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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by jonpud on Aug 10, 2007 18:10:43 GMT 1, Just to say sorry to anyone who pm'd me and I didn't reply to! Got 40+ pm's in a matter of minutes and all questions asked have been replied in posts on this thread.
Any further info please contact the Leonard St Gallery! I am positive they will love me for this!! ;D
Just to say sorry to anyone who pm'd me and I didn't reply to! Got 40+ pm's in a matter of minutes and all questions asked have been replied in posts on this thread. Any further info please contact the Leonard St Gallery! I am positive they will love me for this!! ;D
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by chrisps303 on Aug 10, 2007 18:27:37 GMT 1, Where are they being advertised for sale? How have half of them sold? They are not on tlsg or campbarbara or sos. Is it only people on tlsg, campbarbara or sos mailing list that receive the info to buy? I dont want to buy as i dont really like them just curious to how these canvas's/prints are being sold.
Where are they being advertised for sale? How have half of them sold? They are not on tlsg or campbarbara or sos. Is it only people on tlsg, campbarbara or sos mailing list that receive the info to buy? I dont want to buy as i dont really like them just curious to how these canvas's/prints are being sold.
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by Strange Al on Aug 10, 2007 18:32:53 GMT 1, They may not be on TLSG website, but I did notice this "Leonard Street is the primary source of original artworks by the artists Matt Small and Beejoir"
I'm sure Chris or someone from TLSG will enlighten us sooner or later.
They may not be on TLSG website, but I did notice this "Leonard Street is the primary source of original artworks by the artists Matt Small and Beejoir"
I'm sure Chris or someone from TLSG will enlighten us sooner or later.
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by jonpud on Aug 10, 2007 18:34:22 GMT 1, Where are they being advertised for sale? How have half of them sold? They are not on tlsg or campbarbara or sos. Is it only people on tlsg, campbarbara or sos mailing list that receive the info to buy? I dont want to buy as i dont really like them just curious to how these canvas's/prints are being sold. By luck mate, you need to contact the LSG if interested, I got a heads up that in all truth I should not have shared so publically. I kind of regret it but on the other hand if someone from here manages to grab a Beejoir original that they would under normal circumstances have missed out on then it will be worth the shit I have dropped myself into!!
Where are they being advertised for sale? How have half of them sold? They are not on tlsg or campbarbara or sos. Is it only people on tlsg, campbarbara or sos mailing list that receive the info to buy? I dont want to buy as i dont really like them just curious to how these canvas's/prints are being sold. By luck mate, you need to contact the LSG if interested, I got a heads up that in all truth I should not have shared so publically. I kind of regret it but on the other hand if someone from here manages to grab a Beejoir original that they would under normal circumstances have missed out on then it will be worth the shit I have dropped myself into!!
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by nixon451 on Aug 10, 2007 18:38:34 GMT 1, I have new info, half sold already, which means half left!!!!!! Good Luck!!!!!! If this is true, that's the funniest thing I've read all year! True dat
I have new info, half sold already, which means half left!!!!!! Good Luck!!!!!! If this is true, that's the funniest thing I've read all year! True dat
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 18:41:33 GMT 1,
Genius idea ! ;D
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 18:52:10 GMT 1, wow that is expensive dang...
Indeed, silly money. You'd be a mug to fork that out at this stage of Beej's career. Lovely idea though. Very clever, very banksy..I like. Not really in keeping with his body of work but nice to see Beej diversifying..I just hope these prices are not been driven by agents for short term gain. I think it's unsustainable.. not good in the long run for the artist.
wow that is expensive dang... Indeed, silly money. You'd be a mug to fork that out at this stage of Beej's career. Lovely idea though. Very clever, very banksy..I like. Not really in keeping with his body of work but nice to see Beej diversifying..I just hope these prices are not been driven by agents for short term gain. I think it's unsustainable.. not good in the long run for the artist.
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by babyford on Aug 10, 2007 18:58:22 GMT 1, There was dot canvas at the original found show - Sold out on evening. I think these ones may be sold in sets of three.
There was dot canvas at the original found show - Sold out on evening. I think these ones may be sold in sets of three.
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by buffin on Aug 10, 2007 18:58:52 GMT 1, Any chance of a print?
Any chance of a print?
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by Strange Al on Aug 10, 2007 19:03:39 GMT 1,
I agree - genius idea - but only because people are willing to pay thousands for Imodium AD (i.e., "Sh*t"). This piece gives Banksy's Morons a run for it's money in terms of bitter irony.
Like you Nu, I think these prices simply aren't sustainable for an artist at Beej's stage in his career and could easily end up being damaging in the long term. Though who can blame him for cashing in - if people are willing to pay thousands for this type of thing you'd be a fool to turn it down. Good on him!
I agree - genius idea - but only because people are willing to pay thousands for Imodium AD (i.e., "Sh*t"). This piece gives Banksy's Morons a run for it's money in terms of bitter irony. Like you Nu, I think these prices simply aren't sustainable for an artist at Beej's stage in his career and could easily end up being damaging in the long term. Though who can blame him for cashing in - if people are willing to pay thousands for this type of thing you'd be a fool to turn it down. Good on him!
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 19:05:43 GMT 1, this is tired. shows a lack of ideas like that rembrandt elliot print.
what ? how can you say that, it's a great idea ! well, the first one of them was anyway. Not sure why there's another 20
this is tired. shows a lack of ideas like that rembrandt elliot print. what ? how can you say that, it's a great idea ! well, the first one of them was anyway. Not sure why there's another 20
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by jonpud on Aug 10, 2007 19:07:11 GMT 1, Thing is these are miles better than Damien's work, they are funny and ironic, and they aint 150K (yet!!) ;D
Thing is these are miles better than Damien's work, they are funny and ironic, and they aint 150K (yet!!) ;D
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 19:09:56 GMT 1, Lots of different views! Thats art for you! and as for the cost well Damiens spot prints are now in the region of 15k and that is an edition of 300!!!! So I actually think the price aint bad in today's market!? Love the round one and if I hadn't just done my savings on a 21stCL and a signed LVC then I would have bought one before I offered the heads up to the forum! These chances always seem to come at the wrong time!!
ok, now I have to swear. Are you FUCKING completely off your head comparing those prices ?.. ahhh I get it, you're taking the piss right.. ;D ;D ;D ha ha lol very funny ! +1
Lots of different views! Thats art for you! and as for the cost well Damiens spot prints are now in the region of 15k and that is an edition of 300!!!! So I actually think the price aint bad in today's market!? Love the round one and if I hadn't just done my savings on a 21stCL and a signed LVC then I would have bought one before I offered the heads up to the forum! These chances always seem to come at the wrong time!! ok, now I have to swear. Are you FUCKING completely off your head comparing those prices ?.. ahhh I get it, you're taking the piss right.. ;D ;D ;D ha ha lol very funny ! +1
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by stuey09 on Aug 10, 2007 19:10:02 GMT 1, Tend to agree. The irony is great and although I can't be chewed to look for it, I remember a post last month when Beejoir was accused of not showing enough humour in his work. Think he's answered that remark with interest.
Tend to agree. The irony is great and although I can't be chewed to look for it, I remember a post last month when Beejoir was accused of not showing enough humour in his work. Think he's answered that remark with interest.
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by jonpud on Aug 10, 2007 19:10:22 GMT 1, Gonna have to sign off, will see what the fallout is like on Monday! No doubt I'll get neg'd to death by James!!
And for those who keep asking, no I'm not Jon from SOS!!! ;D
Gonna have to sign off, will see what the fallout is like on Monday! No doubt I'll get neg'd to death by James!! And for those who keep asking, no I'm not Jon from SOS!!! ;D
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 19:14:09 GMT 1, I think Beejoir is just having a laugh. If people buy them he'll be laughing even more, all the way to the bank!
Beej ain't that cynical mate. Quick buck from a few muppet naive clients for the commissioning agent. Chris get's a few grand to buy some decent equipment for the studio and flight tickets.. and that's it.
It's a great idea, but should have been left with the one IMO. Maybe prints to back it up.
I think Beejoir is just having a laugh. If people buy them he'll be laughing even more, all the way to the bank! Beej ain't that cynical mate. Quick buck from a few muppet naive clients for the commissioning agent. Chris get's a few grand to buy some decent equipment for the studio and flight tickets.. and that's it. It's a great idea, but should have been left with the one IMO. Maybe prints to back it up.
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by jonpud on Aug 10, 2007 19:14:15 GMT 1, Lots of different views! Thats art for you! and as for the cost well Damiens spot prints are now in the region of 15k and that is an edition of 300!!!! So I actually think the price aint bad in today's market!? Love the round one and if I hadn't just done my savings on a 21stCL and a signed LVC then I would have bought one before I offered the heads up to the forum! These chances always seem to come at the wrong time!! ok, now I have to swear. Are you f**kING completely off your head comparing those prices ?.. ahhh I get it, you're taking the piss right.. ;D ;D ;D ha ha lol very funny ! +1 Nuart, it's only an opinion! What price should these be in your opinion? Also I am not sure if these prices are right, its hearsay, come to me third hand and I haven't contacted the gallery, perhaps I mis-read and it should have been, ยฃ350, ยฃ450 and ยฃ550 each? LOL ;D
Lots of different views! Thats art for you! and as for the cost well Damiens spot prints are now in the region of 15k and that is an edition of 300!!!! So I actually think the price aint bad in today's market!? Love the round one and if I hadn't just done my savings on a 21stCL and a signed LVC then I would have bought one before I offered the heads up to the forum! These chances always seem to come at the wrong time!! ok, now I have to swear. Are you f**kING completely off your head comparing those prices ?.. ahhh I get it, you're taking the piss right.. ;D ;D ;D ha ha lol very funny ! +1 Nuart, it's only an opinion! What price should these be in your opinion? Also I am not sure if these prices are right, its hearsay, come to me third hand and I haven't contacted the gallery, perhaps I mis-read and it should have been, ยฃ350, ยฃ450 and ยฃ550 each? LOL ;D
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by lastpost on Aug 10, 2007 19:22:17 GMT 1, Jonpud speaks the truth
Jonpud speaks the truth
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by curiousgeorge on Aug 10, 2007 19:22:41 GMT 1, This will sure get him talked about and then some!
Funny seeing the reaction in people
This will sure get him talked about and then some! Funny seeing the reaction in people
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 19:31:42 GMT 1, ok, now I have to swear. Are you f**kING completely off your head comparing those prices ?.. ahhh I get it, you're taking the piss right.. ;D ;D ;D ha ha lol very funny ! +1 Nuart, it's only an opinion! What price should these be in your opinion? Also I am not sure if these prices are right, its hearsay, come to me third hand and I haven't contacted the gallery, perhaps I mis-read and it should have been, ยฃ350, ยฃ450 and ยฃ550 each? LOL ;D
Sounds reasonable maybe a comparison with what else is available from the same sort of scene from people who sell direct to their fan base. This scene needs to be driven by the artists and fans.. not by galleries and agents. Otherwise it'll just implode. We won't get bored of it.. ever.. it's intrinsic to our make up and values, we're not gonna suddenly turn into capitalist right wing nazi art collectors. But trust me, people forking out 5.5k plus for a piece of street cred art, well... let's say, at this level, I'm a tad sceptical about both the buyer and the sellers motives and it ain't the seller getting burned.
I love Beejoirs work.. but I wash my hands of the London art scene.. it's bollocks IMO
Warhol V's Banksy at private members clubs advertised with an Eelus piece, mass media coverage of said shite when 99% of the scene get's overlooked.. Prints and editions at 5k plus and bandwagon galleries stoking price increases so most on these boards don't get a look in...
Fucking rubbish scene.. IMO
ok, now I have to swear. Are you f**kING completely off your head comparing those prices ?.. ahhh I get it, you're taking the piss right.. ;D ;D ;D ha ha lol very funny ! +1 Nuart, it's only an opinion! What price should these be in your opinion? Also I am not sure if these prices are right, its hearsay, come to me third hand and I haven't contacted the gallery, perhaps I mis-read and it should have been, ยฃ350, ยฃ450 and ยฃ550 each? LOL ;D Sounds reasonable maybe a comparison with what else is available from the same sort of scene from people who sell direct to their fan base. This scene needs to be driven by the artists and fans.. not by galleries and agents. Otherwise it'll just implode. We won't get bored of it.. ever.. it's intrinsic to our make up and values, we're not gonna suddenly turn into capitalist right wing nazi art collectors. But trust me, people forking out 5.5k plus for a piece of street cred art, well... let's say, at this level, I'm a tad sceptical about both the buyer and the sellers motives and it ain't the seller getting burned. I love Beejoirs work.. but I wash my hands of the London art scene.. it's bollocks IMO Warhol V's Banksy at private members clubs advertised with an Eelus piece, mass media coverage of said shite when 99% of the scene get's overlooked.. Prints and editions at 5k plus and bandwagon galleries stoking price increases so most on these boards don't get a look in... Fucking rubbish scene.. IMO
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by babyford on Aug 10, 2007 19:36:13 GMT 1, Dont forget the VAT
Dont forget the VAT
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 19:36:40 GMT 1, I agree - genius idea - but only because people are willing to pay thousands for Imodium AD (i.e., "Sh*t"). This piece gives Banksy's Morons a run for it's money in terms of bitter irony. Like you Nu, I think these prices simply aren't sustainable for an artist at Beej's stage in his career and could easily end up being damaging in the long term. Though who can blame him for cashing in - if people are willing to pay thousands for this type of thing you'd be a fool to turn it down. Good on him!
Agreed, I'd take the money and run.. i shouldn't imagine it'll affect how beej operates in the long run..he's for sure not in this for the money. Just an happy accident. Good luck to the fella.. just wish all the cash was going to him and not just 40/50%
I agree - genius idea - but only because people are willing to pay thousands for Imodium AD (i.e., "Sh*t"). This piece gives Banksy's Morons a run for it's money in terms of bitter irony. Like you Nu, I think these prices simply aren't sustainable for an artist at Beej's stage in his career and could easily end up being damaging in the long term. Though who can blame him for cashing in - if people are willing to pay thousands for this type of thing you'd be a fool to turn it down. Good on him! Agreed, I'd take the money and run.. i shouldn't imagine it'll affect how beej operates in the long run..he's for sure not in this for the money. Just an happy accident. Good luck to the fella.. just wish all the cash was going to him and not just 40/50%
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by Strange Al on Aug 10, 2007 19:40:46 GMT 1, I agree - genius idea - but only because people are willing to pay thousands for Imodium AD (i.e., "Sh*t"). This piece gives Banksy's Morons a run for it's money in terms of bitter irony. Like you Nu, I think these prices simply aren't sustainable for an artist at Beej's stage in his career and could easily end up being damaging in the long term. Though who can blame him for cashing in - if people are willing to pay thousands for this type of thing you'd be a fool to turn it down. Good on him! Agreed, I'd take the money and run.. i shouldn't imagine it'll affect how beej operates in the long run..he's for sure not in this for the money. Just an happy accident. Good luck to the fella.. just wish all the cash was going to him and not just 40/50%
If the original prices (i.e., ยฃ3.5-ยฃ5K) are true, then even 40%-50% should be enough to buy a nice place in Thailand and pay for enough Montana or Belton to keep Beej going for the next year.
I agree - genius idea - but only because people are willing to pay thousands for Imodium AD (i.e., "Sh*t"). This piece gives Banksy's Morons a run for it's money in terms of bitter irony. Like you Nu, I think these prices simply aren't sustainable for an artist at Beej's stage in his career and could easily end up being damaging in the long term. Though who can blame him for cashing in - if people are willing to pay thousands for this type of thing you'd be a fool to turn it down. Good on him! Agreed, I'd take the money and run.. i shouldn't imagine it'll affect how beej operates in the long run..he's for sure not in this for the money. Just an happy accident. Good luck to the fella.. just wish all the cash was going to him and not just 40/50% If the original prices (i.e., ยฃ3.5-ยฃ5K) are true, then even 40%-50% should be enough to buy a nice place in Thailand and pay for enough Montana or Belton to keep Beej going for the next year.
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by ABC on Aug 10, 2007 19:43:53 GMT 1, I'm with Nu on this one, sorry but although Beejoir is becoming very collectable, 5.5k for an original is a hell of a lot of money. Put it in context for a moment, the prints were selling at ยฃ50 a few months ago, forget what ebay sales have done to the prints becuase thats happening with all prints at the moment. What happened to starting a career off with affordable originals for a max 1k? to get a client base, I can't see how charging 5k is going to help Beejoirs career at all, yes, in the mean time a cash flow is nice but what about the future? who knows, Charging 5k on initial exhibit will only mean an increase in the future and it takes a seriously wealthy collector to pay 10k, not forgetting this cut throat industry where artists have to stay one step ahead as Galleries hire and fire artists like the drop of the hat it seems, its a fashion thing with street art IMO and Beejoir is having his turn in the Limelight. Nothing against Chris its just madness.
DONT GET ME WRONG - I do love Beejoirs work and I really do love the idea of those spot paintings (I would hang one in the house) but 5k when Ive had a Matt Small and a Connor H original for 1k and 2k less than these puts it into perspective for me, crazy!!
I'm with Nu on this one, sorry but although Beejoir is becoming very collectable, 5.5k for an original is a hell of a lot of money. Put it in context for a moment, the prints were selling at ยฃ50 a few months ago, forget what ebay sales have done to the prints becuase thats happening with all prints at the moment. What happened to starting a career off with affordable originals for a max 1k? to get a client base, I can't see how charging 5k is going to help Beejoirs career at all, yes, in the mean time a cash flow is nice but what about the future? who knows, Charging 5k on initial exhibit will only mean an increase in the future and it takes a seriously wealthy collector to pay 10k, not forgetting this cut throat industry where artists have to stay one step ahead as Galleries hire and fire artists like the drop of the hat it seems, its a fashion thing with street art IMO and Beejoir is having his turn in the Limelight. Nothing against Chris its just madness.
DONT GET ME WRONG - I do love Beejoirs work and I really do love the idea of those spot paintings (I would hang one in the house) but 5k when Ive had a Matt Small and a Connor H original for 1k and 2k less than these puts it into perspective for me, crazy!!
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 19:44:22 GMT 1, Agreed, I'd take the money and run.. i shouldn't imagine it'll affect how beej operates in the long run..he's for sure not in this for the money. Just an happy accident. Good luck to the fella.. just wish all the cash was going to him and not just 40/50% If the original prices (i.e., ยฃ3.5-ยฃ5K) are true, then even 40%-50% should be enough to buy a nice place in Thailand and pay for enough Montana or Belton to keep Beej going for the next year.
Yeah, it's not that I dion't think Chris is getting enough.. I just wish the other fella was getting nowt
Agreed, I'd take the money and run.. i shouldn't imagine it'll affect how beej operates in the long run..he's for sure not in this for the money. Just an happy accident. Good luck to the fella.. just wish all the cash was going to him and not just 40/50% If the original prices (i.e., ยฃ3.5-ยฃ5K) are true, then even 40%-50% should be enough to buy a nice place in Thailand and pay for enough Montana or Belton to keep Beej going for the next year. Yeah, it's not that I dion't think Chris is getting enough.. I just wish the other fella was getting nowt
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 19:52:26 GMT 1, DONT GET ME WRONG - I do love Beejoirs work and I really do love the idea of those spot paintings (I would hang one in the house) but 5k when Ive had a Matt Small and a Connor H original for 1k and 2k less than these puts it into perspective for me, crazy!!
Spot on ! (see what i did there)
You can pick up sooo many originals from "established" artists for this sort of price. But we have to keep in mind, we're cut out of the loop in this area, prices are not set for us, the fans. But for that agent or galleries already established clientele.. the people buying these were not buying 100 quid Banksy's 3 years ago, but 5k Julian Opies and Hirsts or whatever else was being pushed by the gallery onto an otherwsie naive buyer at that time... taste can be dictated to a lot of people.. it's just fashion and sales.
DONT GET ME WRONG - I do love Beejoirs work and I really do love the idea of those spot paintings (I would hang one in the house) but 5k when Ive had a Matt Small and a Connor H original for 1k and 2k less than these puts it into perspective for me, crazy!! Spot on ! (see what i did there) You can pick up sooo many originals from "established" artists for this sort of price. But we have to keep in mind, we're cut out of the loop in this area, prices are not set for us, the fans. But for that agent or galleries already established clientele.. the people buying these were not buying 100 quid Banksy's 3 years ago, but 5k Julian Opies and Hirsts or whatever else was being pushed by the gallery onto an otherwsie naive buyer at that time... taste can be dictated to a lot of people.. it's just fashion and sales.
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by Strange Al on Aug 10, 2007 20:01:10 GMT 1, DONT GET ME WRONG - I do love Beejoirs work and I really do love the idea of those spot paintings (I would hang one in the house) but 5k when Ive had a Matt Small and a Connor H original for 1k and 2k less than these puts it into perspective for me, crazy!! Spot on ! (see what i did there) You can pick up sooo many originals from "established" artists for this sort of price. But we have to keep in mind, we're cut out of the loop in this area, prices are not set for us, the fans. But for that agent or galleries already established clientele.. the people buying these were not buying 100 quid Banksy's 3 years ago, but 5k Julian Opies and Hirsts or whatever else was being pushed by the gallery onto an otherwsie naive buyer at that time... taste can be dictated to a lot of people.. it's just fashion and sales.
Do you really think that the people now buying Beejoir canvases are the same people who were buying Hirst and Opie? I'm not so sure.
DONT GET ME WRONG - I do love Beejoirs work and I really do love the idea of those spot paintings (I would hang one in the house) but 5k when Ive had a Matt Small and a Connor H original for 1k and 2k less than these puts it into perspective for me, crazy!! Spot on ! (see what i did there) You can pick up sooo many originals from "established" artists for this sort of price. But we have to keep in mind, we're cut out of the loop in this area, prices are not set for us, the fans. But for that agent or galleries already established clientele.. the people buying these were not buying 100 quid Banksy's 3 years ago, but 5k Julian Opies and Hirsts or whatever else was being pushed by the gallery onto an otherwsie naive buyer at that time... taste can be dictated to a lot of people.. it's just fashion and sales. Do you really think that the people now buying Beejoir canvases are the same people who were buying Hirst and Opie? I'm not so sure.
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Beejoir Spot Canvases!, by numusic on Aug 10, 2007 20:07:56 GMT 1, Spot on ! (see what i did there) You can pick up sooo many originals from "established" artists for this sort of price. But we have to keep in mind, we're cut out of the loop in this area, prices are not set for us, the fans. But for that agent or galleries already established clientele.. the people buying these were not buying 100 quid Banksy's 3 years ago, but 5k Julian Opies and Hirsts or whatever else was being pushed by the gallery onto an otherwsie naive buyer at that time... taste can be dictated to a lot of people.. it's just fashion and sales. Do you really think that the people now buying Beejoir canvases are the same people who were buying Hirst and Opie? I'm not so sure.
nah, maybe not.. then again.. a lot of dealers where desparate to offload stock to buy into Banksy and street art last year. But I bet you a LOT of the Blek 5k plus canvasses went to people who'd never heard of the man.
Spot on ! (see what i did there) You can pick up sooo many originals from "established" artists for this sort of price. But we have to keep in mind, we're cut out of the loop in this area, prices are not set for us, the fans. But for that agent or galleries already established clientele.. the people buying these were not buying 100 quid Banksy's 3 years ago, but 5k Julian Opies and Hirsts or whatever else was being pushed by the gallery onto an otherwsie naive buyer at that time... taste can be dictated to a lot of people.. it's just fashion and sales. Do you really think that the people now buying Beejoir canvases are the same people who were buying Hirst and Opie? I'm not so sure. nah, maybe not.. then again.. a lot of dealers where desparate to offload stock to buy into Banksy and street art last year. But I bet you a LOT of the Blek 5k plus canvasses went to people who'd never heard of the man.
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