Neate Michael
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Neate Michael on Jul 30, 2013 10:26:44 GMT 1, I am genuinely curious as to what Mr B is up to these days? No new stencils on walls recently, no new films, no shows, no new books, no new prints....
Do we think we may get a nice new surprise this year, such as a show and a book?
Also, thinking of POW, wasn't there talk that they held back from doing a Christmas show this year, because there would be a big 10 year show? Could that still be happening?
Do you think they will ever release a Banksy print again? Do they still work with him? And lastly, I genuinely wonder what happened to that Gorilla print... Was it scrapped because B didn't like it? I guess those remaining LA prints never surfaced either, so it wouldn't be the first time....
I am genuinely curious as to what Mr B is up to these days? No new stencils on walls recently, no new films, no shows, no new books, no new prints....
Do we think we may get a nice new surprise this year, such as a show and a book?
Also, thinking of POW, wasn't there talk that they held back from doing a Christmas show this year, because there would be a big 10 year show? Could that still be happening?
Do you think they will ever release a Banksy print again? Do they still work with him? And lastly, I genuinely wonder what happened to that Gorilla print... Was it scrapped because B didn't like it? I guess those remaining LA prints never surfaced either, so it wouldn't be the first time....
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Neate Michael
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Neate Michael on Jul 30, 2013 10:49:42 GMT 1, Nice article, but it refers to events in 2011.
So, we're not any wiser as to what the elusive street artist is up to in 2013.
Nice article, but it refers to events in 2011.
So, we're not any wiser as to what the elusive street artist is up to in 2013.
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Shoot Again
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randomname
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by randomname on Jul 30, 2013 14:42:48 GMT 1, He's busy making shitty prints and releasing them as Mr Brainwash 
He's busy making shitty prints and releasing them as Mr Brainwash |
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 14:52:17 GMT 1, I've heard he's lying low. He's pretty p****ed off and depressed with the scene and doesn't like how his prices have gone into the stratosphere making his prints out of reach to so many people.
The whole Banksy Vs Robbo thing took its toll on him too. Receiving death threats and being accused of being behind Robbo's accident would be enough to get to most people.
Source: A gallery owner who says he knows him personally. I have no reason to doubt him as he has nothing to gain by making it up.
I've heard he's lying low. He's pretty p****ed off and depressed with the scene and doesn't like how his prices have gone into the stratosphere making his prints out of reach to so many people.
The whole Banksy Vs Robbo thing took its toll on him too. Receiving death threats and being accused of being behind Robbo's accident would be enough to get to most people.
Source: A gallery owner who says he knows him personally. I have no reason to doubt him as he has nothing to gain by making it up.
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thisisanton
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by thisisanton on Jul 30, 2013 16:03:32 GMT 1, If he wants his prints to be available to most people, he should do a timed release. Instead of having a edition of 150 or some low number. He obviously knows that more than 150 people are willing to buy his prints. That will make the edition size larger, and it probably won't be worth as much since there will be so many out there. But the only people who will complain are the ones in it for the profits in the secondary market.
If he wants his prints to be available to most people, he should do a timed release. Instead of having a edition of 150 or some low number. He obviously knows that more than 150 people are willing to buy his prints. That will make the edition size larger, and it probably won't be worth as much since there will be so many out there. But the only people who will complain are the ones in it for the profits in the secondary market.
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saint
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by saint on Jul 30, 2013 16:11:11 GMT 1, i tend to find that people who say they know banksy personally are generally talking out their arse.
i tend to find that people who say they know banksy personally are generally talking out their arse.
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Damien
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Damien on Jul 30, 2013 16:13:14 GMT 1, i tend to find that people who say they know banksy personally are generally talking out their arse.
i tend to find that people who say they know banksy personally are generally talking out their arse. yeah i agree, i used to go school with banksy |
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 16:14:41 GMT 1, I've heard he's lying low. He's pretty p****ed off and depressed with the scene and doesn't like how his prices have gone into the stratosphere making his prints out of reach to so many people. The whole Banksy Vs Robbo thing took its toll on him too. Receiving death threats and being accused of being behind Robbo's accident would be enough to get to most people. Source: A gallery owner who says he knows him personally. I have no reason to doubt him as he has nothing to gain by making it up.
I've heard he's lying low. He's pretty p****ed off and depressed with the scene and doesn't like how his prices have gone into the stratosphere making his prints out of reach to so many people. The whole Banksy Vs Robbo thing took its toll on him too. Receiving death threats and being accused of being behind Robbo's accident would be enough to get to most people. Source: A gallery owner who says he knows him personally. I have no reason to doubt him as he has nothing to gain by making it up. The Robbo thing may be true, but Banksy being pissed about his prices going "through the stratosphere" is a load of crap. I'm sure he's living well due to these prices. Let's get real. If he wanted to make prints affordable he can easily do that. Timed release, etc. |
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Damien
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Damien on Jul 30, 2013 16:16:28 GMT 1, I've heard he's lying low. He's pretty p****ed off and depressed with the scene and doesn't like how his prices have gone into the stratosphere making his prints out of reach to so many people. The whole Banksy Vs Robbo thing took its toll on him too. Receiving death threats and being accused of being behind Robbo's accident would be enough to get to most people. Source: A gallery owner who says he knows him personally. I have no reason to doubt him as he has nothing to gain by making it up. The Robbo thing may be true, but Banksy being pissed about his prices going "through the stratosphere" is a load of crap. I'm sure he's living well due to these prices. Let's get real. If he wanted to make prints affordable he can easily do that. Timed release, etc.
I've heard he's lying low. He's pretty p****ed off and depressed with the scene and doesn't like how his prices have gone into the stratosphere making his prints out of reach to so many people. The whole Banksy Vs Robbo thing took its toll on him too. Receiving death threats and being accused of being behind Robbo's accident would be enough to get to most people. Source: A gallery owner who says he knows him personally. I have no reason to doubt him as he has nothing to gain by making it up. The Robbo thing may be true, but Banksy being pissed about his prices going "through the stratosphere" is a load of crap. I'm sure he's living well due to these prices. Let's get real. If he wanted to make prints affordable he can easily do that. Timed release, etc. he could sell them 50quid if he wanted |
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Warm Gun
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Warm Gun on Jul 30, 2013 16:20:42 GMT 1, I was told by a girl working in a shop that knows someone who knows Banksy that all the money Banksy makes from selling secret prints to VIPS makes him all sad and lonesome as the said prints are unobtainable by the average fan on the street.
I was told by a girl working in a shop that knows someone who knows Banksy that all the money Banksy makes from selling secret prints to VIPS makes him all sad and lonesome as the said prints are unobtainable by the average fan on the street.
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 16:22:07 GMT 1, I've heard he's lying low. He's pretty p****ed off and depressed with the scene and doesn't like how his prices have gone into the stratosphere making his prints out of reach to so many people. The whole Banksy Vs Robbo thing took its toll on him too. Receiving death threats and being accused of being behind Robbo's accident would be enough to get to most people. Source: A gallery owner who says he knows him personally. I have no reason to doubt him as he has nothing to gain by making it up. The Robbo thing may be true, but Banksy being pissed about his prices going "through the stratosphere" is a load of crap. ย I'm sure he's living well due to these prices. ย Let's get real. ย If he wanted to make prints affordable he can easily do that. ย Timed release, etc. ย
I'm talking about the prices of his prints on the secondary market. He can't do anything at all if someone wants to sell a print of his on eBay for ยฃ12k.
I've heard he's lying low. He's pretty p****ed off and depressed with the scene and doesn't like how his prices have gone into the stratosphere making his prints out of reach to so many people. The whole Banksy Vs Robbo thing took its toll on him too. Receiving death threats and being accused of being behind Robbo's accident would be enough to get to most people. Source: A gallery owner who says he knows him personally. I have no reason to doubt him as he has nothing to gain by making it up. The Robbo thing may be true, but Banksy being pissed about his prices going "through the stratosphere" is a load of crap. ย I'm sure he's living well due to these prices. ย Let's get real. ย If he wanted to make prints affordable he can easily do that. ย Timed release, etc. ย I'm talking about the prices of his prints on the secondary market. He can't do anything at all if someone wants to sell a print of his on eBay for ยฃ12k. |
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Damien
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Damien on Jul 30, 2013 16:27:46 GMT 1, The Robbo thing may be true, but Banksy being pissed about his prices going "through the stratosphere" is a load of crap. I'm sure he's living well due to these prices. Let's get real. If he wanted to make prints affordable he can easily do that. Timed release, etc. I'm talking about the prices of his prints on the secondary market. He can't do anything at all if someone wants to sell a print of his on eBay for ยฃ12k.
The Robbo thing may be true, but Banksy being pissed about his prices going "through the stratosphere" is a load of crap. I'm sure he's living well due to these prices. Let's get real. If he wanted to make prints affordable he can easily do that. Timed release, etc. I'm talking about the prices of his prints on the secondary market. He can't do anything at all if someone wants to sell a print of his on eBay for ยฃ12k. he could release loads more cheap prints, would drive the prices down |
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 16:27:53 GMT 1, The Robbo thing may be true, but Banksy being pissed about his prices going "through the stratosphere" is a load of crap. I'm sure he's living well due to these prices. Let's get real. If he wanted to make prints affordable he can easily do that. Timed release, etc. I'm talking about the prices of his prints on the secondary market. He can't do anything at all if someone wants to sell a print of his on eBay for ยฃ12k.
The Robbo thing may be true, but Banksy being pissed about his prices going "through the stratosphere" is a load of crap. I'm sure he's living well due to these prices. Let's get real. If he wanted to make prints affordable he can easily do that. Timed release, etc. I'm talking about the prices of his prints on the secondary market. He can't do anything at all if someone wants to sell a print of his on eBay for ยฃ12k. Why would secondary market flippers stop him from doing street art? |
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 16:47:29 GMT 1, The last thing that I remember being public, was donating that Heavy Weaponry piece on wood to Leo DiCaprio's benefit auction not too long ago.
The last thing that I remember being public, was donating that Heavy Weaponry piece on wood to Leo DiCaprio's benefit auction not too long ago.
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lee3
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by lee3 on Jul 30, 2013 16:57:06 GMT 1, The last thing that I remember being public, was donating that Heavy Weaponry piece on wood to Leo DiCaprio's benefit auction not too long ago.
Indeed and let's face it after that onslaught from years past a breather was definitely in order. I'd like to think that we get something later this year but that's up to him. He has the luxury of being able to slow down and focus in the studio on whatever his mind fancies for as long as he wants as opposed to rushing out every idea without any quality control whatsoever. Few even get to that place in life and many who do choose to dilute themselves as it is. I don't believe I could exhibit the same amount of patience in his shoes but the wait is raising my expectations for whatever eventually comes next.
The last thing that I remember being public, was donating that Heavy Weaponry piece on wood to Leo DiCaprio's benefit auction not too long ago. Indeed and let's face it after that onslaught from years past a breather was definitely in order. I'd like to think that we get something later this year but that's up to him. He has the luxury of being able to slow down and focus in the studio on whatever his mind fancies for as long as he wants as opposed to rushing out every idea without any quality control whatsoever. Few even get to that place in life and many who do choose to dilute themselves as it is. I don't believe I could exhibit the same amount of patience in his shoes but the wait is raising my expectations for whatever eventually comes next. |
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Damien
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Damien on Jul 30, 2013 17:21:53 GMT 1, i tend to find that people who say they know banksy personally are generally talking out their arse. yeah i agree, i used to go school with banksy
i tend to find that people who say they know banksy personally are generally talking out their arse. yeah i agree, i used to go school with banksy he was my dinner lady |
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craigf
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by craigf on Jul 30, 2013 17:32:35 GMT 1, He's currently sat opposite me by the pool in Marrachek, he says hi
He's currently sat opposite me by the pool in Marrachek, he says hi
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 17:36:09 GMT 1, Has he got his nob out?,take a pic and bang it on here for a laugh Craig.
Has he got his nob out?,take a pic and bang it on here for a laugh Craig.
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iamzero
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by iamzero on Jul 30, 2013 17:40:57 GMT 1, Not sure if I'm more jealous that you're in my bestest place in the whole world, Marrakech or that Banksy is there? Ask him to hang around, I'll be there in a few weeks.
Not sure if I'm more jealous that you're in my bestest place in the whole world, Marrakech or that Banksy is there? Ask him to hang around, I'll be there in a few weeks.
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by craigf on Jul 30, 2013 18:13:41 GMT 1, Not sure if I'm more jealous that you're in my bestest place in the whole world, Marrakech or that Banksy is there? Ask him to hang around, I'll be there in a few weeks. 
Not sure if I'm more jealous that you're in my bestest place in the whole world, Marrakech or that Banksy is there? Ask him to hang around, I'll be there in a few weeks. Will let him know you are on your way |
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craigf
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by craigf on Jul 30, 2013 18:15:53 GMT 1, Has he got his nob out?,take a pic and bang it on here for a laugh Craig.
Has he got his nob out?,take a pic and bang it on here for a laugh Craig. Would do NNh, but the Internet is as slow as anything here so uploading a picture isn't an option I'm afraid |
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iamzero
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by iamzero on Jul 30, 2013 18:33:58 GMT 1, Haha they're still on 1/2mb in the riads on the north wall I go to.
Haha they're still on 1/2mb in the riads on the north wall I go to.
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 20:33:20 GMT 1, I'm talking about the prices of his prints on the secondary market. He can't do anything at all if someone wants to sell a print of his on eBay for ยฃ12k. Why would secondary market flippers stop him from doing street art?
Hmm it's not really flipping though is it? This is people who bought a print years ago and kept it neatly filed away and waited to make their profit with no intention of sticking it on the wall, not people who bought it one week and sold it another. Can you really not see how someone who wants to make street art available to everyone might resent people buying his work purely to make a profit and turn his art into nothing more than a commodity? Interesting.
Yes maybe what I was told was rubbish and I've only got his word for it so there you go.
I'm talking about the prices of his prints on the secondary market. He can't do anything at all if someone wants to sell a print of his on eBay for ยฃ12k. Why would secondary market flippers stop him from doing street art? Hmm it's not really flipping though is it? This is people who bought a print years ago and kept it neatly filed away and waited to make their profit with no intention of sticking it on the wall, not people who bought it one week and sold it another. Can you really not see how someone who wants to make street art available to everyone might resent people buying his work purely to make a profit and turn his art into nothing more than a commodity? Interesting. Yes maybe what I was told was rubbish and I've only got his word for it so there you go. |
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klyde
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What's Banksy up to these days? (and to a lesser extent POW), by klyde on Jul 31, 2013 9:44:52 GMT 1, I am Banksy and will be releasing some new work very soon.
I am Banksy and will be releasing some new work very soon.
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