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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by 11 on Mar 30, 2017 0:48:51 GMT 1, 11 those are superb pics, thank you. I really like the artist who does the zebra pieces.
Much appreciated doyle
That artist is Khaled Hourani and it is titled 'Zebra' - I will try and go through them all and attribute artist names as soon as I can
The other gallery Is dedicated to a single artist, Anisa Ashkar
11 those are superb pics, thank you. I really like the artist who does the zebra pieces. Much appreciated doyle That artist is Khaled Hourani and it is titled 'Zebra' - I will try and go through them all and attribute artist names as soon as I can The other gallery Is dedicated to a single artist, Anisa Ashkar |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Daniel Silk on Mar 30, 2017 2:33:52 GMT 1, Can I ask that some of you just chill out a bit please  so many posts picking at other peoples comments and opinions, rather than actually saying anything about the thread subject. Maybe those members could try blocking the people's posts you don't like reading? Then the rest of us don't need to read the sarcastic replies.
Can I ask that some of you just chill out a bit please so many posts picking at other peoples comments and opinions, rather than actually saying anything about the thread subject. Maybe those members could try blocking the people's posts you don't like reading? Then the rest of us don't need to read the sarcastic replies. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by lucky7 on Mar 30, 2017 3:27:45 GMT 1, This is part of the reason why I question the whole execution and ultimate motivation. Banksy could easily highlight these artists on a world scale by simply giving more information on the works and local artists. He could post one a week on his instagram. He could release prints in the online shop. Yet the only people exposed are those that visit in person. Cool to have a gallery show for the artists but true advocacy and awareness for the artist could be so much more. So your not talking hype or flipping your now talking marketing..... It's art, all you have to do is look at it, go on try it, it's not hard.
Why do you think Banksy opened a gallery with the hotel?
If it is to promote or help artists, it seems there'd be better ways to do it, I don't know.
Or should the public just take the gallery at face value and not question it? I'm not saying you are wrong or that it should not be questioned. It's just that the reason escapes me and intrigues me. Maybe murrke has similar queries.
I also don't understand if you are criticizing marketing, hype and promotion when it seems to me Banksy is precisely a great promoter (his biggest strength imo).
Or is all this discussion coming from prior bad blood between you two?
I'm seriously lost and want to understand the points everyone is making.
This is part of the reason why I question the whole execution and ultimate motivation. Banksy could easily highlight these artists on a world scale by simply giving more information on the works and local artists. He could post one a week on his instagram. He could release prints in the online shop. Yet the only people exposed are those that visit in person. Cool to have a gallery show for the artists but true advocacy and awareness for the artist could be so much more. So your not talking hype or flipping your now talking marketing..... It's art, all you have to do is look at it, go on try it, it's not hard. Why do you think Banksy opened a gallery with the hotel? If it is to promote or help artists, it seems there'd be better ways to do it, I don't know. Or should the public just take the gallery at face value and not question it? I'm not saying you are wrong or that it should not be questioned. It's just that the reason escapes me and intrigues me. Maybe murrke has similar queries. I also don't understand if you are criticizing marketing, hype and promotion when it seems to me Banksy is precisely a great promoter (his biggest strength imo). Or is all this discussion coming from prior bad blood between you two? I'm seriously lost and want to understand the points everyone is making. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by lucky7 on Mar 30, 2017 3:52:30 GMT 1, As of now I tend to dislike the gallery and don't understand it.
But I don't mind if it's a mistake, nothing is perfect. Also I don't have enough info for a fair opinion.
If I were FORCED to come up with a hypothesis, I'd say B wanted to showcase palestinian artists, then discovered there wasn't enough subtance or genius, but couldn't back off now (hopes had been raised). So he let the show go on but not put in extra effort, laissez faire.
As of now I tend to dislike the gallery and don't understand it.
But I don't mind if it's a mistake, nothing is perfect. Also I don't have enough info for a fair opinion.
If I were FORCED to come up with a hypothesis, I'd say B wanted to showcase palestinian artists, then discovered there wasn't enough subtance or genius, but couldn't back off now (hopes had been raised). So he let the show go on but not put in extra effort, laissez faire.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Daniel Silk on Mar 30, 2017 4:43:27 GMT 1, As of now I tend to dislike the gallery and don't understand it. But I don't mind if it's a mistake, nothing is perfect. Also I don't have enough info for a fair opinion. If I were FORCED to come up with a hypothesis, I'd say B wanted to showcase palestinian artists, then discovered there wasn't enough subtance or genius, but couldn't back off now (hopes had been raised). So he let the show go on but not put in extra effort, laissez faire.
As others have said, the question is why has the gallery not been promoted online better with more photos and explanations of the art, plus the ability to but the originals and prints online.
A couple of collaboration pieces between Banksy the Palestinian artists would have kicked things of nice
As of now I tend to dislike the gallery and don't understand it. But I don't mind if it's a mistake, nothing is perfect. Also I don't have enough info for a fair opinion. If I were FORCED to come up with a hypothesis, I'd say B wanted to showcase palestinian artists, then discovered there wasn't enough subtance or genius, but couldn't back off now (hopes had been raised). So he let the show go on but not put in extra effort, laissez faire. Mmmmm I dunno The art on display in the he gallery looks pretty good to me. As others have said, the question is why has the gallery not been promoted online better with more photos and explanations of the art, plus the ability to but the originals and prints online. A couple of collaboration pieces between Banksy the Palestinian artists would have kicked things of nice |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by ricardob on Mar 30, 2017 5:59:12 GMT 1, Is there a fancy hotel in New York or somewhere with Basquiat paintings? Maybe it's simply taking this piss out of those super expensive hotels, with a fake painting?
When I read the name of the hotel - Walled off -, the first thing that came to mind was the Waldorf Astoria New York.
Did anyone think the same?
Is there a fancy hotel in New York or somewhere with Basquiat paintings? Maybe it's simply taking this piss out of those super expensive hotels, with a fake painting? When I read the name of the hotel - Walled off -, the first thing that came to mind was the Waldorf Astoria New York. Did anyone think the same? |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by mojo on Mar 30, 2017 8:43:20 GMT 1, I think it's worth considering how difficult it would have been to actually get the hotel open, bare in mind we are talking Palestine here not London, New York or LA and you can't just nip down to B&Q or Homebase or whatever the US equivalent is, whenever you need materials. When I visited in 2007 the first thing I noticed was the contrast between the modern buildings and lush vegetation on one side of the wall compared to the piles of rubble and general decay on the Palestinian side. I'm not sure what the situation is right now although I know a few years back no building materials were allowed into Palestine. Getting things both in and out of Palestine, including the actual people that live there is a nightmare to say the least.
Remember Palestine is the worlds largest 'open prison', and millions of Palestinians still live in refugee camps. The actual logistics of an 'online gallery' with regular print releases and sending books all over the globe may simply not be possible....absolutely everything is thoroughly scrutinized and monitored by the Israili border police. The very fact that Banksy has even managed to open a hotel there is quite frankly mind blowing. As others have already said on here, I personally believe the whole point is to encourage people to visit, not just to buy 'stuff' but to experience first hand the conditions and restrictions placed upon the Palestinian people and their struggle to be accepted as equals within the global community.
People that stamp their feet and throw their toys out the pram just cause they can't get a pdf of the artworks currently on display at the Walled Off or a print/book/postcard are the very people that should be going.....its a very humbling experience and could open your eyes to a very different 'lifestyle' that others have to endure and how they do so with such dignity and grace.
I think it's worth considering how difficult it would have been to actually get the hotel open, bare in mind we are talking Palestine here not London, New York or LA and you can't just nip down to B&Q or Homebase or whatever the US equivalent is, whenever you need materials. When I visited in 2007 the first thing I noticed was the contrast between the modern buildings and lush vegetation on one side of the wall compared to the piles of rubble and general decay on the Palestinian side. I'm not sure what the situation is right now although I know a few years back no building materials were allowed into Palestine. Getting things both in and out of Palestine, including the actual people that live there is a nightmare to say the least.
Remember Palestine is the worlds largest 'open prison', and millions of Palestinians still live in refugee camps. The actual logistics of an 'online gallery' with regular print releases and sending books all over the globe may simply not be possible....absolutely everything is thoroughly scrutinized and monitored by the Israili border police. The very fact that Banksy has even managed to open a hotel there is quite frankly mind blowing. As others have already said on here, I personally believe the whole point is to encourage people to visit, not just to buy 'stuff' but to experience first hand the conditions and restrictions placed upon the Palestinian people and their struggle to be accepted as equals within the global community.
People that stamp their feet and throw their toys out the pram just cause they can't get a pdf of the artworks currently on display at the Walled Off or a print/book/postcard are the very people that should be going.....its a very humbling experience and could open your eyes to a very different 'lifestyle' that others have to endure and how they do so with such dignity and grace.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Happy Shopper on Mar 30, 2017 10:18:28 GMT 1, Is there a fancy hotel in New York or somewhere with Basquiat paintings? Maybe it's simply taking this piss out of those super expensive hotels, with a fake painting? When I read the name of the hotel - Walled off -, the first thing that came to mind was the Waldorf Astoria New York. Did anyone think the same?
Pretty sure that's the idea
Is there a fancy hotel in New York or somewhere with Basquiat paintings? Maybe it's simply taking this piss out of those super expensive hotels, with a fake painting? When I read the name of the hotel - Walled off -, the first thing that came to mind was the Waldorf Astoria New York. Did anyone think the same? Pretty sure that's the idea |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by lacklisted on Apr 3, 2017 17:34:54 GMT 1, Anyone know the process of cancelling a room reservation at TWOH, should I contact the hotel or contact Seetickets.com...cheers.
Anyone know the process of cancelling a room reservation at TWOH, should I contact the hotel or contact Seetickets.com...cheers.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Steph Rat Catcher on Apr 3, 2017 17:56:07 GMT 1, Anyone know the process of cancelling a room reservation at TWOH, should I contact the hotel or contact Seetickets.com...cheers.
seetickets mate ps what dates
Anyone know the process of cancelling a room reservation at TWOH, should I contact the hotel or contact Seetickets.com...cheers. seetickets mate ps what dates |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by lacklisted on Apr 3, 2017 18:13:57 GMT 1, Anyone know the process of cancelling a room reservation at TWOH, should I contact the hotel or contact Seetickets.com...cheers. seetickets mate ps what dates
and Banksy Room - FRIDAY 05/05/2017
Anyone know the process of cancelling a room reservation at TWOH, should I contact the hotel or contact Seetickets.com...cheers. seetickets mate ps what dates Cheers Steph, Fri 23/06 and Sat 24/06 Presidential Suite and Banksy Room - FRIDAY 05/05/2017 |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Rouen Cathedral on Apr 5, 2017 16:16:02 GMT 1, So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it?
Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame.
So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it?
Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 16:17:55 GMT 1, So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it? Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame.
Not quite no one, you are posting are you not ?
So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it? Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame. Not quite no one, you are posting are you not ? |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 17:14:13 GMT 1, So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it? Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame.
26 pages so far on this thread alone of "no one posting about it"
So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it? Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame. 26 pages so far on this thread alone of "no one posting about it" |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Dr Plip on Apr 5, 2017 17:21:05 GMT 1, If Banksy covered the entire partition wall with quality stencil art, do you think art wranglers would turn up and "rescue" the entire wall? Take it away to protect it from damage?
Trump should buy it.
Anyway, I look forward to a continued existence, with a chance to see more of the hotel, as and when others take that opportunity.
I sadly have to live vicariously through others more flighty than myself.
Much love though x
If Banksy covered the entire partition wall with quality stencil art, do you think art wranglers would turn up and "rescue" the entire wall? Take it away to protect it from damage?
Trump should buy it.
Anyway, I look forward to a continued existence, with a chance to see more of the hotel, as and when others take that opportunity.
I sadly have to live vicariously through others more flighty than myself.
Much love though x |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Rouen Cathedral on Apr 5, 2017 17:51:02 GMT 1, So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it? Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame. 26 pages so far on this thread alone of "no one posting about it"
This thread is going days without mention. I was blasted for being critical about its exposure to those not able to visit and it be a negative to the work.
I was told it only just opened and to relax. It's now open and nothin new for days, no new information on local artists. Quite disappointing.
So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it? Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame. 26 pages so far on this thread alone of "no one posting about it" This thread is going days without mention. I was blasted for being critical about its exposure to those not able to visit and it be a negative to the work. I was told it only just opened and to relax. It's now open and nothin new for days, no new information on local artists. Quite disappointing. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Rouen Cathedral on Apr 5, 2017 17:51:37 GMT 1, So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it? Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame. Not quite no one, you are posting are you not ?
You know I don't count.
However I am flattered that you see me as that important!
So now that it's actually open no one wants to post about it? Dreams of a print and online store squashed and everyone leaves. Shame. Not quite no one, you are posting are you not ? You know I don't count. However I am flattered that you see me as that important! |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by laurentbaboo on Apr 5, 2017 18:24:26 GMT 1, Not quite no one, you are posting are you not ? You know I don't count. However I am flattered that you see me as that important!
Actually hard to ignore, as you probably contributed to half of the post on this thread!
Not quite no one, you are posting are you not ? You know I don't count. However I am flattered that you see me as that important! Actually hard to ignore, as you probably contributed to half of the post on this thread! |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by .dappy on Apr 5, 2017 18:28:22 GMT 1, ... yeah! ... nothing ...
... yeah! ... nothing ...
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Rouen Cathedral on Apr 5, 2017 18:30:34 GMT 1, You know I don't count. However I am flattered that you see me as that important! Actually hard to ignore, as you probably contributed to half of the post on this thread!
Shame right. Like I said. One of banksys biggest works yet no discussion. What's the deal?
You know I don't count. However I am flattered that you see me as that important! Actually hard to ignore, as you probably contributed to half of the post on this thread! Shame right. Like I said. One of banksys biggest works yet no discussion. What's the deal? |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by vulva on Apr 5, 2017 18:37:47 GMT 1, If Banksy covered the entire partition wall with quality stencil art, do you think art wranglers would turn up and "rescue" the entire wall? Take it away to protect it from damage?
Trump should buy it.
Anyway, I look forward to a continued existence, with a chance to see more of the hotel, as and when others take that opportunity.
I sadly have to live vicariously through others more flighty than myself.
Much love though x
Oh brilliant idea! You are such a genius Dear Doctor. Let's cover the shit up in pure gold, and let the party begin.
If Banksy covered the entire partition wall with quality stencil art, do you think art wranglers would turn up and "rescue" the entire wall? Take it away to protect it from damage?
Trump should buy it.
Anyway, I look forward to a continued existence, with a chance to see more of the hotel, as and when others take that opportunity.
I sadly have to live vicariously through others more flighty than myself.
Much love though x Oh brilliant idea! You are such a genius Dear Doctor. Let's cover the shit up in pure gold, and let the party begin. |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Deleted on Apr 5, 2017 18:48:00 GMT 1, 26 pages so far on this thread alone of "no one posting about it" This thread is going days without mention. I was blasted for being critical about its exposure to those not able to visit and it be a negative to the work. I was told it only just opened and to relax. It's now open and nothin new for days, no new information on local artists. Quite disappointing.
why?
26 pages so far on this thread alone of "no one posting about it" This thread is going days without mention. I was blasted for being critical about its exposure to those not able to visit and it be a negative to the work. I was told it only just opened and to relax. It's now open and nothin new for days, no new information on local artists. Quite disappointing. why? |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Aza on Apr 5, 2017 19:01:10 GMT 1, Does anyone know when the future bookings open and for how far in the future?
I'm wanting to book for October and wondering when those dates might be available to book.
Does anyone know when the future bookings open and for how far in the future?
I'm wanting to book for October and wondering when those dates might be available to book.
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by kjg on Apr 5, 2017 21:39:07 GMT 1, Does anyone know when the future bookings open and for how far in the future? I'm wanting to book for October and wondering when those dates might be available to book.
We are also looking for October dates. Maybe we will be able to book those dates after June 30th?
Does anyone know when the future bookings open and for how far in the future? I'm wanting to book for October and wondering when those dates might be available to book. We are also looking for October dates. Maybe we will be able to book those dates after June 30th? |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Aza on Apr 5, 2017 21:54:08 GMT 1, Yeah that's what I was thinking. I'll keep my eye out
Yeah that's what I was thinking. I'll keep my eye out |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by kjg on Apr 5, 2017 22:07:20 GMT 1, I definitely want to sleep in the Banksquiat room. Does anyone know which room that is?
I definitely want to sleep in the Banksquiat room. Does anyone know which room that is?
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Laugh Now 10 on Apr 7, 2017 2:26:33 GMT 1, I can't read Hebrew but it seems that there is a Banksy exhibition (presumably unauthorized) also happening as we speak in Israel. Any one know what's going on with this?
www.theartofbanksy.co.il/about
I can't read Hebrew but it seems that there is a Banksy exhibition (presumably unauthorized) also happening as we speak in Israel. Any one know what's going on with this? www.theartofbanksy.co.il/about |
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Banksy - The Walled Off Hotel ★★★, by Deleted on Apr 7, 2017 6:55:27 GMT 1, I can't read Hebrew but it seems that there is a Banksy exhibition (presumably unauthorized) also happening as we speak in Israel. Any one know what's going on with this? www.theartofbanksy.co.il/about
Press the EN button and it appears in English.
I can't read Hebrew but it seems that there is a Banksy exhibition (presumably unauthorized) also happening as we speak in Israel. Any one know what's going on with this? www.theartofbanksy.co.il/aboutPress the EN button and it appears in English. |
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so many posts picking at other peoples comments and opinions, rather than actually saying anything about the thread subject. Maybe those members could try blocking the people's posts you don't like reading? Then the rest of us don't need to read the sarcastic replies.
