Aza
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November 2006
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Aza on Nov 30, 2014 20:12:58 GMT 1, Decided to have my WSM reframed by MFM. So glad I went for the museum glass as well. looks great! ย love the wall, too. come do mine?
Love it! MFM does such great work. Museum glass all the way.
Decided to have my WSM reframed by MFM. So glad I went for the museum glass as well. looks great! ย love the wall, too. come do mine? Love it! MFM does such great work. Museum glass all the way.
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Aza
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November 2006
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Aza on Nov 30, 2014 20:13:22 GMT 1, And yeah, fits the wall perfectly
And yeah, fits the wall perfectly
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maxf
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October 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by maxf on Nov 30, 2014 20:30:15 GMT 1, I bought the middle canvas here, by ATM. It's a passenger pigeon with the 'extinction' symbol in the background.
ATM is mad keen on birds, and put together an amazing show in Ben Oakley's in Greenwich. Quite a few street pieces around the SE too.
Crappy photo I took as the show is still on for another week or so.
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I bought the middle canvas here, by ATM. It's a passenger pigeon with the 'extinction' symbol in the background. ATM is mad keen on birds, and put together an amazing show in Ben Oakley's in Greenwich. Quite a few street pieces around the SE too. Crappy photo I took as the show is still on for another week or so.
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dueuomo
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January 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by dueuomo on Nov 30, 2014 20:53:39 GMT 1, amazing!
This image grew in me with time. I think this will be my next Banksy purchase.
Decided to have my WSM reframed by MFM. So glad I went for the museum glass as well.
amazing! This image grew in me with time. I think this will be my next Banksy purchase. Decided to have my WSM reframed by MFM. So glad I went for the museum glass as well.
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 21:57:23 GMT 1, Also had these back from MFM. Very happy, sorry bout poor iPhone pics. I really disliked the Invader/Ziggy prints when they came out. Now I wish I had one. lovely !
Also had these back from MFM. Very happy, sorry bout poor iPhone pics. I really disliked the Invader/Ziggy prints when they came out. Now I wish I had one. lovely !
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Liverpool ste123 on Nov 30, 2014 22:03:38 GMT 1, Also had these back from MFM. Very happy, sorry bout poor iPhone pics.
Now 3 of my new wants!
This forum is going to have me consuming bread & water forevermore! ha
Also had these back from MFM. Very happy, sorry bout poor iPhone pics. Now 3 of my new wants! This forum is going to have me consuming bread & water forevermore! ha
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Nov 30, 2014 22:03:41 GMT 1, I have the pinky, and am considering going for another to give it a mate. those look great
I have the pinky, and am considering going for another to give it a mate. those look great
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jlf
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July 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by jlf on Nov 30, 2014 22:24:53 GMT 1, I know this has been up before and I can't believe there are two of these left from Rowan Newton on his bigcartel website.. Just framed mine and it looks beautiful on the wall. This is the best quality print I've seen in awhile, it's so thick it looks like paint. He and Jelous Prints have a special technique for screening this. It's amazing. Snatch one up if you can, you'll be happy you did. It's a ltd. ed. of 35. Stunning - I have an original by Rowan and it really pops. It sits along things worth more, by more recognised/famous/hyped artists and is still one of the very last pieces I'd ever sell, if not the absolute last. I've got this print and one of his originals too, totally agree about not selling them they are really nice, think they are my 2 favorites I own. I'd love to get hold of his old print not sure what it's called but the one with a pink strip in the hair.
Think its only a matter of time till I get another original to go with them. Don't really care if they go up in value as I don't think I would sell them anyway
I know this has been up before and I can't believe there are two of these left from Rowan Newton on his bigcartel website.. Just framed mine and it looks beautiful on the wall. This is the best quality print I've seen in awhile, it's so thick it looks like paint. He and Jelous Prints have a special technique for screening this. It's amazing. Snatch one up if you can, you'll be happy you did. It's a ltd. ed. of 35. Stunning - I have an original by Rowan and it really pops. It sits along things worth more, by more recognised/famous/hyped artists and is still one of the very last pieces I'd ever sell, if not the absolute last. I've got this print and one of his originals too, totally agree about not selling them they are really nice, think they are my 2 favorites I own. I'd love to get hold of his old print not sure what it's called but the one with a pink strip in the hair. Think its only a matter of time till I get another original to go with them. Don't really care if they go up in value as I don't think I would sell them anyway
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Matt
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September 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Matt on Nov 30, 2014 23:07:48 GMT 1, Stunning - I have an original by Rowan and it really pops. It sits along things worth more, by more recognised/famous/hyped artists and is still one of the very last pieces I'd ever sell, if not the absolute last. I've got this print and one of his originals too, totally agree about not selling them they are really nice, think they are my 2 favorites I own. I'd love to get hold of his old print not sure what it's called but the one with a pink strip in the hair. Think its only a matter of time till I get another original to go with them. Don't really care if they go up in value as I don't think I would sell them anyway Agree. When he announced the print I popped by WestBank gallery to see it, and immediately bought an AP on wood. It is stunning.
Stunning - I have an original by Rowan and it really pops. It sits along things worth more, by more recognised/famous/hyped artists and is still one of the very last pieces I'd ever sell, if not the absolute last. I've got this print and one of his originals too, totally agree about not selling them they are really nice, think they are my 2 favorites I own. I'd love to get hold of his old print not sure what it's called but the one with a pink strip in the hair. Think its only a matter of time till I get another original to go with them. Don't really care if they go up in value as I don't think I would sell them anyway Agree. When he announced the print I popped by WestBank gallery to see it, and immediately bought an AP on wood. It is stunning.
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jlf
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July 2014
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by jlf on Nov 30, 2014 23:12:01 GMT 1, I've got this print and one of his originals too, totally agree about not selling them they are really nice, think they are my 2 favorites I own. I'd love to get hold of his old print not sure what it's called but the one with a pink strip in the hair. Think its only a matter of time till I get another original to go with them. Don't really care if they go up in value as I don't think I would sell them anyway Agree. When he announced the print I popped by WestBank gallery to see it, and immediately bought an AP on wood. It is stunning. Maybe we should stop talking about his work on here. Don't want it getting too popular I like being able to actually get hold of it without spending an afternoon pressing f5
I've got this print and one of his originals too, totally agree about not selling them they are really nice, think they are my 2 favorites I own. I'd love to get hold of his old print not sure what it's called but the one with a pink strip in the hair. Think its only a matter of time till I get another original to go with them. Don't really care if they go up in value as I don't think I would sell them anyway Agree. When he announced the print I popped by WestBank gallery to see it, and immediately bought an AP on wood. It is stunning. Maybe we should stop talking about his work on here. Don't want it getting too popular I like being able to actually get hold of it without spending an afternoon pressing f5
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met
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June 2009
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by met on Dec 1, 2014 0:35:02 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. I see that image as having a different message. its one of my favorites. I see it as a statement against the pharmaceutical industries and parents needing to dope their kids. doping them to be more "normal". i once saw a quote from Banksy saying let the kids be kids.... It's a pleasure to read another interpretation โ a physical, more literal reference to poisoning than the religious brainwashing or indoctrination that always came to my mind when viewing this image.
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. I see that image as having a different message. its one of my favorites. I see it as a statement against the pharmaceutical industries and parents needing to dope their kids. doping them to be more "normal". i once saw a quote from Banksy saying let the kids be kids.... It's a pleasure to read another interpretation โ a physical, more literal reference to poisoning than the religious brainwashing or indoctrination that always came to my mind when viewing this image.
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Dec 1, 2014 17:16:58 GMT 1, Real art. Twoone, a gentleman to deal with along with Beth from Stolenspace gallery
Real art. Twoone, a gentleman to deal with along with Beth from Stolenspace gallery
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sparky999
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October 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sparky999 on Dec 1, 2014 20:00:03 GMT 1,
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sparky999
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October 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sparky999 on Dec 1, 2014 20:00:35 GMT 1,
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sparky999
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October 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sparky999 on Dec 1, 2014 20:03:09 GMT 1,
All done by MFM - still waiting on the other two 150 series to come back but they might not get here before Christmas.
All done by MFM - still waiting on the other two 150 series to come back but they might not get here before Christmas.
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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 1, 2014 22:21:21 GMT 1, All done by MFM - still waiting on the other two 150 series to come back but they might not get here before Christmas. I think you've hung this one the wrong way.
All done by MFM - still waiting on the other two 150 series to come back but they might not get here before Christmas. I think you've hung this one the wrong way.
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sparky999
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October 2013
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by sparky999 on Dec 1, 2014 23:03:48 GMT 1, All done by MFM - still waiting on the other two 150 series to come back but they might not get here before Christmas. I think you've hung this one the wrong way. Going for the contemporary look ;-)
All done by MFM - still waiting on the other two 150 series to come back but they might not get here before Christmas. I think you've hung this one the wrong way. Going for the contemporary look ;-)
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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 2, 2014 0:06:41 GMT 1,
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 2:59:54 GMT 1, congrats! still my favorite MW print
congrats! still my favorite MW print
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zefarrett
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January 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by zefarrett on Dec 2, 2014 4:36:50 GMT 1, Thanks!! Wasting no time. Can't stop staring...
Thanks!! Wasting no time. Can't stop staring...
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chan011
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April 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by chan011 on Dec 2, 2014 8:40:00 GMT 1,
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t3c
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July 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by t3c on Dec 2, 2014 12:08:39 GMT 1, congrats! still my favorite MW print ditto on that, love the double matte on this - might have a re-think in how mine is currently framed
congrats! still my favorite MW print ditto on that, love the double matte on this - might have a re-think in how mine is currently framed
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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 2, 2014 14:28:47 GMT 1, Just bought this (right next to the shoe) Limited Edition print from OMEGA (super nice guy, great communication, fast delivery & top art! --> will buy again in the near future)
Just bought this (right next to the shoe) Limited Edition print from OMEGA (super nice guy, great communication, fast delivery & top art! --> will buy again in the near future)
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 14:34:34 GMT 1, A few things I just unpacked / got back from framing. Sorry for crappy pics... Lee Ellis OG If you get a chance to get a snap of it on the wall, I would love to see an in-situ!
A few things I just unpacked / got back from framing. Sorry for crappy pics... Lee Ellis OGIf you get a chance to get a snap of it on the wall, I would love to see an in-situ!
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gardenerben
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June 2011
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by gardenerben on Dec 2, 2014 15:06:23 GMT 1, Cheers eel, works a treat.
Touch of paint on the wall and she's a good un! (pffffft decorating).
Cheers eel, works a treat. Touch of paint on the wall and she's a good un! (pffffft decorating).
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January 1970
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by Deleted on Dec 2, 2014 15:23:09 GMT 1, Cheers eel, works a treat. Touch of paint on the wall and she's a good un! (pffffft decorating).
Cheers eel, works a treat. Touch of paint on the wall and she's a good un! (pffffft decorating).
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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 2, 2014 18:21:06 GMT 1, Beauty BKBOI...ย Can we see the rest of the wall?? It's actually a short hallway and I have recently moved my Daleast Assassin over there.
Your framer must absolutely love you! Great collection.
Beauty BKBOI...ย Can we see the rest of the wall?? It's actually a short hallway and I have recently moved my Daleast Assassin over there. Your framer must absolutely love you! Great collection.
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yoyosh
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March 2012
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by yoyosh on Dec 2, 2014 22:03:40 GMT 1, I probably posted this after the Art Alliance show ended but I'm really happy with how this turned out after framing..went with something different (for me), an ash whitewash float.
I probably posted this after the Art Alliance show ended but I'm really happy with how this turned out after framing..went with something different (for me), an ash whitewash float.
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