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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by redfred on Jan 14, 2012 12:05:36 GMT 1, ^ what she said, but I would buy one, cos I like the pretty colours!
^ what she said, but I would buy one, cos I like the pretty colours!
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by bernard on Jan 14, 2012 12:07:27 GMT 1, could this be the print? if so its lovely I don't mean this in a negative way. More a questioning way, and its a question open to everyone that likes these, and not just Volvic who I have quoted Whats lovely about it? Is it the layout of the dots? the colours? the shape the layout of the dots make? When you look at it, what does it say to you? All I see is a few coloured circular images on a clean white sheet of paper with a massive gap of white around the outside, framed The only attraction I can see to owning this is the fact that it has a Hirst sig on it, and pretty much everyone that sees it will recognise it as a Hirst, and if thats the reason then I do understand the want for it. Oh and first one to say its an iconic image gets a LOL from me Please explain the love for this Thanks
Pfffft! cant you see Manty? its totally groundbreaking for Hirst this one, its completely different somehow yet in another somehow its the same?, different / same / groundbreaking!.
Happyshopper, i have seen and still dont appreciate.
could this be the print? if so its lovely I don't mean this in a negative way. More a questioning way, and its a question open to everyone that likes these, and not just Volvic who I have quoted Whats lovely about it? Is it the layout of the dots? the colours? the shape the layout of the dots make? When you look at it, what does it say to you? All I see is a few coloured circular images on a clean white sheet of paper with a massive gap of white around the outside, framed The only attraction I can see to owning this is the fact that it has a Hirst sig on it, and pretty much everyone that sees it will recognise it as a Hirst, and if thats the reason then I do understand the want for it. Oh and first one to say its an iconic image gets a LOL from me Please explain the love for this Thanks Pfffft! cant you see Manty? its totally groundbreaking for Hirst this one, its completely different somehow yet in another somehow its the same?, different / same / groundbreaking!. Happyshopper, i have seen and still dont appreciate. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by redfred on Jan 14, 2012 12:17:14 GMT 1, Great idea but my 'carers' wont let me use an iron!
Great idea but my 'carers' wont let me use an iron!
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by afroken on Jan 14, 2012 12:22:05 GMT 1, Beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. I found new respect for Hirst after seeing his "show" at Sotherby's the other year. Like much art, you have to see these works up close, and as a collection, to "get them". Can't wait to get down to the Gogosian's in London to take a look at the paintings. And even more looking forward to the show at Tate Modern.
Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity.
To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street.
Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these (or Burberry!) and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off.
I do think there is an irony in the fact that they've been so warmly embraced by this forum but then I guess it was Banksy himself that made the first move so I shouldn't be too surprised.
Beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. I found new respect for Hirst after seeing his "show" at Sotherby's the other year. Like much art, you have to see these works up close, and as a collection, to "get them". Can't wait to get down to the Gogosian's in London to take a look at the paintings. And even more looking forward to the show at Tate Modern. Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity. To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street. Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these (or Burberry!) and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off. I do think there is an irony in the fact that they've been so warmly embraced by this forum but then I guess it was Banksy himself that made the first move so I shouldn't be too surprised. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by saint on Jan 14, 2012 12:27:15 GMT 1, Beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. I found new respect for Hirst after seeing his "show" at Sotherby's the other year. Like much art, you have to see these works up close, and as a collection, to "get them". Can't wait to get down to the Gogosian's in London to take a look at the paintings. And even more looking forward to the show at Tate Modern. Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity. To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street. Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off. I do think there is an irony in the fact that they've been so warmly embraced by this forum but then I guess it was Banksy himself that made the first move so I shouldn't be too surprised.
Well said that man.
Beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. I found new respect for Hirst after seeing his "show" at Sotherby's the other year. Like much art, you have to see these works up close, and as a collection, to "get them". Can't wait to get down to the Gogosian's in London to take a look at the paintings. And even more looking forward to the show at Tate Modern. Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity. To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street. Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off. I do think there is an irony in the fact that they've been so warmly embraced by this forum but then I guess it was Banksy himself that made the first move so I shouldn't be too surprised. Well said that man. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by skitchy on Jan 14, 2012 12:44:57 GMT 1, I was strongly considering doing the challenge but after a day or so realised how mad it was... saying that I think the challenge can be done for just over ยฃ1500 'backpacking on a shoestring' if you have the time, money and absolutely nothing going on in your calendar!!!
Being Jan, flights are really cheap at the moment you can get to the states for ยฃ350 return, hong kong I found a ยฃ450 return flight..that just leaves you with europe...all of which are locations that EasyJet fly to at no more than 30-40 quid a go. the only other expenses are hostels, food and other logistics.
I also know of at least 5 people that are doing it now so that also contributed me hesitating, even talking to OC staff the other day I was under the impression no one was going to do it, but I have since read online that 300 people alone have already registered for the challenge.
Heres one example...
www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/The-journey-begins-London-Britannia-and-Davies-streets/25486
I was strongly considering doing the challenge but after a day or so realised how mad it was... saying that I think the challenge can be done for just over ยฃ1500 'backpacking on a shoestring' if you have the time, money and absolutely nothing going on in your calendar!!! Being Jan, flights are really cheap at the moment you can get to the states for ยฃ350 return, hong kong I found a ยฃ450 return flight..that just leaves you with europe...all of which are locations that EasyJet fly to at no more than 30-40 quid a go. the only other expenses are hostels, food and other logistics. I also know of at least 5 people that are doing it now so that also contributed me hesitating, even talking to OC staff the other day I was under the impression no one was going to do it, but I have since read online that 300 people alone have already registered for the challenge. Heres one example... www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/The-journey-begins-London-Britannia-and-Davies-streets/25486 |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by freeview on Jan 14, 2012 12:58:34 GMT 1, Beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. I found new respect for Hirst after seeing his "show" at Sotherby's the other year. Like much art, you have to see these works up close, and as a collection, to "get them". Can't wait to get down to the Gogosian's in London to take a look at the paintings. And even more looking forward to the show at Tate Modern. Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity. To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street. Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these (or Burberry!) and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off. Spot on !
Beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. I found new respect for Hirst after seeing his "show" at Sotherby's the other year. Like much art, you have to see these works up close, and as a collection, to "get them". Can't wait to get down to the Gogosian's in London to take a look at the paintings. And even more looking forward to the show at Tate Modern. Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity. To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street. Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these (or Burberry!) and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off. Spot on ! |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by bernard on Jan 14, 2012 13:07:38 GMT 1, "Burberry", love it.
"Burberry", love it.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Sundowner on Jan 14, 2012 16:10:07 GMT 1, Makes queuing overnight to score a Banksy a bit tame in comparison...
Makes queuing overnight to score a Banksy a bit tame in comparison...
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Pattycakes on Jan 14, 2012 16:58:48 GMT 1, I have a feeling that depending on the number of completed cards, the prize will either be a screen print, or more interestingly an original in edition much like the syringe pill works from OC. That said if more than 50 complete it you can guarantee it'll be a screen print.
I have a feeling that depending on the number of completed cards, the prize will either be a screen print, or more interestingly an original in edition much like the syringe pill works from OC. That said if more than 50 complete it you can guarantee it'll be a screen print.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Winter on Jan 15, 2012 0:46:45 GMT 1, Strange they didn't have all the prints at Bond St. There were lengths of bare wall when they could have had all the prints including the Manifold ones. I actually prefer most of the woodcuts
Strange they didn't have all the prints at Bond St. There were lengths of bare wall when they could have had all the prints including the Manifold ones. I actually prefer most of the woodcuts
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Ruggs on Jan 16, 2012 10:01:41 GMT 1, Went along to OC on Saturday and was really impressed with most of what was on display. Very friendly and helpful staff. Favourite screenprint was 'N-Methyl L-Aspartic Acid' and really liked most of the wood block prints especially 'Benzyloxyurea'. Shame the tiny 'Ethisterone' sold out. Really like dthat too!
Went along to OC on Saturday and was really impressed with most of what was on display. Very friendly and helpful staff. Favourite screenprint was 'N-Methyl L-Aspartic Acid' and really liked most of the wood block prints especially 'Benzyloxyurea'. Shame the tiny 'Ethisterone' sold out. Really like dthat too!
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by jdwheeler on Jan 16, 2012 11:08:38 GMT 1, Beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. I found new respect for Hirst after seeing his "show" at Sotherby's the other year. Like much art, you have to see these works up close, and as a collection, to "get them". Can't wait to get down to the Gogosian's in London to take a look at the paintings. And even more looking forward to the show at Tate Modern. Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity. To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street. Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these (or Burberry!) and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off. Spot on ! Oh dear. I bought a Lana and I have a rain coat made by Burberry. I dodn't realise how disgusting and soul destroying with my unrepentant vulgarity I was being. I shall have to queue up overnight to buy a picture of a gorilla in a glittery mask to show the world that I have taste in art. Heaven forbid I bought a picture of some spots because I like it. Can you please explain how this is any more "fool and money" than splashing out on a "Girl With Red Balloon" etc?
Beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. I found new respect for Hirst after seeing his "show" at Sotherby's the other year. Like much art, you have to see these works up close, and as a collection, to "get them". Can't wait to get down to the Gogosian's in London to take a look at the paintings. And even more looking forward to the show at Tate Modern. Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity. To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street. Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these (or Burberry!) and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off. Spot on ! Oh dear. I bought a Lana and I have a rain coat made by Burberry. I dodn't realise how disgusting and soul destroying with my unrepentant vulgarity I was being. I shall have to queue up overnight to buy a picture of a gorilla in a glittery mask to show the world that I have taste in art. Heaven forbid I bought a picture of some spots because I like it. Can you please explain how this is any more "fool and money" than splashing out on a "Girl With Red Balloon" etc? |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Urban Cowboy on Jan 16, 2012 21:00:27 GMT 1, Have the controlled substance sets been incremented yet, does anyone know?
Have the controlled substance sets been incremented yet, does anyone know?
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by redfred on Jan 16, 2012 21:05:36 GMT 1, Better off giving OC a ring and getting the latest price. ^
Better off giving OC a ring and getting the latest price. ^
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by afroken on Jan 16, 2012 21:31:12 GMT 1, Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity. To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street. Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these (or Burberry!) and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off. Spot on ! Oh dear. I bought a Lana and I have a rain coat made by Burberry. I dodn't realise how disgusting and soul destroying with my unrepentant vulgarity I was being. I shall have to queue up overnight to buy a picture of a gorilla in a glittery mask to show the world that I have taste in art. Heaven forbid I bought a picture of some spots because I like it. Can you please explain how this is any more "fool and money" than splashing out on a "Girl With Red Balloon" etc?
Well, I suppose I was bound to offend at least one sensitive soul with my PERSONAL OPINION. And good work for taking two completely separate parts of my post and putting them together to construct a completely new argument.
I like Burberry and even own the odd garment but I think we can all agree that Burberry check is an ostentatious status symbol? If however your Lana (whatever that is) and your coat are both Burberry check then I apologise for the slight on your sartorial integrity. Nothing personal.
But just clarify, I said that I found the Sotheby's show vulgar and soul destroying. Not spots nor checks. I described those as conspicuously ostentatious and I stand by that opinion because I believe it's a fact and not actually necessarily a negative one.
You are asking the wrong person to defend Banksy. I'll leave that to others as I'm bound to offend a lot more people than just the one.
Funny, I used to love Hirst and lost all respect for him after going to see the Sotheby's show. Walking around that viewing all I saw was everything that was wrong with art from the gold plated tanks to the bling clients walking round like it was some kind of beauty parade of wealth. I get the fact that that was the point of the whole spectacle - fools and their money worshiping a golden calf - but I found the whole thing really disgusting and soul destroying in its unrepentant vulgarity. To me the spots are no different to Burberry Check, which allows the buyer to be ostentatious whether they buy the top end hand bag or the low end baseball cap. It's all about conspicuous consumption with the spots - any meaning they had has, for me, been lost in that fact and I just see them as luxury goods sold from a shop in Bond Street. Having said that, I am not being critical of anyone buying these (or Burberry!) and I mean no offense to anyone. They are very nice to look at, without a doubt. It's just what they represent to me that puts me off. Spot on ! Oh dear. I bought a Lana and I have a rain coat made by Burberry. I dodn't realise how disgusting and soul destroying with my unrepentant vulgarity I was being. I shall have to queue up overnight to buy a picture of a gorilla in a glittery mask to show the world that I have taste in art. Heaven forbid I bought a picture of some spots because I like it. Can you please explain how this is any more "fool and money" than splashing out on a "Girl With Red Balloon" etc? Well, I suppose I was bound to offend at least one sensitive soul with my PERSONAL OPINION. And good work for taking two completely separate parts of my post and putting them together to construct a completely new argument. I like Burberry and even own the odd garment but I think we can all agree that Burberry check is an ostentatious status symbol? If however your Lana (whatever that is) and your coat are both Burberry check then I apologise for the slight on your sartorial integrity. Nothing personal. But just clarify, I said that I found the Sotheby's show vulgar and soul destroying. Not spots nor checks. I described those as conspicuously ostentatious and I stand by that opinion because I believe it's a fact and not actually necessarily a negative one. You are asking the wrong person to defend Banksy. I'll leave that to others as I'm bound to offend a lot more people than just the one. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by volvic on Jan 17, 2012 15:19:43 GMT 1, Has anyone actually managed to tot up a total flight cost for the round trip to all the galleries? am i right in thinking in the 1500-2k area?
Has anyone actually managed to tot up a total flight cost for the round trip to all the galleries? am i right in thinking in the 1500-2k area?
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by sanchorockin78 on Jan 17, 2012 15:30:04 GMT 1, Oh dear.
I bought a Lana and I have a rain coat made by Burberry.
I dodn't realise how disgusting and soul destroying with my unrepentant vulgarity I was being.
I shall have to queue up overnight to buy a picture of a gorilla in a glittery mask to show the world that I have taste in art.
Heaven forbid I bought a picture of some spots because I like it.
Can you please explain how this is any more "fool and money" than splashing out on a "Girl With Red Balloon" etc?
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Oh dear.
I bought a Lana and I have a rain coat made by Burberry.
I dodn't realise how disgusting and soul destroying with my unrepentant vulgarity I was being.
I shall have to queue up overnight to buy a picture of a gorilla in a glittery mask to show the world that I have taste in art.
Heaven forbid I bought a picture of some spots because I like it.
Can you please explain how this is any more "fool and money" than splashing out on a "Girl With Red Balloon" etc?
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touchรฉ JD
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by sanchorockin78 on Jan 17, 2012 15:39:59 GMT 1, Oh dear. I bought a Lana and I have a rain coat made by Burberry. I dodn't realise how disgusting and soul destroying with my unrepentant vulgarity I was being. I shall have to queue up overnight to buy a picture of a gorilla in a glittery mask to show the world that I have taste in art. Heaven forbid I bought a picture of some spots because I like it. Can you please explain how this is any more "fool and money" than splashing out on a "Girl With Red Balloon" etc?
touchรฉ JD[/quote]
Personal Opinion Rules in this forum.
One man's trash is another man's treasure
Oh dear. I bought a Lana and I have a rain coat made by Burberry. I dodn't realise how disgusting and soul destroying with my unrepentant vulgarity I was being. I shall have to queue up overnight to buy a picture of a gorilla in a glittery mask to show the world that I have taste in art. Heaven forbid I bought a picture of some spots because I like it. Can you please explain how this is any more "fool and money" than splashing out on a "Girl With Red Balloon" etc? touchรฉ JD[/quote] Personal Opinion Rules in this forum. One man's trash is another man's treasure |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by warsaw project on Jan 17, 2012 15:43:53 GMT 1, Has anyone actually managed to tot up a total flight cost for the round trip to all the galleries? am i right in thinking in the 1500-2k area?
Yea thats about right, i totted it up last week at 2.5k with accommodation.... That was flying to NYC, then on to LA and back to London, 2 day trip to hong kong, and the rest of the Europe ones on day flights from UK with Ryan air and Easy-jet......
You thinking about it??
Has anyone actually managed to tot up a total flight cost for the round trip to all the galleries? am i right in thinking in the 1500-2k area? Yea thats about right, i totted it up last week at 2.5k with accommodation.... That was flying to NYC, then on to LA and back to London, 2 day trip to hong kong, and the rest of the Europe ones on day flights from UK with Ryan air and Easy-jet...... You thinking about it?? |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by eschiff on Jan 17, 2012 15:46:55 GMT 1, i just priced it up, taking only 3 days off work, flying london to hong kong - hong kong to LA - LA to NYC then back.
Then, because the european galleries are open a month later...doing those after.
Think me and a mate are gonna do it for the laugh.
i just priced it up, taking only 3 days off work, flying london to hong kong - hong kong to LA - LA to NYC then back.
Then, because the european galleries are open a month later...doing those after.
Think me and a mate are gonna do it for the laugh.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Gentle Mental on Jan 17, 2012 15:54:15 GMT 1, i think what's making some of us frustrated is there are so, so many things one can spend US$5000 on than on a print of a painting of a possible 1,400 variations by an artist who didn't actually "make" any of them himself (and very likely continue to "not make" them in the future)...
i really like these as well. but the money just don't make sense.
it's like paying 5 grand for very pretty wrapping paper.
i think what's making some of us frustrated is there are so, so many things one can spend US$5000 on than on a print of a painting of a possible 1,400 variations by an artist who didn't actually "make" any of them himself (and very likely continue to "not make" them in the future)...
i really like these as well. but the money just don't make sense.
it's like paying 5 grand for very pretty wrapping paper.
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by eschiff on Jan 17, 2012 16:06:54 GMT 1, you guys do realise banksy doesn't pull his screens right? ie, what defines an artist making something?
you guys do realise banksy doesn't pull his screens right? ie, what defines an artist making something?
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Gentle Mental on Jan 17, 2012 16:08:06 GMT 1, i think the least the artist can do is to make the originals...
i think the least the artist can do is to make the originals...
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by eschiff on Jan 17, 2012 16:13:54 GMT 1, you think banksy still makes his orginals?
you think banksy still makes his orginals?
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by papaneuf on Jan 17, 2012 16:14:05 GMT 1, Has anyone actually managed to tot up a total flight cost for the round trip to all the galleries? am i right in thinking in the 1500-2k area?
I worked it out as around ยฃ3k, everything included from the UK. I was tempted but, money aside, it would require a hell of a lot of organisation, loads of holiday days and quite a lot of money for a large edition (there are now well over 600 registered, and this is growing by the day). Also it's personally dedicated so market value wouldn't be great and not easy to sell in the future if you need to do so. Although it would be an experience, it would be a tiresome one unless you have the time and money to spend a few days in each place.
Has anyone actually managed to tot up a total flight cost for the round trip to all the galleries? am i right in thinking in the 1500-2k area? I worked it out as around ยฃ3k, everything included from the UK. I was tempted but, money aside, it would require a hell of a lot of organisation, loads of holiday days and quite a lot of money for a large edition (there are now well over 600 registered, and this is growing by the day). Also it's personally dedicated so market value wouldn't be great and not easy to sell in the future if you need to do so. Although it would be an experience, it would be a tiresome one unless you have the time and money to spend a few days in each place. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by Gentle Mental on Jan 17, 2012 16:21:02 GMT 1, you think banksy still makes his orginals?
kinda. one of each idea. a few colourways sure.
but the scale of this spot thing is staggering.
you think banksy still makes his orginals? kinda. one of each idea. a few colourways sure. but the scale of this spot thing is staggering. |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by stang on Jan 17, 2012 16:21:18 GMT 1, i just priced it up, taking only 3 days off work, flying london to hong kong - hong kong to LA - LA to NYC then back. Then, because the european galleries are open a month later...doing those after. Think me and a mate are gonna do it for the laugh.
I'm in Dublin so looking at going the other way with Aer Lingus to New York then LA, Hong Kong, London.
Can either return to Dublin to make repairs to my marriage after London or man up and head straight to Athens, Rome, Geneva, Paris, Dublin and be done with it.
To do the full trip from where I am, flights are working out around 2.5K Euros and doing it in 9 days. Make sure to factor in that all galleries are closed on Sunday and most are closed on Monday.
Pity the poor fool sitting next to me on the plane by day 9 - I expect my body will have invented several new interesting smells by then.....
i just priced it up, taking only 3 days off work, flying london to hong kong - hong kong to LA - LA to NYC then back. Then, because the european galleries are open a month later...doing those after. Think me and a mate are gonna do it for the laugh. I'm in Dublin so looking at going the other way with Aer Lingus to New York then LA, Hong Kong, London. Can either return to Dublin to make repairs to my marriage after London or man up and head straight to Athens, Rome, Geneva, Paris, Dublin and be done with it. To do the full trip from where I am, flights are working out around 2.5K Euros and doing it in 9 days. Make sure to factor in that all galleries are closed on Sunday and most are closed on Monday. Pity the poor fool sitting next to me on the plane by day 9 - I expect my body will have invented several new interesting smells by then..... |
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Damien Hirst Spot Prints, by eschiff on Jan 17, 2012 16:28:45 GMT 1, hmmm, just noticed that with the sun/mon thing thanks for the heads up. we had only 2 days off work from london around the world with stops in hong kong/la/nyc but that included going to galleries on mon/tue.
i wonder if you were able to contact the gallery and tell them you were flying in from hong kong for 8 hours whether they would open up...worth a punt perhaps.
hmmm, just noticed that with the sun/mon thing thanks for the heads up. we had only 2 days off work from london around the world with stops in hong kong/la/nyc but that included going to galleries on mon/tue.
i wonder if you were able to contact the gallery and tell them you were flying in from hong kong for 8 hours whether they would open up...worth a punt perhaps.
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