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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by boaty on Mar 1, 2010 22:32:13 GMT 1, I have contacted the people who PM'D me about the MBW poster. I have several people on a waiting list as I intend on going back tomorrow to the show. If u have not heard back from me please send me another PM as I was surprisingly flooded with PM'S - thx, Jon as for FREERANGE I already have your address and I am sending you 1 even if u don't want it - remember we are at Peace and buried the hatchet -
What a nice gesture Wearology. I'll try to swing by the show again this week and pick some up as well to help out.
Had I known there would be interest, there was an opportunity to get more than one pack of postcards at the opening, but I didn't think anyone would want them on here (and I'm not the greedy sort so I just took one)....lesson learned! But I'll ask around to see if I can land some. More to come......
I have contacted the people who PM'D me about the MBW poster. I have several people on a waiting list as I intend on going back tomorrow to the show. If u have not heard back from me please send me another PM as I was surprisingly flooded with PM'S - thx, Jon as for FREERANGE I already have your address and I am sending you 1 even if u don't want it - remember we are at Peace and buried the hatchet - What a nice gesture Wearology. I'll try to swing by the show again this week and pick some up as well to help out. Had I known there would be interest, there was an opportunity to get more than one pack of postcards at the opening, but I didn't think anyone would want them on here (and I'm not the greedy sort so I just took one)....lesson learned! But I'll ask around to see if I can land some. More to come...... |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by goaty on Mar 1, 2010 22:48:08 GMT 1, but he does have the throne of artist who popularized street art and brought it to the level of both mainstream and gallery owner acceptability. That's not a throne you can usurp. I'd have to say that the above mentioned throne of which you speak belongs to this guy: 
Or this guy...
but he does have the throne of artist who popularized street art and brought it to the level of both mainstream and gallery owner acceptability. That's not a throne you can usurp. I'd have to say that the above mentioned throne of which you speak belongs to this guy: Or this guy... |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by James Smith 77 on Mar 1, 2010 22:56:54 GMT 1, I think Team Robbo is doing a good job.
I think Team Robbo is doing a good job.
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by etched on Mar 1, 2010 23:45:17 GMT 1, I think Team Robbo is doing a good job.
team robbo = naff old graff
I think Team Robbo is doing a good job. team robbo = naff old graff |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Cocteau 101 on Mar 2, 2010 0:26:05 GMT 1, Genius's are unique and Banksy falls into that category although I'm sure he'd deny it. No one else (even though I like some of them) comes close. Plus he's the funniest fucker out of the lot of them.
Genius's are unique and Banksy falls into that category although I'm sure he'd deny it. No one else (even though I like some of them) comes close. Plus he's the funniest fucker out of the lot of them.
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Wearology on Mar 2, 2010 2:50:39 GMT 1, This is a MBW painting of Keith Haring available at his show for $60,000
This is a MBW painting of Keith Haring available at his show for $60,000 |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Wearology on Mar 2, 2010 3:01:29 GMT 1, American's probably make up about 5% of our forum. Many people in the U.S. know who Keith Haring is because he has an app. on their phone not because he was a pioneer in the street art movement. Also American's know Basquiat because his name was used in the title of a movie not because of his art. It seems that everyone knows Warhol and many people are hearing the name Koons recently because he has been buying up 20 million dollar apartments in New York like they were tic tacs. Faile , Swoon are popular in Brooklyn and nobody has any clue who MBW is - just my 2 cents but what do I know 
Banksy image done by MBW
American's probably make up about 5% of our forum. Many people in the U.S. know who Keith Haring is because he has an app. on their phone not because he was a pioneer in the street art movement. Also American's know Basquiat because his name was used in the title of a movie not because of his art. It seems that everyone knows Warhol and many people are hearing the name Koons recently because he has been buying up 20 million dollar apartments in New York like they were tic tacs. Faile , Swoon are popular in Brooklyn and nobody has any clue who MBW is - just my 2 cents but what do I know Banksy image done by MBW |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Deleted on Mar 2, 2010 3:03:27 GMT 1, This is a MBW painting of Keith Haring available at his show for $60,000
This is a MBW painting of Keith Haring available at his show for $60,000 |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by boaty on Mar 2, 2010 3:15:13 GMT 1, Koons? - who is that? - new to me, admittedly.
American's probably make up about 5% of our forum. Many people in the U.S. know who Keith Haring is because he has an app. on their phone not because he was a pioneer in the street art movement. Also American's know Basquiat because his name was used in the title of a movie not because of his art. It seems that everyone knows Warhol and many people are hearing the name Koons recently because he has been buying up 20 million dollar apartments in New York like they were tic tacs. Faile , Swoon are popular in Brooklyn and nobody has any clue who MBW is - just my 2 cents but what do I know Banksy image done by MBW
Koons? - who is that? - new to me, admittedly. American's probably make up about 5% of our forum. Many people in the U.S. know who Keith Haring is because he has an app. on their phone not because he was a pioneer in the street art movement. Also American's know Basquiat because his name was used in the title of a movie not because of his art. It seems that everyone knows Warhol and many people are hearing the name Koons recently because he has been buying up 20 million dollar apartments in New York like they were tic tacs. Faile , Swoon are popular in Brooklyn and nobody has any clue who MBW is - just my 2 cents but what do I know Banksy image done by MBW |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Wearology on Mar 2, 2010 3:21:57 GMT 1, JEFF KOONS, at 55, is one of the worldโs most famous living artists. And every night before drifting off to sleep in his home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, he is able to survey the salmon-pink walls of his bedroom and commune with a small pantheon of the most famous artists of centuries past.
JEFF KOONS, at 55, is one of the worldโs most famous living artists. And every night before drifting off to sleep in his home on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, he is able to survey the salmon-pink walls of his bedroom and commune with a small pantheon of the most famous artists of centuries past.
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by karengolden on Mar 2, 2010 8:52:34 GMT 1, American's probably make up about 5% of our forum. Many people in the U.S. know who Keith Haring is because he has an app. on their phone not because he was a pioneer in the street art movement. Also American's know Basquiat because his name was used in the title of a movie not because of his art.
You could be on to the reason why these artists were considered for being "rivals" to Banksy's throne? Banksy has been successful in getting the attention of not just other artists and collectors but "normal everyday" people. Is it safe to say that 2/3 people in England know Banksy's artworks? Banksy is a common house hold name courtesy of his artworks and media coverage. Perhaps the artists mentioned as being "rivals" had something to do with the fact that they are getting the attention of the general public as well as a strong public fan base. I interpreted the article to be saying that these artists have been getting the general public's attention and interested in their artworks. In an age where internet can broadcast and inform people around the world about the most recent artworks and exhibitions artists like ABOVE, BRAINWASH, and ROA have all been successful in making a lot of artworks and media coverage this past year.
American's probably make up about 5% of our forum. Many people in the U.S. know who Keith Haring is because he has an app. on their phone not because he was a pioneer in the street art movement. Also American's know Basquiat because his name was used in the title of a movie not because of his art. You could be on to the reason why these artists were considered for being "rivals" to Banksy's throne? Banksy has been successful in getting the attention of not just other artists and collectors but "normal everyday" people. Is it safe to say that 2/3 people in England know Banksy's artworks? Banksy is a common house hold name courtesy of his artworks and media coverage. Perhaps the artists mentioned as being "rivals" had something to do with the fact that they are getting the attention of the general public as well as a strong public fan base. I interpreted the article to be saying that these artists have been getting the general public's attention and interested in their artworks. In an age where internet can broadcast and inform people around the world about the most recent artworks and exhibitions artists like ABOVE, BRAINWASH, and ROA have all been successful in making a lot of artworks and media coverage this past year. |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Karl Read on Mar 2, 2010 9:33:39 GMT 1, American's probably make up about 5% of our forum. Many people in the U.S. know who Keith Haring is because he has an app. on their phone not because he was a pioneer in the street art movement. Also American's know Basquiat because his name was used in the title of a movie not because of his art. You could be on to the reason why these artists were considered for being "rivals" to Banksy's throne? Banksy has been successful in getting the attention of not just other artists and collectors but "normal everyday" people. Is it safe to say that 2/3 people in England know Banksy's artworks? Banksy is a common house hold name courtesy of his artworks and media coverage. Perhaps the artists mentioned as being "rivals" had something to do with the fact that they are getting the attention of the general public as well as a strong public fan base. I interpreted the article to be saying that these artists have been getting the general public's attention and interested in their artworks. In an age where internet can broadcast and inform people around the world about the most recent artworks and exhibitions artists like ABOVE, BRAINWASH, and ROA have all been successful in making a lot of artworks and media coverage this past year.
Stop trying to hype "Above"!
American's probably make up about 5% of our forum. Many people in the U.S. know who Keith Haring is because he has an app. on their phone not because he was a pioneer in the street art movement. Also American's know Basquiat because his name was used in the title of a movie not because of his art. You could be on to the reason why these artists were considered for being "rivals" to Banksy's throne? Banksy has been successful in getting the attention of not just other artists and collectors but "normal everyday" people. Is it safe to say that 2/3 people in England know Banksy's artworks? Banksy is a common house hold name courtesy of his artworks and media coverage. Perhaps the artists mentioned as being "rivals" had something to do with the fact that they are getting the attention of the general public as well as a strong public fan base. I interpreted the article to be saying that these artists have been getting the general public's attention and interested in their artworks. In an age where internet can broadcast and inform people around the world about the most recent artworks and exhibitions artists like ABOVE, BRAINWASH, and ROA have all been successful in making a lot of artworks and media coverage this past year. Stop trying to hype "Above"! |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by cadeallaw on Mar 2, 2010 16:10:01 GMT 1, Faile , Swoon are popular in Brooklyn and nobody has any clue who MBW is - just my 2 cents but what do I know
The New York MBW ICONS show made it onto the approval matrix in New York magazine. Highbrow, closer to despicable
nymag.com/arts/all/approvalmatrix/64292/
In other news... I can't get this song or creepy guy out of my head:
you're welcome
Faile , Swoon are popular in Brooklyn and nobody has any clue who MBW is - just my 2 cents but what do I know The New York MBW ICONS show made it onto the approval matrix in New York magazine. Highbrow, closer to despicable nymag.com/arts/all/approvalmatrix/64292/In other news... I can't get this song or creepy guy out of my head: you're welcome |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by scandi on Mar 2, 2010 22:35:39 GMT 1, In other news... I can't get this song or creepy guy out of my head: you're welcome
lalalalalalala. What a freak!
In other news... I can't get this song or creepy guy out of my head: you're welcome lalalalalalala. What a freak! |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by anodyne13 on Mar 2, 2010 23:59:22 GMT 1, That article looks like PR schlock that was spoon fed to a magazine. Wouldn't be surprised if the same PR agency represents all or a majority of those artists.
That article looks like PR schlock that was spoon fed to a magazine. Wouldn't be surprised if the same PR agency represents all or a majority of those artists.
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by karengolden on Mar 3, 2010 9:05:42 GMT 1, There is no need to hype the works of Above, Brainwash, or Roa. I will say that I do have my opinions as to what works I and many others find appealing. It's obvious that Banksy's works are easily digestible and understood as is the same the artists mentioned. ABOVE, BRAINWASH and ROA have each made a lot of attention in the media and "street art" arena's this past year. I don't once claim to know everything so maybe I'm misunderstood? I just know what I've seen from the street works and gallery shows!
There is no need to hype the works of Above, Brainwash, or Roa. I will say that I do have my opinions as to what works I and many others find appealing. It's obvious that Banksy's works are easily digestible and understood as is the same the artists mentioned. ABOVE, BRAINWASH and ROA have each made a lot of attention in the media and "street art" arena's this past year. I don't once claim to know everything so maybe I'm misunderstood? I just know what I've seen from the street works and gallery shows!
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by scandi on Mar 3, 2010 9:12:07 GMT 1, There is no need to hype the works of Above ...
Isn't that kinda your job though?
There is no need to hype the works of Above ... Isn't that kinda your job though? |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by manchestermike on Mar 3, 2010 12:01:44 GMT 1, There is no need to hype the works of Above ... Isn't that kinda your job though?
Exactly... I don't think I've seen a post on here by Karn not hyping Above and the derivative tripe he puts out (admittedly the arrows were original, but boring as hell) the other stuff... I still have nightmares about the one near the cashpoint
There is no need to hype the works of Above ... Isn't that kinda your job though? Exactly... I don't think I've seen a post on here by Karn not hyping Above and the derivative tripe he puts out (admittedly the arrows were original, but boring as hell) the other stuff... I still have nightmares about the one near the cashpoint |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by manchestermike on Mar 3, 2010 12:02:08 GMT 1, DFace & Nick Walker are close to Banksy...
Well, they all live in the South
DFace & Nick Walker are close to Banksy... Well, they all live in the South |
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by karengolden on Mar 3, 2010 20:50:57 GMT 1, There is obviously no need to say that my involvement in this and other forums is to inform members of new print releases from Above. Just because I work for him doesn't mean I also enjoy or agree with all of his artworks. His arrows were clever but I find his more recent stencil and installation works tied into them to be the most powerful. In the process of posting and being a member of this forum I have read and learned a lot about the other artists that are here as well. I am still learning more and I just found this article interesting as the artist mentioned in it all had quite an impressive year. While your comments about Above's artworks are what they are it does seem that regardless your negative view on his or BRAINWASH/ ROA's artworks that they all have been getting more of the mainstream attention.
There is obviously no need to say that my involvement in this and other forums is to inform members of new print releases from Above. Just because I work for him doesn't mean I also enjoy or agree with all of his artworks. His arrows were clever but I find his more recent stencil and installation works tied into them to be the most powerful. In the process of posting and being a member of this forum I have read and learned a lot about the other artists that are here as well. I am still learning more and I just found this article interesting as the artist mentioned in it all had quite an impressive year. While your comments about Above's artworks are what they are it does seem that regardless your negative view on his or BRAINWASH/ ROA's artworks that they all have been getting more of the mainstream attention.
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by denzil on Mar 3, 2010 23:40:03 GMT 1, you came on here bleating that you were upset cos people did not want to buy a photo of an old guy from god almighty Above you come on here on a monthly cycle ;D
you came on here bleating that you were upset cos people did not want to buy a photo of an old guy from god almighty Above you come on here on a monthly cycle ;D
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by karengolden on Mar 4, 2010 0:46:48 GMT 1, That was true about my emotions getting the best of me with Above's homeless not hopeless project. It was something pure and attentive to the streets and the people that live in them. Being that he is a street artist and it dealt with issues that many don't acknowledge or ignore. I felt somewhat surprised nobody was talking about it on the forum that's all. Perhaps was out of place because this is a forum mostly about Banksy and other artists prints so social issues didn't seem to be the correct time or place for it?! It's a learning curve and It's okay because the edition of 100 sold out and Above donated 100% of the profits so I suppose either way that issue was accomplished. ;D
That was true about my emotions getting the best of me with Above's homeless not hopeless project. It was something pure and attentive to the streets and the people that live in them. Being that he is a street artist and it dealt with issues that many don't acknowledge or ignore. I felt somewhat surprised nobody was talking about it on the forum that's all. Perhaps was out of place because this is a forum mostly about Banksy and other artists prints so social issues didn't seem to be the correct time or place for it?! It's a learning curve and It's okay because the edition of 100 sold out and Above donated 100% of the profits so I suppose either way that issue was accomplished. ;D
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by boaty on Mar 4, 2010 1:08:38 GMT 1, I bought Above's Homeless not Hopeless print, given it was for a worthwhile charity - and because I know an older marine vet, who looked similar to the guy in the picture, who is a successful investment banker. So, I gave it to him as a gift and reminder not to be so darn obnoxious all the time. It's hanging in his office now with a sign next to it that says Hopeless not Homeless w/ an arrow pointing to his desk.
I bought Above's Homeless not Hopeless print, given it was for a worthwhile charity - and because I know an older marine vet, who looked similar to the guy in the picture, who is a successful investment banker. So, I gave it to him as a gift and reminder not to be so darn obnoxious all the time. It's hanging in his office now with a sign next to it that says Hopeless not Homeless w/ an arrow pointing to his desk.
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by karengolden on Mar 4, 2010 18:38:31 GMT 1, That's a funny story Boaty. Nice twist on situations.
That's a funny story Boaty. Nice twist on situations.
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Daniel Silk on Mar 9, 2010 18:47:02 GMT 1, Above Interview
Above Interview
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Daniel Silk on Mar 11, 2010 16:15:01 GMT 1, ABOVE : BARCELONA, SPAIN
ABOVE : BARCELONA, SPAIN
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Daniel Silk on Mar 11, 2010 16:15:39 GMT 1, ABOVE : BERLIN, GERMANY
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by Daniel Silk on Mar 11, 2010 16:16:15 GMT 1, ABOVE : AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
ABOVE : AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by karengolden on Apr 15, 2010 22:33:47 GMT 1, Above's first ever indoor show. "I didn't want to and didn't feel comfortable doing an indoor show until I had put my artworks in the streets of 40 countries. My next show will be after the 80th country." -Above
A quick preview of some works available for the first time to the general public!
www.whitewallssf.com/blog/2010/04/above-coming-to-san-francisco-may-1-2010/
-Karen.
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Tavar Zawacki ๐บ๐ธ Above Street Art โข Print Release, by karengolden on Apr 19, 2010 6:21:28 GMT 1, Above just finished making his free "gift pack" for his upcoming show at White walls. The first 150 people who attend the show and ask the gallery will receive a custom made and hand screened "gift pack" souvenir of his first indoor show. We should have photos tomorrow but we are swamped with a new release dropping in just a few hours.
-Karen.
Above just finished making his free "gift pack" for his upcoming show at White walls. The first 150 people who attend the show and ask the gallery will receive a custom made and hand screened "gift pack" souvenir of his first indoor show. We should have photos tomorrow but we are swamped with a new release dropping in just a few hours.
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