I do hope this “Anti Establishment” cheeky chap pays his taxes on the many millions he earns!!!
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[Humour] Banksy
- Thread starter Thunder Bolt
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But it isn’t imho. It’s his interpretation of Duchamp’s what is art and who owns art theories. There’s nothing edgy or rebellious about this, it’s merely a discussion.
With my thoughts in mind, I think this piece is stunningly good.
“Edgy”, “rebellious”, “anti-establishment”
Not bad for someone who never speaks to the press. I guess his art therefore speaks to you.
Not bad for someone who never speaks to the press. I guess his art therefore speaks to you.
jonnyrovers
mostly tinpot
Is Duchamp the urinal bloke?
SuperFurrySeagull
Well-known member
Yeah
jonnyrovers
mostly tinpot
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sj965
Grayson Perry uses the urinal story in this I think. Very interesting.
SuperFurrySeagull
Well-known member
Isn’t Grayson Perry brilliant? I loved his series about class. There was another about masculinity as well. Interesting how disarming his interview style is. He seems to connect with everyone.
jonnyrovers
mostly tinpot
Humility is key I think. Demands no respect. Refers to himself as a ‘queer potter’. He’s genuinely interested in his own and other people’s lived experiences. Ethnography & Autoethnography if my social science memory serves me right.
Algernon
Well-known member
I have bowel movements that "speak to me" but they're only art sometimes and in my mind alone.
Ah. Yes, you’re right, it does look back lit.
Does he earn millions? If so, how?
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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by selling artwork.
Duchamp would have listened to you.
I thought he just left it places!
He sells prints and stuff publicly and privately. The private stuff is sold directly without a dealer who would typically get a huge cut of 40-50%. He sells books, Wall and Peace was a big seller. He also made and directed a film called Exit Through The Gift Shop which did very well.
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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all the above points, also he sold the piece at auction to the owner - £500k i heard?
SK1NT
Well-known member
I do like a lot of his stuff... Edgy. political... I like this one, perfectly done in Dover.
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
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The buyer has decided to keep the partially shredded painting, no doubt persuaded by advice which says the value has probably doubled due to the stunt.
With wit and humour as well.