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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by carlito on Sept 15, 2007 0:06:04 GMT 1, Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense?
Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense?
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by iwouldfollow youanywhere on Sept 15, 2007 0:07:40 GMT 1, fuck me don't you see it?bulls =comment on foot and mouth disease.the cows will fight back with fuckin uzis yeah?mystery solved.
fuck me don't you see it?bulls =comment on foot and mouth disease.the cows will fight back with fuckin uzis yeah?mystery solved.
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by dave313perry on Sept 15, 2007 0:08:05 GMT 1, Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense?
What you said mate - im drunk so it sounds good!!! ;D
pretty much the message alot of Mics work conveys
Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? What you said mate - im drunk so it sounds good!!! ;D pretty much the message alot of Mics work conveys |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by lesbianwednesdays on Sept 15, 2007 0:09:40 GMT 1, Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense?
the drink carlo  also the overtly agressive nature and stampede mentality of mass consumerism and the need to aquire at all costs? of all it has the most depth, just not a looker.
bit like my lady 
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Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? the drink carlo also the overtly agressive nature and stampede mentality of mass consumerism and the need to aquire at all costs? of all it has the most depth, just not a looker. bit like my lady ;D |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by guest2 on Sept 15, 2007 0:10:58 GMT 1, So who's going for the set then? I remember not too long ago people knocking the previous Laz prints. Suddenly prices went up and everyone went mad for them. Doesn't that say something?
Says alot, people only bought them when they realised they could flip them. But what does that say?
So who's going for the set then? I remember not too long ago people knocking the previous Laz prints. Suddenly prices went up and everyone went mad for them. Doesn't that say something? Says alot, people only bought them when they realised they could flip them. But what does that say? |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by Strange Al on Sept 15, 2007 0:10:59 GMT 1, Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense?
Mr Sewell that made perfect sense. Though I just don't get the "false neutered" bit. At least it doesn't come across in the image for me.
Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? Mr Sewell that made perfect sense. Though I just don't get the "false neutered" bit. At least it doesn't come across in the image for me. |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by iwouldfollow youanywhere on Sept 15, 2007 0:12:46 GMT 1, Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? the drink carlo also the overtly agressive nature and stampede mentality of mass consumerism and the need to aquire at all costs? of all it has the most depth, just not a looker. bit like my lady ;D
yes note the irony in the 'aggressive nature and stampede mentaility of...consumerism' as hundreds of city workers decend on soho to buy a print depicting their own behaviour
Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? the drink carlo also the overtly agressive nature and stampede mentality of mass consumerism and the need to aquire at all costs? of all it has the most depth, just not a looker. bit like my lady ;D yes note the irony in the 'aggressive nature and stampede mentaility of...consumerism' as hundreds of city workers decend on soho to buy a print depicting their own behaviour |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by carlito on Sept 15, 2007 0:13:35 GMT 1, Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? Mr Sewell that made perfect sense. Though I just don't get the "false neutered" bit. At least it doesn't come across in the image for me.
no knackers jj..replaced with religious symbol make of that what you will... also like to think it means this is an unsustainable reality(can't reproduce)..i.e. continue like this and we're f**ked
Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? Mr Sewell that made perfect sense. Though I just don't get the "false neutered" bit. At least it doesn't come across in the image for me. no knackers jj..replaced with religious symbol make of that what you will... also like to think it means this is an unsustainable reality(can't reproduce)..i.e. continue like this and we're f**ked |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by stuey09 on Sept 15, 2007 0:14:32 GMT 1, Just spent more time on this Josh and my take on Minotaur is;
Bulls head could be something to do with the bullshit of corporate capitalism which clouds its greed by presenting brands such as Disney characters and pepsi as friendly, when the reality is that muscle and weaponary will be used to ensure that the markets are kept open in order to maintain this corporate greed. Not saying I'm right. I am saying that this is my perception.
Just spent more time on this Josh and my take on Minotaur is;
Bulls head could be something to do with the bullshit of corporate capitalism which clouds its greed by presenting brands such as Disney characters and pepsi as friendly, when the reality is that muscle and weaponary will be used to ensure that the markets are kept open in order to maintain this corporate greed. Not saying I'm right. I am saying that this is my perception.
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by carlito on Sept 15, 2007 0:17:56 GMT 1, also panic...written in Disney font..kinda says it all..really like that touch
also panic...written in Disney font..kinda says it all..really like that touch
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by stuey09 on Sept 15, 2007 0:17:58 GMT 1, Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense?
Theres a Friday column in the Standard looming for you young man 
Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? Theres a Friday column in the Standard looming for you young man |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by carlito on Sept 15, 2007 0:19:14 GMT 1, Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? Theres a Friday column in the Standard looming for you young man
woo hoo! where's my curly wig??? and plum for my mouth??
Minotaur for me conveys the false neutered idol of mass consumerism and war economies western socieities aspire to...feck me where did that come from...? And did it make any sense? Theres a Friday column in the Standard looming for you young man woo hoo! where's my curly wig??? and plum for my mouth?? |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by Strange Al on Sept 15, 2007 0:39:43 GMT 1, Stuey, Carlito et al, I expect you're completely right that Minotaur is a message about the rampant nature of consumer society. Given that we know a bit about Mic's art and the fact that he's published through Laz and POW, it's a logical assumption. Though for me the imagery is very much idolised. Now you can argue it plays on the internal struggle that we face between our desires for these material goods/icons and what we know is right. That's the charm - it looks cool, even though we know it shouldn't. Though for me it just doesn't challenge these ideals enough. In fact quite the opposite, it serves to idolize them further. I love that crazy cow with his massive machine guns, adidas trainers and corporate logos.
Stuey, Carlito et al, I expect you're completely right that Minotaur is a message about the rampant nature of consumer society. Given that we know a bit about Mic's art and the fact that he's published through Laz and POW, it's a logical assumption. Though for me the imagery is very much idolised. Now you can argue it plays on the internal struggle that we face between our desires for these material goods/icons and what we know is right. That's the charm - it looks cool, even though we know it shouldn't. Though for me it just doesn't challenge these ideals enough. In fact quite the opposite, it serves to idolize them further. I love that crazy cow with his massive machine guns, adidas trainers and corporate logos.
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by carlito on Sept 15, 2007 0:43:20 GMT 1, Stuey, Carlito et al, I expect you're completely right that Minotaur is a message about the rampant nature of consumer society. Given that we know a bit about Mic's art and the fact that he's published through Laz and POW, it's a logical assumption. Though for me the imagery is very much idolised. Now you can argue it plays on the internal struggle that we face between our desires for these material goods/icons and what we know is right. That's the charm - it looks cool, even though we know it shouldn't. Though for me it just doesn't challenge these ideals enough. In fact quite the opposite, it serves to idolize them further. Look how cool the crazy cow is with his massive machine guns.
part of the point jj...everything is made to look good nowadays fake colourants, heartless big business with great logo's that abuse the little man, war sterilised through media reporting for business gain..its all sour on the inside..no heart just image
Stuey, Carlito et al, I expect you're completely right that Minotaur is a message about the rampant nature of consumer society. Given that we know a bit about Mic's art and the fact that he's published through Laz and POW, it's a logical assumption. Though for me the imagery is very much idolised. Now you can argue it plays on the internal struggle that we face between our desires for these material goods/icons and what we know is right. That's the charm - it looks cool, even though we know it shouldn't. Though for me it just doesn't challenge these ideals enough. In fact quite the opposite, it serves to idolize them further. Look how cool the crazy cow is with his massive machine guns. part of the point jj...everything is made to look good nowadays fake colourants, heartless big business with great logo's that abuse the little man, war sterilised through media reporting for business gain..its all sour on the inside..no heart just image |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by stuey09 on Sept 15, 2007 0:45:48 GMT 1, Yes but your average cattle minded consumer thinks machine guns and muscle is desirable and cool in exactly the same way that they accept cola as being cool. Perhaps just as religion is accepted as giving strength so others believe automatic weapons and huge biceps do the same. To be honest mate I'm knackered, so it's off to bed for this callsign.
Silky can I wake upto my 103 ;D
Yes but your average cattle minded consumer thinks machine guns and muscle is desirable and cool in exactly the same way that they accept cola as being cool. Perhaps just as religion is accepted as giving strength so others believe automatic weapons and huge biceps do the same. To be honest mate I'm knackered, so it's off to bed for this callsign. Silky can I wake upto my 103 ;D |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by Strange Al on Sept 15, 2007 0:55:58 GMT 1, Stuey, Carlito et al, I expect you're completely right that Minotaur is a message about the rampant nature of consumer society. Given that we know a bit about Mic's art and the fact that he's published through Laz and POW, it's a logical assumption. Though for me the imagery is very much idolised. Now you can argue it plays on the internal struggle that we face between our desires for these material goods/icons and what we know is right. That's the charm - it looks cool, even though we know it shouldn't. Though for me it just doesn't challenge these ideals enough. In fact quite the opposite, it serves to idolize them further. Look how cool the crazy cow is with his massive machine guns. part of the point jj...everything is made to look good nowadays fake colourants, heartless big business with great logo's that abuse the little man, war sterilised through media reporting for business gain..its all sour on the inside..no heart just image
I completely appreciate that - like I said, it's easy to rationalise the piece when you know the context. You're reading a particular narrative into the piece, which is certainly very plausible and may very well be the correct interpretation. Though does the piece cause you to question or challenge this belief system or these desires? For me it just doesn't, though it may for you.
Plus when I take a step back and don't spend as much time analyzing the image, I'm staring at a picture of a big Cow toting some heavy weaponry. Just not my thing.
Stuey, Carlito et al, I expect you're completely right that Minotaur is a message about the rampant nature of consumer society. Given that we know a bit about Mic's art and the fact that he's published through Laz and POW, it's a logical assumption. Though for me the imagery is very much idolised. Now you can argue it plays on the internal struggle that we face between our desires for these material goods/icons and what we know is right. That's the charm - it looks cool, even though we know it shouldn't. Though for me it just doesn't challenge these ideals enough. In fact quite the opposite, it serves to idolize them further. Look how cool the crazy cow is with his massive machine guns. part of the point jj...everything is made to look good nowadays fake colourants, heartless big business with great logo's that abuse the little man, war sterilised through media reporting for business gain..its all sour on the inside..no heart just image I completely appreciate that - like I said, it's easy to rationalise the piece when you know the context. You're reading a particular narrative into the piece, which is certainly very plausible and may very well be the correct interpretation. Though does the piece cause you to question or challenge this belief system or these desires? For me it just doesn't, though it may for you. Plus when I take a step back and don't spend as much time analyzing the image, I'm staring at a picture of a big Cow toting some heavy weaponry. Just not my thing. |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by carlito on Sept 15, 2007 1:00:07 GMT 1, part of the point jj...everything is made to look good nowadays fake colourants, heartless big business with great logo's that abuse the little man, war sterilised through media reporting for business gain..its all sour on the inside..no heart just image I completely appreciate that - like I said, it's easy to rationalise the piece when you know the context. You're reading a particular narrative into the piece, which is certainly very plausible and may very well be the correct interpretation. Though does the piece cause you to question or challenge this belief system or these desires? For me it just doesn't, though it may for you. Plus when I take a step back and don't spend as much time analyzing the image, I'm staring at a picture of a big Cow toting some heavy weaponry. Just not my thing.
and there at the heart of it is why Art is such a great medium 
good little discussion to end the day
part of the point jj...everything is made to look good nowadays fake colourants, heartless big business with great logo's that abuse the little man, war sterilised through media reporting for business gain..its all sour on the inside..no heart just image I completely appreciate that - like I said, it's easy to rationalise the piece when you know the context. You're reading a particular narrative into the piece, which is certainly very plausible and may very well be the correct interpretation. Though does the piece cause you to question or challenge this belief system or these desires? For me it just doesn't, though it may for you. Plus when I take a step back and don't spend as much time analyzing the image, I'm staring at a picture of a big Cow toting some heavy weaponry. Just not my thing. and there at the heart of it is why Art is such a great medium good little discussion to end the day |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by bobbymeachamjr on Sept 15, 2007 5:24:54 GMT 1, So which print shall i buy to make a quick profit on then ;D
best bet would be the peacekeeper - Its an upcoming character in the Xbox Halo series and you know how much the kids love that game...
So which print shall i buy to make a quick profit on then ;D best bet would be the peacekeeper - Its an upcoming character in the Xbox Halo series and you know how much the kids love that game... |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by Strange Al on Sept 15, 2007 8:45:23 GMT 1, So which print shall i buy to make a quick profit on then ;D best bet would be the peacekeeper - Its an upcoming character in the Xbox Halo series and you know how much the kids love that game...
;D
So which print shall i buy to make a quick profit on then ;D best bet would be the peacekeeper - Its an upcoming character in the Xbox Halo series and you know how much the kids love that game... ;D |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by doughy on Sept 15, 2007 9:03:26 GMT 1, I now have the strange, sudden urge to by a new pair of trainers, and watch The Little Mermaid while eating a Big Mac, but I don't know why?!!!
I now have the strange, sudden urge to by a new pair of trainers, and watch The Little Mermaid while eating a Big Mac, but I don't know why?!!!
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by slowmo on Sept 15, 2007 10:28:08 GMT 1, Is it just me or is uzi lovers clearly supposed to be a dyptych? I think the two of them together would look amazing! The big thing with these judgements is that these prints, like most of antony's work are hard to judge as small images on the internet. The flowers he paints are normally very detailed, the socks on Bomber girl were a painting in themselves.
Sadly I cannot afford any of these prints, but I'll definitely be going to Laz to have a look at them, I would probably like uzi lovers 1&2 and frame them in the same frame with mount divider
Is it just me or is uzi lovers clearly supposed to be a dyptych? I think the two of them together would look amazing! The big thing with these judgements is that these prints, like most of antony's work are hard to judge as small images on the internet. The flowers he paints are normally very detailed, the socks on Bomber girl were a painting in themselves.
Sadly I cannot afford any of these prints, but I'll definitely be going to Laz to have a look at them, I would probably like uzi lovers 1&2 and frame them in the same frame with mount divider
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by manty on Sept 15, 2007 11:00:42 GMT 1, Well for me the set is the 2 uzi lovers one either side of the Improvised Minotaur, and peace keeper as a stand alone.
Well for me the set is the 2 uzi lovers one either side of the Improvised Minotaur, and peace keeper as a stand alone.
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by themightyreds on Sept 15, 2007 11:42:58 GMT 1, From seeing the online images I would only ever go for the Peacekeeper one, but won't because i'm not about to queue up for hours to get a print i've never even seen.!
If i can get away from work during the day i'll probably go down there to see the displayed ones - interested in seeing how well printed this ยฃ1000 litho actually is...
From seeing the online images I would only ever go for the Peacekeeper one, but won't because i'm not about to queue up for hours to get a print i've never even seen.!
If i can get away from work during the day i'll probably go down there to see the displayed ones - interested in seeing how well printed this ยฃ1000 litho actually is...
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by goffy on Sept 15, 2007 12:00:23 GMT 1, The Peacekeeper is the one I prefer out of the four prints but there is no way that I would pay over a grand for a print. The only reason I would pay that much money on a print is if I was going to flip it but since I only buy things that I like and want on my wall I couldn't justify buying it. Plus I have never flipped anything in my life.
The Peacekeeper is the one I prefer out of the four prints but there is no way that I would pay over a grand for a print. The only reason I would pay that much money on a print is if I was going to flip it but since I only buy things that I like and want on my wall I couldn't justify buying it. Plus I have never flipped anything in my life.
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by carlito on Sept 15, 2007 12:07:34 GMT 1, The Peacekeeper is the one I prefer out of the four prints but there is no way that I would pay over a grand for a print. The only reason I would pay that much money on a print is if I was going to flip it but since I only buy things that I like and want on my wall I couldn't justify buying it. Plus I have never flipped anything in my life.
wow goffy hats off to you - do you control your purchasing really strictly to ensure there's always room for every purchase? Or do you have a load gathering dust underneath your bed? I'd love to be able to say the same but quite honestly if I never sold anything I'd have too many under my bed and no money to buy any new work...
The Peacekeeper is the one I prefer out of the four prints but there is no way that I would pay over a grand for a print. The only reason I would pay that much money on a print is if I was going to flip it but since I only buy things that I like and want on my wall I couldn't justify buying it. Plus I have never flipped anything in my life. wow goffy hats off to you - do you control your purchasing really strictly to ensure there's always room for every purchase? Or do you have a load gathering dust underneath your bed? I'd love to be able to say the same but quite honestly if I never sold anything I'd have too many under my bed and no money to buy any new work... |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by arcam on Sept 15, 2007 12:16:27 GMT 1, The Peacekeeper is the one I prefer out of the four prints but there is no way that I would pay over a grand for a print. The only reason I would pay that much money on a print is if I was going to flip it but since I only buy things that I like and want on my wall I couldn't justify buying it. Plus I have never flipped anything in my life. wow goffy hats off to you - do you control your purchasing really strictly to ensure there's always room for every purchase? Or do you have a load gathering dust underneath your bed? I'd love to be able to say the same but quite honestly if I never sold anything I'd have too many under my bed and no money to buy any new work...
What he's saying is he doesn't purchase a print that he has NO intention of putting on his wall, as opposed to buying something with the intention, but then selling it due to a change of mind.
The Peacekeeper is the one I prefer out of the four prints but there is no way that I would pay over a grand for a print. The only reason I would pay that much money on a print is if I was going to flip it but since I only buy things that I like and want on my wall I couldn't justify buying it. Plus I have never flipped anything in my life. wow goffy hats off to you - do you control your purchasing really strictly to ensure there's always room for every purchase? Or do you have a load gathering dust underneath your bed? I'd love to be able to say the same but quite honestly if I never sold anything I'd have too many under my bed and no money to buy any new work... What he's saying is he doesn't purchase a print that he has NO intention of putting on his wall, as opposed to buying something with the intention, but then selling it due to a change of mind. |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by carlito on Sept 15, 2007 12:19:16 GMT 1, I always forget the how flipping is used on here, I just see it as selling, forget there's whole moral minefield involved
I always forget the how flipping is used on here, I just see it as selling, forget there's whole moral minefield involved |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by Existencil on Sept 15, 2007 12:23:54 GMT 1, Has Peacekeeper been released as a print before?
Has Peacekeeper been released as a print before?
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by dave313perry on Sept 15, 2007 12:29:00 GMT 1, Has Peacekeeper been released as a print before?
nope - its on the front page of his web-site if its familiar
Has Peacekeeper been released as a print before? nope - its on the front page of his web-site if its familiar |
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Favourite New Micallef Print?, by Existencil on Sept 15, 2007 13:19:38 GMT 1, Ah - thats where i remembered it from.
I'm guessing this will be the image that will stand the test of time...
Stuey*Esquire
Ah - thats where i remembered it from.
I'm guessing this will be the image that will stand the test of time...
Stuey*Esquire
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also the overtly agressive nature and stampede mentality of mass consumerism and the need to aquire at all costs? of all it has the most depth, just not a looker.
