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Amoako Boafo print, by campfire headphase on Dec 20, 2020 23:00:19 GMT 1, Have you read about the big gallery move somewhere online? Or is that a rumour from your network?
. Have you heard if there is any major gallery announcements for Amoako Boafo? He is picking up steam and his galleries just aren’t big enough at the end of the day to capture the major clients. They can’t protect his market the way Gagosian/Hauser/Zwirner can. That’s just the reality. They’re at different levels. He needs the protection. If he doesn’t sign and move up into the majors, it may result in huge market dips. I hope he wisens up and learns to play the game properly. Neither Robert’s Projects or Mariane Ibrahim are prepared for the explosion of his market. The artist needs to sign with a major gallery - someone who knows how to navigate that situation. Neither gallery can do it the way Hauser etc can.
Have you read about the big gallery move somewhere online? Or is that a rumour from your network? . Have you heard if there is any major gallery announcements for Amoako Boafo? He is picking up steam and his galleries just aren’t big enough at the end of the day to capture the major clients. They can’t protect his market the way Gagosian/Hauser/Zwirner can. That’s just the reality. They’re at different levels. He needs the protection. If he doesn’t sign and move up into the majors, it may result in huge market dips. I hope he wisens up and learns to play the game properly. Neither Robert’s Projects or Mariane Ibrahim are prepared for the explosion of his market. The artist needs to sign with a major gallery - someone who knows how to navigate that situation. Neither gallery can do it the way Hauser etc can. |
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Amoako Boafo print, by Fuzzyduck121 on Mar 27, 2021 15:02:12 GMT 1, New print set looks nice
Has anyone decided to go for one of them ?
New print set looks nice
Has anyone decided to go for one of them ?
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Amoako Boafo print, by Georgie Poppit on Mar 27, 2021 15:27:23 GMT 1, New print set, where from? I did see his auction results this week were insane. Christies estimate was £60-80k and sold for £550k
New print set, where from? I did see his auction results this week were insane. Christies estimate was £60-80k and sold for £550k
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Amoako Boafo print, by Jimini Cricket on Mar 27, 2021 19:11:07 GMT 1, All I can say is that the price is a bit ouch.
All I can say is that the price is a bit ouch.
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Amoako Boafo print, by jimmyjam on Mar 27, 2021 19:52:20 GMT 1, news.artnet.com/art-world/amoako-boafo-1910883
The rise of Boafo comes at a combustible moment: At long last, many buyers have come to realize that their collections are overwhelmingly (and ahistorically) white. But where some see a movement toward a fuller story of art, others see a financial opportunity. Certain buyers may have sensed that, against the backdrop of today’s conversations about representation, a Ghanaian artist’s eye-friendly, vivid portraits of Black figures were likely to increase in value—perhaps in short order. And then there are those who are simply doing business in the art world’s time-honored, if opaque, way. Their espousal of African artists is likely to be as genuine as their ability, and apparent compulsion, to turn a profit.
“There must be a flippers’ committee, because they all say the same thing: ‘The virus slowed my business’ or ‘I don’t like it anymore,’” Bennett Roberts, who runs Roberts Projects with his wife, Julie, said. Of some of the flippers, he added, “It’s all of these wealthy white collectors who are making huge money off of African artists during Black Lives Matter. These people must not care about Black lives at all.”
It’s a distressing turn for a young artist. As Boafo put it on the phone from Accra, “I don’t know exactly what I have to do to stop them from selling works at auction.” Over the past 12 months, he’s had a crash course in behind-the-scenes art market machinations—and now, he’s determined to to take control of his market himself.
Such a bubble of an art trend... It's really sad to see how this art trend is being milked by galleries and auction houses so quickly; many of these artist are talent and should be collected. Lots of people are gong to get burned badly at the end of all this.
news.artnet.com/art-world/amoako-boafo-1910883The rise of Boafo comes at a combustible moment: At long last, many buyers have come to realize that their collections are overwhelmingly (and ahistorically) white. But where some see a movement toward a fuller story of art, others see a financial opportunity. Certain buyers may have sensed that, against the backdrop of today’s conversations about representation, a Ghanaian artist’s eye-friendly, vivid portraits of Black figures were likely to increase in value—perhaps in short order. And then there are those who are simply doing business in the art world’s time-honored, if opaque, way. Their espousal of African artists is likely to be as genuine as their ability, and apparent compulsion, to turn a profit. “There must be a flippers’ committee, because they all say the same thing: ‘The virus slowed my business’ or ‘I don’t like it anymore,’” Bennett Roberts, who runs Roberts Projects with his wife, Julie, said. Of some of the flippers, he added, “It’s all of these wealthy white collectors who are making huge money off of African artists during Black Lives Matter. These people must not care about Black lives at all.” It’s a distressing turn for a young artist. As Boafo put it on the phone from Accra, “I don’t know exactly what I have to do to stop them from selling works at auction.” Over the past 12 months, he’s had a crash course in behind-the-scenes art market machinations—and now, he’s determined to to take control of his market himself. Such a bubble of an art trend... It's really sad to see how this art trend is being milked by galleries and auction houses so quickly; many of these artist are talent and should be collected. Lots of people are gong to get burned badly at the end of all this.
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Amoako Boafo print, by Fuzzyduck121 on Mar 27, 2021 20:08:17 GMT 1, I dont understand your last paragraph
If it’s a talent that should be collected how do you get burned if you collect the works?
I dont understand your last paragraph
If it’s a talent that should be collected how do you get burned if you collect the works?
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Amoako Boafo print, by Jimini Cricket on Mar 27, 2021 20:27:21 GMT 1, I dont understand your last paragraph If it’s a talent that should be collected how do you get burned if you collect the works?
Get burnt by overpaying.
I dont understand your last paragraph If it’s a talent that should be collected how do you get burned if you collect the works? Get burnt by overpaying. |
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Amoako Boafo print, by Fuzzyduck121 on Mar 27, 2021 20:51:30 GMT 1, I assume if you never plan to sell and if the artist is pricing in a way that they are ensuring these go to collectors who aren’t seeking a profit through resale then its win win?
I assume if you never plan to sell and if the artist is pricing in a way that they are ensuring these go to collectors who aren’t seeking a profit through resale then its win win?
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Amoako Boafo print, by Poster Bob on Mar 27, 2021 20:52:28 GMT 1, Extremist, liberal, snowflake filth.
news.artnet.com/art-world/amoako-boafo-1910883The rise of Boafo comes at a combustible moment: At long last, many buyers have come to realize that their collections are overwhelmingly (and ahistorically) white. But where some see a movement toward a fuller story of art, others see a financial opportunity. Certain buyers may have sensed that, against the backdrop of today’s conversations about representation, a Ghanaian artist’s eye-friendly, vivid portraits of Black figures were likely to increase in value—perhaps in short order. And then there are those who are simply doing business in the art world’s time-honored, if opaque, way. Their espousal of African artists is likely to be as genuine as their ability, and apparent compulsion, to turn a profit. “There must be a flippers’ committee, because they all say the same thing: ‘The virus slowed my business’ or ‘I don’t like it anymore,’” Bennett Roberts, who runs Roberts Projects with his wife, Julie, said. Of some of the flippers, he added, “It’s all of these wealthy white collectors who are making huge money off of African artists during Black Lives Matter. These people must not care about Black lives at all.” It’s a distressing turn for a young artist. As Boafo put it on the phone from Accra, “I don’t know exactly what I have to do to stop them from selling works at auction.” Over the past 12 months, he’s had a crash course in behind-the-scenes art market machinations—and now, he’s determined to to take control of his market himself. Such a bubble of an art trend... It's really sad to see how this art trend is being milked by galleries and auction houses so quickly; many of these artist are talent and should be collected. Lots of people are gong to get burned badly at the end of all this.
Extremist, liberal, snowflake filth. news.artnet.com/art-world/amoako-boafo-1910883The rise of Boafo comes at a combustible moment: At long last, many buyers have come to realize that their collections are overwhelmingly (and ahistorically) white. But where some see a movement toward a fuller story of art, others see a financial opportunity. Certain buyers may have sensed that, against the backdrop of today’s conversations about representation, a Ghanaian artist’s eye-friendly, vivid portraits of Black figures were likely to increase in value—perhaps in short order. And then there are those who are simply doing business in the art world’s time-honored, if opaque, way. Their espousal of African artists is likely to be as genuine as their ability, and apparent compulsion, to turn a profit. “There must be a flippers’ committee, because they all say the same thing: ‘The virus slowed my business’ or ‘I don’t like it anymore,’” Bennett Roberts, who runs Roberts Projects with his wife, Julie, said. Of some of the flippers, he added, “It’s all of these wealthy white collectors who are making huge money off of African artists during Black Lives Matter. These people must not care about Black lives at all.” It’s a distressing turn for a young artist. As Boafo put it on the phone from Accra, “I don’t know exactly what I have to do to stop them from selling works at auction.” Over the past 12 months, he’s had a crash course in behind-the-scenes art market machinations—and now, he’s determined to to take control of his market himself. Such a bubble of an art trend... It's really sad to see how this art trend is being milked by galleries and auction houses so quickly; many of these artist are talent and should be collected. Lots of people are gong to get burned badly at the end of all this. |
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Amoako Boafo print, by Georgie Poppit on Mar 27, 2021 21:15:28 GMT 1, Any pics of the new prints?
Any pics of the new prints?
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Amoako Boafo print, by gc91 on Mar 29, 2021 19:58:38 GMT 1, Hi there, which new print set are you referring to? Thanks
Hi there, which new print set are you referring to? Thanks
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Amoako Boafo print, by Fuzzyduck121 on Mar 29, 2021 22:31:27 GMT 1, It’s a new set of 2 self portraits
Very Small edition size and brightly coloured in his signature style
I believe they are physically about double the size of the previous edition approximately
I can’t share the image but others maybe able to do so
I believe the release date is Thursday
It’s a new set of 2 self portraits
Very Small edition size and brightly coloured in his signature style
I believe they are physically about double the size of the previous edition approximately
I can’t share the image but others maybe able to do so
I believe the release date is Thursday
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Amoako Boafo print, by gc91 on Mar 30, 2021 10:53:23 GMT 1, It’s a new set of 2 self portraits Very Small edition size and brightly coloured in his signature style I believe they are physically about double the size of the previous edition approximately I can’t share the image but others maybe able to do so I believe the release date is Thursday
Amazing! Where are they going to be released? By which gallery or website? Thanks!!
It’s a new set of 2 self portraits Very Small edition size and brightly coloured in his signature style I believe they are physically about double the size of the previous edition approximately I can’t share the image but others maybe able to do so I believe the release date is Thursday Amazing! Where are they going to be released? By which gallery or website? Thanks!! |
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Amoako Boafo print, by kjg on Mar 30, 2021 11:07:00 GMT 1, It’s a new set of 2 self portraits Very Small edition size and brightly coloured in his signature style I believe they are physically about double the size of the previous edition approximately I can’t share the image but others maybe able to do so I believe the release date is Thursday Amazing! Where are they going to be released? By which gallery or website? Thanks!!
It is obvious that you are not on the list. All details were stated in the January email.
It’s a new set of 2 self portraits Very Small edition size and brightly coloured in his signature style I believe they are physically about double the size of the previous edition approximately I can’t share the image but others maybe able to do so I believe the release date is Thursday Amazing! Where are they going to be released? By which gallery or website? Thanks!! It is obvious that you are not on the list. All details were stated in the January email. |
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Amoako Boafo print, by gc91 on Mar 30, 2021 11:09:51 GMT 1, Amazing! Where are they going to be released? By which gallery or website? Thanks!! It is obvious that you are not on the list. All details were stated in the January email.
Amazing! Where are they going to be released? By which gallery or website? Thanks!! It is obvious that you are not on the list. All details were stated in the January email. Ok thanks for the information. Could you please tell me which gallery is going to release the print? Thanks |
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Amoako Boafo print, by kjg on Mar 30, 2021 13:13:31 GMT 1, It is obvious that you are not on the list. All details were stated in the January email. Ok thanks for the information. Could you please tell me which gallery is going to release the print? Thanks
It is obvious that you are not on the list. All details were stated in the January email. Ok thanks for the information. Could you please tell me which gallery is going to release the print? Thanks I am not able to do that, sorry! |
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Amoako Boafo print, by Jimini Cricket on Mar 30, 2021 13:43:44 GMT 1, FFS!
Mariane Ibrahim Gallery
April 1
Info@marianeibrahim.com
Emma won't get back to you because she is busy as fuck.
Namaste
FFS!
Mariane Ibrahim Gallery
April 1
Info@marianeibrahim.com
Emma won't get back to you because she is busy as fuck.
Namaste
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Amoako Boafo print, by gc91 on Mar 30, 2021 14:16:47 GMT 1, FFS! Mariane Ibrahim Gallery April 1 Info@marianeibrahim.com Emma won't get back to you because she is busy as fuck. Namaste
Thanks for sharing this info! 
kjg****: I am very disappointed with you - good luck with getting your print
FFS! Mariane Ibrahim Gallery April 1 Info@marianeibrahim.com Emma won't get back to you because she is busy as fuck. Namaste Thanks for sharing this info! kjg****: I am very disappointed with you - good luck with getting your print |
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Amoako Boafo print, by kjg on Mar 30, 2021 14:18:45 GMT 1, FFS! Mariane Ibrahim Gallery April 1 Info@marianeibrahim.com Emma won't get back to you because she is busy as fuck. Namaste Thanks for sharing this info! kjg ****: I am very disappointed with you - good luck with getting your print
FFS! Mariane Ibrahim Gallery April 1 Info@marianeibrahim.com Emma won't get back to you because she is busy as fuck. Namaste Thanks for sharing this info! kjg ****: I am very disappointed with you - good luck with getting your print Thanks! But I don't want that print :-) |
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Amoako Boafo print, by Georgie Poppit on Mar 30, 2021 16:01:18 GMT 1, Great thread
Great thread
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Amoako Boafo print, by singerstu on Apr 1, 2021 18:46:27 GMT 1,  ![]()
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Amoako Boafo print, by gc91 on Apr 1, 2021 18:48:11 GMT 1,
Too much in my opinion. I’ll pass.
Too much in my opinion. I’ll pass. |
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Amoako Boafo print, by jimmyjam on Apr 1, 2021 19:00:57 GMT 1, For that much it should at least be a silkscreen. That’s ridiculous. They are milking these artists as much as they can right now. Pretty crazy to see.
For that much it should at least be a silkscreen. That’s ridiculous. They are milking these artists as much as they can right now. Pretty crazy to see.
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Amoako Boafo print, by Jimini Cricket on Apr 1, 2021 19:06:31 GMT 1, Flippers shrivelling away like whisky dick.
GD luck and be kind to everyone.
Namaste.
Flippers shrivelling away like whisky dick.
GD luck and be kind to everyone.
Namaste.
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Amoako Boafo print, by cnrdvln on Apr 1, 2021 19:11:56 GMT 1, variant print sounds interesting, maybe just another colour double the price
variant print sounds interesting, maybe just another colour double the price
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Amoako Boafo print, by LJCal on Apr 1, 2021 19:12:03 GMT 1, $17.5k is stupid, you guys enjoy
$17.5k is stupid, you guys enjoy
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Amoako Boafo print, by kuni on Apr 1, 2021 19:14:17 GMT 1, $17,500?!? What do they think this is an NFT?
$17,500?!? What do they think this is an NFT?
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Amoako Boafo print, by Jimini Cricket on Apr 1, 2021 19:16:44 GMT 1, ...and no one has a problem with the Jonas Wood pricing?
...and no one has a problem with the Jonas Wood pricing?
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Amoako Boafo print, by gross on Apr 1, 2021 19:17:34 GMT 1, For this money you can pick up a canvas by
Godwin Champs Namuyimba, those will sell for 100k +
In few months
For this money you can pick up a canvas by
Godwin Champs Namuyimba, those will sell for 100k +
In few months
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Amoako Boafo print, by Jimini Cricket on Apr 1, 2021 19:28:28 GMT 1, For this money you can pick up a canvas by Godwin Champs Namuyimba, those will sell for 100k + In few months
Don't make it sound like it's as easy as buying from Amazon. There's no stock around, and a lot of collectors/flippers want to buy too.
For this money you can pick up a canvas by Godwin Champs Namuyimba, those will sell for 100k + In few months Don't make it sound like it's as easy as buying from Amazon. There's no stock around, and a lot of collectors/flippers want to buy too. |
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