Bill Hicks
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Bill Hicks on Jul 17, 2017 16:08:15 GMT 1, From September, Other Criteria will become Other Criteria Books, which means we will be focusing solely on publishing specialist art books.
Other Criteria started 15 years ago as a publishing company and today we sell a diverse range of art and merchandise. We have now decided to move our focus back to creating art books.
To that end, we will no longer sell prints, editions or merchandise. Weโre also closing our store in Devon and our operations in New York.
A small selection of Damien Hirst prints and editions will be available via damienhirst.com, and will still be available from Paul Stolper and Paragon Press.
We will relocate the shop at Newport Street Gallery to the buildingโs main entrance and items relating to the shows will continue to be available at the gallery and on its website.
Thank you all for your continued support over the years.
From September, Other Criteria will become Other Criteria Books, which means we will be focusing solely on publishing specialist art books. Other Criteria started 15 years ago as a publishing company and today we sell a diverse range of art and merchandise. We have now decided to move our focus back to creating art books. To that end, we will no longer sell prints, editions or merchandise. Weโre also closing our store in Devon and our operations in New York. A small selection of Damien Hirst prints and editions will be available via damienhirst.com, and will still be available from Paul Stolper and Paragon Press. We will relocate the shop at Newport Street Gallery to the buildingโs main entrance and items relating to the shows will continue to be available at the gallery and on its website. Thank you all for your continued support over the years. |
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Sundowner
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Sundowner on Jul 17, 2017 16:10:16 GMT 1, Big surprise and a real shame.
Big surprise and a real shame.
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Winter
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Winter on Jul 17, 2017 16:10:27 GMT 1, Sad
Sad
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Fish in the Sea on Jul 17, 2017 16:13:18 GMT 1, Shame
Shame
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Daniel Silk on Jul 17, 2017 16:15:17 GMT 1, As it was being said on a thread here a few weeks ago, it never looked like the art was selling on their website.
As it was being said on a thread here a few weeks ago, it never looked like the art was selling on their website.
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Happy Shopper on Jul 17, 2017 16:16:24 GMT 1, That IS surprising.
But, many great items and prints on their site go unsold!
That IS surprising.
But, many great items and prints on their site go unsold!
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Deleted on Jul 17, 2017 16:17:24 GMT 1, When a publisher starts selling deck chairs you know there are some serious issues....
When a publisher starts selling deck chairs you know there are some serious issues....
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rosac
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by rosac on Jul 17, 2017 16:19:25 GMT 1, feck
feck
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Fish in the Sea on Jul 17, 2017 16:20:10 GMT 1, They may not be the best selling gallery but have been good to me and few friends when come helping with stuff.
They sourced for me a Miller Bondage and went out of their way getting books signed.
They may not be the best selling gallery but have been good to me and few friends when come helping with stuff.
They sourced for me a Miller Bondage and went out of their way getting books signed.
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Ruggs
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Ruggs on Jul 17, 2017 16:28:14 GMT 1, Bit of a shock to get that e-mail come through this afternoon. f**king expensive though!
Bit of a shock to get that e-mail come through this afternoon. f**king expensive though!
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badgersurf
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by badgersurf on Jul 17, 2017 16:46:52 GMT 1, Sad news.
Where am I going to get my Harland Miller beach towels from now!
Sad news.
Where am I going to get my Harland Miller beach towels from now!
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docean
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by docean on Jul 17, 2017 16:53:58 GMT 1, This is a shame, I purchased a Harland Miller from them earlier this year. They were extremely helpful and it was one of the best experiences I've had purchasing artwork. I was told that they were going to be releasing another Miller print later this year, I wonder what is going to happen with that.
This is a shame, I purchased a Harland Miller from them earlier this year. They were extremely helpful and it was one of the best experiences I've had purchasing artwork. I was told that they were going to be releasing another Miller print later this year, I wonder what is going to happen with that.
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Happy Shopper on Jul 17, 2017 16:57:07 GMT 1, I was told that they were going to be releasing another Miller print later this year, I wonder what is going to happen with that.
Maybe before September then.
I was told that they were going to be releasing another Miller print later this year, I wonder what is going to happen with that. Maybe before September then. |
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tonys
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by tonys on Jul 17, 2017 16:58:13 GMT 1, Given they were opening shops and pop ups all over the place, it's a not a surprise really. The operation must have cost a fortune to run; perhaps that was the reason for pushing Hirst prints en masse, just to keep it afloat.
Given they were opening shops and pop ups all over the place, it's a not a surprise really. The operation must have cost a fortune to run; perhaps that was the reason for pushing Hirst prints en masse, just to keep it afloat.
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gravity1
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by gravity1 on Jul 18, 2017 21:54:53 GMT 1, Given they were opening shops and pop ups all over the place, it's a not a surprise really. The operation must have cost a fortune to run; perhaps that was the reason for pushing Hirst prints en masse, just to keep it afloat.
Given they were opening shops and pop ups all over the place, it's a not a surprise really. The operation must have cost a fortune to run; perhaps that was the reason for pushing Hirst prints en masse, just to keep it afloat. Hirst owns Other Criteria. From what I hear it was an absolute shock to the entire company. Everyone was let go all at once including people that have been with him for over 25 years. His "Treasures" show remains largely unsold so it's quite possible he is starting to plug his financial holes as I can't recall him having a truly successful show since 08-09. |
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nex
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by nex on Jul 18, 2017 22:24:43 GMT 1, They may not be the best selling gallery but have been good to me and few friends when come helping with stuff. They sourced for me a Miller Bondage and went out of their way getting books signed.
Whilst I on the other hand was treated incredibly poorly by them on numerous occasions, their attitude to me at least was that they were a bit special and didn't actually need to bother with a little thing like proper customer service
They may not be the best selling gallery but have been good to me and few friends when come helping with stuff. They sourced for me a Miller Bondage and went out of their way getting books signed. Whilst I on the other hand was treated incredibly poorly by them on numerous occasions, their attitude to me at least was that they were a bit special and didn't actually need to bother with a little thing like proper customer service |
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Deleted on Jul 18, 2017 22:26:20 GMT 1, They may not be the best selling gallery but have been good to me and few friends when come helping with stuff. They sourced for me a Miller Bondage and went out of their way getting books signed. Whilst I on the other hand was treated incredibly poorly by them on numerous occasions, their attitude to me at least was that they were a bit special and didn't actually need to bother with a little thing like proper customer service
Sounds like most galleries :-)
They may not be the best selling gallery but have been good to me and few friends when come helping with stuff. They sourced for me a Miller Bondage and went out of their way getting books signed. Whilst I on the other hand was treated incredibly poorly by them on numerous occasions, their attitude to me at least was that they were a bit special and didn't actually need to bother with a little thing like proper customer service Sounds like most galleries :-) |
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South Bound
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by South Bound on Jul 18, 2017 22:26:56 GMT 1, Gotta say I always had positive experiences... they fucked up one of my orders and hooked me up big time to set things straight.
Gotta say I always had positive experiences... they fucked up one of my orders and hooked me up big time to set things straight.
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Viking Surfer
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Viking Surfer on Jul 19, 2017 1:47:59 GMT 1, It's always sad to see a gallery have to close its doors.
It's always sad to see a gallery have to close its doors.
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legalalien
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by legalalien on Jul 19, 2017 9:46:26 GMT 1, No closing down sale it would seem...
No closing down sale it would seem...
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erik
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by erik on Jul 19, 2017 10:26:10 GMT 1, Don't think DH would put his own art up for sale. Would that be wise?
Don't think DH would put his own art up for sale. Would that be wise?
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docean
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by docean on Jul 19, 2017 10:57:24 GMT 1, Don't think DH would put his own art up for sale. Would that be wise?
I don't think DH is very wise to begin with. Pumping out tens of thousands of prints was my first indication.
Don't think DH would put his own art up for sale. Would that be wise? I don't think DH is very wise to begin with. Pumping out tens of thousands of prints was my first indication. |
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Viking Surfer
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Viking Surfer on Jul 19, 2017 12:33:54 GMT 1, Don't think DH would put his own art up for sale. Would that be wise? I don't think DH is very wise to begin with. Pumping out tens of thousands of prints was my first indication.
I really can't believe just quite how many prints he did churn out, especially at those massive premium prices.
Mental.
Don't think DH would put his own art up for sale. Would that be wise? I don't think DH is very wise to begin with. Pumping out tens of thousands of prints was my first indication. I really can't believe just quite how many prints he did churn out, especially at those massive premium prices. Mental. |
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by Deleted on Jul 19, 2017 12:43:09 GMT 1, Yeah he's not wise at all ...... only worth $300m and walks into HM show and takes two big OG's without even asking the price...... there's you boys scrapping over an invader print calling DH 'not wise' - lollllllll !!!!!
Yeah he's not wise at all ...... only worth $300m and walks into HM show and takes two big OG's without even asking the price...... there's you boys scrapping over an invader print calling DH 'not wise' - lollllllll !!!!!
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pippyt75
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by pippyt75 on Jul 19, 2017 12:48:23 GMT 1, If you get chance then go to the new Hirst exhibition in Venice - its absolutely stunning. I know he divides opinion but I'm firmly in the genius camp!
If you get chance then go to the new Hirst exhibition in Venice - its absolutely stunning. I know he divides opinion but I'm firmly in the genius camp!
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pippyt75
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by pippyt75 on Jul 19, 2017 12:49:00 GMT 1, Shame about the store though, really nice staff.
Shame about the store though, really nice staff.
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erik
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by erik on Jul 19, 2017 13:50:07 GMT 1, Don't think DH would put his own art up for sale. Would that be wise? I don't think DH is very wise to begin with. Pumping out tens of thousands of prints was my first indication. 
Do I like it, no.
Don't think DH would put his own art up for sale. Would that be wise? I don't think DH is very wise to begin with. Pumping out tens of thousands of prints was my first indication. Yes, that was wise, it worked Do I like it, no. |
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erik
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by erik on Jul 19, 2017 13:51:24 GMT 1, Shame about the store though, really nice staff.
Shame about the store though, really nice staff. Hopefully they will be taken care of somehow/somewhere! |
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thomasmer
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by thomasmer on Jul 19, 2017 14:11:10 GMT 1, If you get chance then go to the new Hirst exhibition in Venice - its absolutely stunning. I know he divides opinion but I'm firmly in the genius camp!
Too much was CNC carved, and little spoke to me other than maybe the Mannequin dolls, and that large blue sculpture in Palazzo Grazzi.
Like you say, it divides.
If you get chance then go to the new Hirst exhibition in Venice - its absolutely stunning. I know he divides opinion but I'm firmly in the genius camp! I found it mechanical and long, more of a vanity project of a rich man rather than a tale from an artists mind and hands. Too much was CNC carved, and little spoke to me other than maybe the Mannequin dolls, and that large blue sculpture in Palazzo Grazzi. Like you say, it divides. |
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docean
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Other Criteria, Store Closure, by docean on Jul 19, 2017 14:18:10 GMT 1, Yeah he's not wise at all ...... only worth $300m and walks into HM show and takes two big OG's without even asking the price...... there's you boys scrapping over an invader print calling DH 'not wise' - lollllllll !!!!! ย
Think bigger picture. He's degraded his "brand" and exclusivity. In a 100 years he'll be nothing but a footnote in art history books. He's the Donald Trump of the art world. Great businessman but his appeal has an expiration date.
I would never buy a Hirst nor would I cherish one simply knowing there are so many. Money is fleeting, legacy is forever.
Yeah he's not wise at all ...... only worth $300m and walks into HM show and takes two big OG's without even asking the price...... there's you boys scrapping over an invader print calling DH 'not wise' - lollllllll !!!!! ย Think bigger picture. He's degraded his "brand" and exclusivity. In a 100 years he'll be nothing but a footnote in art history books. He's the Donald Trump of the art world. Great businessman but his appeal has an expiration date. I would never buy a Hirst nor would I cherish one simply knowing there are so many. Money is fleeting, legacy is forever. |
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