origo
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April 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by origo on Dec 13, 2014 15:42:15 GMT 1, Managed to pick up this Kevin Peterson from his new show, amazing body of work and definetely next level stuff from him.
Managed to pick up this Kevin Peterson from his new show, amazing body of work and definetely next level stuff from him.
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mojo
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May 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mojo on Dec 13, 2014 17:38:13 GMT 1, Likewise, to me as well. I've always considered Virgin Mary / Toxic Mary to be one of Banksy's weaker images. Its "Religion is bad" message is visually expressed too bluntly, in an overly heavy-handed manner. To my eyes the work lacks the wit and multi-level ambiguity of other, far stronger pieces by the artist. This was reflected in the slow sales of the screenprint, with the edition sitting on a shelf at Pictures on Walls for almost three years โ although, granted, the difficult subject matter also limited its broader appeal. By "slow sales", I do mean during the period prior to autumn 2006, when people had the luxury of choosing between a number of Banksy prints available to purchase. As opposed to the current situation where collectors are pretty much forced to accept anything they can get their hands on. Hence the very sad 'Wanted' ads one now sees worded as "Looking for a Banksy" (i.e. any piece whatsoever, "I don't care what the specific image is, I just want a Banksy") rather than "Looking for [x] print by Banksy". That said, I was happy to consider Virgin Mary from a slightly different perspective. Plus it allowed me to say "Mรผnchausen", which flows quite well off the tongue, and brings to my mind both Terry Gilliam and the excellent Swedish / Danish crime drama, The Bridge. Weak? You spent quite a lot of words on a weak image. I always thought Toxic Mary was in reference to the dangers of feeding new born babies formula milk products. When these formulas were initially introduced to the market there was a huge cover up of unexplained infant deaths and to this day the truth about how toxic these products can be is still not recognized. There was some investigation into them at around the same time as Banksy created Toxic Mary, so hopefully they've improved by now! For those that can Breast is Best!
Likewise, to me as well. I've always considered Virgin Mary / Toxic Mary to be one of Banksy's weaker images. Its "Religion is bad" message is visually expressed too bluntly, in an overly heavy-handed manner. To my eyes the work lacks the wit and multi-level ambiguity of other, far stronger pieces by the artist. This was reflected in the slow sales of the screenprint, with the edition sitting on a shelf at Pictures on Walls for almost three years โ although, granted, the difficult subject matter also limited its broader appeal. By "slow sales", I do mean during the period prior to autumn 2006, when people had the luxury of choosing between a number of Banksy prints available to purchase. As opposed to the current situation where collectors are pretty much forced to accept anything they can get their hands on. Hence the very sad 'Wanted' ads one now sees worded as "Looking for a Banksy" (i.e. any piece whatsoever, "I don't care what the specific image is, I just want a Banksy") rather than "Looking for [x] print by Banksy". That said, I was happy to consider Virgin Mary from a slightly different perspective. Plus it allowed me to say "Mรผnchausen", which flows quite well off the tongue, and brings to my mind both Terry Gilliam and the excellent Swedish / Danish crime drama, The Bridge. Weak? You spent quite a lot of words on a weak image. I always thought Toxic Mary was in reference to the dangers of feeding new born babies formula milk products. When these formulas were initially introduced to the market there was a huge cover up of unexplained infant deaths and to this day the truth about how toxic these products can be is still not recognized. There was some investigation into them at around the same time as Banksy created Toxic Mary, so hopefully they've improved by now! For those that can Breast is Best!
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Martin M
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February 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Martin M on Dec 13, 2014 17:56:14 GMT 1,
Picked this up today. An artist called Ann Kelson from the graduates show at the affordable Art Fair in Battersea this year. Loved it when i first saw it and very reasonable at ยฃ125 framed. The fact that both my sons managed to break their arm this year might have been in my mind when i purchased it!
Picked this up today. An artist called Ann Kelson from the graduates show at the affordable Art Fair in Battersea this year. Loved it when i first saw it and very reasonable at ยฃ125 framed. The fact that both my sons managed to break their arm this year might have been in my mind when i purchased it!
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NN
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April 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by NN on Dec 13, 2014 18:38:11 GMT 1, Mode2 - More Than Just a Kiss Not the latest buy, but the latest back from framers. Knowing Klimt's Sketchbooks, I'm sure he would approve of that one.
buckwurst: Is that one from Horfeee's new exhibition? Totally love it - but what is with the left edge?
Mode2 - More Than Just a Kiss Not the latest buy, but the latest back from framers. Knowing Klimt's Sketchbooks, I'm sure he would approve of that one. buckwurst: Is that one from Horfeee's new exhibition? Totally love it - but what is with the left edge?
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treweman
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January 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by treweman on Dec 13, 2014 21:23:59 GMT 1, Managed to pick up this Kevin Peterson from his new show, amazing body of work and definetely next level stuff from him. This is tremendous. Paint me jealous.
Managed to pick up this Kevin Peterson from his new show, amazing body of work and definetely next level stuff from him. This is tremendous. Paint me jealous.
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meh.
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September 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by meh. on Dec 13, 2014 21:25:56 GMT 1, Managed to pick up this Kevin Peterson from his new show, amazing body of work and definetely next level stuff from him. This is tremendous. Paint me jealous. Really cool show.
Managed to pick up this Kevin Peterson from his new show, amazing body of work and definetely next level stuff from him. This is tremendous. Paint me jealous. Really cool show.
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ben3486
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by ben3486 on Dec 13, 2014 21:36:06 GMT 1,
Just won this on the bay. Looking forward to getting it
Just won this on the bay. Looking forward to getting it
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Ruggs
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January 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Ruggs on Dec 14, 2014 0:11:02 GMT 1, Delivered today. Peter Blake 'Bobbie Rainbow' litho on tin, ed.2000. Many thanks to Gary.
Delivered today. Peter Blake 'Bobbie Rainbow' litho on tin, ed.2000. Many thanks to Gary.
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gatecrasher
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December 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by gatecrasher on Dec 14, 2014 1:16:16 GMT 1, A lovely Hush back from the framers.
A lovely Hush back from the framers.
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cmodart
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cmodart on Dec 14, 2014 3:42:13 GMT 1, I need to frame my CH - Unveiling. Looks great!
One day i'll hang them.
I need to frame my CH - Unveiling. Looks great! One day i'll hang them.
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sgolby
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November 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sgolby on Dec 14, 2014 4:26:00 GMT 1, My little pickup from Faile's Works on Wood show... "Flow" is what named this little Hot Rod...
Something about this brought me back to my childhood, and whenever I look at it I am reminded of the days where I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rods... Absolutely love this pickup...
My little pickup from Faile's Works on Wood show... "Flow" is what named this little Hot Rod... Something about this brought me back to my childhood, and whenever I look at it I am reminded of the days where I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rods... Absolutely love this pickup...
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LAZAKY
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August 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by LAZAKY on Dec 14, 2014 9:15:46 GMT 1, My little pickup from Faile's Works on Wood show... "Flow" is what named this little Hot Rod... Something about this brought me back to my childhood, and whenever I look at it I am reminded of the days where I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rods... Absolutely love this pickup... Wow I've never seen that kind of piece from Faile! This is really cool mate! From which show does it comes? This should be pretty heavy!
My little pickup from Faile's Works on Wood show... "Flow" is what named this little Hot Rod... Something about this brought me back to my childhood, and whenever I look at it I am reminded of the days where I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rods... Absolutely love this pickup... Wow I've never seen that kind of piece from Faile! This is really cool mate! From which show does it comes? This should be pretty heavy!
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woomas
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November 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by woomas on Dec 14, 2014 10:03:48 GMT 1, Just won this on the bay. Looking forward to getting it I was tempted by this as well. Great image and price!
Just won this on the bay. Looking forward to getting it I was tempted by this as well. Great image and price!
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DrWhite
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August 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Dec 14, 2014 11:18:39 GMT 1, Received this beautiful peter Blake from another great forum member - a Christmas surprise for Mrs Doc !
Received this beautiful peter Blake from another great forum member - a Christmas surprise for Mrs Doc !
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Dec 14, 2014 12:15:43 GMT 1, Received this beautiful peter Blake from another great forum member - a Christmas surprise for Mrs Doc !
A beautiful gift mate. I'm sure she will be thrilled.
Received this beautiful peter Blake from another great forum member - a Christmas surprise for Mrs Doc ! A beautiful gift mate. I'm sure she will be thrilled.
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Aza
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November 2006
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Aza on Dec 14, 2014 13:10:46 GMT 1, I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rod Oooh matron!
I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rod Oooh matron!
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sgolby
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November 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sgolby on Dec 14, 2014 14:49:39 GMT 1, I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rod Oooh matron! Get your mind out the gutter mate... I was talking about these!!
I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rod Oooh matron! Get your mind out the gutter mate... I was talking about these!!
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sgolby
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November 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sgolby on Dec 14, 2014 14:59:59 GMT 1, My little pickup from Faile's Works on Wood show... "Flow" is what named this little Hot Rod... Something about this brought me back to my childhood, and whenever I look at it I am reminded of the days where I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rods... Absolutely love this pickup... Wow I've never seen that kind of piece from Faile! This is really cool mate! From which show does it comes? This should be pretty heavy! I got it at the works on wood show at Allouche Gallery last month. Most of the works there were wood block pieces around this size, cobbled together to create one larger image. However they also had some singular wood block carvings with Slikcreen ink in a steel frame. This one is fairly small 10x4x3 inches... But yes, you are right, it is pretty heavy..
My little pickup from Faile's Works on Wood show... "Flow" is what named this little Hot Rod... Something about this brought me back to my childhood, and whenever I look at it I am reminded of the days where I would run around my apartment in my underoos playing with my hot rods... Absolutely love this pickup... Wow I've never seen that kind of piece from Faile! This is really cool mate! From which show does it comes? This should be pretty heavy! I got it at the works on wood show at Allouche Gallery last month. Most of the works there were wood block pieces around this size, cobbled together to create one larger image. However they also had some singular wood block carvings with Slikcreen ink in a steel frame. This one is fairly small 10x4x3 inches... But yes, you are right, it is pretty heavy..
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 15:13:28 GMT 1, That might be the first Faile piece that I can digest. The metal frame reminds me of Old Mars-1 pieces from 02-04. Nice pickup
That might be the first Faile piece that I can digest. The metal frame reminds me of Old Mars-1 pieces from 02-04. Nice pickup
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dashboll
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January 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by dashboll on Dec 14, 2014 15:20:37 GMT 1, Received this beautiful peter Blake from another great forum member - a Christmas surprise for Mrs Doc ! lovely, been after one of these for a while, don't pop up on eBay often now either. If your missus doesnt like it let me know (although I'm sure she will )
Received this beautiful peter Blake from another great forum member - a Christmas surprise for Mrs Doc ! lovely, been after one of these for a while, don't pop up on eBay often now either. If your missus doesnt like it let me know (although I'm sure she will )
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Dec 14, 2014 20:27:42 GMT 1, Massie thanks to Commissioner for sendingme this Run book, following his giveaway. It is a truely beautiful book. I had thought it was small, but it's a full size book, with a strange pvc or rubber cover. Signed too. Pic inside are a joy. And I got a bag of extra goodies too, including a signed AP show card. Thanks mate. Very much appreciated.
Massie thanks to Commissioner for sendingme this Run book, following his giveaway. It is a truely beautiful book. I had thought it was small, but it's a full size book, with a strange pvc or rubber cover. Signed too. Pic inside are a joy. And I got a bag of extra goodies too, including a signed AP show card. Thanks mate. Very much appreciated.
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commissioner
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May 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by commissioner on Dec 14, 2014 22:46:42 GMT 1, Pleasure Sir.. glad it arrived safely
Enjoy
Pleasure Sir.. glad it arrived safely Enjoy
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sgolby
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November 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sgolby on Dec 14, 2014 23:09:11 GMT 1, I just got this Swoon paper cutout back from the framers... It came as the gift for my donation to the Climate Ribbon project, and is one of the cutouts from the Submerged Motherlands show which she had at the Brooklyn Museum this past summer... Thanks bone for posting about the charity and giveback...
I just got this Swoon paper cutout back from the framers... It came as the gift for my donation to the Climate Ribbon project, and is one of the cutouts from the Submerged Motherlands show which she had at the Brooklyn Museum this past summer... Thanks bone for posting about the charity and giveback...
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Dec 16, 2014 4:59:38 GMT 1, Friedman just came in. Framing all soon. 2 Insects, and this. Cant wait.
Friedman just came in. Framing all soon. 2 Insects, and this. Cant wait.
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rosh
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March 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rosh on Dec 16, 2014 12:53:41 GMT 1, Very nice addition ! Quick framing bur very good one
Very nice addition ! Quick framing bur very good one
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sgolby
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November 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sgolby on Dec 16, 2014 16:03:17 GMT 1, Hey Mate, it seems from your pic that there was no bag with this, but Rather a COA. Am I wrong? S
Hey Mate, it seems from your pic that there was no bag with this, but Rather a COA. Am I wrong? S
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jusdeep
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October 2007
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by jusdeep on Dec 16, 2014 16:08:04 GMT 1, looks like it's sitting on the stickered bag in the first picture
looks like it's sitting on the stickered bag in the first picture
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sakyamuni
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July 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sakyamuni on Dec 16, 2014 19:18:45 GMT 1, jusdeep is right, it comes in a bag as usual, signed on it. Funny to see that the date on the bag is 01.2013 when the #15 was 04.2013...
jusdeep is right, it comes in a bag as usual, signed on it. Funny to see that the date on the bag is 01.2013 when the #15 was 04.2013...
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DrWhite
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August 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Dec 16, 2014 20:02:30 GMT 1, A BIG thank you to Raz for honouring the deal on this Dolk, and for the flexible shipping arrangements !
Hopefully a Teddy Riot in the new year to complete the Dolk collection !
A BIG thank you to Raz for honouring the deal on this Dolk, and for the flexible shipping arrangements ! Hopefully a Teddy Riot in the new year to complete the Dolk collection !
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