mojo
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Bast
May 4, 2021 12:29:51 GMT 1
Bast, by mojo on May 4, 2021 12:29:51 GMT 1, Very sad news, thoughts go out to his family and close friends. RIP BAST
Very sad news, thoughts go out to his family and close friends. RIP BAST
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valentina
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Bast
May 4, 2021 12:33:44 GMT 1
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Bast, by valentina on May 4, 2021 12:33:44 GMT 1, Anybody know what the hell happened to the legend?
Anybody know what the hell happened to the legend?
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Bast
May 4, 2021 12:59:48 GMT 1
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Bast, by Quinnster on May 4, 2021 12:59:48 GMT 1, My favorite artist so Sad.
Makes sense now why Iโve had so many msgs trying to buy my Bast collection.
โน๏ธ
My favorite artist so Sad.
Makes sense now why Iโve had so many msgs trying to buy my Bast collection.
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Bast
May 4, 2021 13:07:39 GMT 1
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Bast, by Deleted on May 4, 2021 13:07:39 GMT 1, Grade A mentalist. RIP Bast. An incredible artist.
Grade A mentalist. RIP Bast. An incredible artist.
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iamzero
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Bast
May 4, 2021 13:09:33 GMT 1
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Bast, by iamzero on May 4, 2021 13:09:33 GMT 1, That Bast Popeye is still a grail piece.
That Bast Popeye is still a grail piece.
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begs
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Bast
May 4, 2021 13:17:09 GMT 1
Bast, by begs on May 4, 2021 13:17:09 GMT 1, Taken to soon RIP True artist
Taken to soon RIP True artist
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chichi carter
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Bast
May 4, 2021 13:23:32 GMT 1
Bast, by chichi carter on May 4, 2021 13:23:32 GMT 1, This is just terrible news. Whether you loved what he created or not, you simply couldn't look away. He most definitely had that street grit. I always loved seeing those videos of life size, loose membered puppets painting. May he rest in peace...
This is just terrible news. Whether you loved what he created or not, you simply couldn't look away. He most definitely had that street grit. I always loved seeing those videos of life size, loose membered puppets painting. May he rest in peace...
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yoyosh
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Bast
May 4, 2021 13:34:58 GMT 1
Bast, by yoyosh on May 4, 2021 13:34:58 GMT 1, Such tragic news. A unique voice and creator. I vividly remember seeing a BAST street piece in SoHo. I couldn't get it out of my head weeks later Here's the pic I took that day:
When I saw a version of it for sale at Castor Gallery I couldn't buy it fast enough, even though it was at the time well outside of my comfortable price range.
RIP to a true legend of the scene
Such tragic news. A unique voice and creator. I vividly remember seeing a BAST street piece in SoHo. I couldn't get it out of my head weeks later Here's the pic I took that day: When I saw a version of it for sale at Castor Gallery I couldn't buy it fast enough, even though it was at the time well outside of my comfortable price range. RIP to a true legend of the scene
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Fะฏ
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Bast
May 4, 2021 14:08:11 GMT 1
Bast, by Fะฏ on May 4, 2021 14:08:11 GMT 1,
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Bast
May 4, 2021 14:45:04 GMT 1
Bast, by Lord Lucas Roham on May 4, 2021 14:45:04 GMT 1, Sad news.
I think my BAST Mickey was the first piece of art I ever bought. It's hung proudly on my wall for 14 years.
RIP Basto.
Sad news.
I think my BAST Mickey was the first piece of art I ever bought. It's hung proudly on my wall for 14 years.
RIP Basto.
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samo
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Bast
May 4, 2021 14:50:00 GMT 1
Bast, by samo on May 4, 2021 14:50:00 GMT 1, Very sad news. May he rest in peace.
Very sad news. May he rest in peace.
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dotdot
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Bast
May 4, 2021 14:50:48 GMT 1
Bast, by dotdot on May 4, 2021 14:50:48 GMT 1, Another sad , sorry , state of a day. Everyone shakes their head in agreement (or full on abject confusion sometimes ) at an individual who was as uncompromising as he was. Why compromise ?
If anyone hears of a crowd / fund raiser or something of that nature for his nearest and dearest(s) - please advise here somewhere ?
Another sad , sorry , state of a day. Everyone shakes their head in agreement (or full on abject confusion sometimes ) at an individual who was as uncompromising as he was. Why compromise ? If anyone hears of a crowd / fund raiser or something of that nature for his nearest and dearest(s) - please advise here somewhere ?
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Bast
May 4, 2021 14:52:17 GMT 1
Bast, by Street Art Fan on May 4, 2021 14:52:17 GMT 1, Such tragic news. A unique voice and creator. I vividly remember seeing a BAST street piece in SoHo. I couldn't get it out of my head weeks later Here's the pic I took that day: When I saw a version of it for sale at Castor Gallery I couldn't buy it fast enough, even though it was at the time well outside of my comfortable price range. RIP to a true legend of the scene This cool (and bizarre) image typifies what makes Bast great. A Pinocchio/bearded dragon/graffiti mash up? Why not! It's cliche to say that art is about taking risks, but Bast always seemed to risk so much more than his contemporaries. Especially during the last few years, as he shifted from his Dada-inspired, post-graffiti origins to a simpler Art Brut aesthetic. I love Bast - he's hands down my favorite artist - but his recent output to me was uneven and a little confusing. He was pursuing his own unique vision, and that courage made me appreciate him even more. My only regret is not having a chance to visit his studio and meet the man in person.
RIP King.
Such tragic news. A unique voice and creator. I vividly remember seeing a BAST street piece in SoHo. I couldn't get it out of my head weeks later Here's the pic I took that day: When I saw a version of it for sale at Castor Gallery I couldn't buy it fast enough, even though it was at the time well outside of my comfortable price range. RIP to a true legend of the scene This cool (and bizarre) image typifies what makes Bast great. A Pinocchio/bearded dragon/graffiti mash up? Why not! It's cliche to say that art is about taking risks, but Bast always seemed to risk so much more than his contemporaries. Especially during the last few years, as he shifted from his Dada-inspired, post-graffiti origins to a simpler Art Brut aesthetic. I love Bast - he's hands down my favorite artist - but his recent output to me was uneven and a little confusing. He was pursuing his own unique vision, and that courage made me appreciate him even more. My only regret is not having a chance to visit his studio and meet the man in person. RIP King.
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Bast
May 4, 2021 15:44:54 GMT 1
Bast, by Discerning Eye on May 4, 2021 15:44:54 GMT 1, Agreed. A unique voice. And a broad range.
His stuff was everywhere in the lower east side when I lived there. I used to walk by this pizza joint every day on my way to the subway. It was under construction and had this makeshift plywood door and one day it was covered with Bast faces. So I asked them if I could have it when they were done. When they replaced the temporary plywood door with a real one, they gave it to me instead of tossing it. I love it and have had it up for years. Not a day goes by that I don't look at it and remember the art scene of the early 2000s in nyc. Good times. RIP Basto.
Agreed. A unique voice. And a broad range. His stuff was everywhere in the lower east side when I lived there. I used to walk by this pizza joint every day on my way to the subway. It was under construction and had this makeshift plywood door and one day it was covered with Bast faces. So I asked them if I could have it when they were done. When they replaced the temporary plywood door with a real one, they gave it to me instead of tossing it. I love it and have had it up for years. Not a day goes by that I don't look at it and remember the art scene of the early 2000s in nyc. Good times. RIP Basto.
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Bast, by Carl Cashman Art on May 4, 2021 17:14:23 GMT 1, .
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chr1s
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Bast
May 4, 2021 17:25:10 GMT 1
Bast, by chr1s on May 4, 2021 17:25:10 GMT 1, His story was interesting - am i right in saying he used to be a baggage handler and would use airline / baggage stickers in his works. I read it here over the years, don't shoot the messenger if not correct Yep, he worked as a baggage handler at JFK, I guess that's why he introduced the term "artists condition" for works that looked like they'd thrown down a baggage shoot then stomped on :-) I had the privilege of visiting his studio several times a few years back. I was curating an exhibit and he was one of the artists taking part in the show. He did work as a baggage handler at JFK and that job helped fuel his early work and global recognition. He said most of the time he was just f@cking around at the airport not really taking the job seriously. He would also help clean the interior of the planes in between flights. He loved collecting the magazines left behind by the passengers.....magazines from all over the world. These magazines were used for a lot of his early collage work. He was particularly fond of magazines with foreign type, such as umlauts or Russian alphabet or any quirky lettering. The other benefit of working as a baggage handler is he could get really cheap flight to travel all over the world. For under $100 he could fly to a city/country in Europe and spend the weekend putting up his work in the streets.
He was witty and generous and just an all-around great guy. I always left his studio feeling energized and excited about the show I was working on. I got to visit the studios of quite few other amazing artists for that exhibit, but his was always the visit I looked forward to the most. On one of my last visits, I brought along the Chief Contemporary Art Curator of the Museum where I work. She did not know much about the Street Art scene. We were coming to look at more works to borrow for the exhibit. After being in the studio for 20 minutes we were no longer looking to borrow works. She was so smitten with Mike and excited by his work she began picking out works to purchase for our museum collection.
His story was interesting - am i right in saying he used to be a baggage handler and would use airline / baggage stickers in his works. I read it here over the years, don't shoot the messenger if not correct Yep, he worked as a baggage handler at JFK, I guess that's why he introduced the term "artists condition" for works that looked like they'd thrown down a baggage shoot then stomped on :-) I had the privilege of visiting his studio several times a few years back. I was curating an exhibit and he was one of the artists taking part in the show. He did work as a baggage handler at JFK and that job helped fuel his early work and global recognition. He said most of the time he was just f@cking around at the airport not really taking the job seriously. He would also help clean the interior of the planes in between flights. He loved collecting the magazines left behind by the passengers.....magazines from all over the world. These magazines were used for a lot of his early collage work. He was particularly fond of magazines with foreign type, such as umlauts or Russian alphabet or any quirky lettering. The other benefit of working as a baggage handler is he could get really cheap flight to travel all over the world. For under $100 he could fly to a city/country in Europe and spend the weekend putting up his work in the streets. He was witty and generous and just an all-around great guy. I always left his studio feeling energized and excited about the show I was working on. I got to visit the studios of quite few other amazing artists for that exhibit, but his was always the visit I looked forward to the most. On one of my last visits, I brought along the Chief Contemporary Art Curator of the Museum where I work. She did not know much about the Street Art scene. We were coming to look at more works to borrow for the exhibit. After being in the studio for 20 minutes we were no longer looking to borrow works. She was so smitten with Mike and excited by his work she began picking out works to purchase for our museum collection.
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Dive Jedi
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Bast
May 4, 2021 17:28:05 GMT 1
Bast, by Dive Jedi on May 4, 2021 17:28:05 GMT 1, Yep, he worked as a baggage handler at JFK, I guess that's why he introduced the term "artists condition" for works that looked like they'd thrown down a baggage shoot then stomped on :-) I had the privilege of visiting his studio several times a few years back. I was curating an exhibit and he was one of the artists taking part in the show. He did work as a baggage handler at JFK and that job helped fuel his early work and global recognition. He said most of the time he was just f@cking around at the airport not really taking the job seriously. He would also help clean the interior of the planes in between flights. He loved collecting the magazines left behind by the passengers.....magazines from all over the world. These magazines were used for a lot of his early collage work. He was particularly fond of magazines with foreign type, such as umlauts or Russian alphabet or any quirky lettering. The other benefit of working as a baggage handler is he could get really cheap flight to travel all over the world. For under $100 he could fly to a city/country in Europe and spend the weekend putting up his work in the streets. He was witty and generous and just an all-around great guy. I always left his studio feeling energized and excited about the show I was working on. I got to visit the studios of quite few other amazing artists for that exhibit, but his was always the visit I looked forward to the most. On one of my last visits, I brought along the Chief Contemporary Art Curator of the Museum where I work. She did not know much about the Street Art scene. We were coming to look at more works to borrow for the exhibit. After being in the studio for 20 minutes we were no longer looking to borrow works. She was so smitten with Mike and excited by his work she began picking out works to purchase for our museum collection. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a lovely chap.
Yep, he worked as a baggage handler at JFK, I guess that's why he introduced the term "artists condition" for works that looked like they'd thrown down a baggage shoot then stomped on :-) I had the privilege of visiting his studio several times a few years back. I was curating an exhibit and he was one of the artists taking part in the show. He did work as a baggage handler at JFK and that job helped fuel his early work and global recognition. He said most of the time he was just f@cking around at the airport not really taking the job seriously. He would also help clean the interior of the planes in between flights. He loved collecting the magazines left behind by the passengers.....magazines from all over the world. These magazines were used for a lot of his early collage work. He was particularly fond of magazines with foreign type, such as umlauts or Russian alphabet or any quirky lettering. The other benefit of working as a baggage handler is he could get really cheap flight to travel all over the world. For under $100 he could fly to a city/country in Europe and spend the weekend putting up his work in the streets. He was witty and generous and just an all-around great guy. I always left his studio feeling energized and excited about the show I was working on. I got to visit the studios of quite few other amazing artists for that exhibit, but his was always the visit I looked forward to the most. On one of my last visits, I brought along the Chief Contemporary Art Curator of the Museum where I work. She did not know much about the Street Art scene. We were coming to look at more works to borrow for the exhibit. After being in the studio for 20 minutes we were no longer looking to borrow works. She was so smitten with Mike and excited by his work she began picking out works to purchase for our museum collection. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a lovely chap.
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kaimac
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Bast
May 4, 2021 18:10:35 GMT 1
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Bast, by kaimac on May 4, 2021 18:10:35 GMT 1, Yep, he worked as a baggage handler at JFK, I guess that's why he introduced the term "artists condition" for works that looked like they'd thrown down a baggage shoot then stomped on :-) I had the privilege of visiting his studio several times a few years back. I was curating an exhibit and he was one of the artists taking part in the show. He did work as a baggage handler at JFK and that job helped fuel his early work and global recognition. He said most of the time he was just f@cking around at the airport not really taking the job seriously. He would also help clean the interior of the planes in between flights. He loved collecting the magazines left behind by the passengers.....magazines from all over the world. These magazines were used for a lot of his early collage work. He was particularly fond of magazines with foreign type, such as umlauts or Russian alphabet or any quirky lettering. The other benefit of working as a baggage handler is he could get really cheap flight to travel all over the world. For under $100 he could fly to a city/country in Europe and spend the weekend putting up his work in the streets. He was witty and generous and just an all-around great guy. I always left his studio feeling energized and excited about the show I was working on. I got to visit the studios of quite few other amazing artists for that exhibit, but his was always the visit I looked forward to the most. On one of my last visits, I brought along the Chief Contemporary Art Curator of the Museum where I work. She did not know much about the Street Art scene. We were coming to look at more works to borrow for the exhibit. After being in the studio for 20 minutes we were no longer looking to borrow works. She was so smitten with Mike and excited by his work she began picking out works to purchase for our museum collection.
This is just lovely. Thanks for sharing.
What a terrible loss. Another brilliant creative mind gone. Just absolutely tragic.
Yep, he worked as a baggage handler at JFK, I guess that's why he introduced the term "artists condition" for works that looked like they'd thrown down a baggage shoot then stomped on :-) I had the privilege of visiting his studio several times a few years back. I was curating an exhibit and he was one of the artists taking part in the show. He did work as a baggage handler at JFK and that job helped fuel his early work and global recognition. He said most of the time he was just f@cking around at the airport not really taking the job seriously. He would also help clean the interior of the planes in between flights. He loved collecting the magazines left behind by the passengers.....magazines from all over the world. These magazines were used for a lot of his early collage work. He was particularly fond of magazines with foreign type, such as umlauts or Russian alphabet or any quirky lettering. The other benefit of working as a baggage handler is he could get really cheap flight to travel all over the world. For under $100 he could fly to a city/country in Europe and spend the weekend putting up his work in the streets. He was witty and generous and just an all-around great guy. I always left his studio feeling energized and excited about the show I was working on. I got to visit the studios of quite few other amazing artists for that exhibit, but his was always the visit I looked forward to the most. On one of my last visits, I brought along the Chief Contemporary Art Curator of the Museum where I work. She did not know much about the Street Art scene. We were coming to look at more works to borrow for the exhibit. After being in the studio for 20 minutes we were no longer looking to borrow works. She was so smitten with Mike and excited by his work she began picking out works to purchase for our museum collection. This is just lovely. Thanks for sharing. What a terrible loss. Another brilliant creative mind gone. Just absolutely tragic.
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Bast
May 4, 2021 19:37:58 GMT 1
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jp226
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Bast
May 4, 2021 20:05:00 GMT 1
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Bast, by jp226 on May 4, 2021 20:05:00 GMT 1, That Bast Popeye is still a grail piece.
I regret selling mine a few months back.
That Bast Popeye is still a grail piece. I regret selling mine a few months back.
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Bast
May 4, 2021 21:02:09 GMT 1
Bast, by concrete jungle on May 4, 2021 21:02:09 GMT 1, Gutting. Bast was one of the reasons for my early interest in urban art. Always saw his work as a follow on from the great Italian Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi, although wonder if he would have ever seen his stuff. Have a framed POW Mickey from back in the day - still one of my all time favourites. Big Loss...
Gutting. Bast was one of the reasons for my early interest in urban art. Always saw his work as a follow on from the great Italian Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi, although wonder if he would have ever seen his stuff. Have a framed POW Mickey from back in the day - still one of my all time favourites. Big Loss...
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pac
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Bast
May 5, 2021 5:05:09 GMT 1
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Bast, by pac on May 5, 2021 5:05:09 GMT 1, There is not a day that my Tony Roma does not make me smile. Just brilliant. Such a loss...such a wonderful person.
There is not a day that my Tony Roma does not make me smile. Just brilliant. Such a loss...such a wonderful person.
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Bast
May 5, 2021 9:21:23 GMT 1
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Bast, by vic on May 5, 2021 9:21:23 GMT 1, So many great words from fans, collectors and artists on this tragic news.
Noted there's been nothing from Banksy, and Kaws released a print
So many great words from fans, collectors and artists on this tragic news.
Noted there's been nothing from Banksy, and Kaws released a print
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Bast
May 5, 2021 9:31:45 GMT 1
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Bast, by Lord Lucas Roham on May 5, 2021 9:31:45 GMT 1, So many great words from fans, collectors and artists on this tragic news. Noted there's been nothing from Banksy, and Kaws released a print
Doesn't fit with Donnelly's business model. No profit in it.
So many great words from fans, collectors and artists on this tragic news. Noted there's been nothing from Banksy, and Kaws released a print Doesn't fit with Donnelly's business model. No profit in it.
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Bast
May 5, 2021 9:40:49 GMT 1
Bast, by Leo Boyd on May 5, 2021 9:40:49 GMT 1, Gutting. Bast was one of the reasons for my early interest in urban art. Always saw his work as a follow on from the great Italian Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi, although wonder if he would have ever seen his stuff. Have a framed POW Mickey from back in the day - still one of my all time favourites. Big Loss... I did not know that Paolozzi was Italian Scottish Cheers for that nugget of information
Gutting. Bast was one of the reasons for my early interest in urban art. Always saw his work as a follow on from the great Italian Scottish artist Eduardo Paolozzi, although wonder if he would have ever seen his stuff. Have a framed POW Mickey from back in the day - still one of my all time favourites. Big Loss... I did not know that Paolozzi was Italian Scottish Cheers for that nugget of information
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Bast
May 5, 2021 11:48:18 GMT 1
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Bast, by Street Art Fan on May 5, 2021 11:48:18 GMT 1, So many great words from fans, collectors and artists on this tragic news. Noted there's been nothing from Banksy, and Kaws released a print Wouldnโt it be lovely if at some point Banksy put something up in Williamsburg to honor Bast?
So many great words from fans, collectors and artists on this tragic news. Noted there's been nothing from Banksy, and Kaws released a print Wouldnโt it be lovely if at some point Banksy put something up in Williamsburg to honor Bast?
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Bast
May 5, 2021 13:17:10 GMT 1
Bast, by The Italian One on May 5, 2021 13:17:10 GMT 1, So many great words from fans, collectors and artists on this tragic news. Noted there's been nothing from Banksy, and Kaws released a print Wouldnโt it be lovely tho if at some point Banksy did put something up in Williamsburg to honor Bast... he should
So many great words from fans, collectors and artists on this tragic news. Noted there's been nothing from Banksy, and Kaws released a print Wouldnโt it be lovely tho if at some point Banksy did put something up in Williamsburg to honor Bast... he should
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Bast
May 5, 2021 15:00:08 GMT 1
Bast, by The Italian One on May 5, 2021 15:00:08 GMT 1, Anybody know what the hell happened to the legend? seems nobody knows
Anybody know what the hell happened to the legend? seems nobody knows
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May 5, 2021 15:09:23 GMT 1
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Bast
May 5, 2021 15:13:01 GMT 1
Bast, by Fะฏ on May 5, 2021 15:13:01 GMT 1, brilliant
brilliant
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