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6 months in to 2008, by Deleted on Jun 22, 2008 16:00:29 GMT 1, with nearly being at the halfway point of 2008 and i was wondering what peoples thoughts are of the years art so far.
For me the stand out show of the year so far is Adam Neate's contribution to the recent 'Adam and Ron show'. I was quite literally blown away by his stuff. If i had to choose a favorite from the show i would say 'the cyclist' piece was my favorite, but i loved it all.
MY favorite piece i've bought this year(that was made this year) is a close call between SPQR's '5th man', 'romance ain't dead' and 'may day'. '5th man' probably just with it's chainsaw over the line in first place.
It's a perfect piece of street/urban art.
so what are others favorite shows, bits they've bought or anything else special about the year so far for them??
with nearly being at the halfway point of 2008 and i was wondering what peoples thoughts are of the years art so far.
For me the stand out show of the year so far is Adam Neate's contribution to the recent 'Adam and Ron show'. I was quite literally blown away by his stuff. If i had to choose a favorite from the show i would say 'the cyclist' piece was my favorite, but i loved it all.
MY favorite piece i've bought this year(that was made this year) is a close call between SPQR's '5th man', 'romance ain't dead' and 'may day'. '5th man' probably just with it's chainsaw over the line in first place.
It's a perfect piece of street/urban art.
so what are others favorite shows, bits they've bought or anything else special about the year so far for them??
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6 months in to 2008, by Deleted on Jun 22, 2008 16:02:53 GMT 1, i would have to say that cans was one of my highlights of the year. I also agree that the cyclist was imo the best thing at the adam and ron show. was a beauty.
i would have to say that cans was one of my highlights of the year. I also agree that the cyclist was imo the best thing at the adam and ron show. was a beauty.
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6 months in to 2008, by buffin on Jun 22, 2008 16:07:53 GMT 1, Got to be Cans for me. Everything about it was just so right - location, artists, children having a go!
Agree about Adam Neate Slammer. He seems to be getting better and better. Guess whatever anyone thinks of Nick Walker he can be said the have broken into the big league this year. Big hopes for Vhils purely based on what I saw at Cans.
Been to a few live painting events in the Mild Mild West and has been great to see guys like Inkie, Cheba, Cheo, Mr Jago and China Mike in action.
Got to be Cans for me. Everything about it was just so right - location, artists, children having a go!
Agree about Adam Neate Slammer. He seems to be getting better and better. Guess whatever anyone thinks of Nick Walker he can be said the have broken into the big league this year. Big hopes for Vhils purely based on what I saw at Cans.
Been to a few live painting events in the Mild Mild West and has been great to see guys like Inkie, Cheba, Cheo, Mr Jago and China Mike in action.
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6 months in to 2008, by graeme501 on Jun 22, 2008 16:12:59 GMT 1, my highlights of the year so far has been being able to go to a few shows, living in scotland and being a student means that its not always possible to the shows down in london
this year ive managed cans, the adam and ron show, burning bridges and seeing the outside of the tate as well as going round the galleries when im down, and will be going to the urban angel corked show in august, and if money and flights allow, studiocrombie's fame in italy
art ownership wise, i managed to get my 1st originals this year, and got a lucy mclauchlan canvas which was my no.1 target for this year
my highlights of the year so far has been being able to go to a few shows, living in scotland and being a student means that its not always possible to the shows down in london
this year ive managed cans, the adam and ron show, burning bridges and seeing the outside of the tate as well as going round the galleries when im down, and will be going to the urban angel corked show in august, and if money and flights allow, studiocrombie's fame in italy
art ownership wise, i managed to get my 1st originals this year, and got a lucy mclauchlan canvas which was my no.1 target for this year
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6 months in to 2008, by Agent Provocateur on Jun 22, 2008 16:22:59 GMT 1, I think it's been a great year...
My top show would have be 'The Cans Festival', spectacular!!!!
... followed by the Hush/Copyright little number for pure simplicity of location and the superb work.
My top print would definately be Hush's red 'Graf Geisha', a great graphic graf piece!
... followed ludicrously closely by C215's 'Dreaming Nina', luv his work, philosophy and style.
... which is then closely followed by Miss Bugs 'They'll rip your heart out'. This is for pure visual and artistic style and impact.
But by far the stand out event of the year has to be 'The Cans Festival'... it was the mutts nuts ;D
I think it's been a great year...
My top show would have be 'The Cans Festival', spectacular!!!!
... followed by the Hush/Copyright little number for pure simplicity of location and the superb work.
My top print would definately be Hush's red 'Graf Geisha', a great graphic graf piece!
... followed ludicrously closely by C215's 'Dreaming Nina', luv his work, philosophy and style.
... which is then closely followed by Miss Bugs 'They'll rip your heart out'. This is for pure visual and artistic style and impact.
But by far the stand out event of the year has to be 'The Cans Festival'... it was the mutts nuts ;D
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6 months in to 2008, by oneeye on Jun 22, 2008 17:04:11 GMT 1, Adam Neate continues to amaze and solidify his place in contemporary art.
I expect the same thing from Jose Parla and Faile in the fall.
Nick Walker...I still don't get it.
Adam Neate continues to amaze and solidify his place in contemporary art.
I expect the same thing from Jose Parla and Faile in the fall.
Nick Walker...I still don't get it.
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6 months in to 2008, by ambrosiabaptism on Jun 22, 2008 22:38:32 GMT 1, Cans not only this year but probably for a very long time.
It was superb and hard to think of anything that could beat it. I was down there last Monday. and it's even better! really weird atmosphere there are still people wandering round in awe.
An Oasis !!
Cans not only this year but probably for a very long time.
It was superb and hard to think of anything that could beat it. I was down there last Monday. and it's even better! really weird atmosphere there are still people wandering round in awe.
An Oasis !!
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6 months in to 2008, by Ged on Jun 22, 2008 23:29:14 GMT 1, In regards to the scene, it's gotta be the Adam & Ron Show and then Cans. Both just blew me away 
Cans was an amazing event for several reasons:
1) Quality of work
2) Number of artists involved
3) Publics reaction
4) Logistics
Would love to see something on a similar scale but with a bit (ok, a lot) of rule breaking in the process. Give it a bit more edge 
In regards to the scene, it's gotta be the Adam & Ron Show and then Cans. Both just blew me away Cans was an amazing event for several reasons: 1) Quality of work 2) Number of artists involved 3) Publics reaction 4) Logistics Would love to see something on a similar scale but with a bit (ok, a lot) of rule breaking in the process. Give it a bit more edge |
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6 months in to 2008, by barry cilit on Jun 23, 2008 12:26:49 GMT 1, Adam and Ron Show
and Word to Mother
Adam and Ron Show
and Word to Mother
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6 months in to 2008, by funster on Jun 23, 2008 16:36:01 GMT 1, Favourite Show: Burning Bridges, just liked the art, the people and the fresh approach.
Best piece of art seen: Banksy's Tesco Generation - after a while of not doing anything spectacular this one hit it on the head for me.
Best piece of art bought: Mmm, probably a Mr Jago original - so good I bought another one  But a few pieces arriving over the next few weeks should eclipse this hopefully.
Special moment: Realising the diversity of beer at gallery openings
Favourite Show: Burning Bridges, just liked the art, the people and the fresh approach. Best piece of art seen: Banksy's Tesco Generation - after a while of not doing anything spectacular this one hit it on the head for me. Best piece of art bought: Mmm, probably a Mr Jago original - so good I bought another one But a few pieces arriving over the next few weeks should eclipse this hopefully. Special moment: Realising the diversity of beer at gallery openings |
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6 months in to 2008, by Deleted on Jun 23, 2008 16:54:06 GMT 1, funster, did you buy the Jago silk fom burning bridges?. its a beauty, lucky man if you did.
funster, did you buy the Jago silk fom burning bridges?. its a beauty, lucky man if you did.
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6 months in to 2008, by robinbanks on Jun 23, 2008 17:00:18 GMT 1, V is for Vandalism has been my favourite show of the year so far - so many stand out pieces. Really pleased that Nick is finally getting the recognition he deserves - he seems like a really nice guy!
I loved Adam Neate's stuff at Elms but as far as a show I didn't think it worked particularly well with Ron English's stuff - so that for me let it down a bit.
I've bought a lot of art this year but the piece I'm most excited about getting is Daniel Danger's "I'd Have Built This Place For You". I've been trying to get one for about 9 months now and keep getting pipped at the post on ebay but managed to do a deal on EB with someone - just waiting for it to arrive now. I dunno what it is exactly but there's something about that image that I find really engaging - maybe a nostagic memories of treehouses from my youth.
V is for Vandalism has been my favourite show of the year so far - so many stand out pieces. Really pleased that Nick is finally getting the recognition he deserves - he seems like a really nice guy! I loved Adam Neate's stuff at Elms but as far as a show I didn't think it worked particularly well with Ron English's stuff - so that for me let it down a bit. I've bought a lot of art this year but the piece I'm most excited about getting is Daniel Danger's "I'd Have Built This Place For You". I've been trying to get one for about 9 months now and keep getting pipped at the post on ebay but managed to do a deal on EB with someone - just waiting for it to arrive now. I dunno what it is exactly but there's something about that image that I find really engaging - maybe a nostagic memories of treehouses from my youth. |
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6 months in to 2008, by funster on Jun 24, 2008 12:06:34 GMT 1, funster, did you buy the Jago silk fom burning bridges?. its a beauty, lucky man if you did.
No, it was a great piece though. I'd already committed myself in other directions. My finger had a spasm attack on the mouse whilst the Dreweatts auction was going on, hence another purchase
funster, did you buy the Jago silk fom burning bridges?. its a beauty, lucky man if you did. No, it was a great piece though. I'd already committed myself in other directions. My finger had a spasm attack on the mouse whilst the Dreweatts auction was going on, hence another purchase |
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But a few pieces arriving over the next few weeks should eclipse this hopefully.
