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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by sogr8ful on Nov 14, 2008 20:01:21 GMT 1, 
Saw this just got added to MBW's site. Edition of 15 for $900 USD. Not my cup of tea but it did make me chuckle. The only image of his I really like is Le Bistro (and possibly Star Wars Reunion - like the image but not a SW fan).
Oh yes, and I bought Le Bistro because I actually like it and not because I think its Banksy.
www.mrbrainwash.com/buy.html for anyone who might be interested.
Saw this just got added to MBW's site. Edition of 15 for $900 USD. Not my cup of tea but it did make me chuckle. The only image of his I really like is Le Bistro (and possibly Star Wars Reunion - like the image but not a SW fan). Oh yes, and I bought Le Bistro because I actually like it and not because I think its Banksy. www.mrbrainwash.com/buy.html for anyone who might be interested. |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by mammal2 on Nov 14, 2008 20:02:47 GMT 1, THAT IMO IS RUBBISH
THAT IMO IS RUBBISH
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by ricobenfico on Nov 14, 2008 20:03:47 GMT 1,
I concur!
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by arcam on Nov 14, 2008 20:05:01 GMT 1,
As much as I hate to admit I love it. ;D
As much as I hate to admit I love it. ;D |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by mammal2 on Nov 14, 2008 20:06:46 GMT 1, Whats so frustrating about this guy is he was making an awesome doc and then decided to make rubbish art based on his mates work over and over with no real wit or soul. CACK. Right back to the search.
Whats so frustrating about this guy is he was making an awesome doc and then decided to make rubbish art based on his mates work over and over with no real wit or soul. CACK. Right back to the search.
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by arcam on Nov 14, 2008 20:09:43 GMT 1, Whats so frustrating about this guy is he was making an awesome doc and then decided to make rubbish art based on his mates work over and over with no real wit or soul. CACK. Right back to the search.
I think the worst thing is people are buying his stuff because of the rumours. $900 for the print above........come on.
Whats so frustrating about this guy is he was making an awesome doc and then decided to make rubbish art based on his mates work over and over with no real wit or soul. CACK. Right back to the search. I think the worst thing is people are buying his stuff because of the rumours. $900 for the print above........come on. |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by romanywg on Nov 14, 2008 20:14:52 GMT 1, That piece makes Cartrain look like Basquiat!
That piece makes Cartrain look like Basquiat!
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by arcam on Nov 14, 2008 20:15:50 GMT 1, That piece makes Cartrain look like Basquiat!
lol......come on it's not that bad. 
That piece makes Cartrain look like Basquiat! lol......come on it's not that bad. |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by Bram on Nov 14, 2008 20:50:48 GMT 1, I don't know what's wrong with me at the moment but this guy is actually growing on me. I don't think I would go as far as buying anything but Le Bistro is Ok, as is Run DMC and I do like the Employee of the month. I will wake up tomorrow and come to my senses.
I don't know what's wrong with me at the moment but this guy is actually growing on me. I don't think I would go as far as buying anything but Le Bistro is Ok, as is Run DMC and I do like the Employee of the month. I will wake up tomorrow and come to my senses.
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by mydeaddogwontwoof on Nov 14, 2008 22:32:19 GMT 1, Whats so frustrating about this guy is he was making an awesome doc and then decided to make rubbish art based on his mates work over and over with no real wit or soul. CACK. Right back to the search.
MBW has as much wit and soul as Banksy!, I have never bought such fun art, I have a 5' sq bright pink flowery Marilyn monroe canvas that is sooo tacky it hurts, I was brainwashed into buying some of the prints too, the Marilyn manson/warhol print is f
Whats so frustrating about this guy is he was making an awesome doc and then decided to make rubbish art based on his mates work over and over with no real wit or soul. CACK. Right back to the search. MBW has as much wit and soul as Banksy!, I have never bought such fun art, I have a 5' sq bright pink flowery Marilyn monroe canvas that is sooo tacky it hurts, I was brainwashed into buying some of the prints too, the Marilyn manson/warhol print is f ucking quality!, I've heard the documentary is out next month, better late than never eh! |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by sogr8ful on Nov 16, 2008 17:07:58 GMT 1, Just saw this:
on www.renegagnonfineart.com/ (be sure to click the print).
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by BONZO on Nov 16, 2008 19:35:22 GMT 1,
agreed! a load of pap!
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by hero on Nov 16, 2008 19:54:05 GMT 1, i wouldnt knock it..all im going to say is that his finger pressing down is over the guitar!
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i wouldnt knock it..all im going to say is that his finger pressing down is over the guitar!
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by bigwilly on Nov 28, 2008 23:33:02 GMT 1, people on ebeans are speculating that Mr. Brainwash is Banksy
people on ebeans are speculating that Mr. Brainwash is Banksy
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by BK83 on Nov 29, 2008 0:12:59 GMT 1, people on ebeans are speculating that Mr. Brainwash is Banksy
Good for them, but he's not. Sorry.
people on ebeans are speculating that Mr. Brainwash is Banksy Good for them, but he's not. Sorry. |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by cashman on Nov 29, 2008 0:21:44 GMT 1, people on ebeans are speculating that Mr. Brainwash is Banksy
Please.... not this again
people on ebeans are speculating that Mr. Brainwash is Banksy Please.... not this again |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by raiden on Nov 29, 2008 1:15:40 GMT 1, That's because most of the collectors on expressobeans are retarded. Their boards are filled with idiot concert poster collectors who are like "look at the pretty colours!" and buy some of the worst schlock that will never appreciate and has no lasting importance to the art world. Meanwhile, this board actually has coherent commentary and contributions from some of the top gallery owners, emerging artists, and fine art collectors in the world.
That's why on that board they are speculating that MBW being "an artist collective" in which "Banksy, Blek, and others" all have contributed works, (because "the pieces look similar," I can't make this s**t up) while on this board, you've got members reporting how Shepard Fairey said at Seth Carmichael's Bonhams event that he wasn't happy that so much of MBW's work was ripping off other artist because he hired low costs artists (which he hired off craigslist supposedly) to produce most of the work.
Furthmore, this board gave MBW's LA show fair, but tepid reviews at best, leveling lots of criticism for his wholesale jacking of other artists ideas, while on expressobeans you heard comments like "Rocks! That is all i have to say about that."
But I thank god that expressobeans sucker's exist. If it wasn't for them, there wouldn't be the market for the crap prints I flip to buy art I actually want! There is a sucker born every minute, they all contribute to expressobeans boards, and they somehow form MBWs core audience.
That's because most of the collectors on expressobeans are retarded. Their boards are filled with idiot concert poster collectors who are like "look at the pretty colours!" and buy some of the worst schlock that will never appreciate and has no lasting importance to the art world. Meanwhile, this board actually has coherent commentary and contributions from some of the top gallery owners, emerging artists, and fine art collectors in the world.
That's why on that board they are speculating that MBW being "an artist collective" in which "Banksy, Blek, and others" all have contributed works, (because "the pieces look similar," I can't make this s**t up) while on this board, you've got members reporting how Shepard Fairey said at Seth Carmichael's Bonhams event that he wasn't happy that so much of MBW's work was ripping off other artist because he hired low costs artists (which he hired off craigslist supposedly) to produce most of the work.
Furthmore, this board gave MBW's LA show fair, but tepid reviews at best, leveling lots of criticism for his wholesale jacking of other artists ideas, while on expressobeans you heard comments like "Rocks! That is all i have to say about that."
But I thank god that expressobeans sucker's exist. If it wasn't for them, there wouldn't be the market for the crap prints I flip to buy art I actually want! There is a sucker born every minute, they all contribute to expressobeans boards, and they somehow form MBWs core audience.
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by Guest on Nov 29, 2008 1:35:33 GMT 1, god that is awful
god that is awful
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by mydeaddogwontwoof on Nov 29, 2008 1:43:55 GMT 1, Yes it is, but look how pretty the colours are.....
Yes it is, but look how pretty the colours are.....
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by andyctree on Nov 29, 2008 3:16:14 GMT 1, That's because most of the collectors on expressobeans are retarded. Their boards are filled with idiot concert poster collectors who are like "look at the pretty colours!" and buy some of the worst schlock that will never appreciate and has no lasting importance to the art world. Meanwhile, this board actually has coherent commentary and contributions from some of the top gallery owners, emerging artists, and fine art collectors in the world. That's why on that board they are speculating that MBW being "an artist collective" in which "Banksy, Blek, and others" all have contributed works, (because "the pieces look similar," I can't make this s**t up) while on this board, you've got members reporting how Shepard Fairey said at Seth Carmichael's Bonhams event that he wasn't happy that so much of MBW's work was ripping off other artist because he hired low costs artists (which he hired off craigslist supposedly) to produce most of the work. Furthmore, this board gave MBW's LA show fair, but tepid reviews at best, leveling lots of criticism for his wholesale jacking of other artists ideas, while on expressobeans you heard comments like "Rocks! That is all i have to say about that." But I thank god that expressobeans sucker's exist. If it wasn't for them,[glow=red,2,300] there wouldn't be the market for the crap prints I flip to buy art I actually want[/glow]! There is a sucker born every minute, they all contribute to expressobeans boards, and they somehow form MBWs core audience.
f-in' flipper ;D
there are a bunch of putz over at ebeans but there are also a bunch of putz here. i remember some threads on here were people were saying that Nick Walker is Banksy.
That's because most of the collectors on expressobeans are retarded. Their boards are filled with idiot concert poster collectors who are like "look at the pretty colours!" and buy some of the worst schlock that will never appreciate and has no lasting importance to the art world. Meanwhile, this board actually has coherent commentary and contributions from some of the top gallery owners, emerging artists, and fine art collectors in the world. That's why on that board they are speculating that MBW being "an artist collective" in which "Banksy, Blek, and others" all have contributed works, (because "the pieces look similar," I can't make this s**t up) while on this board, you've got members reporting how Shepard Fairey said at Seth Carmichael's Bonhams event that he wasn't happy that so much of MBW's work was ripping off other artist because he hired low costs artists (which he hired off craigslist supposedly) to produce most of the work. Furthmore, this board gave MBW's LA show fair, but tepid reviews at best, leveling lots of criticism for his wholesale jacking of other artists ideas, while on expressobeans you heard comments like "Rocks! That is all i have to say about that." But I thank god that expressobeans sucker's exist. If it wasn't for them,[glow=red,2,300] there wouldn't be the market for the crap prints I flip to buy art I actually want[/glow]! There is a sucker born every minute, they all contribute to expressobeans boards, and they somehow form MBWs core audience. f-in' flipper ;D there are a bunch of putz over at ebeans but there are also a bunch of putz here. i remember some threads on here were people were saying that Nick Walker is Banksy. |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by bigwilly on Nov 29, 2008 4:00:31 GMT 1, That's because most of the collectors on expressobeans are retarded. Their boards are filled with idiot concert poster collectors who are like "look at the pretty colours!" and buy some of the worst schlock that will never appreciate and has no lasting importance to the art world. Meanwhile, this board actually has coherent commentary and contributions from some of the top gallery owners, emerging artists, and fine art collectors in the world. That's why on that board they are speculating that MBW being "an artist collective" in which "Banksy, Blek, and others" all have contributed works, (because "the pieces look similar," I can't make this s**t up) while on this board, you've got members reporting how Shepard Fairey said at Seth Carmichael's Bonhams event that he wasn't happy that so much of MBW's work was ripping off other artist because he hired low costs artists (which he hired off craigslist supposedly) to produce most of the work. Furthmore, this board gave MBW's LA show fair, but tepid reviews at best, leveling lots of criticism for his wholesale jacking of other artists ideas, while on expressobeans you heard comments like "Rocks! That is all i have to say about that." But I thank god that expressobeans sucker's exist. If it wasn't for them, there wouldn't be the market for the crap prints I flip to buy art I actually want! There is a sucker born every minute, they all contribute to expressobeans boards, and they somehow form MBWs core audience.
you sound like a douche
That's because most of the collectors on expressobeans are retarded. Their boards are filled with idiot concert poster collectors who are like "look at the pretty colours!" and buy some of the worst schlock that will never appreciate and has no lasting importance to the art world. Meanwhile, this board actually has coherent commentary and contributions from some of the top gallery owners, emerging artists, and fine art collectors in the world. That's why on that board they are speculating that MBW being "an artist collective" in which "Banksy, Blek, and others" all have contributed works, (because "the pieces look similar," I can't make this s**t up) while on this board, you've got members reporting how Shepard Fairey said at Seth Carmichael's Bonhams event that he wasn't happy that so much of MBW's work was ripping off other artist because he hired low costs artists (which he hired off craigslist supposedly) to produce most of the work. Furthmore, this board gave MBW's LA show fair, but tepid reviews at best, leveling lots of criticism for his wholesale jacking of other artists ideas, while on expressobeans you heard comments like "Rocks! That is all i have to say about that." But I thank god that expressobeans sucker's exist. If it wasn't for them, there wouldn't be the market for the crap prints I flip to buy art I actually want! There is a sucker born every minute, they all contribute to expressobeans boards, and they somehow form MBWs core audience. you sound like a douche |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by raiden on Nov 29, 2008 5:06:25 GMT 1, Okay, perhaps my meanest rant in a while. I will say, there are still some knowledgeable peeps who contribute to expressobean... But I do hate the mindless hype of their boards.
Okay, perhaps my meanest rant in a while. I will say, there are still some knowledgeable peeps who contribute to expressobean... But I do hate the mindless hype of their boards.
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by Grubster on Nov 29, 2008 5:07:38 GMT 1, yea lets get to reality here!!! Banksy = intellectually stimulating original artist. Mr Brainwash = Hardcore Biter, decent filmaker, taking advantage unknowledgable EBean members!
yea lets get to reality here!!! Banksy = intellectually stimulating original artist. Mr Brainwash = Hardcore Biter, decent filmaker, taking advantage unknowledgable EBean members!
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by bigwilly on Nov 29, 2008 5:36:12 GMT 1, Okay, perhaps my meanest rant in a while. I will say, there are still some knowledgeable peeps who contribute to expressobean... But I do hate the mindless hype of their boards.
it's cool just looking out for my american brothers crazy as they are....
Okay, perhaps my meanest rant in a while. I will say, there are still some knowledgeable peeps who contribute to expressobean... But I do hate the mindless hype of their boards. it's cool just looking out for my american brothers crazy as they are.... |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by Existencil on Nov 29, 2008 10:48:33 GMT 1, He is selling his stuff out super, super fast. That's because people know who he might be.
He is selling his stuff out super, super fast. That's because people know who he might be.
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by raiden on Nov 29, 2008 11:15:35 GMT 1, Whatever, this same thing happened with Nick Walker, when the rumor he was Banksy caught wildfire, and then he had crazy aberrant prices at auction, which further fueled a bunch of rampant speculation.
Now Nick Walker's prices are in the toilet compared to what they were, only difference is that in Nick's case 1) He's actually an extremely talented artist with original ideas who has been doing this as long as Banksy 2) The rumors about Nick being Banksy were at least a little bit more plausible - albeit untrue.
Thierry aka MBW isn't even from the right country! He looks nothing at all like any of the images of Banksy. He's been doing his own thing for years before anyone here took notice of him (I saw his street pieces 4 years ago) And Shepard Fairey has definitively told the story about how Thierry snaked his way into being a street artist and how he introduced him to Banksy.
Rumor is over!
Now the facts are that MBW is even more liberal than Hirst in utilizing assistants, as MBW also utilizes his assistants for CONCEPTUALIZATION. That is one area that has always been taboo in the art world and should always be taboo. Oh, and scrubbing Banskys to put up his schlock work should be considered taboo too, but MBW seems to love to do that too... which is the ultimate asshole move IMHO.
I rant and rave against MBW because he's not just wholly unoriginal, but he pays other people to be unoriginal for him. He comes from wealth and is trying to buy his way into being a legitimate street artist. That's why I actively root against him becoming wildly successful. But he's essentially Baxter Orr with even less originality but a 1,000 the financing! (I knock Baxter mostly because of that ill advised lawsuit he got into with Shep and I didn't like his 'Dope' take off on Obama released in the primaries)
Ebean shmucks will keep overpaying for MBW because he's a hype-ster.
Granted, some of his pieces are cute and fun... but grossly overpriced given his stature.
I do like his 'Marilyn Manson Marilyn' though. Not for $750, but do like it.
But $1200 for almost a direct screen print copy of the David Bowie lightning bolt image???!
Reprinting an image that sells out but changing the frame colour?
There are many reasons why MBW is only a passing fad. Yes, his price will go up based on the hype, but there just isn't enough there, there with MBW as an artist.
Whatever, this same thing happened with Nick Walker, when the rumor he was Banksy caught wildfire, and then he had crazy aberrant prices at auction, which further fueled a bunch of rampant speculation.
Now Nick Walker's prices are in the toilet compared to what they were, only difference is that in Nick's case 1) He's actually an extremely talented artist with original ideas who has been doing this as long as Banksy 2) The rumors about Nick being Banksy were at least a little bit more plausible - albeit untrue.
Thierry aka MBW isn't even from the right country! He looks nothing at all like any of the images of Banksy. He's been doing his own thing for years before anyone here took notice of him (I saw his street pieces 4 years ago) And Shepard Fairey has definitively told the story about how Thierry snaked his way into being a street artist and how he introduced him to Banksy.
Rumor is over!
Now the facts are that MBW is even more liberal than Hirst in utilizing assistants, as MBW also utilizes his assistants for CONCEPTUALIZATION. That is one area that has always been taboo in the art world and should always be taboo. Oh, and scrubbing Banskys to put up his schlock work should be considered taboo too, but MBW seems to love to do that too... which is the ultimate asshole move IMHO.
I rant and rave against MBW because he's not just wholly unoriginal, but he pays other people to be unoriginal for him. He comes from wealth and is trying to buy his way into being a legitimate street artist. That's why I actively root against him becoming wildly successful. But he's essentially Baxter Orr with even less originality but a 1,000 the financing! (I knock Baxter mostly because of that ill advised lawsuit he got into with Shep and I didn't like his 'Dope' take off on Obama released in the primaries)
Ebean shmucks will keep overpaying for MBW because he's a hype-ster.
Granted, some of his pieces are cute and fun... but grossly overpriced given his stature.
I do like his 'Marilyn Manson Marilyn' though. Not for $750, but do like it.
But $1200 for almost a direct screen print copy of the David Bowie lightning bolt image???!
Reprinting an image that sells out but changing the frame colour?
There are many reasons why MBW is only a passing fad. Yes, his price will go up based on the hype, but there just isn't enough there, there with MBW as an artist.
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by Existencil on Nov 29, 2008 11:43:06 GMT 1, Like the fact that he seems to personalise what he sends out. Nice to see a bit of love going into the effort.
Like the fact that he seems to personalise what he sends out. Nice to see a bit of love going into the effort.
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by BONZO on Nov 29, 2008 12:05:32 GMT 1, Whatever, this same thing happened with Nick Walker, when the rumor he was Banksy caught wildfire, and then he had crazy aberrant prices at auction, which further fueled a bunch of rampant speculation. Now Nick Walker's prices are in the toilet compared to what they were, only difference is that in Nick's case 1) He's actually an extremely talented artist with original ideas who has been doing this as long as Banksy 2) The rumors about Nick being Banksy were at least a little bit more plausible - albeit untrue. Thierry aka MBW isn't even from the right country! He looks nothing at all like any of the images of Banksy. He's been doing his own thing for years before anyone here took notice of him (I saw his street pieces 4 years ago) And Shepard Fairey has definitively told the story about how Thierry snaked his way into being a street artist and how he introduced him to Banksy. Rumor is over! Now the facts are that MBW is even more liberal than Hirst in utilizing assistants, as MBW also utilizes his assistants for CONCEPTUALIZATION. That is one area that has always been taboo in the art world and should always be taboo. Oh, and scrubbing Banskys to put up his schlock work should be considered taboo too, but MBW seems to love to do that too... which is the ultimate asshole move IMHO. I rant and rave against MBW because he's not just wholly unoriginal, but he pays other people to be unoriginal for him. He comes from wealth and is trying to buy his way into being a legitimate street artist. That's why I actively root against him becoming wildly successful. But he's essentially Baxter Orr with even less originality but a 1,000 the financing! (I knock Baxter mostly because of that ill advised lawsuit he got into with Shep and I didn't like his 'Dope' take off on Obama released in the primaries) Ebean shmucks will keep overpaying for MBW because he's a hype-ster. Granted, some of his pieces are cute and fun... but grossly overpriced given his stature. I do like his 'Marilyn Manson Marilyn' though. Not for $750, but do like it. But $1200 for almost a direct screen print copy of the David Bowie lightning bolt image???! Reprinting an image that sells out but changing the frame colour? There are many reasons why MBW is only a passing fad. Yes, his price will go up based on the hype, but there just isn't enough there, there with MBW as an artist.
FACT!
great post raiden...
Whatever, this same thing happened with Nick Walker, when the rumor he was Banksy caught wildfire, and then he had crazy aberrant prices at auction, which further fueled a bunch of rampant speculation. Now Nick Walker's prices are in the toilet compared to what they were, only difference is that in Nick's case 1) He's actually an extremely talented artist with original ideas who has been doing this as long as Banksy 2) The rumors about Nick being Banksy were at least a little bit more plausible - albeit untrue. Thierry aka MBW isn't even from the right country! He looks nothing at all like any of the images of Banksy. He's been doing his own thing for years before anyone here took notice of him (I saw his street pieces 4 years ago) And Shepard Fairey has definitively told the story about how Thierry snaked his way into being a street artist and how he introduced him to Banksy. Rumor is over! Now the facts are that MBW is even more liberal than Hirst in utilizing assistants, as MBW also utilizes his assistants for CONCEPTUALIZATION. That is one area that has always been taboo in the art world and should always be taboo. Oh, and scrubbing Banskys to put up his schlock work should be considered taboo too, but MBW seems to love to do that too... which is the ultimate asshole move IMHO. I rant and rave against MBW because he's not just wholly unoriginal, but he pays other people to be unoriginal for him. He comes from wealth and is trying to buy his way into being a legitimate street artist. That's why I actively root against him becoming wildly successful. But he's essentially Baxter Orr with even less originality but a 1,000 the financing! (I knock Baxter mostly because of that ill advised lawsuit he got into with Shep and I didn't like his 'Dope' take off on Obama released in the primaries) Ebean shmucks will keep overpaying for MBW because he's a hype-ster. Granted, some of his pieces are cute and fun... but grossly overpriced given his stature. I do like his 'Marilyn Manson Marilyn' though. Not for $750, but do like it. But $1200 for almost a direct screen print copy of the David Bowie lightning bolt image???! Reprinting an image that sells out but changing the frame colour? There are many reasons why MBW is only a passing fad. Yes, his price will go up based on the hype, but there just isn't enough there, there with MBW as an artist. FACT! great post raiden... |
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by Existencil on Nov 29, 2008 12:16:49 GMT 1, 'Granted, some of his pieces are cute and fun... but grossly overpriced given his stature'
Isn't this true of most street art?
'Granted, some of his pieces are cute and fun... but grossly overpriced given his stature'
Isn't this true of most street art?
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Mr. Brainwash โข Guitar Hero Print, by raiden on Nov 29, 2008 12:30:04 GMT 1,
Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone. wink wink, nudge nudge, say no more.
Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone. wink wink, nudge nudge, say no more.
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