loucastel
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October 2007
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An Introduction., by loucastel on Dec 19, 2007 19:16:33 GMT 1, Hi, first of all thanks to the person who said it would be a good idea for new ones to introduce themselves,also to have an idea who people are ,for those of us who dont get to the gatherings. I am probably one of the oldest on here yet one of the new ones on here, Im 52, retired, and live in the south of France, in real life i owned a small construction company in devon, had enough of all the new rules and regulations and buggered off, and before anyone says it ,no I did not tarmac drives for little old ladies at ยฃ20k a pop. (the going rate was ยฃ30k) My adiction is collecting art, my collection is very diverse from Valium by Hirst, to dirty bomb by Hush, and loads of different stuff in between. My only contact is a good friend, who is a personal friend of mr Micallef ,anyway thats enough about me it would be nice to hear about a few others out there in cyberspace. Also a big thank you to all the moderators who are the voice of reason on here and put in a lot of work on our behalf. merry xmas everybody, and happy holiday. cheers for reading this.
Hi, first of all thanks to the person who said it would be a good idea for new ones to introduce themselves,also to have an idea who people are ,for those of us who dont get to the gatherings. I am probably one of the oldest on here yet one of the new ones on here, Im 52, retired, and live in the south of France, in real life i owned a small construction company in devon, had enough of all the new rules and regulations and buggered off, and before anyone says it ,no I did not tarmac drives for little old ladies at ยฃ20k a pop. (the going rate was ยฃ30k) My adiction is collecting art, my collection is very diverse from Valium by Hirst, to dirty bomb by Hush, and loads of different stuff in between. My only contact is a good friend, who is a personal friend of mr Micallef ,anyway thats enough about me it would be nice to hear about a few others out there in cyberspace. Also a big thank you to all the moderators who are the voice of reason on here and put in a lot of work on our behalf. merry xmas everybody, and happy holiday. cheers for reading this.
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Jef Aerosol
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September 2007
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An Introduction., by Jef Aerosol on Dec 19, 2007 19:23:01 GMT 1, Loucastel, I'll be 51 in january ! We belong to the Blank Generation ! (Richard Hell) I hope we'll meet here or there some day...
Loucastel, I'll be 51 in january ! We belong to the Blank Generation ! (Richard Hell) I hope we'll meet here or there some day...
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loucastel
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October 2007
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An Introduction., by loucastel on Dec 19, 2007 19:28:56 GMT 1, I look forard to it jeff, and happy birthday for january, it just keeps getting better.
I look forard to it jeff, and happy birthday for january, it just keeps getting better.
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Jef Aerosol
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September 2007
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An Introduction., by Jef Aerosol on Dec 19, 2007 19:31:42 GMT 1, like good wine !
like good wine !
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f5ers
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October 2007
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An Introduction., by f5ers on Dec 19, 2007 19:33:33 GMT 1, Hi.. my names Jeff and i'm an artoholic
Hi.. my names Jeff and i'm an artoholic
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An Introduction., by Deleted on Dec 19, 2007 19:37:58 GMT 1, Welcome Lou, There are some nice people on the forum (although the numbers run thin these days) and you're going to like it here. Sounds like you have a nice little collection. Do you have any originals? Post some pics if you can...we love pics.
Welcome Lou, There are some nice people on the forum (although the numbers run thin these days) and you're going to like it here. Sounds like you have a nice little collection. Do you have any originals? Post some pics if you can...we love pics.
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Jef Aerosol
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September 2007
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An Introduction., by Jef Aerosol on Dec 19, 2007 19:40:33 GMT 1, Amin, I don't think Lou is totally new on here ! I've been a member since september and I think you were already on here, weren't ya, Lou ?
Amin, I don't think Lou is totally new on here ! I've been a member since september and I think you were already on here, weren't ya, Lou ?
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loucastel
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October 2007
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An Introduction., by loucastel on Dec 19, 2007 19:44:03 GMT 1, Amin, I don't think Lou is totally new on here ! I've been a member since september and I think you were already on here, weren't ya, Lou ? No, I only joined in october, the only original I have is by Rob and Nick Carter, plus some done by friends.
Amin, I don't think Lou is totally new on here ! I've been a member since september and I think you were already on here, weren't ya, Lou ? No, I only joined in october, the only original I have is by Rob and Nick Carter, plus some done by friends.
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loucastel
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October 2007
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An Introduction., by loucastel on Dec 19, 2007 19:45:03 GMT 1, And thanks Amin.
And thanks Amin.
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robinbanks
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October 2007
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An Introduction., by robinbanks on Dec 19, 2007 19:56:29 GMT 1, Hi Everyone. I'm pretty new on here too. I'm 28 and been a fan of Banksy since I first saw some of his street stuff in Manchester when I was at Uni there. I bought my first Banksy print a few years after that (early '03) from a bookshop on Oldham Street for ยฃ40 - BME unsigned. I remember thinking at the time "can I really afford to spend ยฃ40 on a poster?" The shop didn't have any tubes at the time and I couldn't afford to get it framed - so I kept it flat - for over 4 YEARS - until I finally got my ass in to gear and took it to a framers (in London, where I now live). I could see the guy in the frame shop was quite excited by what I had, and it was him that told me how HUGE Banksy was now. I honestly had no idea (sounds ridiculous I know) I had bought Wall and Piece as soon as it came out and still enjoyed spotting odd street pieces here and there - Westminster Rats were a big fave - but didn't realise he'd continued to produce prints.
So... I did a bit of research and that's when I found this forum (Oct 2007). And what a forum it is too. At first I just read the posts - felt a bit scared to post any comments of my own - but as I read more and learned more I started chipping in here and there. I now read the forum every hour or two, just to see what new threads have been started, or if someone has commented on one of my posts.
As well as that I've also gotten something of an addiction... since I joined (less than 3 months ago) I've bought Nick Walker's TMA London, 5 pieces by Lucy McLauchlan, and yesterday I somehow managed to get a Banksy in my basket - which was such a buzz. I've also bought loads of lovely stuff from the ยฃ50 thread (what a thread that is) including stuff by Daniel Danger, Neverwork, Faile and a Matt Small hand finished print (in the LSG book). Obviously I can't afford to get all this stuff framed and up on my wall so I invested in a portfolio with archival sleeves to store them until I can (another tip from this brilliant forum). Oh and I went to the RCA Secret Show and bought one of the original postcards there (thank you Mr Pezlow for that tip .
Just want to say thanks to everyone who's given me tips and advice, posted pics of thier stuff on here, or people who've just made me laugh. I like it here, and if no one objects, I think I might stay a while.
Merry Xmas everyone and a Happy New Year to you all. ;D
Hi Everyone. I'm pretty new on here too. I'm 28 and been a fan of Banksy since I first saw some of his street stuff in Manchester when I was at Uni there. I bought my first Banksy print a few years after that (early '03) from a bookshop on Oldham Street for ยฃ40 - BME unsigned. I remember thinking at the time "can I really afford to spend ยฃ40 on a poster?" The shop didn't have any tubes at the time and I couldn't afford to get it framed - so I kept it flat - for over 4 YEARS - until I finally got my ass in to gear and took it to a framers (in London, where I now live). I could see the guy in the frame shop was quite excited by what I had, and it was him that told me how HUGE Banksy was now. I honestly had no idea (sounds ridiculous I know) I had bought Wall and Piece as soon as it came out and still enjoyed spotting odd street pieces here and there - Westminster Rats were a big fave - but didn't realise he'd continued to produce prints. So... I did a bit of research and that's when I found this forum (Oct 2007). And what a forum it is too. At first I just read the posts - felt a bit scared to post any comments of my own - but as I read more and learned more I started chipping in here and there. I now read the forum every hour or two, just to see what new threads have been started, or if someone has commented on one of my posts. As well as that I've also gotten something of an addiction... since I joined (less than 3 months ago) I've bought Nick Walker's TMA London, 5 pieces by Lucy McLauchlan, and yesterday I somehow managed to get a Banksy in my basket - which was such a buzz. I've also bought loads of lovely stuff from the ยฃ50 thread (what a thread that is) including stuff by Daniel Danger, Neverwork, Faile and a Matt Small hand finished print (in the LSG book). Obviously I can't afford to get all this stuff framed and up on my wall so I invested in a portfolio with archival sleeves to store them until I can (another tip from this brilliant forum). Oh and I went to the RCA Secret Show and bought one of the original postcards there (thank you Mr Pezlow for that tip . Just want to say thanks to everyone who's given me tips and advice, posted pics of thier stuff on here, or people who've just made me laugh. I like it here, and if no one objects, I think I might stay a while. Merry Xmas everyone and a Happy New Year to you all. ;D
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loucastel
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October 2007
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An Introduction., by loucastel on Dec 19, 2007 20:01:34 GMT 1, Also forgot, if anybody is down my way (near Narbonne) on holiday or something, give me a shout, it would be great to meet up with a fellow forum member.
Also forgot, if anybody is down my way (near Narbonne) on holiday or something, give me a shout, it would be great to meet up with a fellow forum member.
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Jef Aerosol
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September 2007
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An Introduction., by Jef Aerosol on Dec 19, 2007 22:26:42 GMT 1, Robin, I love your introduction : simple, clear and cool ! Nice to meet you, mate !
Robin, I love your introduction : simple, clear and cool ! Nice to meet you, mate !
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bill
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November 2007
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An Introduction., by bill on Dec 19, 2007 22:37:00 GMT 1, I am 25 from the US. I was driving home from work in Sept. of 2006 when I heard a story about Banksy over the local radio. They were talking about how people we finding they had struck gold when they were buying art years prior and at the time the were selling it for 5-10x what they paid for it. As you can understand that caught my attention. The story was so interesting that I text messaged the name Banksy to myself and went home and started researching him. I then found out I loved his work. It has truly changed my life. It has become part of who I am now and I am sooooo happy I happened to hear the one story on the radio when I did or I may still not know who Banksy was.
Actually I posted under the name Alarmist for about 1 1/2 years. Then I got sick of all the BS that was going on so I canceled my account. After about 12 hours I wanted to join again and just hang back and read, but then I couldn't contain myself and now I am back! Ultimately I am glad I am back. So thats my story!!!!
I am 25 from the US. I was driving home from work in Sept. of 2006 when I heard a story about Banksy over the local radio. They were talking about how people we finding they had struck gold when they were buying art years prior and at the time the were selling it for 5-10x what they paid for it. As you can understand that caught my attention. The story was so interesting that I text messaged the name Banksy to myself and went home and started researching him. I then found out I loved his work. It has truly changed my life. It has become part of who I am now and I am sooooo happy I happened to hear the one story on the radio when I did or I may still not know who Banksy was.
Actually I posted under the name Alarmist for about 1 1/2 years. Then I got sick of all the BS that was going on so I canceled my account. After about 12 hours I wanted to join again and just hang back and read, but then I couldn't contain myself and now I am back! Ultimately I am glad I am back. So thats my story!!!!
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Harveyn
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July 2007
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An Introduction., by Harveyn on Dec 19, 2007 22:38:46 GMT 1, Good thread Lou and nice to see people talking about their passion for art.
Good thread Lou and nice to see people talking about their passion for art.
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tokyojeff
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July 2007
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An Introduction., by tokyojeff on Dec 19, 2007 23:27:54 GMT 1, Hey guys, morning over here in Japan now. Lou, nice intro, enjoy reading your posts. Bill, I thought I knew you under another guise (alarmist) in reading your posts, now I get it. I'm from the US but moved here after college and been here for 18 years now. Married, have a son and another son due in a few weeks Also a bit afraid to post as a newbie but after reading and doing research I began to add what I could and always try and help out when I can especially for those interested in things from over this way. Have had very eye opening experiences on here and have made some great contacts with artists. Although many complain about reselling etc., I have been able to add to my collection in ways never thought possible through this forum and have made some friends as well. All in all a great place to learn and discover new things. I know Amin is due over this way soon and if anyone else finds themselves in Tokyo please do give me a shout !
Hey guys, morning over here in Japan now. Lou, nice intro, enjoy reading your posts. Bill, I thought I knew you under another guise (alarmist) in reading your posts, now I get it. I'm from the US but moved here after college and been here for 18 years now. Married, have a son and another son due in a few weeks Also a bit afraid to post as a newbie but after reading and doing research I began to add what I could and always try and help out when I can especially for those interested in things from over this way. Have had very eye opening experiences on here and have made some great contacts with artists. Although many complain about reselling etc., I have been able to add to my collection in ways never thought possible through this forum and have made some friends as well. All in all a great place to learn and discover new things. I know Amin is due over this way soon and if anyone else finds themselves in Tokyo please do give me a shout !
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monstris
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September 2006
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An Introduction., by monstris on Dec 20, 2007 13:41:33 GMT 1, Sticky?
Sticky?
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bill
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November 2007
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An Introduction., by bill on Dec 20, 2007 16:26:47 GMT 1, Hey guys, morning over here in Japan now. Lou, nice intro, enjoy reading your posts. Bill, I thought I knew you under another guise (alarmist) in reading your posts, now I get it.I'm from the US but moved here after college and been here for 18 years now. Married, have a son and another son due in a few weeks Also a bit afraid to post as a newbie but after reading and doing research I began to add what I could and always try and help out when I can especially for those interested in things from over this way. Have had very eye opening experiences on here and have made some great contacts with artists. Although many complain about reselling etc., I have been able to add to my collection in ways never thought possible through this forum and have made some friends as well. All in all a great place to learn and discover new things. I know Amin is due over this way soon and if anyone else finds themselves in Tokyo please do give me a shout !
Yep thats me.... I am coming out of the closet! hahahaha
Hey guys, morning over here in Japan now. Lou, nice intro, enjoy reading your posts. Bill, I thought I knew you under another guise (alarmist) in reading your posts, now I get it.I'm from the US but moved here after college and been here for 18 years now. Married, have a son and another son due in a few weeks Also a bit afraid to post as a newbie but after reading and doing research I began to add what I could and always try and help out when I can especially for those interested in things from over this way. Have had very eye opening experiences on here and have made some great contacts with artists. Although many complain about reselling etc., I have been able to add to my collection in ways never thought possible through this forum and have made some friends as well. All in all a great place to learn and discover new things. I know Amin is due over this way soon and if anyone else finds themselves in Tokyo please do give me a shout ! Yep thats me.... I am coming out of the closet! hahahaha
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