digitalkid
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by digitalkid on Dec 10, 2008 21:20:29 GMT 1, I didn't win the lottery and yes I did stand in a queue for 3 hours to get a ticket. But I'm still not going to whinge about it.
I didn't expect to win, the odds (lets not go into that again here!) never looked good however you worked them out.
Would I have got tickets if Banksy wasn't fronting the lotto? fuck knows really as it didn't happen. I would have still gone to the open day for sure though.
Whinging is really not a nice trait in someone - peace and love to all and all that bollocks 
I didn't win the lottery and yes I did stand in a queue for 3 hours to get a ticket. But I'm still not going to whinge about it. I didn't expect to win, the odds (lets not go into that again here!) never looked good however you worked them out. Would I have got tickets if Banksy wasn't fronting the lotto? fuck knows really as it didn't happen. I would have still gone to the open day for sure though. Whinging is really not a nice trait in someone - peace and love to all and all that bollocks |
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neale
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by neale on Dec 11, 2008 17:30:48 GMT 1, For me the Bast, closely followed by the Eelus
For me the Bast, closely followed by the Eelus
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Existencil
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by Existencil on Dec 11, 2008 17:31:39 GMT 1, I'de really like to see the Sam3 image. I'm suprised that hasn't gone up yet.
I'de really like to see the Sam3 image. I'm suprised that hasn't gone up yet.
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shower
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by shower on Dec 11, 2008 17:34:54 GMT 1, it may well have sold out, there was 2 versions and both were runs of 10. i remember the silver paper one was 400 and the card was 350 or 375 each. they were in the print rack in the right hand room where you paid for your prints. sorry i dont have a pic myself. didnt anyone else check them out?
it may well have sold out, there was 2 versions and both were runs of 10. i remember the silver paper one was 400 and the card was 350 or 375 each. they were in the print rack in the right hand room where you paid for your prints. sorry i dont have a pic myself. didnt anyone else check them out?
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shower
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by shower on Dec 11, 2008 17:35:37 GMT 1, and im pretty sure there was one framed up in the left hand room by the door over the sofa and the security guy!
and im pretty sure there was one framed up in the left hand room by the door over the sofa and the security guy!
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Existencil
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by Existencil on Dec 11, 2008 17:38:03 GMT 1, I didn't know where to look when I walked in there. Not suprised I missed it.
I didn't know where to look when I walked in there. Not suprised I missed it.
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shower
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by shower on Dec 11, 2008 17:44:10 GMT 1, I didn't know where to look when I walked in there. Not suprised I missed it.
same here, didnt know where to start! must have looked round each room 3 times to make sure i didnt miss things! wish id spent longer looking at banksys original thomas piece, that was fantastic!
I didn't know where to look when I walked in there. Not suprised I missed it. same here, didnt know where to start! must have looked round each room 3 times to make sure i didnt miss things! wish id spent longer looking at banksys original thomas piece, that was fantastic! |
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Prescription Art
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by Prescription Art on Dec 11, 2008 17:46:54 GMT 1, This was the Sam3 image:
It looked like a screenprinted version of that photo...
This was the Sam3 image: It looked like a screenprinted version of that photo... |
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by buffin on Dec 11, 2008 17:55:14 GMT 1, Same as G man. Was into the print room in the first half hour or so when most still available but left empty handed. Only a few prints appealed and they were overpriced. Can see most of these available on ebay for much less come the end of January.
Same as G man. Was into the print room in the first half hour or so when most still available but left empty handed. Only a few prints appealed and they were overpriced. Can see most of these available on ebay for much less come the end of January.
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by 13loco on Dec 11, 2008 18:01:34 GMT 1, I agree... I left gone the Bast popeye for that...
Last year a Mickey of a 100 edition with a very hand finished was 225.
2008 means 300 for a 140 edition with a presume hand finished...
No, thanks...
I agree... I left gone the Bast popeye for that... Last year a Mickey of a 100 edition with a very hand finished was 225. 2008 means 300 for a 140 edition with a presume hand finished... No, thanks... |
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shower
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by shower on Dec 11, 2008 18:03:13 GMT 1, This was the Sam3 image: It looked like a screenprinted version of that photo...
thats the one!
This was the Sam3 image: It looked like a screenprinted version of that photo... thats the one! |
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Existencil
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by Existencil on Dec 11, 2008 18:07:45 GMT 1, '2008 means 300 for a 140 edition with a presume hand finished...'
There is no presume about it. It is definately hand finished. I would also say Bast has a bigger profile now than he did last year.
'2008 means 300 for a 140 edition with a presume hand finished...'
There is no presume about it. It is definately hand finished. I would also say Bast has a bigger profile now than he did last year.
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artso
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by artso on Dec 11, 2008 18:13:46 GMT 1, bast was my fav of the online releases so far then eelus...really like the Bast and for those in the US it was a better deal then previous due to those damn exchange rates...$440 is a good deal for this piece IMO would have prob paid more if I didn't snag one
bast was my fav of the online releases so far then eelus...really like the Bast and for those in the US it was a better deal then previous due to those damn exchange rates...$440 is a good deal for this piece IMO would have prob paid more if I didn't snag one
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by mcnuts on Dec 11, 2008 18:17:44 GMT 1, i quite liked the Bast special
i quite liked the Bast special
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by cashman on Dec 11, 2008 18:17:53 GMT 1, bast was my fav of the online releases so far then eelus...really like the Bast and for those in the US it was a better deal then previous due to those damn exchange rates...$440 is a good deal for this piece IMO would have prob paid more if I didn't snag one
I dont know why more people didnt come over from places like the sates to take advantage of our exchange rate on the POW weekend, theres so much to see in that area
bast was my fav of the online releases so far then eelus...really like the Bast and for those in the US it was a better deal then previous due to those damn exchange rates...$440 is a good deal for this piece IMO would have prob paid more if I didn't snag one I dont know why more people didnt come over from places like the sates to take advantage of our exchange rate on the POW weekend, theres so much to see in that area |
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Existencil
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by Existencil on Dec 11, 2008 18:19:16 GMT 1, Certainly easier to get to than Bethlehem.
Certainly easier to get to than Bethlehem.
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pfffffffffft
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by pfffffffffft on Dec 11, 2008 18:25:03 GMT 1, bast was my fav of the online releases so far then eelus...really like the Bast and for those in the US it was a better deal then previous due to those damn exchange rates...$440 is a good deal for this piece IMO would have prob paid more if I didn't snag one I dont know why more people didnt come over from places like the sates to take advantage of our exchange rate on the POW weekend, theres so much to see in that area
Well, I think because this was the first POW open day people were unsure what to expect. Considering the current economic climate, I'm not sure I would have flown over in retrospect either. Is it worth 400+ USD round trip to pick up a $750 bast and $250 eelus not knowing what the rest of the event was going to be like up until a few days prior?
I would have flown over for a ghetto, would have been nice to come over for this but with so much up in the air I think many decided to stay home.
bast was my fav of the online releases so far then eelus...really like the Bast and for those in the US it was a better deal then previous due to those damn exchange rates...$440 is a good deal for this piece IMO would have prob paid more if I didn't snag one I dont know why more people didnt come over from places like the sates to take advantage of our exchange rate on the POW weekend, theres so much to see in that area Well, I think because this was the first POW open day people were unsure what to expect. Considering the current economic climate, I'm not sure I would have flown over in retrospect either. Is it worth 400+ USD round trip to pick up a $750 bast and $250 eelus not knowing what the rest of the event was going to be like up until a few days prior? I would have flown over for a ghetto, would have been nice to come over for this but with so much up in the air I think many decided to stay home. |
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by cashman on Dec 11, 2008 18:30:37 GMT 1, I dont know why more people didnt come over from places like the sates to take advantage of our exchange rate on the POW weekend, theres so much to see in that area Well, I think because this was the first POW open day people were unsure what to expect. Considering the current economic climate, I'm not sure I would have flown over in retrospect either. Is it worth 400+ USD round trip to pick up a $750 bast and $250 eelus not knowing what the rest of the even was going to be like up until a few days prior? I would have flown over for a ghetto, would have been nice to come over for this but with so much up in the air I think many decided to stay home.
POW wasnt the only show going on though, do people go to ghetto because they know they can deffinatly buy art or for the event ?? Im not knocking you personally, ive just seen a lot of people complain about POW when they had every chance to make the effort
I dont know why more people didnt come over from places like the sates to take advantage of our exchange rate on the POW weekend, theres so much to see in that area Well, I think because this was the first POW open day people were unsure what to expect. Considering the current economic climate, I'm not sure I would have flown over in retrospect either. Is it worth 400+ USD round trip to pick up a $750 bast and $250 eelus not knowing what the rest of the even was going to be like up until a few days prior? I would have flown over for a ghetto, would have been nice to come over for this but with so much up in the air I think many decided to stay home. POW wasnt the only show going on though, do people go to ghetto because they know they can deffinatly buy art or for the event ?? Im not knocking you personally, ive just seen a lot of people complain about POW when they had every chance to make the effort |
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Existencil
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by Existencil on Dec 11, 2008 18:31:19 GMT 1, Perhaps it was worth coming over for the experience - regardless of whether there was anything to grab.
Perhaps it was worth coming over for the experience - regardless of whether there was anything to grab.
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artso
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by artso on Dec 11, 2008 18:33:13 GMT 1, bast was my fav of the online releases so far then eelus...really like the Bast and for those in the US it was a better deal then previous due to those damn exchange rates...$440 is a good deal for this piece IMO would have prob paid more if I didn't snag one I dont know why more people didnt come over from places like the sates to take advantage of our exchange rate on the POW weekend, theres so much to see in that area
I strongly considered it but unfortunately for me I have too much work and can't leave!! Seems like it was a good time to get over to the UK for a few reasons.
bast was my fav of the online releases so far then eelus...really like the Bast and for those in the US it was a better deal then previous due to those damn exchange rates...$440 is a good deal for this piece IMO would have prob paid more if I didn't snag one I dont know why more people didnt come over from places like the sates to take advantage of our exchange rate on the POW weekend, theres so much to see in that area I strongly considered it but unfortunately for me I have too much work and can't leave!! Seems like it was a good time to get over to the UK for a few reasons. |
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pfffffffffft
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by pfffffffffft on Dec 11, 2008 18:37:32 GMT 1, Perhaps it was worth coming over for the experience - regardless of whether there was anything to grab.
As stated in the prior post because this was the first pow open day no one knew what to expect. So would the experience be standing in a queue for 4 hours and fighting to get a glimpse of everything or would it have been calm and enjoyable?
Listen folks, the economy is bad out there and many of us dont have $400+ plus hotels and transport to drop on a weekend trip to the UK. That could be someone's only vacation for the year. People knew what to expect with the last couple of ghettos, if you arent sure you're going to have a good time at the event I dont see any issue with those of us in the states not spending that amount of money for the event not knowing if it was going to end up great.
And Stuey, considering you were banned from Laz/Pow for grabbing postcards and catalogs, you shouldnt have even been there. Quite cheeky of you to even comment on it considering.  Please put me back on ignore asap.
Perhaps it was worth coming over for the experience - regardless of whether there was anything to grab. As stated in the prior post because this was the first pow open day no one knew what to expect. So would the experience be standing in a queue for 4 hours and fighting to get a glimpse of everything or would it have been calm and enjoyable? Listen folks, the economy is bad out there and many of us dont have $400+ plus hotels and transport to drop on a weekend trip to the UK. That could be someone's only vacation for the year. People knew what to expect with the last couple of ghettos, if you arent sure you're going to have a good time at the event I dont see any issue with those of us in the states not spending that amount of money for the event not knowing if it was going to end up great. And Stuey, considering you were banned from Laz/Pow for grabbing postcards and catalogs, you shouldnt have even been there. Quite cheeky of you to even comment on it considering. Please put me back on ignore asap. |
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by retardthebear on Dec 12, 2008 2:43:48 GMT 1, just dont go on the saturday.
I went on sunday and walked straight in at about 3pm. Had a butch, queued for all of 5mins to get in the exhibition... easy peasy!
All the same stuff was there, just not all the people! ;D
But fair point, i wouldn't fly to states for a weekender regardless of what was going on, havent won the lottery yet!
just dont go on the saturday.
I went on sunday and walked straight in at about 3pm. Had a butch, queued for all of 5mins to get in the exhibition... easy peasy!
All the same stuff was there, just not all the people! ;D
But fair point, i wouldn't fly to states for a weekender regardless of what was going on, havent won the lottery yet!
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by Grubster on Dec 12, 2008 4:29:06 GMT 1, I'll be there next year with even better exchange rates and more bang for your buck then too. Don't get me wrong, with the BP and EURO droping nearly 25% is a great deal, but next year we'll be looking at nearly $1.25-1.35 / 1 pound. thus saving money all around and walkiing away with better art than this year and hopefully stay longer and hang around for 12 day of xmas and other great shows on that side of the pond!
I'll be there next year with even better exchange rates and more bang for your buck then too. Don't get me wrong, with the BP and EURO droping nearly 25% is a great deal, but next year we'll be looking at nearly $1.25-1.35 / 1 pound. thus saving money all around and walkiing away with better art than this year and hopefully stay longer and hang around for 12 day of xmas and other great shows on that side of the pond!
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by pfffffffffft on Dec 12, 2008 4:53:25 GMT 1, I'll be there next year with even better exchange rates and more bang for your buck then too. Don't get me wrong, with the BP and EURO droping nearly 25% is a great deal, but next year we'll be looking at nearly $1.25-1.35 / 1 pound. thus saving money all around and walkiing away with better art than this year and hopefully stay longer and hang around for 12 day of xmas and other great shows on that side of the pond!
Dont count on it, the auto bail out is being voted on now and it's looking like it will not pass. the dollar is dropping like a stone as we speak.
I'll be there next year with even better exchange rates and more bang for your buck then too. Don't get me wrong, with the BP and EURO droping nearly 25% is a great deal, but next year we'll be looking at nearly $1.25-1.35 / 1 pound. thus saving money all around and walkiing away with better art than this year and hopefully stay longer and hang around for 12 day of xmas and other great shows on that side of the pond! Dont count on it, the auto bail out is being voted on now and it's looking like it will not pass. the dollar is dropping like a stone as we speak. |
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by s2dh on Dec 12, 2008 5:17:27 GMT 1, My opinion on the best print on the day - (i posted this in another thread, but thought it should go on here too...)
Banksy is quality - i think everyone agree's.
I cannot say i was too impressed by the pieces at POW..
Nola is ok, but the "VLH" - kids saluting a Tesco bag on a pole - Hmmm....
If you see the real piece that is on the wall it proves to be very clever and very cool (what with the use of the drainpipe etc..) - but the print not so good....
Micallef's Bethlehem has the emotion that makes the piece special if you know the issues in Palestine etc... (The piece has something about it that trumps most prints on the day)
Lucky for me i managed to win the chance in the raffle to purchase one...
I also got the Eeelus on the day, which i thought was superb....
But, i also liked the Blu "Gaza Strip" mainly due to seeing this in person on a wall of a building in Prague a month ago... (i really liked this - must have taken ages to do the original)
My opinion on the best print on the day - (i posted this in another thread, but thought it should go on here too...)
Banksy is quality - i think everyone agree's.
I cannot say i was too impressed by the pieces at POW..
Nola is ok, but the "VLH" - kids saluting a Tesco bag on a pole - Hmmm....
If you see the real piece that is on the wall it proves to be very clever and very cool (what with the use of the drainpipe etc..) - but the print not so good....
Micallef's Bethlehem has the emotion that makes the piece special if you know the issues in Palestine etc... (The piece has something about it that trumps most prints on the day)
Lucky for me i managed to win the chance in the raffle to purchase one...
I also got the Eeelus on the day, which i thought was superb....
But, i also liked the Blu "Gaza Strip" mainly due to seeing this in person on a wall of a building in Prague a month ago... (i really liked this - must have taken ages to do the original)
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by f5doordienyc on Dec 12, 2008 5:31:32 GMT 1, i wish I couldv'e got off from work to fly over. I don't think for a second it wouldv'e been possible not to have an amazing time. Not even talking about what was for sale but just the opportunity to the see the street art that was done and the overall feeling of all the talent in one place must have been amazing. Not to mention the steal from work show only a week later...what more can you ask for.. Next year I will definitely have off for most of december I dont care what it takes. I'm so grateful I can at least request buyers catalogs to be emailed to me for most of the UK shows so I at least can look at what I wish I could afford and hopefully snag a piece or 2 once in awhile. Cheers ...by the way p.o.w site is down right now and my fingers are crossed
i wish I couldv'e got off from work to fly over. I don't think for a second it wouldv'e been possible not to have an amazing time. Not even talking about what was for sale but just the opportunity to the see the street art that was done and the overall feeling of all the talent in one place must have been amazing. Not to mention the steal from work show only a week later...what more can you ask for.. Next year I will definitely have off for most of december I dont care what it takes. I'm so grateful I can at least request buyers catalogs to be emailed to me for most of the UK shows so I at least can look at what I wish I could afford and hopefully snag a piece or 2 once in awhile. Cheers ...by the way p.o.w site is down right now and my fingers are crossed
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by gwenie on Dec 12, 2008 18:04:37 GMT 1, I have a 4 balloons to give away from the open day and a few stickers. Any one interested, please PM me.
I have a 4 balloons to give away from the open day and a few stickers. Any one interested, please PM me.
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by Deleted on Dec 21, 2008 23:20:44 GMT 1, just won this in a charity auction over on the Auc Sab forum. it was done at the POW open day. i really like the one layer stuff banksy has done this last year, so pleased to get this. that if it is a Banksy of course. sure looks like one to me.
just won this in a charity auction over on the Auc Sab forum. it was done at the POW open day. i really like the one layer stuff banksy has done this last year, so pleased to get this. that if it is a Banksy of course. sure looks like one to me. |
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by alsbabar on Dec 21, 2008 23:23:52 GMT 1, nice one slammer, was this piece provided by POW?
nice one slammer, was this piece provided by POW?
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POW Open Day โข 2008, by Deleted on Dec 21, 2008 23:26:05 GMT 1, No a guy took the canvas along to the open day and asked them to print on it. he was told it is by banksy. nice.
No a guy took the canvas along to the open day and asked them to print on it. he was told it is by banksy. nice.
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