[pezlow]

Looks like Banksy has done another piece for this year’s summer exhibition

http://instagram.com/p/ByKX8hElTuN

From the very talented painter Peter Jones Instagram

[lha]

Simple and effective, classic Banksy. Look forward to seeing it.

[Carl Cashman]

Love banksy, just think this looks stale in that environment. Looks like a street piece with locational context that's been cut out a wall and stuffed in a gallery.

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Jun 1, 2019 13:36:49 GMT 1 Carl Cashman said:

Love banksy, just think this looks stale in that environment. Looks like a street piece with locational context that's been cut out a wall and stuffed in a gallery.

Bang on

[met]

Jun 1, 2019 12:15:42 GMT 1 pezlow said:

Looks like Banksy has done another piece for this year’s summer exhibition









From the very talented painter Peter Jones Instagram

Note: Instagram link (previously-posted above) replaced with the three most relevant images from that link.

Jun 1, 2019 13:36:49 GMT 1 Carl Cashman said:

Love banksy, just think this looks stale in that environment. Looks like a street piece with locational context that's been cut out a wall and stuffed in a gallery.

Carl Cashman's comment about the appearance of this Banksy in the context of the Royal Academy is a persuasive one. I'm minded to agree the piece would have been much stronger as a street installation.

That said, one of the strengths of this area of the Summer Exhibition 2019 is the complementarity of at least three works featured — the Banksy, the Mickey ears sculpture, and the 'Ceci n'est pas...' Magritte parody.



Regarding the Banksy, it's also worth paying attention to the lock painted white.

No coincidence that this is a Belfry padlock. In other words:

(i) Mickey Mouse-shaped;

(ii) British-made; and

(iii) archaic (commonly used over half a century ago).

[Fast Eddie]

It should have been on the street. Who cares about the Royal Academy.

I also love how the rat uses the signage to break in. Closed-minded people offer you the tools to undo them.

[19818914]

I don’t think that’s fair.

[rebate]

Jun 1, 2019 17:56:52 GMT 1 met said:

Jun 1, 2019 12:15:42 GMT 1 pezlow said:

Looks like Banksy has done another piece for this year’s summer exhibition









From the very talented painter Peter Jones Instagram

Note: Instagram link (previously-posted above) replaced with the three most relevant images from that link.

Jun 1, 2019 13:36:49 GMT 1 Carl Cashman said:

Love banksy, just think this looks stale in that environment. Looks like a street piece with locational context that's been cut out a wall and stuffed in a gallery.

Carl Cashman 's comment about the appearance of this Banksy in the context of the Royal Academy is a persuasive one. I'm minded to agree the piece would have been much stronger as a street installation.

That said, one of the strengths of this area of the Summer Exhibition 2019 is the complementarity of at least three works featured — the Banksy, the Mickey ears sculpture, and the 'Ceci n'est pas...' Magritte parody.



Regarding the Banksy, it's also worth paying attention to the lock painted white.

No coincidence that this is a Belfry padlock. In other words:

(i) Mickey Mouse-shaped;

(ii) British-made; and

(iii) archaic (commonly used over half a century ago).

(iv) that lock he is smashing through, isnt even locked. The rat is breaking into an already open door. 

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I think the idea is that the rat has just broken the lock.

[mojo]

Is the Mickey Mouse sculpture made from an oil drum? I'm going Friday so will be able to see it then.

[rebate]

Jun 2, 2019 9:46:45 GMT 1 @markiemark said:

I think the idea is that the rat has just broken the lock.

Nah, its an exercise in futility, how we are now trying to break our way into something we already have access too. 

[mojo]

Jun 2, 2019 9:58:53 GMT 1 mojo said:

Is the Mickey Mouse sculpture made from an oil drum? I'm going Friday so will be able to see it then.

I'll answer my own question since I went yesterday ... its by master of chair Ron Arad titled D.F.W.T.M. 3 and is made from glass fibre and polyester gel coat...not an oil drum! and can be yours for a mere £48K. 

So much great work to look at its like a visual explosion ... in a good way! 

The stand out pieces for me were definitely the Ron Arad, Marcus Harvey, Jeremy Deller, Banksy David Hepher, Michael Craig Martin(Bond Street) as well as a few artists new to me, I really liked the etchings by Lousie Hayward & James Seou.  I was there for a few hours and still didn't see it all, I missed the Emin!  I'll definitely be going back for another look.





I really liked this although don't know the artist, anyone know?

[kfroms]

The Banksy piece is unfortunately in the first room, directly on the left when you come in. A very busy, crammed room as the surrounding walls are showing the amazing 'animal' related art and keep people from moving on.
The 2019 Summer Exhibition is certainly the best one in a while. A lot to discover, the print room is fantastic, and I always love the architects model exhibition. Also happy to have bought a little painting and a print.
If you can - go there.

As mentioned earlier I miss the usual Emin print(s) as well - she 'only' has two small bronze sculptures in the exhibition. Your for a mere 70k GBP. Per piece.

[bigmoo]

Another behind the shutter. Don’t hold yer breath, it’s non threatening . Again.

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Jun 8, 2019 14:37:25 GMT 1 mojo said:

Jun 2, 2019 9:58:53 GMT 1 mojo said:

Is the Mickey Mouse sculpture made from an oil drum? I'm going Friday so will be able to see it then.

I'll answer my own question since I went yesterday ... its by master of chair Ron Arad titled D.F.W.T.M. 3 and is made from glass fibre and polyester gel coat...not an oil drum! and can be yours for a mere £48K. 

So much great work to look at its like a visual explosion ... in a good way! 

The stand out pieces for me were definitely the Ron Arad, Marcus Harvey, Jeremy Deller, Banksy David Hepher, Michael Craig Martin(Bond Street) as well as a few artists new to me, I really liked the etchings by Lousie Hayward & James Seou.  I was there for a few hours and still didn't see it all, I missed the Emin!  I'll definitely be going back for another look.





I really liked this although don't know the artist, anyone know?

The image you were asking about is called Gravity's Rainbow by Kirsten Baskett.  If you have the 'list of Works' it's number 1261 (£420)

[mojo]

Jun 9, 2019 11:44:33 GMT 1 @ekap said:

And a different padlock

I wouldn't be surprised if the original padlock was stolen ... its an unlocked lock and despite the area being busy people don't really pay much attention to the floor...it wasn't me!   

Perhaps the image used for the listing is a photoshopped mock up supplied to the RA months ago so it could be included in any press and for the program listing. 

Having said that what if when you roll the shutter back there's another one?

[Carl Cashman]

Jun 9, 2019 12:03:22 GMT 1 mojo said:

Jun 9, 2019 11:44:33 GMT 1 @ekap said:

And a different padlock

I wouldn't be surprised if the original padlock was stolen ... its an unlocked lock and despite the area being busy people don't really pay much attention to the floor...it wasn't me!   

Perhaps the image used for the listing is a photoshopped mock up supplied to the RA months ago so it could be included in any press and for the program listing. 

Having said that what if when you roll the shutter back there's another one?

Varied edition of 2 (left/right) I guess.

[mojo]

Jun 9, 2019 12:14:47 GMT 1 Carl Cashman said:

Jun 9, 2019 12:03:22 GMT 1 mojo said:

I wouldn't be surprised if the original padlock was stolen ... its an unlocked lock and despite the area being busy people don't really pay much attention to the floor...it wasn't me!   

Perhaps the image used for the listing is a photoshopped mock up supplied to the RA months ago so it could be included in any press and for the program listing. 

Having said that what if when you roll the shutter back there's another one?

Varied edition of 2 (left/right) I guess.

There could feasibly be anything under there or nothing? I'm now really tempted to go back and lift up the shutter and discover a hidden Banksy...only I'd no doubt get arrested for tampering with the goods and besides getting thrown out of the Academy is not a good look.  I'll just wait till someone else does it.

[Carl Cashman]

Jun 9, 2019 12:55:49 GMT 1 mojo said:

Jun 9, 2019 12:14:47 GMT 1 Carl Cashman said:

Varied edition of 2 (left/right) I guess.

There could feasibly be anything under there or nothing? I'm now really tempted to go back and lift up the shutter and discover a hidden Banksy...only I'd no doubt get arrested for tampering with the goods and besides getting thrown out of the Academy is not a good look.  I'll just wait till someone else does it.

I'm guessing nothing, an extra 'stunt' would be a bit samey/obvious after the shredder

[mojo]

Jun 9, 2019 13:05:52 GMT 1 Carl Cashman said:

Jun 9, 2019 12:55:49 GMT 1 mojo said:

There could feasibly be anything under there or nothing? I'm now really tempted to go back and lift up the shutter and discover a hidden Banksy...only I'd no doubt get arrested for tampering with the goods and besides getting thrown out of the Academy is not a good look.  I'll just wait till someone else does it.

I'm guessing nothing, an extra 'stunt' would be a bit samey/obvious after the shredder

What and cause a global Banksy media frenzy again... not Banksy's style at all?  I think it would be different enough to the shredder stunt to play out perfectly.  Anyway lets see (as Banksy now rushes off to the studio to create a masterpiece to put behind the shutter:D ).

[Carl Cashman]

Jun 9, 2019 13:25:41 GMT 1 mojo said:

Jun 9, 2019 13:05:52 GMT 1 Carl Cashman said:

I'm guessing nothing, an extra 'stunt' would be a bit samey/obvious after the shredder

What and cause a global Banksy media frenzy again... not Banksy's style at all?  I think it would be different enough to the shredder stunt to play out perfectly.  Anyway lets see (as Banksy now rushes off to the studio to create a masterpiece to put behind the shutter:D ).

I'm just saying it's a bit obvious, the shredder wasnt !. But yeah, be interesting to see if anything does happen.

[Carl Cashman]

'You told that joke twice'

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Jun 9, 2019 11:44:33 GMT 1 @ekap said:

And a different padlock

Yes. Quite odd.  This definitely is not the one on show in the Summer Exhibition.  Different padlock and different rat on the other side of the lock.

[Fast Eddie]

The "keep out" sign is different too: on two lines. It's a second version of the piece.

[19818914]

It’s an early mock up

[Fast Eddie]

So good to see a vocal and deliberate commitment to the free circulation of ideas and people.

[Eastend Boy 13]

I was there yesterday - I thought the now famous padlock would be a nice souvenir of the day - but close examination shows its very firmly attached by an obscured metal bracket...shame!

[Winter]

I didn’t feel this piece created the buzz it once would. A decent enough piece but a yearly slot at the RA doesn’t feel very Banksy to me.

[19818914]

Jun 11, 2019 8:55:30 GMT 1 Winter said:

I didn’t feel this piece created the buzz it once would. A decent enough piece but a yearly slot at the RA doesn’t feel very Banksy to me.

It was great and the perfect setting.

[Carl Cashman]

Jun 11, 2019 9:58:50 GMT 1 19818914 said:

Jun 11, 2019 8:55:30 GMT 1 Winter said:

I didn’t feel this piece created the buzz it once would. A decent enough piece but a yearly slot at the RA doesn’t feel very Banksy to me.

It was great and the perfect setting.

Perfect setting would have been in a actual airport/port/dock. This looks more like a prop for Boomtown