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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 17, 2018 17:04:48 GMT 1, Doubt it. Why spend any time on PC??? What's with banksys obsession on authenticating, and knowing Everytime a work changes hands. It bizarre. PC is a useful service for people who like Banksy artwork and want to buy or people who bought and now want to sell. It gives peace of mind to sellers and buyers as prices have got steeper to ensure someone is not buying a WCP or Radar Rat record sleeve thinking they are buying a real Banksy. It was not needed when you could buy Banksy prints for ยฃ35-ยฃ100 but as soon as the fakes started for serious money then it became an issue and is helpful for those who need it.
That's all dandy.
So what other artists go through that level of control?
Doubt it. Why spend any time on PC??? What's with banksys obsession on authenticating, and knowing Everytime a work changes hands. It bizarre. PC is a useful service for people who like Banksy artwork and want to buy or people who bought and now want to sell. It gives peace of mind to sellers and buyers as prices have got steeper to ensure someone is not buying a WCP or Radar Rat record sleeve thinking they are buying a real Banksy. It was not needed when you could buy Banksy prints for ยฃ35-ยฃ100 but as soon as the fakes started for serious money then it became an issue and is helpful for those who need it. That's all dandy. So what other artists go through that level of control? |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 17, 2018 17:10:02 GMT 1, Whatever you think about the Banksy Sotheby's auction stunt, it's sometimes worth drawing breath for a moment to realise that we're in the midst of a piece of of art history. And that is really exciting. Too much time is spent by art critics looking back at what's gone on in the past. Will Gompterz - that BBC bloke with the baldy bonce - says this about Love Is In The Bin: "It will come to be seen as one of the most significant artworks of the early 21st Century." He's worth a read: www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45818204.
From a 1000 foot view that's right. And from a close view that's right if banksy actually pulled this off as it's being played.
But if Sotheby's helped pull off the stunt that matters.
Not sure you can argue the anti establishment artist of the century teaming up with the establishment can create the most significant artwork of the century. But I would love to hear the argument for it?
Whatever you think about the Banksy Sotheby's auction stunt, it's sometimes worth drawing breath for a moment to realise that we're in the midst of a piece of of art history. And that is really exciting. Too much time is spent by art critics looking back at what's gone on in the past. Will Gompterz - that BBC bloke with the baldy bonce - says this about Love Is In The Bin: "It will come to be seen as one of the most significant artworks of the early 21st Century." He's worth a read: www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45818204. From a 1000 foot view that's right. And from a close view that's right if banksy actually pulled this off as it's being played. But if Sotheby's helped pull off the stunt that matters. Not sure you can argue the anti establishment artist of the century teaming up with the establishment can create the most significant artwork of the century. But I would love to hear the argument for it? |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Pysgod on Oct 17, 2018 17:26:00 GMT 1, Thoroughly planned and executed with military precision.
Thoroughly planned and executed with military precision.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 17, 2018 18:29:31 GMT 1, From a 1000 foot view that's right. And from a close view that's right if banksy actually pulled this off as it's being played. But if Sotheby's helped pull off the stunt that matters. Not sure you can argue the anti establishment artist of the century teaming up with the establishment can create the most significant artwork of the century. But I would love to hear the argument for it?
Most enlightening part of that article:
(That this person wasnโt automatically charged to place the work in the auction indicates that this was not a new relationship, and Iโm told this PR liaison acts as a regular, go-to conduit for Banksy to feed art into the auction stream).
From a 1000 foot view that's right. And from a close view that's right if banksy actually pulled this off as it's being played. But if Sotheby's helped pull off the stunt that matters. Not sure you can argue the anti establishment artist of the century teaming up with the establishment can create the most significant artwork of the century. But I would love to hear the argument for it? Most enlightening part of that article: (That this person wasnโt automatically charged to place the work in the auction indicates that this was not a new relationship, and Iโm told this PR liaison acts as a regular, go-to conduit for Banksy to feed art into the auction stream). |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by elevenspots on Oct 17, 2018 23:04:12 GMT 1, Latest from Banksy. Just posted on instagram and you tube.
Directors cut!!
You tube link.
Latest from Banksy. Just posted on instagram and you tube.
Directors cut!!
You tube link.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by jimbofatz on Oct 17, 2018 23:33:24 GMT 1, Latest from Banksy. Just posted on instagram and you tube. Directors cut!! You tube link.
He looks to thin. haha Nice to see the full shread what an adorable fuck up that was definitely Banksy.
Latest from Banksy. Just posted on instagram and you tube. Directors cut!! You tube link.
He looks to thin. haha Nice to see the full shread what an adorable fuck up that was definitely Banksy.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Happy Shopper on Oct 17, 2018 23:39:14 GMT 1, Nice video. Kind of puts to rest some of the queries.
Seems it being left as something of value, or a "new artwork", was a mistake after all. It was supposed to completely shred.
Nice video. Kind of puts to rest some of the queries.
Seems it being left as something of value, or a "new artwork", was a mistake after all. It was supposed to completely shred.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 17, 2018 23:46:32 GMT 1, Lol. What a disaster.
So wait. Now it was an actual shredder and not the xacto blades?
Oh and Sotheby's just let's random people film the cocktail party and auction these days.
Like someone posted earlier. If this was real it would have happened and banksy should have just left it be.
And can someone answer the timeline thing. It's appears Sotheby's did not have this piece for six years based on the previous article.
Lol. What a disaster.
So wait. Now it was an actual shredder and not the xacto blades?
Oh and Sotheby's just let's random people film the cocktail party and auction these days.
Like someone posted earlier. If this was real it would have happened and banksy should have just left it be.
And can someone answer the timeline thing. It's appears Sotheby's did not have this piece for six years based on the previous article.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 17, 2018 23:47:30 GMT 1, Nice video. Kind of puts to rest some of the queries. Seems it being left as something of value, or a "new artwork", was a mistake after all. It was supposed to completely shred.
Yeah it puts to rest whether this whole thing was a sham and marketing pr. Clearly was based on that video.
Nice video. Kind of puts to rest some of the queries. Seems it being left as something of value, or a "new artwork", was a mistake after all. It was supposed to completely shred. Yeah it puts to rest whether this whole thing was a sham and marketing pr. Clearly was based on that video. |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 17, 2018 23:51:24 GMT 1, Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...'
Such comedy really.
Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...'
Such comedy really.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by elevenspots on Oct 18, 2018 0:04:30 GMT 1,
My take on events....
This 'stunt' was conceived X amount of months/years ago. Recently, in the last 6 months - Banksy made this work and then gave it to a connected associate who obviously put it into auction with agreement from Banksy.
Sotheby's agreed to the work being made in 2006 - as this is what pest control confirmed with them (who lied - it was made no more than a year ago!). It was hyped by people within the art world and also pest control - hence the reason why it was given centre stage and last billing.
The bidding on the night was high, like a lot of auctions - people with a vested interest bid up work to help keep "stock values" high.
The highest bidder could have been connected with Banksy - although this is not important. It's likely they where - as paying for an item that became damaged etc, would have been difficult for all parties involved.
Obviously, BANKSY and PEST CONTROL lied. That was the idea - it was a stunt, the battery never would have lasted that long anyway.
Sotheby's could not have known - however "bent" some people think the auction houses are, it's not them you should watch out for - its the people in the crowd bidding.
Shoot me down......
Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...' Such comedy really.
My take on events.... This 'stunt' was conceived X amount of months/years ago. Recently, in the last 6 months - Banksy made this work and then gave it to a connected associate who obviously put it into auction with agreement from Banksy. Sotheby's agreed to the work being made in 2006 - as this is what pest control confirmed with them (who lied - it was made no more than a year ago!). It was hyped by people within the art world and also pest control - hence the reason why it was given centre stage and last billing. The bidding on the night was high, like a lot of auctions - people with a vested interest bid up work to help keep "stock values" high. The highest bidder could have been connected with Banksy - although this is not important. It's likely they where - as paying for an item that became damaged etc, would have been difficult for all parties involved. Obviously, BANKSY and PEST CONTROL lied. That was the idea - it was a stunt, the battery never would have lasted that long anyway. Sotheby's could not have known - however "bent" some people think the auction houses are, it's not them you should watch out for - its the people in the crowd bidding. Shoot me down...... Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...' Such comedy really. |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 18, 2018 0:20:55 GMT 1, I'm not sure what the better artwork would be:
If this was pulled off as advertised:
- six years old
- hidden shredder the whole time
- no Sotheby's knowledge
- etc etc
OR
Banksy getting people to believe the whole story as real.
I'm not sure what the better artwork would be:
If this was pulled off as advertised:
- six years old
- hidden shredder the whole time
- no Sotheby's knowledge
- etc etc
OR
Banksy getting people to believe the whole story as real.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by jimbofatz on Oct 18, 2018 0:33:11 GMT 1, Judging by the known height of that frame versus banksy standing in front of it....the man in the video is the exact height as Robert Del Naja
Judging by the known height of that frame versus banksy standing in front of it....the man in the video is the exact height as Robert Del Naja
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by jimbofatz on Oct 18, 2018 0:59:50 GMT 1, Judging by the known height of that frame versus banksy standing in front of it....the man in the video is the exact height as Robert Del Naja Lol ๐
I included p***s to floor distance as a back up. All checks out.
Judging by the known height of that frame versus banksy standing in front of it....the man in the video is the exact height as Robert Del Naja Lol ๐
I included p***s to floor distance as a back up. All checks out.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by JJN on Oct 18, 2018 2:05:02 GMT 1, Loved this Write up - very thoughtful
"My view? It is art. Made by an artist who many don't rate but I do. Why? Because he has something to say.
You might not agree with him, but at least he is making art that penetrates the public consciousness; art that is in the world, not detached from it; art that raises questions that need an airing. !!!!
Banksy makes art that, as Hamlet said, holds "โฆthe mirror up to nature: to show virtue her feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time his form and pressure."
And what artwork better captures the spirit of our times than Love is in the Bin? I can't think of one.
Loved this Write up - very thoughtful
"My view? It is art. Made by an artist who many don't rate but I do. Why? Because he has something to say.
You might not agree with him, but at least he is making art that penetrates the public consciousness; art that is in the world, not detached from it; art that raises questions that need an airing. !!!!
Banksy makes art that, as Hamlet said, holds "โฆthe mirror up to nature: to show virtue her feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time his form and pressure."
And what artwork better captures the spirit of our times than Love is in the Bin? I can't think of one.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 18, 2018 2:13:50 GMT 1, Loved this Write up - very thoughtfulย "My view? It is art. Made by an artist who many don't rate but I do. Why? Because he has something to say. You might not agree with him, but at least he is making art that penetrates the public consciousness; art that is in the world, not detached from it; art that raises questions that need an airing. !!!! Banksy makes art that, as Hamlet said, holds "โฆthe mirror up to nature: to show virtue her feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time his form and pressure." And what artwork better captures the spirit of our times than Love is in the Bin? I can't think of one.
This is the best analysis in favor of the work I've seen.
Too many are trying to defend the details (which honestly don't hold up) and pump the action but as simply put by you I think this is the strongest defense and most correct.
Like someone said earlier. Banksy should have let the work occur and then just let it live.
Loved this Write up - very thoughtfulย "My view? It is art. Made by an artist who many don't rate but I do. Why? Because he has something to say. You might not agree with him, but at least he is making art that penetrates the public consciousness; art that is in the world, not detached from it; art that raises questions that need an airing. !!!! Banksy makes art that, as Hamlet said, holds "โฆthe mirror up to nature: to show virtue her feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time his form and pressure." And what artwork better captures the spirit of our times than Love is in the Bin? I can't think of one. This is the best analysis in favor of the work I've seen. Too many are trying to defend the details (which honestly don't hold up) and pump the action but as simply put by you I think this is the strongest defense and most correct. Like someone said earlier. Banksy should have let the work occur and then just let it live. |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by jp on Oct 18, 2018 4:14:44 GMT 1, Latest from Banksy. Just posted on instagram and you tube. Directors cut!! You tube link.
I'm glad he at least tried to shed some light on some of the conspiracy theories. Unfortunately the video won't change the minds of those who just have to find fault and invent their own narrative. That's really the best compliment to Banksy though; their indignation is a real testament to the strength of the artist.
Latest from Banksy. Just posted on instagram and you tube. Directors cut!! You tube link. I wonder how many canvases were shredded before they felt confident enough to move forward with the stunt. I'm glad he at least tried to shed some light on some of the conspiracy theories. Unfortunately the video won't change the minds of those who just have to find fault and invent their own narrative. That's really the best compliment to Banksy though; their indignation is a real testament to the strength of the artist. |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Jalouse Rosemont on Oct 18, 2018 4:34:55 GMT 1, Judging by the known height of that frame versus banksy standing in front of it....the man in the video is the exact height as Robert Del Naja
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by cmc on Oct 18, 2018 5:33:25 GMT 1, What's more ludicrous? that the most high profile anti-establishment, anti corporation, anti more money than sense, anti capitalist, anti over hyped auction art, anti old school money entitlement etc ect artist would work with a gallery that pretty much represents most of those things. Or that the same artists would come up with a clever ploy to take the piss out of/confuse/embarrass said people?
What's more ludicrous? that the most high profile anti-establishment, anti corporation, anti more money than sense, anti capitalist, anti over hyped auction art, anti old school money entitlement etc ect artist would work with a gallery that pretty much represents most of those things. Or that the same artists would come up with a clever ploy to take the piss out of/confuse/embarrass said people?
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Fake on Oct 18, 2018 7:00:54 GMT 1, I think its interesting they did not use paper or cardbord to paint on.
It looks like some kind of vinyl... probably easier to cut?
I think its interesting they did not use paper or cardbord to paint on.
It looks like some kind of vinyl... probably easier to cut?
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by RoboJ on Oct 18, 2018 7:56:18 GMT 1, Wow Banksy, that must have hurt holding the soldering iron by the heating element. Big respect for the stunt, it was great. Just a shame as you can tell B has never soldered and wouldnโt have made this. Good on them though and a great video.
Wow Banksy, that must have hurt holding the soldering iron by the heating element. Big respect for the stunt, it was great. Just a shame as you can tell B has never soldered and wouldnโt have made this. Good on them though and a great video.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Pysgod on Oct 18, 2018 8:39:03 GMT 1,
I included p***s to floor distance as a back up. All checks out.
Hysterical
I included p***s to floor distance as a back up. All checks out.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Happy Shopper on Oct 18, 2018 10:15:06 GMT 1, Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...' Such comedy really.
You can read too much into the auctioneer's attitude.
Look at how he behaved during the Kaws auction... laughing, taking the piss, and just calling it Sponge Bob. He's a funny guy and that's why he does these big auctions.
Also, the "surprise" I think was mentioned earlier on this thread somewhere, I don't remember where I read it, but there was an extra, unlisted piece for auction at the end (after the Banksy).
Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...' Such comedy really. You can read too much into the auctioneer's attitude. Look at how he behaved during the Kaws auction... laughing, taking the piss, and just calling it Sponge Bob. He's a funny guy and that's why he does these big auctions. Also, the "surprise" I think was mentioned earlier on this thread somewhere, I don't remember where I read it, but there was an extra, unlisted piece for auction at the end (after the Banksy). |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Dice on Oct 18, 2018 10:35:37 GMT 1, If I was the new buyer I would be disappointed to learn that the piece did not end up as the artist intended.
If I was the new buyer I would be disappointed to learn that the piece did not end up as the artist intended.
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Deleted on Oct 18, 2018 10:44:09 GMT 1, Judging by the known height of that frame versus banksy standing in front of it....the man in the video is the exact height as Robert Del Naja
Pythagoras lives, Jimbo a trigonometrical genius, who'd have guessed ?
Judging by the known height of that frame versus banksy standing in front of it....the man in the video is the exact height as Robert Del Naja Pythagoras lives, Jimbo a trigonometrical genius, who'd have guessed ? |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by toshspice on Oct 18, 2018 11:56:38 GMT 1, I'm not sure what the better artwork would be: If this was pulled off as advertised: - six years old - hidden shredder the whole time - no Sotheby's knowledge - etc etc OR Banksy getting people to believe the whole story as real.
You strike me as someone who will never be happy, whatever the reality. This works either way for me. Whether Banksy conspired with Sotheby's, or if he conned them, is irrelevant. The point is that it happened. Your continuing doubt just adds to the debate the stunt was intended to create.
I'm not sure what the better artwork would be: If this was pulled off as advertised: - six years old - hidden shredder the whole time - no Sotheby's knowledge - etc etc OR Banksy getting people to believe the whole story as real. You strike me as someone who will never be happy, whatever the reality. This works either way for me. Whether Banksy conspired with Sotheby's, or if he conned them, is irrelevant. The point is that it happened. Your continuing doubt just adds to the debate the stunt was intended to create. |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Coach on Oct 18, 2018 12:13:53 GMT 1, Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...' Such comedy really. You can read too much into the auctioneer's attitude. Look at how he behaved during the Kaws auction... laughing, taking the piss, and just calling it Sponge Bob. He's a funny guy and that's why he does these big auctions. Also, the "surprise" I think was mentioned earlier on this thread somewhere, I don't remember where I read it, but there was an extra, unlisted piece for auction at the end (after the Banksy).
Thatโs right, there was a further lot. Nothing to do with the Banksy.
But, you know, nothing will satisfy meurke.
Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...' Such comedy really. You can read too much into the auctioneer's attitude. Look at how he behaved during the Kaws auction... laughing, taking the piss, and just calling it Sponge Bob. He's a funny guy and that's why he does these big auctions. Also, the "surprise" I think was mentioned earlier on this thread somewhere, I don't remember where I read it, but there was an extra, unlisted piece for auction at the end (after the Banksy). Thatโs right, there was a further lot. Nothing to do with the Banksy. But, you know, nothing will satisfy meurke. |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 18, 2018 12:59:09 GMT 1, I'm not sure what the better artwork would be: If this was pulled off as advertised: - six years old - hidden shredder the whole time - no Sotheby's knowledge - etc etc OR Banksy getting people to believe the whole story as real. You strike me as someone who will never be happy, whatever the reality. This works either way for me. Whether Banksy conspired with Sotheby's, or if he conned them, is irrelevant. The point is that it happened. Your continuing doubt just adds to the debate the stunt was intended to create.
I was quite happy when I started this thread. Then I saw the details not aligning and bogus attempts to defend them even by banksy himself.
If banksy (and his defenders) would have just let it live that would have been something. Now he is the one sealioning LOL! Dappy must be quite displeased ๐
If you think it's irrelevant whether banksy conspired with them especially after he's so adimitly denied it then you are the one with their mind made up to just accept it as great cause it's banksy.
Like I said when I first saw it I thought it was great. Now that the defenders, over sensalizing mass culture got hold of it it's been ruined. I guess that's what tends to happen. Sadly the artist is fueling that as well.
I'm not sure what the better artwork would be: If this was pulled off as advertised: - six years old - hidden shredder the whole time - no Sotheby's knowledge - etc etc OR Banksy getting people to believe the whole story as real. You strike me as someone who will never be happy, whatever the reality. This works either way for me. Whether Banksy conspired with Sotheby's, or if he conned them, is irrelevant. The point is that it happened. Your continuing doubt just adds to the debate the stunt was intended to create. I was quite happy when I started this thread. Then I saw the details not aligning and bogus attempts to defend them even by banksy himself. If banksy (and his defenders) would have just let it live that would have been something. Now he is the one sealioning LOL! Dappy must be quite displeased ๐ If you think it's irrelevant whether banksy conspired with them especially after he's so adimitly denied it then you are the one with their mind made up to just accept it as great cause it's banksy. Like I said when I first saw it I thought it was great. Now that the defenders, over sensalizing mass culture got hold of it it's been ruined. I guess that's what tends to happen. Sadly the artist is fueling that as well. |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 18, 2018 13:00:13 GMT 1, Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...' Such comedy really. You can read too much into the auctioneer's attitude. Look at how he behaved during the Kaws auction... laughing, taking the piss, and just calling it Sponge Bob. He's a funny guy and that's why he does these big auctions. Also, the "surprise" I think was mentioned earlier on this thread somewhere, I don't remember where I read it, but there was an extra, unlisted piece for auction at the end (after the Banksy).
You might be right about the auctioneer.
Why did they remove the banksy? Was it right away?
Oh man and the way that auctioneer is hamming it up at the end... ' guys please stop bidding we have a surrpise to get to...' Such comedy really. You can read too much into the auctioneer's attitude. Look at how he behaved during the Kaws auction... laughing, taking the piss, and just calling it Sponge Bob. He's a funny guy and that's why he does these big auctions. Also, the "surprise" I think was mentioned earlier on this thread somewhere, I don't remember where I read it, but there was an extra, unlisted piece for auction at the end (after the Banksy). You might be right about the auctioneer. Why did they remove the banksy? Was it right away? |
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A Banksy Painting 'Self-Destructed' Sold for $1.1Million, by Rouen Cathedral on Oct 18, 2018 13:20:28 GMT 1, If I was the new buyer I would be disappointed to learn that the piece did not end up as the artist intended.
Surely this is just another one of the falsified pieces of information in this story.
So we are to believe that the industrial shredder malfunctioned leaving the image in an optional position to still be hung, viewed and creating an iconic image. Where as if it was fully shredded this would not be the case.
Yeah okay... Guys I have some ocean front property in Nebraska for sale.
This worked out exactly how Banksy planned.
If I was the new buyer I would be disappointed to learn that the piece did not end up as the artist intended. Surely this is just another one of the falsified pieces of information in this story. So we are to believe that the industrial shredder malfunctioned leaving the image in an optional position to still be hung, viewed and creating an iconic image. Where as if it was fully shredded this would not be the case. Yeah okay... Guys I have some ocean front property in Nebraska for sale. This worked out exactly how Banksy planned. |
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