.dappy
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by .dappy on Aug 15, 2014 21:49:37 GMT 1, Love that KF stangjust back from the framers, need to get these 5 opened up.. when mrs doc gets home I'm in the sh1t ... what did the wife say?!?!...
Love that KF stangjust back from the framers, need to get these 5 opened up.. when mrs doc gets home I'm in the sh1t ... what did the wife say?!?!...
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 21:54:45 GMT 1, Thanks Feral, that's what I thought it said, but google yielded zero results. I know the painting came from Amsterdam so my thought it is/was something local?
But I've been looking every couple of months or so for a nice small TLP OG, I missed 2 canvas' in the past but finally got one, so I'll live with some weird mysterious title
Thanks Feral, that's what I thought it said, but google yielded zero results. I know the painting came from Amsterdam so my thought it is/was something local? But I've been looking every couple of months or so for a nice small TLP OG, I missed 2 canvas' in the past but finally got one, so I'll live with some weird mysterious title
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mutatis
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July 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by mutatis on Aug 15, 2014 21:55:48 GMT 1, stang Love the Borondo and the framing. Well done. Thanks! Unfortunately can't take credit for the framing - it's just a banged up photo frame he found and then scratched the image directly onto the glass - I love it when bits arrive ready for the wall though! "banged up photo frame" or not - it suits it perfectly. Win win for you. Lovely piece. Lucky you
stang Love the Borondo and the framing. Well done. Thanks! Unfortunately can't take credit for the framing - it's just a banged up photo frame he found and then scratched the image directly onto the glass - I love it when bits arrive ready for the wall though! " banged up photo frame" or not - it suits it perfectly. Win win for you. Lovely piece. Lucky you
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 21:57:40 GMT 1, DoctorWhite 5 at the framers!!!?? Wow, I just took 2 prints a couple of hours ago and it was $1300. Quite a bit more than the prints even cost... Now I remember why I hate framing shit.
DoctorWhite 5 at the framers!!!?? Wow, I just took 2 prints a couple of hours ago and it was $1300. Quite a bit more than the prints even cost... Now I remember why I hate framing shit.
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Morfx
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May 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Morfx on Aug 15, 2014 22:45:57 GMT 1, You sure get some lovely rats wiz Ive always wondered how Mr B gets his rats to hold/wear stuff whilst he paints them.. He must have the patience of a saint...
Ive found Mr B's Rats he must use when he paints... These two stand still for ages...
You sure get some lovely rats wiz Ive always wondered how Mr B gets his rats to hold/wear stuff whilst he paints them.. He must have the patience of a saint...
Ive found Mr B's Rats he must use when he paints... These two stand still for ages...
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DrWhite
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August 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Aug 16, 2014 0:14:49 GMT 1, Love that KF stangjust back from the framers, need to get these 5 opened up.. when mrs doc gets home I'm in the sh1t ... what did the wife say?!?!...
Spare room & she is getting shoes & a handbag tomorrow ...
Love that KF stangjust back from the framers, need to get these 5 opened up.. when mrs doc gets home I'm in the sh1t ... what did the wife say?!?!... Spare room & she is getting shoes & a handbag tomorrow ...
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DrWhite
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Aug 16, 2014 0:18:08 GMT 1, Also have to thank seqret for this...
Mrs Doc has given this the seal of approval !
Also have to thank seqret for this... Mrs Doc has given this the seal of approval !
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Aug 16, 2014 0:29:41 GMT 1, This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself
Marry me?
This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself Marry me?
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DrWhite
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August 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Aug 16, 2014 0:33:11 GMT 1, This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself Marry me?
Sorry your easy - allegedly !! give @wizbong a shout LOL
This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself Marry me? Sorry your easy - allegedly !! give @wizbong a shout LOL
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Aug 16, 2014 0:36:09 GMT 1, Sorry your easy - allegedly !! give @wizbong a shout LOL
Oh well, rejected again. Fair enough. I was only into you for your art! Xx
Sorry your easy - allegedly !! give @wizbong a shout LOL Oh well, rejected again. Fair enough. I was only into you for your art! Xx
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Coach on Aug 16, 2014 0:37:46 GMT 1, Tom French Study - Oil on Canvas. Will get some better pics up in a few mins....maybe tomorrow now looking at the time. Bit of overtime needed now to pay for all the things Ive been spending on recently so work for me In the morning.
Lovely.
Tom French Study - Oil on Canvas. Will get some better pics up in a few mins....maybe tomorrow now looking at the time. Bit of overtime needed now to pay for all the things Ive been spending on recently so work for me In the morning. Lovely.
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met
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June 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Aug 16, 2014 0:37:53 GMT 1, Well done with your new acquisition. This print continues to intrigue me, mainly because I've never fully understood it. I'm genuinely keen to read people's thoughts about the image, how they interpret it or why they find it appealing. My confusion is only with Love Rat, as opposed to Banksy rats generally. Would anyone like to share their interpretation of Love Rat?
Perhaps coller, @hxfour, or others who expressed desire / envy?
Well done with your new acquisition. This print continues to intrigue me, mainly because I've never fully understood it. I'm genuinely keen to read people's thoughts about the image, how they interpret it or why they find it appealing. My confusion is only with Love Rat, as opposed to Banksy rats generally. Would anyone like to share their interpretation of Love Rat? Perhaps coller, @hxfour, or others who expressed desire / envy?
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 0:57:37 GMT 1, met I'd think in the beginning Banksy chose the rat because its filth and disgust. Looks like some rats were trying to be accepted into society, like Love Rat & gangsta rat, while others would cause havoc, such as the placards, graffiti rats and wire cutting rats on the streets etc. Much like us.
Love rat for me is the grail because its the easiest to digest. Im a HUGE fan of banksy and have been since the early 00's, and while most of his works would have been lovely for me to own back when they were produced, they wouldnt work now with me having a family, 2 children etc. I dont want guns in my home, etc. But I do want my kids and their friends to be accepted, and loved, cherished no matter what, and I want them to learn to accept other children, animals, etc.
Its not the rats fault theyre dirty and have to scavenge, theyre innocent and were here first. The sewers are all we allow them to have.
met I'd think in the beginning Banksy chose the rat because its filth and disgust. Looks like some rats were trying to be accepted into society, like Love Rat & gangsta rat, while others would cause havoc, such as the placards, graffiti rats and wire cutting rats on the streets etc. Much like us. Love rat for me is the grail because its the easiest to digest. Im a HUGE fan of banksy and have been since the early 00's, and while most of his works would have been lovely for me to own back when they were produced, they wouldnt work now with me having a family, 2 children etc. I dont want guns in my home, etc. But I do want my kids and their friends to be accepted, and loved, cherished no matter what, and I want them to learn to accept other children, animals, etc. Its not the rats fault theyre dirty and have to scavenge, theyre innocent and were here first. The sewers are all we allow them to have.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 1:08:44 GMT 1, In the Beginning... God, I mean Banksy, created Rats... He thought that his creation was good.
In fact he loved it. And so drew a little heart.
In the Beginning... God, I mean Banksy, created Rats... He thought that his creation was good.
In fact he loved it. And so drew a little heart.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 1:37:24 GMT 1, Well done with your new acquisition. This print continues to intrigue me, mainly because I've never fully understood it. I'm genuinely keen to read people's thoughts about the image, how they interpret it or why they find it appealing. My confusion is only with Love Rat, as opposed to Banksy rats generally. Would anyone like to share their interpretation of Love Rat? Perhaps coller, @hxfour, or others who expressed desire / envy? Take everything you know/understand about Banksy's use of rat imagery, and apply it to the concept of love.
Well done with your new acquisition. This print continues to intrigue me, mainly because I've never fully understood it. I'm genuinely keen to read people's thoughts about the image, how they interpret it or why they find it appealing. My confusion is only with Love Rat, as opposed to Banksy rats generally. Would anyone like to share their interpretation of Love Rat? Perhaps coller, @hxfour, or others who expressed desire / envy? Take everything you know/understand about Banksy's use of rat imagery, and apply it to the concept of love.
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met
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Aug 16, 2014 1:54:58 GMT 1, met I'd think in the beginning Banksy chose the rat because its filth and disgust. Looks like some rats were trying to be accepted into society, like Love Rat & gangsta rat, while others would cause havoc, such as the placards, graffiti rats and wire cutting rats on the streets etc. Much like us. Love rat for me is the grail because its the easiest to digest. Im a HUGE fan of banksy and have been since the early 00's, and while most of his works would have been lovely for me to own back when they were produced, they wouldnt work now with me having a family, 2 children etc. I dont want guns in my home, etc. But I do want my kids and their friends to be accepted, and loved, cherished no matter what, and I want them to learn to accept other children, animals, etc. Its not the rats fault theyre dirty and have to scavenge, theyre innocent and were here first. The sewers are all we allow them to have. Many thanks for your thoughts.
The sentence I've marked red is interesting to me, because I myself can't actually digest Love Rat. It's the only Banksy print image I don't understand.
Is the ambiguity part of the appeal for you? Is it meant to be a lifelike robotic rat? Maybe some kind of cyborg rat with combined organic and mechanical parts? Or a real rat except for some chip in its brain and aerial coming out of its head?
And who (or what) is directing the rat with radio waves? Is this being done in a playful manner, with benevolent intentions? If the rat is meant to be real, is it a willing party, or being forced to act against its wishes? In your view, is the artist managing the remote controls — or does the aerial relate to something else entirely?
Banksy added antennae to some of his early apes as well, making them look like alien chimps from outer space. I never understood those either.
met I'd think in the beginning Banksy chose the rat because its filth and disgust. Looks like some rats were trying to be accepted into society, like Love Rat & gangsta rat, while others would cause havoc, such as the placards, graffiti rats and wire cutting rats on the streets etc. Much like us. Love rat for me is the grail because its the easiest to digest. Im a HUGE fan of banksy and have been since the early 00's, and while most of his works would have been lovely for me to own back when they were produced, they wouldnt work now with me having a family, 2 children etc. I dont want guns in my home, etc. But I do want my kids and their friends to be accepted, and loved, cherished no matter what, and I want them to learn to accept other children, animals, etc. Its not the rats fault theyre dirty and have to scavenge, theyre innocent and were here first. The sewers are all we allow them to have. Many thanks for your thoughts. The sentence I've marked red is interesting to me, because I myself can't actually digest Love Rat. It's the only Banksy print image I don't understand. Is the ambiguity part of the appeal for you? Is it meant to be a lifelike robotic rat? Maybe some kind of cyborg rat with combined organic and mechanical parts? Or a real rat except for some chip in its brain and aerial coming out of its head? And who (or what) is directing the rat with radio waves? Is this being done in a playful manner, with benevolent intentions? If the rat is meant to be real, is it a willing party, or being forced to act against its wishes? In your view, is the artist managing the remote controls — or does the aerial relate to something else entirely? Banksy added antennae to some of his early apes as well, making them look like alien chimps from outer space. I never understood those either.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 2:39:46 GMT 1, You know, Ive never gone as deep as you have. Thinking about it, the rotten rats could be controlling this one to win the humans over, to get the attention of people like me, while the others cut cables, and write graffiti, just like street artists do. Maybe the rat is Mr. Brainwash, Banksy is at the control, and that was the plan all along? ooooooh..... Now im going to obsess further, thanks!
You know, Ive never gone as deep as you have. Thinking about it, the rotten rats could be controlling this one to win the humans over, to get the attention of people like me, while the others cut cables, and write graffiti, just like street artists do. Maybe the rat is Mr. Brainwash, Banksy is at the control, and that was the plan all along? ooooooh..... Now im going to obsess further, thanks!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 2:40:36 GMT 1, met I'd think in the beginning Banksy chose the rat because its filth and disgust. Looks like some rats were trying to be accepted into society, like Love Rat & gangsta rat, while others would cause havoc, such as the placards, graffiti rats and wire cutting rats on the streets etc. Much like us. Love rat for me is the grail because its the easiest to digest. Im a HUGE fan of banksy and have been since the early 00's, and while most of his works would have been lovely for me to own back when they were produced, they wouldnt work now with me having a family, 2 children etc. I dont want guns in my home, etc. But I do want my kids and their friends to be accepted, and loved, cherished no matter what, and I want them to learn to accept other children, animals, etc. Its not the rats fault theyre dirty and have to scavenge, theyre innocent and were here first. The sewers are all we allow them to have. Many thanks for your thoughts. The sentence I've marked red is interesting to me, because I myself can't actually digest Love Rat. It's the only Banksy print image I don't understand. Is the ambiguity part of the appeal for you? Is it meant to be a lifelike robotic rat? Maybe some kind of cyborg rat with combined organic and mechanical parts? Or a real rat except for some chip in its brain and aerial coming out of its head? And who (or what) is directing the rat with radio waves? Is this being done in a playful manner, with benevolent intentions? If the rat is meant to be real, is it a willing party, or being forced to act against its wishes? In your view, is the artist managing the remote controls — or does the aerial relate to something else entirely? Banksy added antennae to some of his early apes as well, making them look like alien chimps from outer space. I never understood those either.
Dude... It's a rat that painted a heart....
No big mystery
met I'd think in the beginning Banksy chose the rat because its filth and disgust. Looks like some rats were trying to be accepted into society, like Love Rat & gangsta rat, while others would cause havoc, such as the placards, graffiti rats and wire cutting rats on the streets etc. Much like us. Love rat for me is the grail because its the easiest to digest. Im a HUGE fan of banksy and have been since the early 00's, and while most of his works would have been lovely for me to own back when they were produced, they wouldnt work now with me having a family, 2 children etc. I dont want guns in my home, etc. But I do want my kids and their friends to be accepted, and loved, cherished no matter what, and I want them to learn to accept other children, animals, etc. Its not the rats fault theyre dirty and have to scavenge, theyre innocent and were here first. The sewers are all we allow them to have. Many thanks for your thoughts. The sentence I've marked red is interesting to me, because I myself can't actually digest Love Rat. It's the only Banksy print image I don't understand. Is the ambiguity part of the appeal for you? Is it meant to be a lifelike robotic rat? Maybe some kind of cyborg rat with combined organic and mechanical parts? Or a real rat except for some chip in its brain and aerial coming out of its head? And who (or what) is directing the rat with radio waves? Is this being done in a playful manner, with benevolent intentions? If the rat is meant to be real, is it a willing party, or being forced to act against its wishes? In your view, is the artist managing the remote controls — or does the aerial relate to something else entirely? Banksy added antennae to some of his early apes as well, making them look like alien chimps from outer space. I never understood those either. Dude... It's a rat that painted a heart.... No big mystery
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 2:44:35 GMT 1, Love Rat is being surveilled by Radar Rat, who is being protested by Placard Rats while Gangsta Rat sits on the sidewalk and tries to act like he isn't a rat himself.
Love Rat is being surveilled by Radar Rat, who is being protested by Placard Rats while Gangsta Rat sits on the sidewalk and tries to act like he isn't a rat himself.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 3:05:44 GMT 1, This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself guess it pays to be a doctor, eh?
This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself guess it pays to be a doctor, eh?
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 3:30:38 GMT 1, I'm just praying the prices stay the same so I can pick up one of my main ISOs once I'm hopefully making a decent enough salary after graduating.
I'm just praying the prices stay the same so I can pick up one of my main ISOs once I'm hopefully making a decent enough salary after graduating.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 3:31:23 GMT 1, And did anyone ever spill the secret of where people are buying these awesome Borondo editions on wood?
And did anyone ever spill the secret of where people are buying these awesome Borondo editions on wood?
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Ruggs
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January 2008
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Ruggs on Aug 16, 2014 8:31:41 GMT 1, This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself Nice!
This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself Nice!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Aug 16, 2014 10:04:42 GMT 1, This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself Nice!
10 out of 10 I agree, best frame job I have seen in a while.
This has turned out much better than I thought ... 10/10 even if I say so myself Nice! 10 out of 10 I agree, best frame job I have seen in a while.
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DrWhite
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August 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Aug 16, 2014 10:10:57 GMT 1, DoctorWhite 5 at the framers!!!?? Wow, I just took 2 prints a couple of hours ago and it was $1300. Quite a bit more than the prints even cost... Now I remember why I hate framing s**t.
I didn't want to think about the price - paid for now though & great to get them home !!
DoctorWhite 5 at the framers!!!?? Wow, I just took 2 prints a couple of hours ago and it was $1300. Quite a bit more than the prints even cost... Now I remember why I hate framing s**t. I didn't want to think about the price - paid for now though & great to get them home !!
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me7777
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January 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by me7777 on Aug 16, 2014 11:21:37 GMT 1,
Pretty happy with this little gem!
Many thanks to forum member that let this go!
Pretty happy with this little gem! Many thanks to forum member that let this go!
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 11:32:26 GMT 1, Love it.
Love it.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Aug 16, 2014 11:35:35 GMT 1, Lovely.
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DrWhite
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by DrWhite on Aug 16, 2014 11:40:49 GMT 1, Pretty happy with this little gem! Many thanks to forum member that let this go!
The framing really suits this piece me7777
Pretty happy with this little gem! Many thanks to forum member that let this go! The framing really suits this piece me7777
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