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Banksy in Los Angeles, by RPM on Jun 3, 2010 18:16:22 GMT 1, Hey Fragile, out of curiosity, did you end up lifting the cover yourself or did the owner of the station do it for you? Terrific photo.
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Hey Fragile, out of curiosity, did you end up lifting the cover yourself or did the owner of the station do it for you? Terrific photo. RPM |
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by Fragile on Jun 3, 2010 18:35:58 GMT 1, I had to unscrew the sheeting myself then one of his workers lifted it for me whilst I took the photos. Then I had to screw it all back together. The other one proved more difficult, I had an electric screwdriver on the covering and still couldn't get it off. Great to see them both though.
I had to unscrew the sheeting myself then one of his workers lifted it for me whilst I took the photos. Then I had to screw it all back together. The other one proved more difficult, I had an electric screwdriver on the covering and still couldn't get it off. Great to see them both though.
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by G-Man on Jun 3, 2010 20:44:57 GMT 1, Amazing photos Fragile thanks man
Amazing photos Fragile thanks man
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by Fragile on Jun 3, 2010 20:51:00 GMT 1, Cheers G-Man
Cheers G-Man
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by bleech on Jun 6, 2010 2:40:29 GMT 1, nice pictures, clear as day
nice pictures, clear as day
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by RPM on Jun 8, 2010 21:27:15 GMT 1, I had to unscrew the sheeting myself then one of his workers lifted it for me whilst I took the photos. Then I had to screw it all back together. The other one proved more difficult, I had an electric screwdriver on the covering and still couldn't get it off. Great to see them both though.
That's determination! 
It's a bit sad every time I drive by and see them covered. Glad I was able to snap some shots when they first went up and were available for all to see.
Hope you enjoyed your time in L.A.
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I had to unscrew the sheeting myself then one of his workers lifted it for me whilst I took the photos. Then I had to screw it all back together. The other one proved more difficult, I had an electric screwdriver on the covering and still couldn't get it off. Great to see them both though. That's determination! It's a bit sad every time I drive by and see them covered. Glad I was able to snap some shots when they first went up and were available for all to see. Hope you enjoyed your time in L.A. RPM |
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by Warm Gun on Jun 8, 2010 21:59:01 GMT 1, In 1987 Giancarlo Politi did an interview with Koons. Earlier in this thread, someone referenced the single line, but if you read the entire quote, it provides the context and helps the viewer understand what may have inspired Banksy: "(The Public is) being deceived on different levels of thought, because they’re educated in abstraction and luxury on different income levels. The upper class would love to pull an individual with ambition and gumption from a lower class to the verge of the upper class, because that’s where the big takings of power are. If they can have you move through social mobility up to the edge of the upper class, they can go in and in one killing get 250 chips; but you’ll never break through, because luxury and abstraction are the guard dogs of the upper class, and the pursuit of luxury is degradation." -Jeff Koons, Flash Art Magazine, 1987 So, that is essentially the story of Banksy's career, and with that in mind, I personally believe this is what may have happened: Since one can assume Thierry isn't helping Banksy get walls in LA anymore (he's keeping them for himself?), he had to turn to another source. This source, naturally, as part of the art-world, mentioned that Ace Gallery owner Doug Chrismas owns property. In consideration that he was a notoriously shady dealer who stands for everything that Banksy HATES in the art world, he figured that Chrismas and Ace Gallery would be the perfect target... Like dangling a carrot in front of the Donkey, Banksy made his installation on Doug's property; knowing full well that he wouldn't be able to resist the urge to gain something from it. Chrismas took the bait, removed the piece. Banksy then distances himself from the work, making the dealer of ill-repute look like an even bigger fool when he has to put it on Ebay to get rid of it. It's just another art world power-play. Banksy is slowly teaching some very important lessons to the high-art world right now. We all know that with the internet, The old rules no longer apply, and I believe that's why he muzzled the Koons dog. It's all very logical, and yes, I believe that truth is often stranger than fiction.
This was an interesting interpretation at the time. It seemed that the plot thickened the day that Banksy posted his photo of the piece in question on his own site thus giving a nod to it's authentication.
In 1987 Giancarlo Politi did an interview with Koons. Earlier in this thread, someone referenced the single line, but if you read the entire quote, it provides the context and helps the viewer understand what may have inspired Banksy: "(The Public is) being deceived on different levels of thought, because they’re educated in abstraction and luxury on different income levels. The upper class would love to pull an individual with ambition and gumption from a lower class to the verge of the upper class, because that’s where the big takings of power are. If they can have you move through social mobility up to the edge of the upper class, they can go in and in one killing get 250 chips; but you’ll never break through, because luxury and abstraction are the guard dogs of the upper class, and the pursuit of luxury is degradation." -Jeff Koons, Flash Art Magazine, 1987 So, that is essentially the story of Banksy's career, and with that in mind, I personally believe this is what may have happened: Since one can assume Thierry isn't helping Banksy get walls in LA anymore (he's keeping them for himself?), he had to turn to another source. This source, naturally, as part of the art-world, mentioned that Ace Gallery owner Doug Chrismas owns property. In consideration that he was a notoriously shady dealer who stands for everything that Banksy HATES in the art world, he figured that Chrismas and Ace Gallery would be the perfect target... Like dangling a carrot in front of the Donkey, Banksy made his installation on Doug's property; knowing full well that he wouldn't be able to resist the urge to gain something from it. Chrismas took the bait, removed the piece. Banksy then distances himself from the work, making the dealer of ill-repute look like an even bigger fool when he has to put it on Ebay to get rid of it. It's just another art world power-play. Banksy is slowly teaching some very important lessons to the high-art world right now. We all know that with the internet, The old rules no longer apply, and I believe that's why he muzzled the Koons dog. It's all very logical, and yes, I believe that truth is often stranger than fiction. This was an interesting interpretation at the time. It seemed that the plot thickened the day that Banksy posted his photo of the piece in question on his own site thus giving a nod to it's authentication. |
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by My Name is Frank on Jun 8, 2010 23:48:52 GMT 1, In 1987 Giancarlo Politi did an interview with Koons. Earlier in this thread, someone referenced the single line, but if you read the entire quote, it provides the context and helps the viewer understand what may have inspired Banksy: "(The Public is) being deceived on different levels of thought, because they’re educated in abstraction and luxury on different income levels. The upper class would love to pull an individual with ambition and gumption from a lower class to the verge of the upper class, because that’s where the big takings of power are. If they can have you move through social mobility up to the edge of the upper class, they can go in and in one killing get 250 chips; but you’ll never break through, because luxury and abstraction are the guard dogs of the upper class, and the pursuit of luxury is degradation." -Jeff Koons, Flash Art Magazine, 1987 So, that is essentially the story of Banksy's career, and with that in mind, I personally believe this is what may have happened: Since one can assume Thierry isn't helping Banksy get walls in LA anymore (he's keeping them for himself?), he had to turn to another source. This source, naturally, as part of the art-world, mentioned that Ace Gallery owner Doug Chrismas owns property. In consideration that he was a notoriously shady dealer who stands for everything that Banksy HATES in the art world, he figured that Chrismas and Ace Gallery would be the perfect target... Like dangling a carrot in front of the Donkey, Banksy made his installation on Doug's property; knowing full well that he wouldn't be able to resist the urge to gain something from it. Chrismas took the bait, removed the piece. Banksy then distances himself from the work, making the dealer of ill-repute look like an even bigger fool when he has to put it on Ebay to get rid of it. It's just another art world power-play. Banksy is slowly teaching some very important lessons to the high-art world right now. We all know that with the internet, The old rules no longer apply, and I believe that's why he muzzled the Koons dog. It's all very logical, and yes, I believe that truth is often stranger than fiction. This was an interesting interpretation at the time. It seemed that the plot thickened the day that Banksy posted his photo of the piece in question on his own site thus giving a nod to it's authentication.
He posted his version of the piece in Toronto. Add reports on teams of up to 20 working on a disturbed banksy piece tredding through someone's roof and you quite nicely get yourself back to the interpretation. Although generally, we all think far too much! 
In 1987 Giancarlo Politi did an interview with Koons. Earlier in this thread, someone referenced the single line, but if you read the entire quote, it provides the context and helps the viewer understand what may have inspired Banksy: "(The Public is) being deceived on different levels of thought, because they’re educated in abstraction and luxury on different income levels. The upper class would love to pull an individual with ambition and gumption from a lower class to the verge of the upper class, because that’s where the big takings of power are. If they can have you move through social mobility up to the edge of the upper class, they can go in and in one killing get 250 chips; but you’ll never break through, because luxury and abstraction are the guard dogs of the upper class, and the pursuit of luxury is degradation." -Jeff Koons, Flash Art Magazine, 1987 So, that is essentially the story of Banksy's career, and with that in mind, I personally believe this is what may have happened: Since one can assume Thierry isn't helping Banksy get walls in LA anymore (he's keeping them for himself?), he had to turn to another source. This source, naturally, as part of the art-world, mentioned that Ace Gallery owner Doug Chrismas owns property. In consideration that he was a notoriously shady dealer who stands for everything that Banksy HATES in the art world, he figured that Chrismas and Ace Gallery would be the perfect target... Like dangling a carrot in front of the Donkey, Banksy made his installation on Doug's property; knowing full well that he wouldn't be able to resist the urge to gain something from it. Chrismas took the bait, removed the piece. Banksy then distances himself from the work, making the dealer of ill-repute look like an even bigger fool when he has to put it on Ebay to get rid of it. It's just another art world power-play. Banksy is slowly teaching some very important lessons to the high-art world right now. We all know that with the internet, The old rules no longer apply, and I believe that's why he muzzled the Koons dog. It's all very logical, and yes, I believe that truth is often stranger than fiction. This was an interesting interpretation at the time. It seemed that the plot thickened the day that Banksy posted his photo of the piece in question on his own site thus giving a nod to it's authentication. He posted his version of the piece in Toronto. Add reports on teams of up to 20 working on a disturbed banksy piece tredding through someone's roof and you quite nicely get yourself back to the interpretation. Although generally, we all think far too much! |
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by bleech on Jun 21, 2010 7:32:33 GMT 1, yea great/
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by buck on Apr 14, 2011 23:02:35 GMT 1, I gotta say I like the balloon dog a lot.
I gotta say I like the balloon dog a lot.
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by maumau93 on Nov 21, 2011 19:59:46 GMT 1, ha ha very nicely and well done
ha ha very nicely and well done
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Banksy in Los Angeles, by TheCatalyst on Dec 2, 2011 1:48:01 GMT 1, Nice find, Fragile. Heh
Nice find, Fragile. Heh
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