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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by mushrooms on Dec 4, 2017 15:24:17 GMT 1, My info, based on Meet and Greet info and later correspondence with Jorna. In my opinion, Jorna does care about the customers, and is very responsive to any questions I have ever asked.
1 - Shipping in January.
2 - Will be shipped in custom crates. Shipping tests have been conducted and I trust they will arrive safely.
3 - Dimensions have changed a bit. More square than the prototype.
4 - Edition will be hand-signed. (This was said at the event, if I remember correctly.)
It was a great event. I spent too much time chatting with others at the Meet and Greet and never got around to meeting the artist. By the time I went to see him, he had already left. Someone from the festival tapped me on the shoulder and gestured me to follow them. The ALF team contacted AWW after he pulled a "Houdini" and arranged for a meeting with him. I was like, "No, this is not needed, no worries!" They insisted. Way above and beyond and I was a bit embarrassed. In life, you snooze you lose. A.L.F. reps didn't see things that way. When we met with AWW, he was gracious and kind. When I mentioned I enjoyed Human Flow very much, he really opened up and he was genuinely interested in my thoughts. Short, sweet, and very memorable.
Can't wait for the next Light Festival. "Medium is the Message" is the theme. I have already reached out to OBEY and the Light Festival in hopes of making a match. We'll see. Both parties seemed interested.
My info, based on Meet and Greet info and later correspondence with Jorna. In my opinion, Jorna does care about the customers, and is very responsive to any questions I have ever asked.
1 - Shipping in January.
2 - Will be shipped in custom crates. Shipping tests have been conducted and I trust they will arrive safely.
3 - Dimensions have changed a bit. More square than the prototype.
4 - Edition will be hand-signed. (This was said at the event, if I remember correctly.)
It was a great event. I spent too much time chatting with others at the Meet and Greet and never got around to meeting the artist. By the time I went to see him, he had already left. Someone from the festival tapped me on the shoulder and gestured me to follow them. The ALF team contacted AWW after he pulled a "Houdini" and arranged for a meeting with him. I was like, "No, this is not needed, no worries!" They insisted. Way above and beyond and I was a bit embarrassed. In life, you snooze you lose. A.L.F. reps didn't see things that way. When we met with AWW, he was gracious and kind. When I mentioned I enjoyed Human Flow very much, he really opened up and he was genuinely interested in my thoughts. Short, sweet, and very memorable.
Can't wait for the next Light Festival. "Medium is the Message" is the theme. I have already reached out to OBEY and the Light Festival in hopes of making a match. We'll see. Both parties seemed interested.
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Gentle Mental on Dec 4, 2017 16:25:48 GMT 1, 90% of artists talked about in this forum - make some form of political art.
Including our beloved banksy and fairey - who made millions too - off art about exploitation, migration, syria, abuse, middle east... let's not kid ourselves...
Like wei wei, these artists sold and profited - from "awareness raising" work on human sufferings.
These is one difference though - wei wei was imprisoned and beaten for taking a risk bigger than any vandal could (or would).
And he didn't even have to do it. He was already a millionaire artist when he was arrested.
But he did it anyway. Because he felt he had to.
And that is why Ai Weiwei is important.
90% of artists talked about in this forum - make some form of political art.
Including our beloved banksy and fairey - who made millions too - off art about exploitation, migration, syria, abuse, middle east... let's not kid ourselves...
Like wei wei, these artists sold and profited - from "awareness raising" work on human sufferings.
These is one difference though - wei wei was imprisoned and beaten for taking a risk bigger than any vandal could (or would).
And he didn't even have to do it. He was already a millionaire artist when he was arrested.
But he did it anyway. Because he felt he had to.
And that is why Ai Weiwei is important.
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bjoern
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by bjoern on Dec 5, 2017 9:32:02 GMT 1, My info, based on Meet and Greet info and later correspondence with Jorna. In my opinion, Jorna does care about the customers, and is very responsive to any questions I have ever asked. 1 - Shipping in January. 2 - Will be shipped in custom crates. Shipping tests have been conducted and I trust they will arrive safely. 3 - Dimensions have changed a bit. More square than the prototype. 4 - Edition will be hand-signed. (This was said at the event, if I remember correctly.) It was a great event. I spent too much time chatting with others at the Meet and Greet and never got around to meeting the artist. By the time I went to see him, he had already left. Someone from the festival tapped me on the shoulder and gestured me to follow them. The ALF team contacted AWW after he pulled a "Houdini" and arranged for a meeting with him. I was like, "No, this is not needed, no worries!" They insisted. Way above and beyond and I was a bit embarrassed. In life, you snooze you lose. A.L.F. reps didn't see things that way. When we met with AWW, he was gracious and kind. When I mentioned I enjoyed Human Flow very much, he really opened up and he was genuinely interested in my thoughts. Short, sweet, and very memorable. Can't wait for the next Light Festival. "Medium is the Message" is the theme. I have already reached out to OBEY and the Light Festival in hopes of making a match. We'll see. Both parties seemed interested. Thanks for this very interesting information. Really happy about prior shipping tests and that it will be signed.
Really looking forward to janaury than.
My info, based on Meet and Greet info and later correspondence with Jorna. In my opinion, Jorna does care about the customers, and is very responsive to any questions I have ever asked. 1 - Shipping in January. 2 - Will be shipped in custom crates. Shipping tests have been conducted and I trust they will arrive safely. 3 - Dimensions have changed a bit. More square than the prototype. 4 - Edition will be hand-signed. (This was said at the event, if I remember correctly.) It was a great event. I spent too much time chatting with others at the Meet and Greet and never got around to meeting the artist. By the time I went to see him, he had already left. Someone from the festival tapped me on the shoulder and gestured me to follow them. The ALF team contacted AWW after he pulled a "Houdini" and arranged for a meeting with him. I was like, "No, this is not needed, no worries!" They insisted. Way above and beyond and I was a bit embarrassed. In life, you snooze you lose. A.L.F. reps didn't see things that way. When we met with AWW, he was gracious and kind. When I mentioned I enjoyed Human Flow very much, he really opened up and he was genuinely interested in my thoughts. Short, sweet, and very memorable. Can't wait for the next Light Festival. "Medium is the Message" is the theme. I have already reached out to OBEY and the Light Festival in hopes of making a match. We'll see. Both parties seemed interested. Thanks for this very interesting information. Really happy about prior shipping tests and that it will be signed.
Really looking forward to janaury than.
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mushrooms
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by mushrooms on Dec 11, 2017 16:03:27 GMT 1, From an email sent to Meet & Greet attendees. Don't know if it was shared to all customers.
"Several prototypes of the artwork have been reviewed by Ai Weiwei in his studio in Berlin. After completing the artist proofs, the 'limited edition' is now in production. The artist adjusted the original dimensions to 50x50x25 cm.
We will organise a new pick-up time early January. If you donโt have the opportunity to come and collect your artwork in Amsterdam, we can also arrange delivery for you. We work together with a professional company specialized in the delivery of artworks. "
From an email sent to Meet & Greet attendees. Don't know if it was shared to all customers.
"Several prototypes of the artwork have been reviewed by Ai Weiwei in his studio in Berlin. After completing the artist proofs, the 'limited edition' is now in production. The artist adjusted the original dimensions to 50x50x25 cm.
We will organise a new pick-up time early January. If you donโt have the opportunity to come and collect your artwork in Amsterdam, we can also arrange delivery for you. We work together with a professional company specialized in the delivery of artworks. "
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bjoern
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by bjoern on Dec 12, 2017 7:44:03 GMT 1, From an email sent to Meet & Greet attendees. Don't know if it was shared to all customers. "Several prototypes of the artwork have been reviewed by Ai Weiwei in his studio in Berlin. After completing the artist proofs, the 'limited edition' is now in production. The artist adjusted the original dimensions to 50x50x25 cm. We will organise a new pick-up time early January. If you donโt have the opportunity to come and collect your artwork in Amsterdam, we can also arrange delivery for you. We work together with a professional company specialized in the delivery of artworks. "
From an email sent to Meet & Greet attendees. Don't know if it was shared to all customers. "Several prototypes of the artwork have been reviewed by Ai Weiwei in his studio in Berlin. After completing the artist proofs, the 'limited edition' is now in production. The artist adjusted the original dimensions to 50x50x25 cm. We will organise a new pick-up time early January. If you donโt have the opportunity to come and collect your artwork in Amsterdam, we can also arrange delivery for you. We work together with a professional company specialized in the delivery of artworks. " I received this mail yesterday as well...I will ask if a Berlin pick up is also possible. |
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Aubrey 245 on Dec 13, 2017 16:00:43 GMT 1, "... we can also arrange delivery for you. We work together with a professional company specialized in the delivery of artworks ..."
I guess this will be my option.
"... we can also arrange delivery for you. We work together with a professional company specialized in the delivery of artworks ..."
I guess this will be my option.
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bjoern
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by bjoern on Dec 13, 2017 16:45:48 GMT 1, "... we can also arrange delivery for you. We work together with a professional company specialized in the delivery of artworks ..." I guess this will be my option.
"... we can also arrange delivery for you. We work together with a professional company specialized in the delivery of artworks ..." I guess this will be my option. depends on the price |
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by bjoern on Dec 22, 2017 0:51:26 GMT 1, Since they will produce the artwork in the Netherlands, no pick up at his studio in Berlin possible 
Since they will produce the artwork in the Netherlands, no pick up at his studio in Berlin possible |
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Eastend Boy 13 on Jan 2, 2018 19:51:53 GMT 1, Anyone heard any more about the date the edition becomes available for pick-up/delivery?
Anyone heard any more about the date the edition becomes available for pick-up/delivery?
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bjoern
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by bjoern on Jan 7, 2018 14:18:45 GMT 1, No feedback at all. That's really a shame, since they announced pick ups for early January and I need to plan in advance a trip to Amsterdam.
No feedback at all. That's really a shame, since they announced pick ups for early January and I need to plan in advance a trip to Amsterdam.
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1st Design
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by 1st Design on Jan 8, 2018 14:37:19 GMT 1, Any news about pick-up / delivery options??
Any news about pick-up / delivery options??
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Aubrey 245 on Jan 8, 2018 14:50:41 GMT 1, Any news about pick-up / delivery options??
Nope - 2 e-mails sent last week, no answer. Don't know if they've been on X-mas / NY vacation until today, we'll see.
Any news about pick-up / delivery options?? Nope - 2 e-mails sent last week, no answer. Don't know if they've been on X-mas / NY vacation until today, we'll see. |
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by bjoern on Jan 8, 2018 15:05:29 GMT 1, same Story with my mail attempts
same Story with my mail attempts
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by 1st Design on Jan 8, 2018 15:27:22 GMT 1, Anyone driving through Denmark?
Anyone driving through Denmark?
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Eastend Boy 13 on Jan 11, 2018 20:50:43 GMT 1, Hi All,
I'm planning a trip to Amsterdam this weekend to check out the Light Festival before its too late! I guess I'll book a boat tour for the evening to see the installations - any tips/recommendations please? or other must see attractions while I'm there? 
cheers.
Hi All, I'm planning a trip to Amsterdam this weekend to check out the Light Festival before its too late! I guess I'll book a boat tour for the evening to see the installations - any tips/recommendations please? or other must see attractions while I'm there? cheers. |
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Aubrey 245 on Jan 11, 2018 20:57:35 GMT 1, Hi All, I'm planning a trip to Amsterdam this weekend to check out the Light Festival before its too late! I guess I'll book a boat tour for the evening to see the installations - any tips/recommendations please? or other must see attractions while I'm there? cheers.
Awesome - I'm sure this is an amazing event to check out live! Are you planning to pick up your 'Thinline' artwork as well? Do you have any news on the pick-up / shipping?
Hi All, I'm planning a trip to Amsterdam this weekend to check out the Light Festival before its too late! I guess I'll book a boat tour for the evening to see the installations - any tips/recommendations please? or other must see attractions while I'm there? cheers. Awesome - I'm sure this is an amazing event to check out live! Are you planning to pick up your 'Thinline' artwork as well? Do you have any news on the pick-up / shipping? |
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Eastend Boy 13 on Jan 11, 2018 21:10:13 GMT 1, Hi All, I'm planning a trip to Amsterdam this weekend to check out the Light Festival before its too late! I guess I'll book a boat tour for the evening to see the installations - any tips/recommendations please? or other must see attractions while I'm there? cheers. Awesome - I'm sure this is an amazing event to check out live! Are you planning to pick up your 'Thinline' artwork as well? Do you have any news on the pick-up / shipping?
Hi All, I'm planning a trip to Amsterdam this weekend to check out the Light Festival before its too late! I guess I'll book a boat tour for the evening to see the installations - any tips/recommendations please? or other must see attractions while I'm there? cheers. Awesome - I'm sure this is an amazing event to check out live! Are you planning to pick up your 'Thinline' artwork as well? Do you have any news on the pick-up / shipping? No, I've no news on the pick-up/shipping - I'm flying out too, so I'm not sure how bulky the packaged artwork will be - I suspect I'll be taking up the shipping option..... |
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bjoern
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by bjoern on Jan 12, 2018 16:34:14 GMT 1, Just received a mail update from Jorna.
They cannot confirm any shipping date since the artist needs is time to confirm every single artwork.
Just received a mail update from Jorna.
They cannot confirm any shipping date since the artist needs is time to confirm every single artwork.
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bjoern
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by bjoern on Jan 26, 2018 15:14:42 GMT 1, Update: delivery in march
We are pleased to inform you that in short-term the last fifty artworks will be perfected and approved by Ai Weiwei. We anticipate that mid March, you will be able to collect the very special and signed artwork. We will inform you in due time about the exact date.
If you do not have the opportunity to collect the artwork, you can also choose to have โthinlineโ shipped to you. By reason of quality being of the utmost importance to us, furthermore because we want to be certain that you will receive โthinlineโ in perfect condition, we have chosen to use a professional art dealer for the delivery. We also recommend insuring the artwork. If you want to have โthinlineโ delivered to you, we kindly ask you to inform us as soon as possible. Please be informed that shipping- and insurance costs are on own account.
Kind regards,
Also on behalf of business director Frรฉdรฉrique ter Brugge
Update: delivery in march
We are pleased to inform you that in short-term the last fifty artworks will be perfected and approved by Ai Weiwei. We anticipate that mid March, you will be able to collect the very special and signed artwork. We will inform you in due time about the exact date.
If you do not have the opportunity to collect the artwork, you can also choose to have โthinlineโ shipped to you. By reason of quality being of the utmost importance to us, furthermore because we want to be certain that you will receive โthinlineโ in perfect condition, we have chosen to use a professional art dealer for the delivery. We also recommend insuring the artwork. If you want to have โthinlineโ delivered to you, we kindly ask you to inform us as soon as possible. Please be informed that shipping- and insurance costs are on own account.
Kind regards,
Also on behalf of business director Frรฉdรฉrique ter Brugge
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1st Design
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by 1st Design on Feb 6, 2018 13:24:09 GMT 1, It is a Little bit expensive:)
"The shipping costs to Denmark will be around โฌ400,- (door to door service). The ensurance will be โฌ75,-"
It is a Little bit expensive:)
"The shipping costs to Denmark will be around โฌ400,- (door to door service). The ensurance will be โฌ75,-"
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by 1st Design on Feb 6, 2018 13:58:44 GMT 1, Yes..
"We found out that we need to have to work with a professional artwork dealer, other wise the artwork won't survive the journey. That means we are going to work with Kortmann"
Yes..
"We found out that we need to have to work with a professional artwork dealer, other wise the artwork won't survive the journey. That means we are going to work with Kortmann"
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Plate Spinner on Feb 6, 2018 14:24:14 GMT 1, if anyones had a change of heart based on costs etc please send me a DM.
cheers
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if anyones had a change of heart based on costs etc please send me a DM.
cheers
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bjoern
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by bjoern on Feb 6, 2018 14:48:23 GMT 1, it is really a very structured and well played way of selling high end artworks... I am looking forward to finally receive my piece but I am really annoyed by the staff of the Amsterdam Light Festival, it is a shame.
it is really a very structured and well played way of selling high end artworks... I am looking forward to finally receive my piece but I am really annoyed by the staff of the Amsterdam Light Festival, it is a shame.
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1st Design
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by 1st Design on Mar 2, 2018 23:35:26 GMT 1, Is anybody using Kortmann for shipping thinline? Is there A alternative?
Is anybody using Kortmann for shipping thinline? Is there A alternative?
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1st Design
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by 1st Design on Mar 3, 2018 9:42:59 GMT 1, Thanks.. I Will try:)
Anybody thinking about shipping thinline to Denmark?
Thanks.. I Will try:)
Anybody thinking about shipping thinline to Denmark?
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Eastend Boy 13 on Mar 3, 2018 15:51:57 GMT 1, Anyone shipping to a London address?
Also, does anyone know the size of the item with its packaging?
Anyone shipping to a London address? Also, does anyone know the size of the item with its packaging? |
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by New Art Editions on Mar 4, 2018 14:53:02 GMT 1, The dimensions of the wooden crate are 64 x 64 x 39 cm
Weight approx 30 kg.
The light sculpture comes bubble wrapped in a cardboard box, which is placed in a wooden crate which inner-side is covered with 4 cm thick foam.
The use of a professional art shipper makes sense, for despite of the expert packaging the shipment needs special care due to the fragile nature of the work.
The sculpture itself is stunning.
The dimensions of the wooden crate are 64 x 64 x 39 cm
Weight approx 30 kg.
The light sculpture comes bubble wrapped in a cardboard box, which is placed in a wooden crate which inner-side is covered with 4 cm thick foam.
The use of a professional art shipper makes sense, for despite of the expert packaging the shipment needs special care due to the fragile nature of the work.
The sculpture itself is stunning.
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by Eastend Boy 13 on Mar 6, 2018 11:25:24 GMT 1, Last call - anyone want to share a delivery to London? Please PM me ASAP!
Last call - anyone want to share a delivery to London? Please PM me ASAP! |
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1st Design
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Ai Weiwei Amsterdam Light Festival edition, by 1st Design on Mar 12, 2018 9:57:45 GMT 1, Have anyone received the artwork yet? Please share some pic if you have:)
Have anyone received the artwork yet? Please share some pic if you have:)
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