maseo7
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June 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by maseo7 on Jan 18, 2016 15:36:51 GMT 1, HArvey, Thanks for posting the Roller Gang, it looks amazing! Your house should be a museum! Ditto to another member who mentioned how well you pick out colored frames. Well played.
HArvey, Thanks for posting the Roller Gang, it looks amazing! Your house should be a museum! Ditto to another member who mentioned how well you pick out colored frames. Well played.
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cmodart
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cmodart on Jan 18, 2016 23:16:12 GMT 1,
I do not think I have shared these before. Trying to find someway to frame and display :~O
I do not think I have shared these before. Trying to find someway to frame and display :~O
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cmodart
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cmodart on Jan 18, 2016 23:19:24 GMT 1, got my first sweet toof ceramic yesterday this is such a sweet little piece. I was so envious to see this sold. Please message me if you can ever part with it.
got my first sweet toof ceramic yesterday this is such a sweet little piece. I was so envious to see this sold. Please message me if you can ever part with it.
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dreadnatty
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February 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by dreadnatty on Jan 19, 2016 0:37:04 GMT 1, I do not think I have shared these before. Trying to find someway to frame and display :~O
White box -->
http://instagram.com/p/olbyTIJVwJ
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Harveyn
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July 2007
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Harveyn on Jan 19, 2016 18:32:40 GMT 1, Paul Insect - "Anarchy Mouse" original spray paint on aluminium (25" x 25").
Paul Insect - "Anarchy Mouse" original spray paint on aluminium (25" x 25").
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met
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June 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Jan 19, 2016 18:48:25 GMT 1, So pleased to have this back from the framers. Absolutely love it.
Nicely done.
If custom-made, a question which betrays my finicalness:
Did you or your framer consider reducing the frame size by a few millimetres โ to make the width of the border around the print exactly the same as the width of the frame edge?
So pleased to have this back from the framers. Absolutely love it. Nicely done. If custom-made, a question which betrays my finicalness: Did you or your framer consider reducing the frame size by a few millimetres โ to make the width of the border around the print exactly the same as the width of the frame edge?
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iamzero
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May 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by iamzero on Jan 19, 2016 20:54:24 GMT 1, Yeah that is really picky.
Yeah that is really picky.
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cyberkid
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January 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cyberkid on Jan 19, 2016 22:35:34 GMT 1, this guy called "Jay" is really cool....awesome collection !
this guy called "Jay" is really cool....awesome collection !
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cyberkid
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January 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cyberkid on Jan 19, 2016 22:53:27 GMT 1, ...i finally got a dran :-) yeah !
...i finally got a dran :-) yeah !
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rjf76
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January 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by rjf76 on Jan 19, 2016 23:05:15 GMT 1, this guy called "Jay" is really cool....awesome collection !
His collection is insane! Full on!!!
this guy called "Jay" is really cool....awesome collection ! His collection is insane! Full on!!!
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kultur
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June 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by kultur on Jan 20, 2016 0:24:23 GMT 1, ...i finally got a dran :-) yeah ! Does it smell like Pizza?
...i finally got a dran :-) yeah ! Does it smell like Pizza?
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davievegas
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January 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by davievegas on Jan 20, 2016 0:39:55 GMT 1, ...i finally got a dran :-) yeah ! Does it smell like Pizza? LOL. Is that done on a pizza box? I can see the grease
...i finally got a dran :-) yeah ! Does it smell like Pizza? LOL. Is that done on a pizza box? I can see the grease
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cmodart
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cmodart on Jan 20, 2016 0:47:21 GMT 1, this guy called "Jay" is really cool....awesome collection ! jays just a 1-star member.... jayawesum24
this guy called "Jay" is really cool....awesome collection ! jays just a 1-star member.... jayawesum24
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dreadnatty
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February 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by dreadnatty on Jan 20, 2016 0:58:50 GMT 1, this guy called "Jay" is really cool....awesome collection ! jays just a 1-star member.... jayawesum24 But he's got a 5 star collection and a new baby.
this guy called "Jay" is really cool....awesome collection ! jays just a 1-star member.... jayawesum24 But he's got a 5 star collection and a new baby.
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cmodart
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March 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by cmodart on Jan 20, 2016 1:01:17 GMT 1, We all just tryin' to keep up w Jay.
We all just tryin' to keep up w Jay.
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Ottomatik
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March 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Ottomatik on Jan 20, 2016 1:44:21 GMT 1, But he's got a 5 star collection ย and a new baby.
Dude, his son has a 5 star collection as well! #truestory
But he's got a 5 star collection ย and a new baby. Dude, his son has a 5 star collection as well! #truestory
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ashrx
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October 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by ashrx on Jan 20, 2016 9:58:18 GMT 1, Sorry if people are bored of them but I got my balloon dog set up next to my 1950's anatomical model and the Warhol Soup tins I made a lamp out of.
Sorry if people are bored of them but I got my balloon dog set up next to my 1950's anatomical model and the Warhol Soup tins I made a lamp out of.
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Dungle
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June 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Dungle on Jan 20, 2016 12:41:05 GMT 1,
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Hubble Bubble
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December 2010
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Hubble Bubble on Jan 20, 2016 12:54:23 GMT 1, Sorry if people are bored of them but I got my balloon dog set up next to my 1950's anatomical model and the Warhol Soup tins I made a lamp out of. Love the Eine most of all.
Sorry if people are bored of them but I got my balloon dog set up next to my 1950's anatomical model and the Warhol Soup tins I made a lamp out of. Love the Eine most of all.
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11
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February 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by 11 on Jan 20, 2016 13:23:58 GMT 1, Love the Pang works Dungle - Im supposed to be getting something from her at some point soon.
Love the Pang works Dungle - Im supposed to be getting something from her at some point soon.
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Dungle
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June 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Dungle on Jan 20, 2016 13:28:55 GMT 1, Love the Pang works Dungle - Im supposed to be getting something from her at some point soon. Super talented artist and a lovely lady to boot!
Love the Pang works Dungle - Im supposed to be getting something from her at some point soon. Super talented artist and a lovely lady to boot!
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11
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February 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by 11 on Jan 20, 2016 13:46:01 GMT 1, Agreed, I have met her a few times out and about so we always have a chat these days. I have something non-art related that she wants a trade on, if I get something even close to your pieces i'll be chuffed.
Agreed, I have met her a few times out and about so we always have a chat these days. I have something non-art related that she wants a trade on, if I get something even close to your pieces i'll be chuffed.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by The Jokers Puppet on Jan 20, 2016 14:44:27 GMT 1, Have you actually bought this? It is still showing as available on the gallery website. I would not believe all gallery websites. They often no longer have paintings available that still appear on their websites. The best one I came across was a piece by Dalek (James Marshall) that I comissioned which was and may still be available for sale on the Guy Helper (sp?) website. They never had it in the first place but had the cheek to use it presumably to say ''we can get you one similar'. Yes I have secured the piece and commissioning another.
Have you actually bought this? It is still showing as available on the gallery website. I would not believe all gallery websites. They often no longer have paintings available that still appear on their websites. The best one I came across was a piece by Dalek (James Marshall) that I comissioned which was and may still be available for sale on the Guy Helper (sp?) website. They never had it in the first place but had the cheek to use it presumably to say ''we can get you one similar'. Yes I have secured the piece and commissioning another.
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RolexDave
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September 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by RolexDave on Jan 20, 2016 14:51:48 GMT 1, A very solid purchase. Good work.
A very solid purchase. Good work.
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Cutkillavince
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April 2015
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Cutkillavince on Jan 20, 2016 15:28:37 GMT 1, Very Nice
Sorry if people are bored of them but I got my balloon dog set up next to my 1950's anatomical model and the Warhol Soup tins I made a lamp out of.
Very Nice
Sorry if people are bored of them but I got my balloon dog set up next to my 1950's anatomical model and the Warhol Soup tins I made a lamp out of.
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Aza
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November 2006
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Aza on Jan 20, 2016 17:58:44 GMT 1, A fantastically bright green and expertly sprayed monkey from one of our very own forum artists Aza Cheers @delloy I hope you enjoy it Many thanks!
A fantastically bright green and expertly sprayed monkey from one of our very own forum artists Aza Cheers @delloy I hope you enjoy it Many thanks!
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met
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June 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Jan 20, 2016 18:35:55 GMT 1, Sorry for the extra photos but I am over the moon with this Here are some better ones in daylight and with close up details. [...]
This is interesting, especially given the vast number of 'likes' you've received from other forum members. It emphasises how beauty is in the eye of the beholder โ which helps make art, and art-related conversations, so engaging.
All that really counts of course is the fact you're thrilled. The rest is just casual chitchat with random strangers on a message board. And so, for the sake of discussion, I'll go against the flow with a minority position:
To me, from a purely visual perspective, the above is an example of poor framing.
What was attempted is fully understood, i.e. to playfully nod to and reference the framed paintings in the image itself. I've seen similar framing that beautifully complements other Banksy prints, like Queen Vic, Virgin Mary and Christ with Shopping Bags. But with each one of those, the main graphic is very prominent; its impact is so striking that elaborate framing offers little distraction.
With Morons, however, the issue is the scale of the many people featured and their muted depiction. The size of the above frame arguably dwarfs the subject matter of the print. In particular, the auctioneer's presence is diminished by the added matting and framing. He becomes much smaller in relation to the whole and has to compete more for attention. Against the bulky, busy and bright gold features of the swept frame โ which naturally draw the viewer's eye outwards โ the auctioneer's position as the print's focal point ceases to be as strong.
In my opinion, the end result is ill-proportioned, a case where a clever framing concept was given precedence over its suitability for the actual image being framed.
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Notwithstanding the completely different style, this reminds me of another frame job, for the D*Face below (recently for sale) โ a print with already a wide border and large amount of negative space.
The framer responsible in that instance appears to have embraced a "Bigger must be better!" mantra, which to me suggests they regrettably have a bad eye. Here as well, the framing served to micrify rather than complement the artwork.
Sorry for the extra photos but I am over the moon with this Here are some better ones in daylight and with close up details. [...] This is interesting, especially given the vast number of 'likes' you've received from other forum members. It emphasises how beauty is in the eye of the beholder โ which helps make art, and art-related conversations, so engaging. All that really counts of course is the fact you're thrilled. The rest is just casual chitchat with random strangers on a message board. And so, for the sake of discussion, I'll go against the flow with a minority position: To me, from a purely visual perspective, the above is an example of poor framing. What was attempted is fully understood, i.e. to playfully nod to and reference the framed paintings in the image itself. I've seen similar framing that beautifully complements other Banksy prints, like Queen Vic, Virgin Mary and Christ with Shopping Bags. But with each one of those, the main graphic is very prominent; its impact is so striking that elaborate framing offers little distraction. With Morons, however, the issue is the scale of the many people featured and their muted depiction. The size of the above frame arguably dwarfs the subject matter of the print. In particular, the auctioneer's presence is diminished by the added matting and framing. He becomes much smaller in relation to the whole and has to compete more for attention. Against the bulky, busy and bright gold features of the swept frame โ which naturally draw the viewer's eye outwards โ the auctioneer's position as the print's focal point ceases to be as strong. In my opinion, the end result is ill-proportioned, a case where a clever framing concept was given precedence over its suitability for the actual image being framed. -------- Notwithstanding the completely different style, this reminds me of another frame job, for the D*Face below (recently for sale) โ a print with already a wide border and large amount of negative space. The framer responsible in that instance appears to have embraced a "Bigger must be better!" mantra, which to me suggests they regrettably have a bad eye. Here as well, the framing served to micrify rather than complement the artwork.
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Aza
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November 2006
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Aza on Jan 20, 2016 19:51:38 GMT 1, I hear what you're saying. Viewing it on the wall though, the issues you mention don't come into play for me. When it is right in front of your face the print does not look so 'small', and I think it works really well.
I used to own this CWSB, and also own this Micallef, so I guess I have a thing for this particular frame. Besides, if we all liked the same it would be a bit boring I'm sure this photo would have also received dislikes if there was an option.
I hear what you're saying. Viewing it on the wall though, the issues you mention don't come into play for me. When it is right in front of your face the print does not look so 'small', and I think it works really well. I used to own this CWSB, and also own this Micallef, so I guess I have a thing for this particular frame. Besides, if we all liked the same it would be a bit boring I'm sure this photo would have also received dislikes if there was an option.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Jan 20, 2016 20:58:52 GMT 1, I hear what you're saying. Viewing it on the wall though, the issues you mention don't come into play for me. When it is right in front of your face the print does not look so 'small', and I think it works really well. I used to own this CWSB, and also own this Micallef, so I guess I have a thing for this particular frame. Besides, if we all liked the same it would be a bit boring I'm sure this photo would have also received dislikes if there was an option. What about the good lady with the nails.... She deserves some kudos too!
I hear what you're saying. Viewing it on the wall though, the issues you mention don't come into play for me. When it is right in front of your face the print does not look so 'small', and I think it works really well. I used to own this CWSB, and also own this Micallef, so I guess I have a thing for this particular frame. Besides, if we all liked the same it would be a bit boring I'm sure this photo would have also received dislikes if there was an option. What about the good lady with the nails.... She deserves some kudos too!
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