were massive, what-are-now iconic pieces plastered all over the walls; must have been 100+ pieces in the show. A few people were wandering around, looking at tee shirts, occasionally looking up at pieces on the walls, but it seemed like a pretty sparse affair. As I recall, we both commented on how tempted we were to buy, but neither of us did, and we eventually left and moved on. A couple of weeks later, I was still thinking about the show. One piece in particular had stuck with me. I didn't have a car or a license at the time โ it was all bike for me then. But I lived about 30 minutes from my parents, who lived about 20 minutes from SF. I called up my folks, Dad picked up, and he was ecstatic to hear that I wanted to move on a piece. Couldn't have been more reinforcing. I took the train out there on a Thursday evening, Dad picked me up and we headed to lower Haight to visit the Upper Playground gallery. It was close to closing time, and when we walked in, neither of us had any idea whether the piece I wanted was still available. Perhaps not surprisingly, but a bit to our dismay, many of the pieces from the show had sold โ the walls were bare and only a few pieces remained. But the one I'd wanted, astonishingly, was still there: available! I asked on pricing, he cut me deal if I wanted to pay in cash, dad and I walked over to the ATM, the whole time Dad clucking to himself on what a great piece I was grabbing. I got the cash, made the purchase, and dad and I carried it back to their car, wrapping it in a bed sheet that for some reason was in their trunk. We were both pretty giddy with excitement. When we got it back to their place, thankfully in one piece, mom was so excited to see it - she exclaimed how great it was, so "beautiful" and "striking" were her words. One of the most memorable features of all this was how supportive and excited my parents were, about something that, admittedly, in the grand scheme of things, is really (ahem) not that important. And dinner was ready. So we sat around the table to eat, the three of us, with this piece on a fourth seat at the table, leaning against the wall, part of the group. It was a family affair. My first art buy, and easily my most memorable. Thanks for reading. great story, great artwork ! congrats ! |
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iamzero
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by iamzero on Jul 18, 2016 20:17:25 GMT 1, Charming Baker Bird ii just before it got released at Jealous Gallery. Always a visitors favourite.
Charming Baker Bird ii just before it got released at Jealous Gallery. Always a visitors favourite.
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Martin DK on Jul 18, 2016 20:36:51 GMT 1, Great Faile story!
Great Faile story! |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Lroy on Jul 18, 2016 20:52:31 GMT 1, All came after Exith Through The Gift shop.
When I had a flash in the first 5 minutes ( the dface tenner and Paris Hilton were great too ) of the movie, as the riff of God Save the Queen by the Pistols.
My history is not romantic at all as I just earned at the betting on horses racing , 24 k
So, i cant remember which one I bought first : one of these 3 for sure, the Insect target I guess. Then the Stik Canvas and the Petrol Bomb.
My Dream Was to Get a tenner ( I bought one on the bay for 550 quids lol ) and the Paris Hilton CD : niet. )
http://instagram.com/p/kpl51ZPmKM
http://instagram.com/p/49DZvHvmLd
http://instagram.com/p/BIA87xgj1Nj
All came after Exith Through The Gift shop. When I had a flash in the first 5 minutes ( the dface tenner and Paris Hilton were great too ) of the movie, as the riff of God Save the Queen by the Pistols. My history is not romantic at all as I just earned at the betting on horses racing , 24 k So, i cant remember which one I bought first : one of these 3 for sure, the Insect target I guess. Then the Stik Canvas and the Petrol Bomb. My Dream Was to Get a tenner ( I bought one on the bay for 550 quids lol ) and the Paris Hilton CD : niet. ) http://instagram.com/p/kpl51ZPmKM http://instagram.com/p/49DZvHvmLd http://instagram.com/p/BIA87xgj1Nj |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by sakyamuni on Jul 18, 2016 21:43:51 GMT 1, back in 2007, this shepard fairey, Stalin Lenin banner....
got it on ebay and i never understood if it was real or fake.... Bought Revolutionnary women a few weeks later and this one is real. I still have both.
back in 2007, this shepard fairey, Stalin Lenin banner.... got it on ebay and i never understood if it was real or fake.... Bought Revolutionnary women a few weeks later and this one is real. I still have both. |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by yoyosh on Jul 20, 2016 22:14:14 GMT 1, This is a fun thread Silky, thanks.
My first purchase were the 2 signed Shepard Fairey "Man On The Moon" posters you see in my profile icon. I'm a huge Andy Kaufman fan, and in 1999 a version of these posters with "Andy Lives" on the bottom were all over Chicago. I wanted one, and saw a signed version for sale on a website I used to buy music at (DigitalGravel.com). At the last minute i bought both the "Andy" version as well as the "Tony Clifton" version. I had no idea what Obey was, who Shep was, etc. They've been on walls (in sh**tty frames) in various homes I've lived in since 1999.
This is a fun thread Silky, thanks.
My first purchase were the 2 signed Shepard Fairey "Man On The Moon" posters you see in my profile icon. I'm a huge Andy Kaufman fan, and in 1999 a version of these posters with "Andy Lives" on the bottom were all over Chicago. I wanted one, and saw a signed version for sale on a website I used to buy music at (DigitalGravel.com). At the last minute i bought both the "Andy" version as well as the "Tony Clifton" version. I had no idea what Obey was, who Shep was, etc. They've been on walls (in sh**tty frames) in various homes I've lived in since 1999.
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by ed on Jul 20, 2016 22:59:36 GMT 1, First purchase: Banksy - Weston Super Mare print.
Can't remember exactly when but bought it from the Greenleaf book shop in Bristol which closed in 2005 so before then!
This was in the time when F5 was an odd key on my keyboard that I'd never touched.
Nowadays I'd not get anywhere near a Banksy release unless it was a lottery. Back then I visited the shop a few times over a month or so trying to justify spending ยฃ50 when i didn't really have it to spare.
Can't post a pic of the one I owned as I sold it >.<
First purchase: Banksy - Weston Super Mare print.
Can't remember exactly when but bought it from the Greenleaf book shop in Bristol which closed in 2005 so before then!
This was in the time when F5 was an odd key on my keyboard that I'd never touched.
Nowadays I'd not get anywhere near a Banksy release unless it was a lottery. Back then I visited the shop a few times over a month or so trying to justify spending ยฃ50 when i didn't really have it to spare.
Can't post a pic of the one I owned as I sold it >.<
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by docean on Jul 22, 2016 13:21:32 GMT 1, 
My first art buy was this painting by Clifton Carleton. I was 12 years old at an estate sale with my grandmother. I was digging through paintings in the closet and found this one in the very back, all mangled. Picked it up for $2.75. Turns out it was done in the late 1800's. I still collect older work from time to time, but most of it never makes my walls which are covered in urban/contemporary work.
My first art buy was this painting by Clifton Carleton. I was 12 years old at an estate sale with my grandmother. I was digging through paintings in the closet and found this one in the very back, all mangled. Picked it up for $2.75. Turns out it was done in the late 1800's. I still collect older work from time to time, but most of it never makes my walls which are covered in urban/contemporary work. |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Balboa on Jul 22, 2016 21:25:26 GMT 1, My first art buy was a Banksy signed Jack & Jill from POW for ยฃ150. I dithered over it for a couple of days before pulling the trigger too. Those were the days.
My first art buy was a Banksy signed Jack & Jill from POW for ยฃ150. I dithered over it for a couple of days before pulling the trigger too. Those were the days.
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by chrispa on Jul 24, 2016 11:35:34 GMT 1, From Shep's first London show in 1999...how I wish I had bought more!
From Shep's first London show in 1999...how I wish I had bought more! |
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met
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by met on Jul 24, 2016 13:13:30 GMT 1, My first art purchase was this Ana Teresa Fernandez canvass. I still remember her driving it to my house in the rain in her tiny hatchback, about 12 years ago now. (Time flies when you're getting old!) She's still quite the active artist - with her work exploring race relations, and the role of women. http://instagr.am/p/BHSic7Hg_9G
Great piece. Congratulations on your first purchase.
I'm very fond of the washed-out lighting, but especially the subject matter and apparent theme: Duality, even tension, between domesticity requirements and societal expectations of women when outside the home.
Separately, would you know if the abstract artwork depicted in the background is based on an actual painting or print? The style is reminiscent of Sonia Delaunay, with a hint of Terry Frost.
My first art purchase was this Ana Teresa Fernandez canvass. I still remember her driving it to my house in the rain in her tiny hatchback, about 12 years ago now. (Time flies when you're getting old!) She's still quite the active artist - with her work exploring race relations, and the role of women. http://instagr.am/p/BHSic7Hg_9G Great piece. Congratulations on your first purchase. I'm very fond of the washed-out lighting, but especially the subject matter and apparent theme: Duality, even tension, between domesticity requirements and societal expectations of women when outside the home. Separately, would you know if the abstract artwork depicted in the background is based on an actual painting or print? The style is reminiscent of Sonia Delaunay, with a hint of Terry Frost. |
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by nandaman on Jul 24, 2016 20:37:26 GMT 1, My first piece - a Banksy Color Trolley Hunters. I had been wanted a Banksy for years, since living in London in 2002-2003 and seeing some stuff. I had no money then as a student. I finally was able to get my Trolley's piece (from someone on this site!) in 2008. It was the start of a slippery slope for me, now I have 5 Banksy prints and about 50 pieces of art in total! Such a fun community to be a part of!
My first piece - a Banksy Color Trolley Hunters. I had been wanted a Banksy for years, since living in London in 2002-2003 and seeing some stuff. I had no money then as a student. I finally was able to get my Trolley's piece (from someone on this site!) in 2008. It was the start of a slippery slope for me, now I have 5 Banksy prints and about 50 pieces of art in total! Such a fun community to be a part of!
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by met on Jul 26, 2016 17:39:08 GMT 1, My first art purchase was this Ana Teresa Fernandez canvass. I still remember her driving it to my house in the rain in her tiny hatchback, about 12 years ago now. (Time flies when you're getting old!) She's still quite the active artist - with her work exploring race relations, and the role of women. http://instagr.am/p/BHSic7Hg_9G Great piece. Congratulations on your first purchase. I'm very fond of the washed-out lighting, but especially the subject matter and apparent theme: Duality, even tension, between domesticity requirements and societal expectations of women when outside the home. Separately, would you know if the abstract artwork depicted in the background is based on an actual painting or print? The style is reminiscent of Sonia Delaunay, with a hint of Terry Frost.
It is to my slight embarrassment that I didn't work out the answer to my question sooner:
Pablo Picasso, Girl Before a Mirror, 1932 โ a portrait of Marie-Thรฉrรจse Walter
[Walter was also the model for Le Rรชve, notoriously damaged in 2006 by Steve Wynn's elbow, just before completion of a $139 million sale to Steven Cohen.]
My first art purchase was this Ana Teresa Fernandez canvass. I still remember her driving it to my house in the rain in her tiny hatchback, about 12 years ago now. (Time flies when you're getting old!) She's still quite the active artist - with her work exploring race relations, and the role of women. http://instagr.am/p/BHSic7Hg_9G Great piece. Congratulations on your first purchase. I'm very fond of the washed-out lighting, but especially the subject matter and apparent theme: Duality, even tension, between domesticity requirements and societal expectations of women when outside the home. Separately, would you know if the abstract artwork depicted in the background is based on an actual painting or print? The style is reminiscent of Sonia Delaunay, with a hint of Terry Frost. It is to my slight embarrassment that I didn't work out the answer to my question sooner: Pablo Picasso, Girl Before a Mirror, 1932 โ a portrait of Marie-Thรฉrรจse Walter [Walter was also the model for Le Rรชve, notoriously damaged in 2006 by Steve Wynn's elbow, just before completion of a $139 million sale to Steven Cohen.] |
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Amber Halo
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Amber Halo on Jul 26, 2016 18:22:41 GMT 1, Met, your art observations are impressive! You've certainly honed in on the message behind the painting, and indeed all of the paintings Ana did for this set of work called "pressing matters." Her statement about this series is linked here. anateresafernandez.com/pressing-matters/
Quite candidly, I'm not sure what piece she based the abstract on but there are some clear similarities to Girl Before a Mirror, which is something I would have never independently noticed. I'll have to ask her the next time I see her and report back.
In any event, the more art we buy over the years, I think we are bound to have some "regret" purchases in our collections as we develop our own eye and preferences. But this one I will never regret. It still brings a glow to the room in which it hangs after all of these years.
Met, your art observations are impressive! You've certainly honed in on the message behind the painting, and indeed all of the paintings Ana did for this set of work called "pressing matters." Her statement about this series is linked here. anateresafernandez.com/pressing-matters/
Quite candidly, I'm not sure what piece she based the abstract on but there are some clear similarities to Girl Before a Mirror, which is something I would have never independently noticed. I'll have to ask her the next time I see her and report back.
In any event, the more art we buy over the years, I think we are bound to have some "regret" purchases in our collections as we develop our own eye and preferences. But this one I will never regret. It still brings a glow to the room in which it hangs after all of these years. |
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Standard
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What was your first ever Art Purchase?, by Standard on Jul 26, 2016 21:10:40 GMT 1, Pair of canvas works by Russ Mills
Pair of canvas works by Russ Mills |
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and most of the edition was eventually destroyed.
In 2003 I got it from Art Republic in Brighton, days before the rest of the edition was destroyed by the Royal Mail. I read that Art Republic sold maybe only 10 from the total edition of 450, so it was 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 150 each, and only 10 were sold.
In 2003 I got it from Art Republic in Brighton, days before the rest of the edition was destroyed by the Royal Mail. I read that Art Republic sold maybe only 10 from the total edition of 450, so it was 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 150 each, and only 10 were sold.
