nobokov
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by nobokov on Apr 5, 2022 21:27:45 GMT 1, Where are your priorities people? We must first boycott Russian Piroshkis then move on to burning books. I started by burning my copy of "War, what is it goood for?" By Leo Tolstoy. Next I might change my screenname to something less Russian sounding. That should end the war I think.
Where are your priorities people? We must first boycott Russian Piroshkis then move on to burning books. I started by burning my copy of "War, what is it goood for?" By Leo Tolstoy. Next I might change my screenname to something less Russian sounding. That should end the war I think.
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Viennese
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by Viennese on Apr 5, 2022 21:36:38 GMT 1, Where are your priorities people? We must first boycott Russian Piroshkis then move on to burning books. I started by burning my copy of "War, what is it goood for?" By Leo Tolstoy. Next I might change my screenname to something less Russian sounding. That should end the war I think.
Sure! And being from Canada you should first and foremost apologize! 😉
Where are your priorities people? We must first boycott Russian Piroshkis then move on to burning books. I started by burning my copy of "War, what is it goood for?" By Leo Tolstoy. Next I might change my screenname to something less Russian sounding. That should end the war I think. Sure! And being from Canada you should first and foremost apologize! 😉
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 6, 2022 9:35:38 GMT 1, Just because some people can’t differentiate doesn’t mean we should not. This is not about Russian-owned/Russian-related companies or Tchaikovsky, this is about people who keep a cleptocratic system running by being an integral part of it while filling their pockets with obscene amounts of money while most of Russians live in poverty. This is about Russia invading its neighbouring country and committing horrific war crimes against Ukrainian civilians.
Just because some people can’t differentiate doesn’t mean we should not. This is not about Russian-owned/Russian-related companies or Tchaikovsky, this is about people who keep a cleptocratic system running by being an integral part of it while filling their pockets with obscene amounts of money while most of Russians live in poverty. This is about Russia invading its neighbouring country and committing horrific war crimes against Ukrainian civilians.
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 6, 2022 9:43:14 GMT 1,
The Mercury Group acquired Phillips in 2008.
At the time Phillips spokesperson Ariel Childs told ARTnewsletter: “We are looking forward to announcing Moscow initiatives which will capitalize on the new arrangement with this major player in Russia.”
The Mercury Group acquired Phillips in 2008. At the time Phillips spokesperson Ariel Childs told ARTnewsletter: “We are looking forward to announcing Moscow initiatives which will capitalize on the new arrangement with this major player in Russia.”
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by put the kettle on on Apr 6, 2022 9:47:19 GMT 1, I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it.
I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it.
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 6, 2022 9:49:05 GMT 1, Sorry, but what you are saying simply doesn't have any logic to it. If the owners of Philips are in the pockets of Putin then why are they speaking out against the war in Ukraine and have even made large donations to Ukrainian charities? I think we can safely assume that that is NOT something that Putin is encouraging or even happy about. So yes, the owners of Phillips are being persecuted because they are Russians; not because they are funding Putin's regime (which they are not). oligarch noun 1 . a ruler in an oligarchy. 2 . (especially in Russia) a very rich business leader with a great deal of political influence.
Sorry, but what you are saying simply doesn't have any logic to it. If the owners of Philips are in the pockets of Putin then why are they speaking out against the war in Ukraine and have even made large donations to Ukrainian charities? I think we can safely assume that that is NOT something that Putin is encouraging or even happy about. So yes, the owners of Phillips are being persecuted because they are Russians; not because they are funding Putin's regime (which they are not). oligarch noun 1 . a ruler in an oligarchy. 2 . (especially in Russia) a very rich business leader with a great deal of political influence.
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 6, 2022 9:57:09 GMT 1, I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. Is it bombing your house and butchering your family?
I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. Is it bombing your house and butchering your family?
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 6, 2022 10:04:36 GMT 1, They made a significant donation of all fees from a recent auction to the Ukraine aid fund. And how much have they paid to the Russian state to fund the war against Ukraine?
They made a significant donation of all fees from a recent auction to the Ukraine aid fund. And how much have they paid to the Russian state to fund the war against Ukraine?
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by put the kettle on on Apr 6, 2022 10:08:39 GMT 1, I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. Is it bombing your house and butchering your family? Very good question, NO!!!!
I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. Is it bombing your house and butchering your family? Very good question, NO!!!!
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J0NNY
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by J0NNY on Apr 6, 2022 10:08:48 GMT 1, I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it.
It’s obviously a monster. Seize all of its assets too.
I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. It’s obviously a monster. Seize all of its assets too.
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by put the kettle on on Apr 6, 2022 10:10:37 GMT 1, I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. It’s obviously a monster. Seize all of its assets too. But he's only got a bowl and a few soft toys.
I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. It’s obviously a monster. Seize all of its assets too. But he's only got a bowl and a few soft toys.
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by Acme Thunderer on Apr 6, 2022 10:20:43 GMT 1, I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. You’re only need to worry if he look like this. 😂
I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. You’re only need to worry if he look like this. 😂
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by put the kettle on on Apr 6, 2022 10:27:36 GMT 1, I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. You’re only need to worry if he look like this. 😂
Na! nothing like them.
I've got a russian blue cat, would like to ask the forum if I should get rid of it. You’re only need to worry if he look like this. 😂 Na! nothing like them.
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 6, 2022 12:09:56 GMT 1, You’re only need to worry if he look like this. 😂 Na! nothing like them. It's almost as if you and your cat photos are trying to distract from the seriousness of this:
You’re only need to worry if he look like this. 😂 Na! nothing like them. It's almost as if you and your cat photos are trying to distract from the seriousness of this:
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bonesy
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by bonesy on Apr 7, 2022 11:17:08 GMT 1, Phillips spoke up in support of Ukraine followed by a huge donation- shouldn’t we be supporting Russian owned companies like this that are speaking up against Putin? The CEO of Bonhams auction house was one of the first to shout “boycott Phillips auction house” Are people really this short sighted?
Phillips spoke up in support of Ukraine followed by a huge donation- shouldn’t we be supporting Russian owned companies like this that are speaking up against Putin? The CEO of Bonhams auction house was one of the first to shout “boycott Phillips auction house” Are people really this short sighted?
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 8, 2022 10:08:56 GMT 1, oligarch noun 1 . a ruler in an oligarchy. 2 . (especially in Russia) a very rich business leader with a great deal of political influence. I think we all know what the word 'oligarch' means. But congratulations on using an online dictionary. Congratulations on your understanding of what an oligarch is. Commiserations on your complete ignorance of what an oligarch, like Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, does.
oligarch noun 1 . a ruler in an oligarchy. 2 . (especially in Russia) a very rich business leader with a great deal of political influence. I think we all know what the word 'oligarch' means. But congratulations on using an online dictionary. Congratulations on your understanding of what an oligarch is. Commiserations on your complete ignorance of what an oligarch, like Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, does.
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 8, 2022 10:13:53 GMT 1, Phillips spoke up in support of Ukraine followed by a huge donation- shouldn’t we be supporting Russian owned companies like this that are speaking up against Putin? The CEO of Bonhams auction house was one of the first to shout “boycott Phillips auction house” Are people really this short sighted? I guess someone is short-sighted - maybe it's you. Phillips' Russian owners, Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, haven't said a word to defend Ukraine or condemn the actions of Russia. The company's English CEO made those statements. To be clear, the parent company is based in Moscow.
Phillips spoke up in support of Ukraine followed by a huge donation- shouldn’t we be supporting Russian owned companies like this that are speaking up against Putin? The CEO of Bonhams auction house was one of the first to shout “boycott Phillips auction house” Are people really this short sighted? I guess someone is short-sighted - maybe it's you. Phillips' Russian owners, Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, haven't said a word to defend Ukraine or condemn the actions of Russia. The company's English CEO made those statements. To be clear, the parent company is based in Moscow.
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 8, 2022 11:29:16 GMT 1, Congratulations on your understanding of what an oligarch is. Commiserations on your complete ignorance of what an oligarch, like Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, does. You assume too much. Please provide some evidence of what these oligarchs are doing related to Putin and the war in Ukraine. Although at least I got a little chuckle out of your use of the word "like..." I can't understand why you find human suffering so amusing. That says a lot about you. For evidence, see my posts above about the parent company, based in Moscow - who do you think funds the Russian govt?
Congratulations on your understanding of what an oligarch is. Commiserations on your complete ignorance of what an oligarch, like Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, does. You assume too much. Please provide some evidence of what these oligarchs are doing related to Putin and the war in Ukraine. Although at least I got a little chuckle out of your use of the word "like..." I can't understand why you find human suffering so amusing. That says a lot about you. For evidence, see my posts above about the parent company, based in Moscow - who do you think funds the Russian govt?
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bonesy
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by bonesy on Apr 8, 2022 23:00:33 GMT 1, Phillips spoke up in support of Ukraine followed by a huge donation- shouldn’t we be supporting Russian owned companies like this that are speaking up against Putin? The CEO of Bonhams auction house was one of the first to shout “boycott Phillips auction house” Are people really this short sighted? I guess someone is short-sighted - maybe it's you. Phillips' Russian owners, Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, haven't said a word to defend Ukraine or condemn the actions of Russia. The company's English CEO made those statements. To be clear, the parent company is based in Moscow.
A prominent Russian owned company speaks up in support of Ukraine and makes a large donation to back it up, this is what puts pressure on Putin. If the owners were supporters of Putin they would not allow this.
You can’t just blindly hate on all companies with Russian ties. You need to look what steps the company is taking to separate themselves from Putin. Phillips has done this publicly.
Phillips spoke up in support of Ukraine followed by a huge donation- shouldn’t we be supporting Russian owned companies like this that are speaking up against Putin? The CEO of Bonhams auction house was one of the first to shout “boycott Phillips auction house” Are people really this short sighted? I guess someone is short-sighted - maybe it's you. Phillips' Russian owners, Leonid Friedland and Leonid Strunin, haven't said a word to defend Ukraine or condemn the actions of Russia. The company's English CEO made those statements. To be clear, the parent company is based in Moscow. A prominent Russian owned company speaks up in support of Ukraine and makes a large donation to back it up, this is what puts pressure on Putin. If the owners were supporters of Putin they would not allow this. You can’t just blindly hate on all companies with Russian ties. You need to look what steps the company is taking to separate themselves from Putin. Phillips has done this publicly.
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 9, 2022 11:41:12 GMT 1, Phillips made over $1 billion in sales last year. The parent company is in Moscow. Where do you think the money ends up?
Phillips made over $1 billion in sales last year. The parent company is in Moscow. Where do you think the money ends up?
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J0NNY
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by J0NNY on Apr 9, 2022 12:49:39 GMT 1, Phillips made over $1 billion in sales last year. The parent company is in Moscow. Where do you think the money ends up?
Got any proof or are you trying to spread propaganda?
Phillips made over $1 billion in sales last year. The parent company is in Moscow. Where do you think the money ends up? Got any proof or are you trying to spread propaganda?
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Adman
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by Adman on Apr 9, 2022 13:39:17 GMT 1, Phillips made over $1 billion in sales last year. The parent company is in Moscow. Where do you think the money ends up? Sales do not equal profit.
Phillips made over $1 billion in sales last year. The parent company is in Moscow. Where do you think the money ends up? Sales do not equal profit.
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by DAVID HOCKNEY on Apr 9, 2022 15:35:45 GMT 1, Do you boycott all companies, products and services from countries that bomb innocent civilians?
Do you boycott all companies, products and services from countries that bomb innocent civilians?
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pollz66
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by pollz66 on Apr 10, 2022 14:19:21 GMT 1, In the meantime, where do you think the money Phillips makes goes to? Do you boycott all companies, products and services from countries that bomb innocent civilians? You've already made it clear that this is very low down on the list of your personal priorities.
In the meantime, where do you think the money Phillips makes goes to? Do you boycott all companies, products and services from countries that bomb innocent civilians? You've already made it clear that this is very low down on the list of your personal priorities.
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by DAVID HOCKNEY on Apr 10, 2022 16:35:24 GMT 1, Do you boycott all companies, products and services from countries that bomb innocent civilians? You've already made it clear that this is very low down on the list of your personal priorities.
Didn't think so. Hypocrite.
Do you boycott all companies, products and services from countries that bomb innocent civilians? You've already made it clear that this is very low down on the list of your personal priorities. Didn't think so. Hypocrite.
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robo
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by robo on Apr 11, 2022 8:30:11 GMT 1, To witness this serious thread by the OP descend into cat jokes is to witness at best juvenile political ignorance, and at worst active pro-Russian propagandists on the Banksy forum. The OP raises an important and well thought out issue, backed up by accurate information.
Banksy would be ashamed.
To witness this serious thread by the OP descend into cat jokes is to witness at best juvenile political ignorance, and at worst active pro-Russian propagandists on the Banksy forum. The OP raises an important and well thought out issue, backed up by accurate information.
Banksy would be ashamed.
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Jonas B
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Phillips Art Auctions • New York, Hong Kong & London, by Jonas B on Apr 11, 2022 8:57:32 GMT 1, Surprised Banksy has remained silent for so long on the situation. Very much doubt it’s due to his Russian clients/collectors.
Surprised Banksy has remained silent for so long on the situation. Very much doubt it’s due to his Russian clients/collectors.
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