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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by trapnel1 on Feb 16, 2016 0:00:17 GMT 1, When a person comments, "For x and y reasons, I'm not keen on that last painting you purchased", the response should not be the same as if they'd said "Your mother sucks cocks in hell" [Classic 70s film reference, anyone?]. The Exorcist. I remember it well, which only goes to show my age.......
When a person comments, "For x and y reasons, I'm not keen on that last painting you purchased", the response should not be the same as if they'd said "Your mother sucks cocks in hell" [Classic 70s film reference, anyone?]. The Exorcist. I remember it well, which only goes to show my age.......
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Robert Montgomery, by trapnel1 on Feb 15, 2016 19:32:45 GMT 1, I like these images. When you say it is worth seeing, is that cos there is a show on or do you just mean generally? Not a show on at the moment so far as I am aware. I was lucky enough to see one in Seattle last summer, and the impact was considerable.
This has just gone up in Osterley Park.....
I like these images. When you say it is worth seeing, is that cos there is a show on or do you just mean generally? Not a show on at the moment so far as I am aware. I was lucky enough to see one in Seattle last summer, and the impact was considerable. This has just gone up in Osterley Park.....
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Robert Montgomery, by trapnel1 on Feb 15, 2016 11:50:06 GMT 1,
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Robert Montgomery, by trapnel1 on Feb 14, 2016 13:10:12 GMT 1, I know there are a couple of people here who are interested in Robert Montgomery (apart from me!). His work has a close relationship with urban settings, and he has done his fair share of pasting and writing in years gone by. It's well worth seeing if you get a chance......
I know there are a couple of people here who are interested in Robert Montgomery (apart from me!). His work has a close relationship with urban settings, and he has done his fair share of pasting and writing in years gone by. It's well worth seeing if you get a chance......
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Gallery accounts/Multiple accounts, by trapnel1 on Feb 13, 2016 10:15:33 GMT 1, I'll comment from a personal perspective, but please don't take this as an official position!
We would like the status of all members to be transparent, and encourage disclosure of gallery connections. Sometimes a member may (for example) work for a gallery, but also buy in a personal capacity. They might then have a personal account here for that purpose. However, they should not abuse that to support the position of the gallery. It's something that needs to be looked at on a case-by-case basis, so if you are concerned about specific examples please PM a guardian.
In relation to question 3, I don't know! I suspect that if a specific gallery seemed to be abusing this that we would do something. The issue with eBay links was a clear decision and is in the rules - if this was allowed the forum would be covered with posts linking to eBay, bumped every couple of hours as the auction neared the end. Members would very soon tire of this.
Finally, my impression is that the guardians are a group of ordinary members doing their best to make this a better place. In many cases we haven't even met each other in real life. We try to discuss things and make decisions by consensus where possible. We don't always get it right, but where we don't we will be happy to put our hands up and try to fix it. The forum is best when it flows without too much intervention, but we are happy to talk to any member with concerns via PM.
I'll comment from a personal perspective, but please don't take this as an official position!
We would like the status of all members to be transparent, and encourage disclosure of gallery connections. Sometimes a member may (for example) work for a gallery, but also buy in a personal capacity. They might then have a personal account here for that purpose. However, they should not abuse that to support the position of the gallery. It's something that needs to be looked at on a case-by-case basis, so if you are concerned about specific examples please PM a guardian.
In relation to question 3, I don't know! I suspect that if a specific gallery seemed to be abusing this that we would do something. The issue with eBay links was a clear decision and is in the rules - if this was allowed the forum would be covered with posts linking to eBay, bumped every couple of hours as the auction neared the end. Members would very soon tire of this.
Finally, my impression is that the guardians are a group of ordinary members doing their best to make this a better place. In many cases we haven't even met each other in real life. We try to discuss things and make decisions by consensus where possible. We don't always get it right, but where we don't we will be happy to put our hands up and try to fix it. The forum is best when it flows without too much intervention, but we are happy to talk to any member with concerns via PM.
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Gallery accounts/Multiple accounts, by trapnel1 on Feb 13, 2016 9:27:51 GMT 1, Meanwhile, we're not allowed to comment on pricing when we think someone posts a price that's way too high, but at the same time these guys are able to make multiple accounts, manipulate honest sellers by low balling and using multiple accounts to lower pricing...then they turn around and try to flip the print back to us for thousands of dollars over what it's actually worth under a different name All of the guardians are committed to trying to make the forum a better place. We don't like multiple accounts, so if you have reason to suspect this please drop one of us a PM. If we can confirm it we will take action.
Meanwhile, we're not allowed to comment on pricing when we think someone posts a price that's way too high, but at the same time these guys are able to make multiple accounts, manipulate honest sellers by low balling and using multiple accounts to lower pricing...then they turn around and try to flip the print back to us for thousands of dollars over what it's actually worth under a different name All of the guardians are committed to trying to make the forum a better place. We don't like multiple accounts, so if you have reason to suspect this please drop one of us a PM. If we can confirm it we will take action.
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Show everyone your latest Art Purchase?, by trapnel1 on Feb 7, 2016 15:13:40 GMT 1, Not completely new, but more space now available.....
This one is harder to capture.....
Not completely new, but more space now available..... This one is harder to capture.....
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Collecting Pottery & Ceramics, by trapnel1 on Feb 7, 2016 0:04:19 GMT 1, I'm more of a Gaelic fan myself......
PS Congrats on your 700 posts - Just maybe try to focus a bit more on the art moving forwards?
I'm more of a Gaelic fan myself...... PS Congrats on your 700 posts - Just maybe try to focus a bit more on the art moving forwards?
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Sweet Toof ๐ฌ๐ง London Graffiti Artist โข Burning Candy Crew, by trapnel1 on Feb 3, 2016 14:44:26 GMT 1, Nice little ruff neck on the bay. Someone's gonna be on Sweet Toofs blacklist. See there's at least one other recent piece as well. Inevitable that these would start hitting the secondary market.......
Nice little ruff neck on the bay. Someone's gonna be on Sweet Toofs blacklist. See there's at least one other recent piece as well. Inevitable that these would start hitting the secondary market.......
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Gerhard Richter ๐ฉ๐ช Abstract โข Contemporary Art โข New Relea, by trapnel1 on Feb 3, 2016 14:18:34 GMT 1, Just finished framing up mine in a 2-inch shadowbox with museum acrylic up front and an acrylic window in back to display the edition information (actually I'm not quite done -- I still need to seal the back and add the hanging hardware). It is a small print (it's the exact same size as the original) but it's gorgeous in person and framing adds a bit of visual heft to it. Very nice indeed. I was just considering how to frame mine (or whether to hang unframed). This looks pretty good though. And I can't help but notice the Serpentine print in the background - framing almost identical to mine!
Just finished framing up mine in a 2-inch shadowbox with museum acrylic up front and an acrylic window in back to display the edition information (actually I'm not quite done -- I still need to seal the back and add the hanging hardware). It is a small print (it's the exact same size as the original) but it's gorgeous in person and framing adds a bit of visual heft to it. Very nice indeed. I was just considering how to frame mine (or whether to hang unframed). This looks pretty good though. And I can't help but notice the Serpentine print in the background - framing almost identical to mine!
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Kaws โข YSP Yorkshire Sculpture Park 2016, by trapnel1 on Feb 2, 2016 12:02:33 GMT 1, Good story in the independent....
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Banksy Show in Istanbul/Turkey, by trapnel1 on Jan 26, 2016 18:48:28 GMT 1, Great set of pictures. On behalf of all of us who won't make it to Istanbul, thanks to gripin.
Great set of pictures. On behalf of all of us who won't make it to Istanbul, thanks to gripin.
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Advice Needed: French Cleat Hanging System, by trapnel1 on Jan 17, 2016 16:29:34 GMT 1, I'm just looking at exactly the same problem. I was wondering if there is a standard dimension for these. I haven't been able to find anywhere to buy the wall element and I don't have the tools (or expertise) to cut my own precision match.....
I'm just looking at exactly the same problem. I was wondering if there is a standard dimension for these. I haven't been able to find anywhere to buy the wall element and I don't have the tools (or expertise) to cut my own precision match.....
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Giveaway (now finished), by trapnel1 on Jan 3, 2016 13:57:40 GMT 1, Good luck with the relocation! And perhaps the start of a new collection.......
Good luck with the relocation! And perhaps the start of a new collection.......
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Drolleries, by trapnel1 on Jan 2, 2016 19:38:59 GMT 1, Excellent thread; I've heard of these, but never seen any before. It would be good to see more about books (of all kinds) on the forum......
Excellent thread; I've heard of these, but never seen any before. It would be good to see more about books (of all kinds) on the forum......
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Natural light - how much is too much.., by trapnel1 on Jan 2, 2016 12:52:56 GMT 1, Are there specific light bulbs I should be using at home at avoid fading/ damage? My understanding is that LED bulbs emit very little (if any) UV, so I prefer to use them where possible.
Are there specific light bulbs I should be using at home at avoid fading/ damage? My understanding is that LED bulbs emit very little (if any) UV, so I prefer to use them where possible.
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Whats the connection between Faile and Bast?, by trapnel1 on Dec 31, 2015 9:57:18 GMT 1, From what I heard Bast, RAE and Dain grew up together writing graffiti in Brooklyn. Dain and Bast are brothers. Word has it Bast was jealous of his brother making art and they don't speak anymore. He's also painted over both RAE and Dain's street art in the past. I also heard RAE and Bast had a show together many years ago under their real names. Faile guys are from Canada I think. One of the two Patricks is from Canada, and the other was born in the US.........
From what I heard Bast, RAE and Dain grew up together writing graffiti in Brooklyn. Dain and Bast are brothers. Word has it Bast was jealous of his brother making art and they don't speak anymore. He's also painted over both RAE and Dain's street art in the past. I also heard RAE and Bast had a show together many years ago under their real names. Faile guys are from Canada I think. One of the two Patricks is from Canada, and the other was born in the US.........
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Banksy Pink Donuts , by trapnel1 on Dec 30, 2015 14:47:25 GMT 1, All of the ones I have seen have had a signature handwritten in pink - not that black printed version on the right. Just looks wrong. Plus, the estimate wouldn't be at this level if it was real. Doesn't say who the COA is from either.......
All of the ones I have seen have had a signature handwritten in pink - not that black printed version on the right. Just looks wrong. Plus, the estimate wouldn't be at this level if it was real. Doesn't say who the COA is from either.......
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Watch out for this Choc Donut buyers, by trapnel1 on Dec 22, 2015 17:07:59 GMT 1, This is interesting - not something I've thought about before.
If someone buys a print on the secondary market, and applies to PC to register transfer of ownership, do they get a new COA?
If so, there may be quite a few old genuine COAs out there, which might be taken advantage of by someone unscrupulous......
This is interesting - not something I've thought about before.
If someone buys a print on the secondary market, and applies to PC to register transfer of ownership, do they get a new COA?
If so, there may be quite a few old genuine COAs out there, which might be taken advantage of by someone unscrupulous......
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**Waste of Time**, by trapnel1 on Dec 16, 2015 13:22:40 GMT 1, So is the moral of the story that unframed prints kept flat or in the tube are the ones to go for when investing? For expensive prints, or significant investments, then at the least they should be inspected out of the frame. Many framed prints are absolutely fine when checked, in my experience.
So is the moral of the story that unframed prints kept flat or in the tube are the ones to go for when investing? For expensive prints, or significant investments, then at the least they should be inspected out of the frame. Many framed prints are absolutely fine when checked, in my experience.
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Vinyl covers and framing, by trapnel1 on Dec 13, 2015 18:58:39 GMT 1, Vinyl factory do some excellent artist's editions. The limited editions can be relatively expensive, but some are also available as unlimited.
And the artvinyl frames are very good. I've looked at various cheaper options, but nothing has approached the quality of these....unless someone here knows different!
Vinyl factory do some excellent artist's editions. The limited editions can be relatively expensive, but some are also available as unlimited. And the artvinyl frames are very good. I've looked at various cheaper options, but nothing has approached the quality of these....unless someone here knows different!
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Dondi ๐บ๐ธ New York Graffiti โข Donald Joseph White, by trapnel1 on Nov 19, 2015 14:13:01 GMT 1, Tier 1 at $500 seemed to be sold out instantly at launch. Looks like 4 have gone from Tier 2... but have taken a couple of days to sell. Classic image, but I don't really like the metal panel and it seems a bit expensive!! Think I might have picked one up if the pricing was flat.........
Tier 1 at $500 seemed to be sold out instantly at launch. Looks like 4 have gone from Tier 2... but have taken a couple of days to sell. Classic image, but I don't really like the metal panel and it seems a bit expensive!! Think I might have picked one up if the pricing was flat.........
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FS: Low Edition Damien Hirst Spot Print, by trapnel1 on Nov 12, 2015 22:07:28 GMT 1, Great piece. Is there another version of this where two of the dots are bleeding? I've seen before but can seem to find again. GLWTS Think you're probably referring to the Imodium prints which are by Beejoir.......gently poking fun at the originals.
Great piece. Is there another version of this where two of the dots are bleeding? I've seen before but can seem to find again. GLWTS Think you're probably referring to the Imodium prints which are by Beejoir.......gently poking fun at the originals.
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Charles Krafft show at Stolenspace, by trapnel1 on Nov 10, 2015 22:41:14 GMT 1, Very interesting......hadn't seen that. Thank you. I think that there's no doubt that passage of time is one of the things which influences our attitudes. Indeed. That was my point. And then the question arises, how long is long enough? It's unlikely that any of Eric Gill's victims are still alive, but their children may be. The evidence suggests that is long enough, as there doesn't seem any great clamour to remove his art from public view.
The longer that passes, the more likely the art is to be judged on its own merits. And the more abhorrent the crimes, the less likely the art to be judged on its own merits.
Very interesting......hadn't seen that. Thank you. I think that there's no doubt that passage of time is one of the things which influences our attitudes. Indeed. That was my point. And then the question arises, how long is long enough? It's unlikely that any of Eric Gill's victims are still alive, but their children may be. The evidence suggests that is long enough, as there doesn't seem any great clamour to remove his art from public view. The longer that passes, the more likely the art is to be judged on its own merits. And the more abhorrent the crimes, the less likely the art to be judged on its own merits.
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Charles Krafft show at Stolenspace, by trapnel1 on Nov 10, 2015 22:09:03 GMT 1, I've no time for Charles Krafft or this show at all, but the general discussion is an interesting one. I used to love (and still do) the prints and book illustrations of Eric Gill, who is a relatively recent figure. His sculptures are prominent in several well known buildings. His personal life would have put him in the Rolf Harris category today - what should we make of his art in light of that? Should it be assigned to the dustbin of history? Should the sculptures be removed? (Think I'll hang onto my books though!). You may find the short BBC video โ Can art and artist ever be separated? โ by Will Gompertz to be of interest: www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30219708 Very interesting......hadn't seen that. Thank you.
I think that there's no doubt that passage of time is one of the things which influences our attitudes.
I've no time for Charles Krafft or this show at all, but the general discussion is an interesting one. I used to love (and still do) the prints and book illustrations of Eric Gill, who is a relatively recent figure. His sculptures are prominent in several well known buildings. His personal life would have put him in the Rolf Harris category today - what should we make of his art in light of that? Should it be assigned to the dustbin of history? Should the sculptures be removed? (Think I'll hang onto my books though!). You may find the short BBC video โ Can art and artist ever be separated? โ by Will Gompertz to be of interest: www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-30219708Very interesting......hadn't seen that. Thank you. I think that there's no doubt that passage of time is one of the things which influences our attitudes.
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Charles Krafft show at Stolenspace, by trapnel1 on Nov 10, 2015 21:38:54 GMT 1, I've no time for Charles Krafft or this show at all, but the general discussion is an interesting one. I used to love (and still do) the prints and book illustrations of Eric Gill, who is a relatively recent figure. His sculptures are prominent in several well known buildings. His personal life would have put him in the Rolf Harris category today - what should we make of his art in light of that? Should it be assigned to the dustbin of history? Should the sculptures be removed?
(Think I'll hang onto my books though!).
I've no time for Charles Krafft or this show at all, but the general discussion is an interesting one. I used to love (and still do) the prints and book illustrations of Eric Gill, who is a relatively recent figure. His sculptures are prominent in several well known buildings. His personal life would have put him in the Rolf Harris category today - what should we make of his art in light of that? Should it be assigned to the dustbin of history? Should the sculptures be removed? (Think I'll hang onto my books though!).
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Thank you for this. Thorough, evidence based, clear, relevant and interesting. This sort of post is one of the reasons I love the forum....
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NEW Joseph Lougborough Original Artworks UP NOW., by trapnel1 on Nov 9, 2015 22:57:30 GMT 1, Nice original works from a very talented artist. Much better value that a lot of the prints we get so excited about.......
Nice original works from a very talented artist. Much better value that a lot of the prints we get so excited about.......
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Mark Rothko ๐ฑ๐ป Abstract Painting โข Art For Sale, by trapnel1 on Nov 6, 2015 18:56:36 GMT 1, If you're in Houston, don't forget the Rothko Chapel...
Spent a couple of hours there about two years ago. Had the place to myself most of the time. One of the most spiritual experiences I've ever had.....
If you're in Houston, don't forget the Rothko Chapel... Spent a couple of hours there about two years ago. Had the place to myself most of the time. One of the most spiritual experiences I've ever had.....
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