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antony micallef, by scavos on Sept 14, 2007 14:13:09 GMT 1, Well as I was looking at the new prints via the link I was thinking 'I'm gonna have to say I don't like them' fully expecting to be the only one saying it! I scroll down and I now feel like I'm jumping on the bandwagon. Hey ho! 
Personally, I find these rather cynical and disappointing. Peacekeeper is the more impressive image but I wouldn't have that up on my wall. Not sure if there will be any other prints at the show but I'd be disappointed if I was going to discover this was it.
Well as I was looking at the new prints via the link I was thinking 'I'm gonna have to say I don't like them' fully expecting to be the only one saying it! I scroll down and I now feel like I'm jumping on the bandwagon. Hey ho! Personally, I find these rather cynical and disappointing. Peacekeeper is the more impressive image but I wouldn't have that up on my wall. Not sure if there will be any other prints at the show but I'd be disappointed if I was going to discover this was it. |
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antony micallef, by arcam on Sept 14, 2007 14:15:37 GMT 1, Hmmmm, not his best work me fears, none of the minator prints do it for me but I do like the peacekeeper!!
I'm not feeling the Improvised Minotaur, Peacekeeper is nice but I'm not sure I'd want it on my wall. The Uzi Lovers' are the pick for me.
Hmmmm, not his best work me fears, none of the minator prints do it for me but I do like the peacekeeper!! I'm not feeling the Improvised Minotaur, Peacekeeper is nice but I'm not sure I'd want it on my wall. The Uzi Lovers' are the pick for me. |
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antony micallef, by Strange Al on Sept 14, 2007 14:16:13 GMT 1, Wow - this release is going to be really interesting. Not because the prints are great, but for the very opposite reason. They're just so disappointing IMO. I'm a massive Mic fan, but 3 of the 4 just leave me absolutely cold. I'll reserve final judgment until I've seen them in the flesh, but don't hold out much hope.
I think most of us could have guessed that "Peacekeeper" was going to be among the release and I have no doubt that it will be the most popular of the set by far. Though I'm not sure I even like that one enough to queue up for hours in the hope of getting one. Something to ponder over the next few days.
Wow - this release is going to be really interesting. Not because the prints are great, but for the very opposite reason. They're just so disappointing IMO. I'm a massive Mic fan, but 3 of the 4 just leave me absolutely cold. I'll reserve final judgment until I've seen them in the flesh, but don't hold out much hope.
I think most of us could have guessed that "Peacekeeper" was going to be among the release and I have no doubt that it will be the most popular of the set by far. Though I'm not sure I even like that one enough to queue up for hours in the hope of getting one. Something to ponder over the next few days.
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antony micallef, by carlito on Sept 14, 2007 14:16:30 GMT 1, going to be a real dullard and say I don't get all the minotaur references can someone help me out?
are they reference to the term 'war cow' ..kinda makes them better for me with that in mind
going to be a real dullard and say I don't get all the minotaur references can someone help me out? are they reference to the term 'war cow' ..kinda makes them better for me with that in mind |
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antony micallef, by bobbymeachamjr on Sept 14, 2007 14:17:12 GMT 1, If i had to take one it would be the big black dude lol
Peacekeeper is great technically but its just way too cliche
If i had to take one it would be the big black dude lol
Peacekeeper is great technically but its just way too cliche
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antony micallef, by jonpud on Sept 14, 2007 14:19:09 GMT 1, As far as I am aware these are the only new prints to be released, none extra at the show. (Unless there are some specials like the Girl In The Red Dress that only go to 'imprtant' people!)
Feel a little better now that I am not going to the show! 
As far as I am aware these are the only new prints to be released, none extra at the show. (Unless there are some specials like the Girl In The Red Dress that only go to 'imprtant' people!) Feel a little better now that I am not going to the show! |
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antony micallef, by reados on Sept 14, 2007 14:21:54 GMT 1, even the piece keeper i would not have on my wall, shame
even the piece keeper i would not have on my wall, shame
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antony micallef, by bobbymeachamjr on Sept 14, 2007 14:23:36 GMT 1, could it be that the anointed next "superstar" "will surpass banksy" etc etc will be the first laz usa venture to disappoint?
could it be that the anointed next "superstar" "will surpass banksy" etc etc will be the first laz usa venture to disappoint?
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antony micallef, by reados on Sept 14, 2007 14:25:01 GMT 1, ive done the sums, 1600 x ยฃ1175 = ยฃ1.88 million
is that correct? my brain stopped working yesterday
if they all sell(edit)
ive done the sums, 1600 x ยฃ1175 = ยฃ1.88 million
is that correct? my brain stopped working yesterday
if they all sell(edit)
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antony micallef, by bobbymeachamjr on Sept 14, 2007 14:26:48 GMT 1, lithos too - POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
lithos too - POWER TO THE PEOPLE!
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antony micallef, by guest2 on Sept 14, 2007 14:31:51 GMT 1, As far as I am aware these are the only new prints to be released, none extra at the show. (Unless there are some specials like the Girl In The Red Dress that only go to 'imprtant' people!) Feel a little better now that I am not going to the show!
I hear there is a print being released for a few 'exclusives' ....
but just checked out the 4 being released, can't see many people keeping these, 21st century love on steroids, more lame disney logos, I think old Mica has overcooked these. Bring back vintage mica. The only good thing is that all the eyestorm/pow prints we all have are still the keepers, this lot will be all over ebay like a rash!
As far as I am aware these are the only new prints to be released, none extra at the show. (Unless there are some specials like the Girl In The Red Dress that only go to 'imprtant' people!) Feel a little better now that I am not going to the show! I hear there is a print being released for a few 'exclusives' .... but just checked out the 4 being released, can't see many people keeping these, 21st century love on steroids, more lame disney logos, I think old Mica has overcooked these. Bring back vintage mica. The only good thing is that all the eyestorm/pow prints we all have are still the keepers, this lot will be all over ebay like a rash! |
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antony micallef, by reados on Sept 14, 2007 14:37:09 GMT 1, just look on the laz site mike, is that what you meant?
just look on the laz site mike, is that what you meant?
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antony micallef, by brainthedog on Sept 14, 2007 14:37:26 GMT 1, I think they will sellout and will be in high demand initially. I'm sure the show won't disappoint as he has a lot of stuff to show. that's just my opinion though.
I think they will sellout and will be in high demand initially. I'm sure the show won't disappoint as he has a lot of stuff to show. that's just my opinion though.
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antony micallef, by bobbymeachamjr on Sept 14, 2007 14:37:48 GMT 1, these look like rejected outtakes from his previous work...
these look like rejected outtakes from his previous work...
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antony micallef, by Deleted on Sept 14, 2007 14:41:37 GMT 1, i really like uzi lover no 1 and 2. cant really see many wanting the 21st century love on steriods. for me peace keeper is dull.
i really like uzi lover no 1 and 2. cant really see many wanting the 21st century love on steriods. for me peace keeper is dull.
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antony micallef, by brainthedog on Sept 14, 2007 14:43:18 GMT 1, maybe i'm a novice, but, i personally like all of them. but, then again I don't own any other micallef prints so for me these are "new"
maybe i'm a novice, but, i personally like all of them. but, then again I don't own any other micallef prints so for me these are "new"
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antony micallef, by mcmcmc on Sept 14, 2007 14:45:59 GMT 1, I quite like Peacekeeper, maybe I'd love it in the flesh, but I am not sure I would queue overnight for it. My wife works round the corner but I could imagine that if you got there at 9am the queue would be enormous? If you got there at 6am do you think she could score me Peacekeeper?
I quite like Peacekeeper, maybe I'd love it in the flesh, but I am not sure I would queue overnight for it. My wife works round the corner but I could imagine that if you got there at 9am the queue would be enormous? If you got there at 6am do you think she could score me Peacekeeper?
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antony micallef, by mcnuts on Sept 14, 2007 14:46:15 GMT 1, ya, of the batch i like the uzi's but dont know if i would want them on my wall
I am in London though so if someone wants a favour, PM Me and we can work something out as I'm sure i could get down to LAZ.
ya, of the batch i like the uzi's but dont know if i would want them on my wall I am in London though so if someone wants a favour, PM Me and we can work something out as I'm sure i could get down to LAZ. |
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antony micallef, by douknowawhiskysnob on Sept 14, 2007 14:48:03 GMT 1, Has there been a positive post yet? I'll be brave - I like Uzi lover 1 & 2 and Peacekeeper and would happily give wall space at home to them. My take is that they are 'safe' Micallef's, following a similar artistic trend of earlier successful prints like 21CL.
It appears that all that have contributed thus far to this thread would have liked to see Micallef progress further with this set of print releases, which is understandable considering the last lot of affordable prints (the Opus / Eyestorm releases) were released over a year ago and the new Lazinc prints aren't pushing any new boundaries...BUT...for those that don't own a Micallef print (me) and with the Opus / Eyestorm prints being out of the reach of many now with the surge in prices, the new set of Lazinc releases provides a lot of people with an opportunity to own a Micallef print at a reachable price.
I agree with an earlier post that it would have been nice to see a new charcoal portait print thrown into the mix - the four new prints are very much the same in design.
My guess is that these will sell out very quickly on both sides of the pond - whether buyers that are truly interested in Micallef will buy them is another matter! I hope that a good number of people that genuinely want a Micallef get the opportunity to pick one up before they sell out.
Has there been a positive post yet? I'll be brave - I like Uzi lover 1 & 2 and Peacekeeper and would happily give wall space at home to them. My take is that they are 'safe' Micallef's, following a similar artistic trend of earlier successful prints like 21CL.
It appears that all that have contributed thus far to this thread would have liked to see Micallef progress further with this set of print releases, which is understandable considering the last lot of affordable prints (the Opus / Eyestorm releases) were released over a year ago and the new Lazinc prints aren't pushing any new boundaries...BUT...for those that don't own a Micallef print (me) and with the Opus / Eyestorm prints being out of the reach of many now with the surge in prices, the new set of Lazinc releases provides a lot of people with an opportunity to own a Micallef print at a reachable price.
I agree with an earlier post that it would have been nice to see a new charcoal portait print thrown into the mix - the four new prints are very much the same in design.
My guess is that these will sell out very quickly on both sides of the pond - whether buyers that are truly interested in Micallef will buy them is another matter! I hope that a good number of people that genuinely want a Micallef get the opportunity to pick one up before they sell out.
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antony micallef, by dave313perry on Sept 14, 2007 14:48:45 GMT 1, maybe i'm a novice, but, i personally like all of them. but, then again I don't own any other micallef prints so for me these are "new"
personally love them - so much more than alot of the charcoal works, apart from JD and FF. Think people are casting judgement far too quick! il have a think and justify why i love them when i get a sec!..
maybe i'm a novice, but, i personally like all of them. but, then again I don't own any other micallef prints so for me these are "new" personally love them - so much more than alot of the charcoal works, apart from JD and FF. Think people are casting judgement far too quick! il have a think and justify why i love them when i get a sec!.. |
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antony micallef, by lastpost on Sept 14, 2007 14:49:50 GMT 1, They are not as innovative as I would have hoped...but they will sell out in no time!
I bet a lot of the above doubters will be in the queue too!!!
They are not as innovative as I would have hoped...but they will sell out in no time!
I bet a lot of the above doubters will be in the queue too!!!
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antony micallef, by bobbymeachamjr on Sept 14, 2007 14:51:18 GMT 1, this is exactly what a creative artist is NOT SUPPOSED TO DO
Has there been a positive post yet? I'll be brave - I like Uzi lover 1 & 2 and Peacekeeper and would happily give wall space at home to them. My take is that they are 'safe' Micallef's, following a similar artistic trend of earlier successful prints like 21CL. It appears that all that have contributed thus far to this thread would have liked to see Micallef progress further with this set of print releases, which is understandable considering the last lot of affordable prints (the Opus / Eyestorm releases) were released over a year ago and the new Lazinc prints aren't pushing any new boundaries...BUT...for those that don't own a Micallef print (me) and with the Opus / Eyestorm prints being out of the reach of many now with the surge in prices, the new set of Lazinc releases provides a lot of people with an opportunity to own a Micallef print at a reachable price. I agree with an earlier post that it would have been nice to see a new charcoal portait print thrown into the mix - the four new prints are very much the same in design. My guess is that these will sell out very quickly on both sides of the pond - whether buyers that are truly interested in Micallef will buy them is another matter! I hope that a good number of people that genuinely want a Micallef get the opportunity to pick one up before they sell out.
this is exactly what a creative artist is NOT SUPPOSED TO DO Has there been a positive post yet? I'll be brave - I like Uzi lover 1 & 2 and Peacekeeper and would happily give wall space at home to them. My take is that they are 'safe' Micallef's, following a similar artistic trend of earlier successful prints like 21CL. It appears that all that have contributed thus far to this thread would have liked to see Micallef progress further with this set of print releases, which is understandable considering the last lot of affordable prints (the Opus / Eyestorm releases) were released over a year ago and the new Lazinc prints aren't pushing any new boundaries...BUT...for those that don't own a Micallef print (me) and with the Opus / Eyestorm prints being out of the reach of many now with the surge in prices, the new set of Lazinc releases provides a lot of people with an opportunity to own a Micallef print at a reachable price. I agree with an earlier post that it would have been nice to see a new charcoal portait print thrown into the mix - the four new prints are very much the same in design. My guess is that these will sell out very quickly on both sides of the pond - whether buyers that are truly interested in Micallef will buy them is another matter! I hope that a good number of people that genuinely want a Micallef get the opportunity to pick one up before they sell out. |
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antony micallef, by Existencil on Sept 14, 2007 14:51:28 GMT 1, So, what time do you think people will start lining up?
Stuey*Esquire
So, what time do you think people will start lining up?
Stuey*Esquire
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antony micallef, by carlito on Sept 14, 2007 14:54:29 GMT 1, it would be a pretty boring if we all just posted hang on give me an hour to contemplate them 
i need to see them in the flesh but I guess they'll be gone prior to being able to do this...
it would be a pretty boring if we all just posted hang on give me an hour to contemplate them i need to see them in the flesh but I guess they'll be gone prior to being able to do this... |
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antony micallef, by Deleted on Sept 14, 2007 14:54:45 GMT 1, I do think they they look lovely and would like to have one for my wall. But would I spend a small fortune on one? no!
I have to say they aren't as good as I expected. Seems to me as if they are not particulary thought out, lacking depth. Just another edition to the Micallef brand. It seems like he has chucked in some well known and popular icons i.e. guns, horns , corporate logo's for the sake of it.
nice, but not earth shattering. 
Saying this, I haven't seen them all, so...........
I do think they they look lovely and would like to have one for my wall. But would I spend a small fortune on one? no! I have to say they aren't as good as I expected. Seems to me as if they are not particulary thought out, lacking depth. Just another edition to the Micallef brand. It seems like he has chucked in some well known and popular icons i.e. guns, horns , corporate logo's for the sake of it. nice, but not earth shattering. Saying this, I haven't seen them all, so........... |
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antony micallef, by douknowawhiskysnob on Sept 14, 2007 14:54:49 GMT 1, this is exactly what a creative artist is NOT SUPPOSED TO DO Has there been a positive post yet? I'll be brave - I like Uzi lover 1 & 2 and Peacekeeper and would happily give wall space at home to them. My take is that they are 'safe' Micallef's, following a similar artistic trend of earlier successful prints like 21CL. It appears that all that have contributed thus far to this thread would have liked to see Micallef progress further with this set of print releases, which is understandable considering the last lot of affordable prints (the Opus / Eyestorm releases) were released over a year ago and the new Lazinc prints aren't pushing any new boundaries...BUT...for those that don't own a Micallef print (me) and with the Opus / Eyestorm prints being out of the reach of many now with the surge in prices, the new set of Lazinc releases provides a lot of people with an opportunity to own a Micallef print at a reachable price. I agree with an earlier post that it would have been nice to see a new charcoal portait print thrown into the mix - the four new prints are very much the same in design. My guess is that these will sell out very quickly on both sides of the pond - whether buyers that are truly interested in Micallef will buy them is another matter! I hope that a good number of people that genuinely want a Micallef get the opportunity to pick one up before they sell out.
lol...somebody should tell Damien Hirst that
this is exactly what a creative artist is NOT SUPPOSED TO DO Has there been a positive post yet? I'll be brave - I like Uzi lover 1 & 2 and Peacekeeper and would happily give wall space at home to them. My take is that they are 'safe' Micallef's, following a similar artistic trend of earlier successful prints like 21CL. It appears that all that have contributed thus far to this thread would have liked to see Micallef progress further with this set of print releases, which is understandable considering the last lot of affordable prints (the Opus / Eyestorm releases) were released over a year ago and the new Lazinc prints aren't pushing any new boundaries...BUT...for those that don't own a Micallef print (me) and with the Opus / Eyestorm prints being out of the reach of many now with the surge in prices, the new set of Lazinc releases provides a lot of people with an opportunity to own a Micallef print at a reachable price. I agree with an earlier post that it would have been nice to see a new charcoal portait print thrown into the mix - the four new prints are very much the same in design. My guess is that these will sell out very quickly on both sides of the pond - whether buyers that are truly interested in Micallef will buy them is another matter! I hope that a good number of people that genuinely want a Micallef get the opportunity to pick one up before they sell out. lol...somebody should tell Damien Hirst that |
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antony micallef, by mcmcmc on Sept 14, 2007 14:55:02 GMT 1, I've got my sleeping bag out
I guess around 8 it will get busy in the queue? At Santa's Ghetto at Xmas you could still get the Mic's and the Banksy at lunchtime (fact, people in my office did).
I've got my sleeping bag out I guess around 8 it will get busy in the queue? At Santa's Ghetto at Xmas you could still get the Mic's and the Banksy at lunchtime (fact, people in my office did). |
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antony micallef, by RBK on Sept 14, 2007 14:55:27 GMT 1, Surprised no one has mentioned the edition size!
How much were the edition of 50 lithos?
Surprised no one has mentioned the edition size!
How much were the edition of 50 lithos?
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antony micallef, by corblimeylimey on Sept 14, 2007 14:56:35 GMT 1, ive done the sums, 1600 x ยฃ1175 = ยฃ1.88 million is that correct?
Yep correct ยฃ1,880,000  only a fraction of which will be production costs.
I surprised nobody has said they think a litho edition of 400 is overpriced at ยฃ1,175
ive done the sums, 1600 x ยฃ1175 = ยฃ1.88 million is that correct? Yep correct ยฃ1,880,000 only a fraction of which will be production costs. I surprised nobody has said they think a litho edition of 400 is overpriced at ยฃ1,175 |
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