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2017 most salient art releases, by Chris JL on Dec 31, 2017 17:14:14 GMT 1, By what image releases will you remember 2017?
To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones:
1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.:
2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story:
3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but its 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin:
What will you remember?
By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but its 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember? |
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2017 most salient art releases, by Light hearts on Dec 31, 2017 17:29:16 GMT 1, By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember?
Great idea and I agree with your picks. Pejac’s ship in a bottle and the WeiWei middle finger are also highlights for me.
By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember? Great idea and I agree with your picks. Pejac’s ship in a bottle and the WeiWei middle finger are also highlights for me. |
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J0NNY
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2017 most salient art releases, by J0NNY on Jan 1, 2018 1:11:42 GMT 1,
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2017 most salient art releases, by Viking Surfer on Jan 1, 2018 3:05:44 GMT 1,
Classic 😬
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2017 most salient art releases, by kwatis on Jan 1, 2018 5:36:26 GMT 1, I agree and echo previous opinions; fantastic thread idea and excellent choices. All three semi-historic. I would add the Alternativity as well, but then it seems a bit to Banksy heavy.
By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember?
I agree and echo previous opinions; fantastic thread idea and excellent choices. All three semi-historic. I would add the Alternativity as well, but then it seems a bit to Banksy heavy. By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember? |
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Viking Surfer
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2017 most salient art releases, by Viking Surfer on Jan 1, 2018 6:35:56 GMT 1, 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember?
Wonderfully thought out post and I agree whole heartedly.
1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember? Wonderfully thought out post and I agree whole heartedly. |
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2017 most salient art releases, by jp on Jan 1, 2018 10:38:27 GMT 1, By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember?
By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember? Bravo for a thoughtful post that highlights something positive, and isn't laced with the petty bickering, cursing, jealousy, and trolling that absolutely pervades this forum these days... |
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2017 most salient art releases, by Season of Mist on Jan 2, 2018 14:09:48 GMT 1, Sheppard Fairey Liberté should be on that list - because for the first time (as far as I know) a president displayed Urban art in the french equivalent of the oval office.
It was also in his new years wishes TV address.
Wether we like the president or not is not the issue, but I believe street art entering a prime minister or president office is something to be noted.
Sheppard Fairey Liberté should be on that list - because for the first time (as far as I know) a president displayed Urban art in the french equivalent of the oval office. It was also in his new years wishes TV address. Wether we like the president or not is not the issue, but I believe street art entering a prime minister or president office is something to be noted. |
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2017 most salient art releases, by kaos on Jan 2, 2018 14:45:50 GMT 1, By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember?
I have two of the three on my wall perhaps one day I will add the triptych to my collection.
By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember? Excellent post and I whole-heartedly agree with your choice. I have two of the three on my wall perhaps one day I will add the triptych to my collection. |
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2017 most salient art releases, by Hairbland on Jan 2, 2018 14:54:52 GMT 1,
The day the brakes screeched her career to a halt.
The day the brakes screeched her career to a halt. |
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2017 most salient art releases, by Hairbland on Jan 2, 2018 14:57:44 GMT 1, By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember?
great choices, and note that the first two speak to the heart of what Street Art is all about - the voice of the people, by two of the giants. For those who think Mr Fairey is overrated or has lost it, crow eating begins now.
By what image releases will you remember 2017? To get the ball rolling, here is my (very idiosyncratic) take for the 3 most salient (but probably not the best) ones: 1. Like it or not 2017 is the year in which, riding on our worst instincts, the deplorable in chief has entered the White House. But “flowers blossom in the time of cholera,” and a civil society healthy reaction mode has started with the Women’s March to protest the inauguration - the largest protest in U.S. history. For that event Shepard Fairey’s “We the People” triptych (maybe yet another image for the history books) has peacefully invaded the streets of D.C.: 2. Banksy and the Walled Off Hotel have done singlehandedly more than any initiative I can remember of to bring the art world (and not only) to focus on the plight of Palestinians living on either side of the (illegal) wall. We might be tired (I am) of the endless sale threads for it, but Banksy’s WOH Box Set is the icon of that story: ![]() 3. Goddess knows when this image was really realised, but it’s 2017 release has brought up a level of excitement not seen since... well, the previous Banksy’s release. Combining that with POW’s end of sales, makes me put Sale Ends in the 2017 iconic releases bin: What will you remember? great choices, and note that the first two speak to the heart of what Street Art is all about - the voice of the people, by two of the giants. For those who think Mr Fairey is overrated or has lost it, crow eating begins now. |
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2017 most salient art releases, by A.R.T. on Jan 2, 2018 20:50:20 GMT 1, First, that image is from 2015 not 2017. Second, Obama displayed a David Choe painting in the White House during his term -2009-17 so it is not the first time the leader of a country displayed urban art in their office space.
Sheppard Fairey Liberté should be on that list - because for the first time (as far as I know) a president displayed Urban art in the french equivalent of the oval office. It was also in his new years wishes TV address. Wether we like the president or not is not the issue, but I believe street art entering a prime minister or president office is something to be noted.
First, that image is from 2015 not 2017. Second, Obama displayed a David Choe painting in the White House during his term -2009-17 so it is not the first time the leader of a country displayed urban art in their office space. Sheppard Fairey Liberté should be on that list - because for the first time (as far as I know) a president displayed Urban art in the french equivalent of the oval office. It was also in his new years wishes TV address. Wether we like the president or not is not the issue, but I believe street art entering a prime minister or president office is something to be noted. |
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2017 most salient art releases, by Pipes on Jan 2, 2018 20:53:46 GMT 1, First, that image is from 2015 not 2017. Second, Obama displayed a David Choe painting in the White House during his term -2009-17 so it is not the first time the leader of a country displayed urban art in their office space. Sheppard Fairey Liberté should be on that list - because for the first time (as far as I know) a president displayed Urban art in the french equivalent of the oval office. It was also in his new years wishes TV address. Wether we like the president or not is not the issue, but I believe street art entering a prime minister or president office is something to be noted.
I think you misread what he wrote - he said "In the french equivalent of the oval office"
First, that image is from 2015 not 2017. Second, Obama displayed a David Choe painting in the White House during his term -2009-17 so it is not the first time the leader of a country displayed urban art in their office space. Sheppard Fairey Liberté should be on that list - because for the first time (as far as I know) a president displayed Urban art in the french equivalent of the oval office. It was also in his new years wishes TV address. Wether we like the president or not is not the issue, but I believe street art entering a prime minister or president office is something to be noted. I think you misread what he wrote - he said "In the french equivalent of the oval office" |
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2017 most salient art releases, by A.R.T. on Jan 2, 2018 20:59:39 GMT 1, It is still a 2015 release not a 2017 release.
It is still a 2015 release not a 2017 release.
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2017 most salient art releases, by daveart on Jan 2, 2018 21:09:05 GMT 1, Enjoying the thread so far and think the OP has a great start on three important pieces and on the technicality of when created i'll say 'moment' from 2017 for Liberté. To that list i'll throw opinion out for two women .
1. Not sure there is a single piece of art to encapsulate her achievements in 2017 but Caledonia Curry- Swoon's museum show in Cincinnati appears to be an epic installation. As someone who has followed this scene just long enough it is mighty impressive to see her go from unknown street artist to massive museum show. Also important timing in the year in which it was done and her art is as soulful and for the people as it gets. That and she is just a fantastically nice person.
2. Original works by Sandra Chevrier - some on this forum start to talk her down a bit but I think she is yet early in her career. Her following only seems to grow and her art has a message that fits well with the time. The collaboration with Mario Testino photographs at the Helmut Newton foundation will, i think, stand the test of time. This event shows how major players see her as being an important voice in the current scene. Why do people here talk her down while Mario Testino and Helmut Newton foundation seek her out ... kind of shows where she is headed..
Enjoying the thread so far and think the OP has a great start on three important pieces and on the technicality of when created i'll say 'moment' from 2017 for Liberté. To that list i'll throw opinion out for two women .
1. Not sure there is a single piece of art to encapsulate her achievements in 2017 but Caledonia Curry- Swoon's museum show in Cincinnati appears to be an epic installation. As someone who has followed this scene just long enough it is mighty impressive to see her go from unknown street artist to massive museum show. Also important timing in the year in which it was done and her art is as soulful and for the people as it gets. That and she is just a fantastically nice person.
2. Original works by Sandra Chevrier - some on this forum start to talk her down a bit but I think she is yet early in her career. Her following only seems to grow and her art has a message that fits well with the time. The collaboration with Mario Testino photographs at the Helmut Newton foundation will, i think, stand the test of time. This event shows how major players see her as being an important voice in the current scene. Why do people here talk her down while Mario Testino and Helmut Newton foundation seek her out ... kind of shows where she is headed..
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2017 most salient art releases, by Rouen Cathedral on Jan 2, 2018 21:35:05 GMT 1, I would say the Sales End is up there just because it was a new release of a banksy that was completely unknown. As for the work that’s a different story.
Ai Weiwei eBay release was pretty interesting as well
As for the art/ artists some of note to me:
Mark Bradford’s Pickett’s Charge
Amy Sherald
Kara Walkers Christ Entry into Journalism
I would say the Sales End is up there just because it was a new release of a banksy that was completely unknown. As for the work that’s a different story.
Ai Weiwei eBay release was pretty interesting as well
As for the art/ artists some of note to me:
Mark Bradford’s Pickett’s Charge
Amy Sherald
Kara Walkers Christ Entry into Journalism
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2017 most salient art releases, by Deleted on Jan 2, 2018 22:24:24 GMT 1, Ai Weiwei fist
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Chris JL
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2017 most salient art releases, by Chris JL on Jan 3, 2018 0:34:53 GMT 1, Ai Weiwei fist Grappling hook Souvenir wall
Good and interesting calls. In the charity release, Weiwei’s Odissey I think was spot on on the spirit of the year (but must be seen in real size to be properly read).
Season of Mist : I gave some thought to the Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité for the reasons you mention. But being half French that work is for me very intertwined with the 2015 events in reaction to which it was released. Only regret not getting one before Macron sent the market for it crazy (btw, he got it before getting elected).
Several other interesting calls I had not thought of and thanks daveart for flagging out Caledonia Curry - had gone under my radar.
Ai Weiwei fist Grappling hook Souvenir wall Good and interesting calls. In the charity release, Weiwei’s Odissey I think was spot on on the spirit of the year (but must be seen in real size to be properly read). Season of Mist : I gave some thought to the Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité for the reasons you mention. But being half French that work is for me very intertwined with the 2015 events in reaction to which it was released. Only regret not getting one before Macron sent the market for it crazy (btw, he got it before getting elected). Several other interesting calls I had not thought of and thanks daveart for flagging out Caledonia Curry - had gone under my radar. |
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2017 most salient art releases, by Matt on Jan 3, 2018 9:08:11 GMT 1, Thanks for the context @ashton2
Quite clear that Shep is well connected with the right caste / circle in Paris. After all he was allowed to display his balls between the legs of the “dame de fer”
Wholeheartedly agree that it would have been great to see a unique image, although you have to admit that as it is, the whole setup looked pretty f’n cool !
Thanks for the context @ashton2
Quite clear that Shep is well connected with the right caste / circle in Paris. After all he was allowed to display his balls between the legs of the “dame de fer”
Wholeheartedly agree that it would have been great to see a unique image, although you have to admit that as it is, the whole setup looked pretty f’n cool !
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2017 most salient art releases, by Chris JL on Jan 3, 2018 9:14:10 GMT 1, Reality check on the conspiracy theory: Fairey’s piece was in Macron’s headquarter long before he had a decent shot at the presidency (and it was there to manifest a link to both feminism and the public housing where the original graffiti is located in Paris).
But as the saying goes: “why let reality get in the way of a [not so] good story?”
EDIT: if I misinterpreted “you should see this not as a cool president having street art but as a colluded act and free advertisement” as a conspiracy theory, I apologise for my Frenchman understanding of the English language.
Reality check on the conspiracy theory: Fairey’s piece was in Macron’s headquarter long before he had a decent shot at the presidency (and it was there to manifest a link to both feminism and the public housing where the original graffiti is located in Paris).
But as the saying goes: “why let reality get in the way of a [not so] good story?”
EDIT: if I misinterpreted “you should see this not as a cool president having street art but as a colluded act and free advertisement” as a conspiracy theory, I apologise for my Frenchman understanding of the English language.
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2017 most salient art releases, by Matt on Jan 3, 2018 9:41:16 GMT 1, Reality check on the conspiracy theory: Fairey’s piece was in Macron’s headquarter long before he had a decent shot at the presidency (and it was there to manifest a link to both feminism and the public housing where the original graffiti is located in Paris). But as the saying goes: “why let reality get in the way of a [not so] good story?”
The fact that the image was in his "QG" is not incompatible with anything else that has been said...but it would explain the choice of the image rather than another one / new one
Reality check on the conspiracy theory: Fairey’s piece was in Macron’s headquarter long before he had a decent shot at the presidency (and it was there to manifest a link to both feminism and the public housing where the original graffiti is located in Paris). But as the saying goes: “why let reality get in the way of a [not so] good story?” not sure where you see a conspiracy, or is that the conspiracy :-) The fact that the image was in his "QG" is not incompatible with anything else that has been said...but it would explain the choice of the image rather than another one / new one |
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Chris JL
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2017 most salient art releases, by Chris JL on Jan 3, 2018 12:09:10 GMT 1, Easy reality check e.g. in Yann L'Hénoret's TF1 documentary on the campaign (available even on Netflix, see min 55 - but not on Breitbart, sorry).
See also:
Enough said on this.
Easy reality check e.g. in Yann L'Hénoret's TF1 documentary on the campaign (available even on Netflix, see min 55 - but not on Breitbart, sorry). See also: Enough said on this. |
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Chris JL
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2017 most salient art releases, by Chris JL on Jan 3, 2018 12:57:16 GMT 1, Watch the documentary (the picture too comes from there) since you seem to have enough time on your hand (you’ll see campaign meetings with the Obey in the background) - albeit it clearly seems that reality does not stick with you.
Watch the documentary (the picture too comes from there) since you seem to have enough time on your hand (you’ll see campaign meetings with the Obey in the background) - albeit it clearly seems that reality does not stick with you.
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2017 most salient art releases, by Season of Mist on Jan 3, 2018 15:29:40 GMT 1, Thanks all for correcting me about Obama being first. Not surprised. But that's also why I wrote as far as I know 😁
I know the piece is from 2015 but to me gained relevancy in 2017.
Agreed about the walled off boxset.
Thanks all for correcting me about Obama being first. Not surprised. But that's also why I wrote as far as I know 😁
I know the piece is from 2015 but to me gained relevancy in 2017.
Agreed about the walled off boxset.
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Chris JL
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2017 most salient art releases, by Chris JL on Jan 3, 2018 17:34:35 GMT 1, @ashton2 : no offence meant, really. Just check the documentary, min 55 for example (that’s 34 days before the first round) - reality few clicks away.
@ashton2 : no offence meant, really. Just check the documentary, min 55 for example (that’s 34 days before the first round) - reality few clicks away.
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The Rat King
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2017 most salient art releases, by The Rat King on Jan 3, 2018 20:17:22 GMT 1, I think conor harrington , hush , swoon, paul insect , xenz, murakami have all made the best releases in 2017 that I know of and great to see banksy back albeit Twinged with sadness wiTh pow In transition and raising awareness via walled off .
I think conor harrington , hush , swoon, paul insect , xenz, murakami have all made the best releases in 2017 that I know of and great to see banksy back albeit Twinged with sadness wiTh pow In transition and raising awareness via walled off .
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2017 most salient art releases, by Lroy on Jan 3, 2018 20:48:40 GMT 1, Sheppard Fairey Liberté should be on that list - because for the first time (as far as I know) a president displayed Urban art in the french equivalent of the oval office. It was also in his new years wishes TV address. Wether we like the president or not is not the issue, but I believe street art entering a prime minister or president office is something to be noted.
Well it is a bit a hyped president and he has copied of course Obama with this one.
Commissioned artwork for sure, not the standard edition lol
Sheppard Fairey Liberté should be on that list - because for the first time (as far as I know) a president displayed Urban art in the french equivalent of the oval office. It was also in his new years wishes TV address. Wether we like the president or not is not the issue, but I believe street art entering a prime minister or president office is something to be noted. Well it is a bit a hyped president and he has copied of course Obama with this one. Commissioned artwork for sure, not the standard edition lol |
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gd79
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2017 most salient art releases, by gd79 on Jan 3, 2018 21:02:20 GMT 1, I'd also add these pieces from Conor Harrington and JR   
Agree on the JR, surprised it didn't fly out. Still nearly a hundred prints available. Looking forward to the Laz show starting next week...
Beyond that, I think the Invader LED release confirmed him as a blue chip artist.
I also think the show by Juana Gomez was the most incredible body of work I have seen all year, and I was delighted to meet such a thoughtful, humble artist.
I'd also add these pieces from Conor Harrington and JR Agree on the JR, surprised it didn't fly out. Still nearly a hundred prints available. Looking forward to the Laz show starting next week... Beyond that, I think the Invader LED release confirmed him as a blue chip artist. I also think the show by Juana Gomez was the most incredible body of work I have seen all year, and I was delighted to meet such a thoughtful, humble artist. |
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2017 most salient art releases, by Lroy on Jan 3, 2018 21:04:20 GMT 1, He could take a big Invader first ( a table as Laz ) as Invader made Liberation ‘ d terrasse. a JR ( mostly ) or Dran, C215 Print too, well.. a bit.
His model liberalism and economy is without contest Obama anyway.
I think.
I am not great in politics.
All presidents are like this single of Generation X ( edit : the bass is a bit weak, the hit too ) ...seeing them live in 78.
I said all.
Now let’s talk art , biggest surprise were WOH, Sales Ends, Box Set, and mini walls. Soupcans a bit. Banksy everywhere ?
The red overtheinfkuence Invader kit was a beauty too. The red one. Kind of Switzerland or Croix Rouge Française. Pure gem.
He could take a big Invader first ( a table as Laz ) as Invader made Liberation ‘ d terrasse. a JR ( mostly ) or Dran, C215 Print too, well.. a bit.
His model liberalism and economy is without contest Obama anyway.
I think.
I am not great in politics.
All presidents are like this single of Generation X ( edit : the bass is a bit weak, the hit too ) ...seeing them live in 78.
I said all.
Now let’s talk art , biggest surprise were WOH, Sales Ends, Box Set, and mini walls. Soupcans a bit. Banksy everywhere ?
The red overtheinfkuence Invader kit was a beauty too. The red one. Kind of Switzerland or Croix Rouge Française. Pure gem.
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