Lol. Lots of people with an opinion on this. Very little have any sort of relevant insight to discuss it. Great reflexion of the masses and the power of democracy in the hands of the clueless. This gets relevant to the Brexit situation and expands the discussion in this new context, but the piece in itself has nothing to do with it. Definitly an artist expression of the past, present and future of his nation through the history of the Union Jack and in context of the Scottish independent referendum. Kudos to everyone who has the curiosity of doing a little research. This one is an acquired taste and won't reward you through a quick glance alone.

I still reckon that's dripping blood though.

I knew people would go with the "It was done before Brexit" I understand this was done before Brexit, but I still believe this gives the artist a get out clause for cashing in. Its not coincidental that he's released this image when the country is divided. This image can be interpreted in many ways. Yep he released a devolution print a few years after. Come on really.

''Cash in'' is used a little too often with too little distinction. I think cashing in can be used to say that an artist was opportunistic and used a situation to put money in his pockets. For example, an artist releases a portrait of Prince a week after he dies. He sells 10 times the number of prints he would have. He cashes in.

However, I think an artist can ''cash in'' on a situation in the sense that he has a message that he expresses in his art and a context change makes his art and message suddenly even more relevant. I think releasing a print at that moment is an ''artistic'' cash in, in the sense that he used the situation to give more weight to his message and spread it further. Of course anytime an artist releases a print, he's selling them and putting money in his pockets so it's easy to throw the term with no distinction.

I don't think D*Face needed the money or made more money releasing this image now. To me, it's an artistic ''cash in'' in the sense that the timing from the actual socio-political context applies to an image that was done in the past and his message gains from it.

I agree first world problems. We really suffer on this forum

too many artists are cashing in on brexit? You mean the sociol political economic event that's rupturing the country is being discussed culturally 'too much' lmao, yeah enough of that, back to business everyone, it's all okay nothing to see here.

Btw the way I think this image is awful, subjectively, I also find the deep meaning contrite, but that's another discussion all together.

Yes. It's a Union Jack. No getting round it. I'd hang this out the window next time the Olympics / World Cup / Euros come round. It'll reinforce how midddle class I've become

Someone posted earlier in the thread that it'd look great on the roof of a Mini Cooper. I laughed out loud. Another iconic British symbol.

I think it'll look great in the flesh. What Im getting from this polarised discussion is that people expect more from a great artist like dface which is fair enough but surely this is a lot stronger and closer to his roots than another Lichtenstein knock off? It's not a new image so probably a little lazy of him but either way, It's not crazy expensive and will hopefully be seen as watershed in his "evolution" (let's hope not devolution) as an artist. It's topical, it's a relevant discussion and here we are discussing. It's not going to make you any money in resale value so you'll either buy it because - shock horror! You like it. Or you'll simply ignore it and chase an early edition Faile or Banksy... (or something totally unique and awesome).

Why don't people throw their toys when Eine releases Letters or catch phrases which don't "mean" much? Or when Faile turf out some half baked print?

Having said all this, if I can pick one up at cost then it'll go opposite my Ben Eine "revolution"... that'll give it some context

Rule Britannia before they turf me out in a couple of years time..

kwatis is Looking for D*Face's Union Jacked print. I was one of the unfortunate that had it carted but due to site hiccups, wasn't able to snag one. I have some print for trade or looking to pay close to release price. I'm located in the US.

Read more: urbanartassociation.com/thread/140101/dface-art-wanted?page=3#ixzz4SfCC21rK

How much was cost

It was 300

Harrington?

My time is worth something. I'm sure his is too. Buying, as always is totally optional.

Thanks 25127096 for reaching out. Love this print and am happy that you were able to give me a very fair and reasonable price!