Banksy concept for barely legal poster, by mose on Mar 26, 2021 23:05:02 GMT 1,

Mar 26, 2021 14:12:53 GMT 1 toshspice said:

Mar 26, 2021 13:37:50 GMT 1 mose said:

I know your point, but comparing/constrasting one of the most important paintings of the 20th century to this Banksy is kinda funny (and most important because of the Woman series, this particular one is lesser but at the time it sold I think it might have been the only one still in private hands).

Even funnier, 50 years from now it could be appropriate.

Personally, one of my greatest art experiences was seeing De Kooning's 'Woman' series reunited at his MoMA retrospective.  I believe it was their first reunion since originally show at Sidney Janis Gallery in 1953.

Do you think Banksy will be seen as one of the most important artists of the 21st Century?

 

I think we're already there, and I don't see anything that would make to think it's changing.  He's a cultural force.  I mean, I dislike a lot of Banksy actually.  That being said, his impact is undeniable as is his place in history (IMO).  We're at around the 20% mark in, but I can't think of an artist whose impact so far has been anywhere near Banksy.  The only thing that concerns, to this point, is the very limited institutional support.  Despite what some throw about, it is actually vital in keeping an artist 'alive' well past their living years.  It memorializes an artist's place in the cannon, their place in history, and teaches that to new generations.  

Mar 26, 2021 14:12:53 GMT 1 toshspice said:

Mar 26, 2021 13:37:50 GMT 1 mose said:

I know your point, but comparing/constrasting one of the most important paintings of the 20th century to this Banksy is kinda funny (and most important because of the Woman series, this particular one is lesser but at the time it sold I think it might have been the only one still in private hands).

Even funnier, 50 years from now it could be appropriate.

Personally, one of my greatest art experiences was seeing De Kooning's 'Woman' series reunited at his MoMA retrospective.  I believe it was their first reunion since originally show at Sidney Janis Gallery in 1953.

Do you think Banksy will be seen as one of the most important artists of the 21st Century?

 

I think we're already there, and I don't see anything that would make to think it's changing.  He's a cultural force.  I mean, I dislike a lot of Banksy actually.  That being said, his impact is undeniable as is his place in history (IMO).  We're at around the 20% mark in, but I can't think of an artist whose impact so far has been anywhere near Banksy.  The only thing that concerns, to this point, is the very limited institutional support.  Despite what some throw about, it is actually vital in keeping an artist 'alive' well past their living years.  It memorializes an artist's place in the cannon, their place in history, and teaches that to new generations.