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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by rob123rob on Sept 28, 2007 16:36:34 GMT 1, Just received this email message from Steph regarding the POW mess, and she said it was fine to pass it on to others, so here it is:
Hi Robert,
Thanks very much for your message. It has been a horrible couple of weeks to be honest, I have and would never do as suggested and have been unable to clear my name until yesterday when the results of POWs internal investigation came out. It feels really timed to hurt me and my business as much as possible, I have always worked hard supporting this scene and the artist in it, often to the detriment of my personal life, so the suggestion that at the same time I would unermine my work for a quick buck is extremely hurtful. Anyway, I am drawing a line under this now, the website (stelladore) should be launching the week after next so I have plenty to concentrate on! Should you speak with anyone on this matter please feel free to pass my comments on to them.
All the best,
Steph Warren
Just received this email message from Steph regarding the POW mess, and she said it was fine to pass it on to others, so here it is:
Hi Robert,
Thanks very much for your message. It has been a horrible couple of weeks to be honest, I have and would never do as suggested and have been unable to clear my name until yesterday when the results of POWs internal investigation came out. It feels really timed to hurt me and my business as much as possible, I have always worked hard supporting this scene and the artist in it, often to the detriment of my personal life, so the suggestion that at the same time I would unermine my work for a quick buck is extremely hurtful. Anyway, I am drawing a line under this now, the website (stelladore) should be launching the week after next so I have plenty to concentrate on! Should you speak with anyone on this matter please feel free to pass my comments on to them.
All the best,
Steph Warren
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by andrewd on Sept 28, 2007 19:35:45 GMT 1, Best of luck to Steph, from what I know of Steph and Stella Dore ( I bought a painting from Steph ) she deserves our support, setting up a business is hard work, costs time and money, you certainly don't need things like this, or people nicking cash from your office on your gallery opening night. You may remember Steph selling her signed Banksy Di Faced tenner to so as to pay a few bills when setting up the business, it must be hurtful to get accused of things when you have made sacrifices.
Me, I am waiting for launch of Stella Dore!
Best of luck to Steph, from what I know of Steph and Stella Dore ( I bought a painting from Steph ) she deserves our support, setting up a business is hard work, costs time and money, you certainly don't need things like this, or people nicking cash from your office on your gallery opening night. You may remember Steph selling her signed Banksy Di Faced tenner to so as to pay a few bills when setting up the business, it must be hurtful to get accused of things when you have made sacrifices.
Me, I am waiting for launch of Stella Dore!
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by CHAMB on Sept 28, 2007 19:56:44 GMT 1, good to hear from Steph...
good to hear from Steph...
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by jB on Sept 28, 2007 19:58:56 GMT 1, yeah..i'll still support stella dore...
yeah..i'll still support stella dore...
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by verbalkint on Sept 28, 2007 21:18:51 GMT 1, what has happened? have i missed something? have not been here for a week. What happened at POW?
what has happened? have i missed something? have not been here for a week. What happened at POW?
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by verbalkint on Sept 28, 2007 23:04:15 GMT 1, WELL FUCK A DUCK!!
seriously though, steve laz is like the robert mugabe of the art world, i bet he was in on it. I trust him about as much as i trust ian huntly to look after my kids
WELL FUCK A DUCK!!
seriously though, steve laz is like the robert mugabe of the art world, i bet he was in on it. I trust him about as much as i trust ian huntly to look after my kids
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by jboy on Sept 29, 2007 0:11:02 GMT 1, stephs a really nice girl and im glad her name is cleared. Just hurry up with the site steph!
stephs a really nice girl and im glad her name is cleared. Just hurry up with the site steph!
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by Love Is In The Air on Jul 17, 2023 7:00:16 GMT 1, Few small spoilers here but BBC sent out following info to promote the series yesterday which might help you decide whether to listen. Ideal podcast for a train journey to Glasgow I reckon.
EMBARGOED: 00:01, MONDAY 17.07.23
Ex Banksy employee reveals never heard before stories about the artist in new BBC Radio 4 podcast The Banksy Story
A recording of what could be Banksyโs voice also features in the 10-part series
With Banksyโs first ever retrospective opening at the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art last month, a new 10-part series for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds, The Banksy Story, hears exclusively from an ex-employee of Banksyโs infamous Picture On Walls print shop, who worked closely with the artist during a critical time in his career and recounts fascinating behind the scenes stories.
Producer and presenter James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he gets closer than ever before to Banksy's secret world to tell the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the anonymous figure who became a household name, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him.
After tracking down Steph Warren who worked at Pictures on Walls just as Banksy was about to explode into the mainstream, James spent a year convincing Steph to tell her story. Steph reveals behind the scenes stories from his tremendous rise, how he got the elite art world on his hook, how he dealt with the increasing pressure of his notoriety, his immense capacity for charity, the way he administrates this secret world, and much more.
For the launch of Banksyโs landmark 2005 Crude Oils show in London, which featured live rats running around, Steph recalls seeing Banksyโs father discover who his son was for the first time; โI remember this one guy stood away from the crowd, then one of the guys helping out in the background said thatโs actually Banksyโs dad. I knew that Banksy had told his parents that he was a painter and decorator, because we'd laughed when they'd had to do a show in Vienna, his parents had asked โdid they not have painters and decorators in Vienna?โ. And so for the Crude Oils show, heโd revealed himself to his parents. And his dad had come down to see, and was looking completely open mouthed at what his son had created. And I sort of brought him in and showed him the workโฆ I think he was just completely astounded at what was transpiring, you know? It was a real buzz, you couldn't walk past that installation without being aware of it.โ
Between 2003 and 2005, Banksy walked into some of the worldโs most famous museums and galleries, placing some of his artworks on the walls. Following a string of stunts in New York including the Metropolitan Museum, someone claiming to be Banksy gave an interview with US radio during which we hear what could potentially be the artistโs voice for the first time โ a soft southern accent with an occasional Bristolian twang โ describing themselves as a โpainter and decoratorโ. During the five minute recording, they display a mischievous sense of humour, explain why and how they pulled off the museum stunts and in doing so, subtly satirise the art world.
They say; โI think itโs testament to the frame of mind most people are in when theyโre in a museum really. Most people donโt really notice things and let the world go byโฆ For instance in the Met, they hung a Henri Matisse painting upside down for 42 days I believe it was, until someone told them it was round the wrong way. I was aiming for at least 42 days, but unfortunately didnโt get that far.โ
Whether it is Banksyโs voice or just another in a long line of misdirection tactics, The Banksy Story charts the elusive artistโs compelling journey from street artist to global phenomenon, speaking to contributors who were in the room where it happened and featuring analysis by connoisseurs including author and cultural historian John Higgs (The KLF: Chaos, Magic and the Band who Burned a Million Pounds).
The Banksy Story is available as a boxset on BBC Sounds from 17th July and broadcast week days at 13:45 on BBC Radio 4 from 17th July.
Few small spoilers here but BBC sent out following info to promote the series yesterday which might help you decide whether to listen. Ideal podcast for a train journey to Glasgow I reckon.
EMBARGOED: 00:01, MONDAY 17.07.23
Ex Banksy employee reveals never heard before stories about the artist in new BBC Radio 4 podcast The Banksy Story
A recording of what could be Banksyโs voice also features in the 10-part series
With Banksyโs first ever retrospective opening at the Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art last month, a new 10-part series for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds, The Banksy Story, hears exclusively from an ex-employee of Banksyโs infamous Picture On Walls print shop, who worked closely with the artist during a critical time in his career and recounts fascinating behind the scenes stories.
Producer and presenter James Peak isn't an art critic, or even a journalist. He's a Banksy super-fan, and in this series he gets closer than ever before to Banksy's secret world to tell the story of the graffiti kid who made spraying walls into high art, the anonymous figure who became a household name, the cultural phenomenon who bites the hand that feeds him.
After tracking down Steph Warren who worked at Pictures on Walls just as Banksy was about to explode into the mainstream, James spent a year convincing Steph to tell her story. Steph reveals behind the scenes stories from his tremendous rise, how he got the elite art world on his hook, how he dealt with the increasing pressure of his notoriety, his immense capacity for charity, the way he administrates this secret world, and much more.
For the launch of Banksyโs landmark 2005 Crude Oils show in London, which featured live rats running around, Steph recalls seeing Banksyโs father discover who his son was for the first time; โI remember this one guy stood away from the crowd, then one of the guys helping out in the background said thatโs actually Banksyโs dad. I knew that Banksy had told his parents that he was a painter and decorator, because we'd laughed when they'd had to do a show in Vienna, his parents had asked โdid they not have painters and decorators in Vienna?โ. And so for the Crude Oils show, heโd revealed himself to his parents. And his dad had come down to see, and was looking completely open mouthed at what his son had created. And I sort of brought him in and showed him the workโฆ I think he was just completely astounded at what was transpiring, you know? It was a real buzz, you couldn't walk past that installation without being aware of it.โ
Between 2003 and 2005, Banksy walked into some of the worldโs most famous museums and galleries, placing some of his artworks on the walls. Following a string of stunts in New York including the Metropolitan Museum, someone claiming to be Banksy gave an interview with US radio during which we hear what could potentially be the artistโs voice for the first time โ a soft southern accent with an occasional Bristolian twang โ describing themselves as a โpainter and decoratorโ. During the five minute recording, they display a mischievous sense of humour, explain why and how they pulled off the museum stunts and in doing so, subtly satirise the art world.
They say; โI think itโs testament to the frame of mind most people are in when theyโre in a museum really. Most people donโt really notice things and let the world go byโฆ For instance in the Met, they hung a Henri Matisse painting upside down for 42 days I believe it was, until someone told them it was round the wrong way. I was aiming for at least 42 days, but unfortunately didnโt get that far.โ
Whether it is Banksyโs voice or just another in a long line of misdirection tactics, The Banksy Story charts the elusive artistโs compelling journey from street artist to global phenomenon, speaking to contributors who were in the room where it happened and featuring analysis by connoisseurs including author and cultural historian John Higgs (The KLF: Chaos, Magic and the Band who Burned a Million Pounds).
The Banksy Story is available as a boxset on BBC Sounds from 17th July and broadcast week days at 13:45 on BBC Radio 4 from 17th July.
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by elevenspots on Jul 17, 2023 20:35:18 GMT 1, New show. Radio 4. IPlayer. 10 episodes.
great history about the old days. Steph from POW never signed a non disclosure agreement and has lots to say.
Im on episode 7 - bloody great listen.
anyone cleverer than me - please post a link
#freeStephfromBlame
New show. Radio 4. IPlayer. 10 episodes.
great history about the old days. Steph from POW never signed a non disclosure agreement and has lots to say.
Im on episode 7 - bloody great listen.
anyone cleverer than me - please post a link
#freeStephfromBlame
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by Acme Thunderer on Jul 17, 2023 20:39:07 GMT 1, New show. Radio 4. IPlayer. 10 episodes. great history about the old days. Steph from POW never signed a non disclosure agreement and has lots to say. Im on episode 7 - bloody great listen. anyone cleverer than me - please post a link #freeStephfromBlame
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001nwhs
New show. Radio 4. IPlayer. 10 episodes. great history about the old days. Steph from POW never signed a non disclosure agreement and has lots to say. Im on episode 7 - bloody great listen. anyone cleverer than me - please post a link #freeStephfromBlame Here is the link (sorry to overseas members as only UK can get all 10 episodes now). I am currently listening and on episode 4 - itโs very interesting ๐ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001nwhs |
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by elevenspots on Jul 17, 2023 20:41:34 GMT 1, FYI. If you live outside the uk you can listen on a podcast -but itโs only uploaded 1 episode per week.
Iโm sure someone clever has a work around.
FYI. If you live outside the uk you can listen on a podcast -but itโs only uploaded 1 episode per week.
Iโm sure someone clever has a work around.
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by Matt 2 ttaM on Jul 17, 2023 21:05:16 GMT 1, I live in Canada and listened to the whole thing off the site, cheers!
I live in Canada and listened to the whole thing off the site, cheers!
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Acme Thunderer
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by Acme Thunderer on Jul 17, 2023 21:37:11 GMT 1, The references to UAA in episode 6 made me chuckle.
The references to UAA in episode 6 made me chuckle.
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by bookends on Jul 17, 2023 22:00:39 GMT 1, Great story about the Spanish zoo !
Great story about the Spanish zoo !
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by Jules Leotard on Jul 18, 2023 6:44:22 GMT 1, If you are on BBC's website you can listen to all the episodes regardless of location. Adds value in that it explains away the backdoor print saga (and I think Banksy himself would appreciate someone coming forward and elaborating on it). It is worth a listen. Timely with the Cut & Run show, but will leave you wanting more.
My suspension of disbelief was a bit shaken by the print situation Steph encountered when she exited. I can take an educated guess as to who she was a 'mule' for, but the idea of just leaving a massive pile of prints behind doesn't make a lot of sense. Why wouldn't they be at home to begin with? Did she have a flat file drawer assigned to her and she just couldn't be bothered? If so, I am going to guess that someone else snagged all of them. I doubt B said, confiscate all of those...
If you are on BBC's website you can listen to all the episodes regardless of location. Adds value in that it explains away the backdoor print saga (and I think Banksy himself would appreciate someone coming forward and elaborating on it). It is worth a listen. Timely with the Cut & Run show, but will leave you wanting more.
My suspension of disbelief was a bit shaken by the print situation Steph encountered when she exited. I can take an educated guess as to who she was a 'mule' for, but the idea of just leaving a massive pile of prints behind doesn't make a lot of sense. Why wouldn't they be at home to begin with? Did she have a flat file drawer assigned to her and she just couldn't be bothered? If so, I am going to guess that someone else snagged all of them. I doubt B said, confiscate all of those...
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by compound on Jul 18, 2023 6:54:57 GMT 1, I always found Steph one of the nice ones at POW. Not stuck up her own ass, treated people as they treated her. Quite a sad listen what she went through and the influence of a certain person.
I always found Steph one of the nice ones at POW. Not stuck up her own ass, treated people as they treated her. Quite a sad listen what she went through and the influence of a certain person.
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by bookends on Jul 18, 2023 17:40:13 GMT 1, I wonder how much the BBC paid her for her story and pics ?
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by PDF on Jul 18, 2023 23:08:02 GMT 1, I wonder how much the BBC paid her for her story and pics ?
I wonder how much the BBC paid her for her story and pics ? Nothing, The BBC are not like the Sun and do not pay ยฃยฃยฃ for gossip. |
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by Blue on Jul 18, 2023 23:20:11 GMT 1, Nothing, The BBC are not like the Sun and do not pay ยฃยฃยฃ for gossip. 
Nothing, The BBC are not like the Sun and do not pay ยฃยฃยฃ for gossip. |
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by avec art on Jul 18, 2023 23:29:01 GMT 1, The guy kept saying he wanted to understand his own Banksy obsession better as his inspiration for the series
The guy kept saying he wanted to understand his own Banksy obsession better as his inspiration for the series
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BBC Interview Steph Warren (POW) about Banksy, by Jules Leotard on Jul 19, 2023 6:30:52 GMT 1, The guy kept saying he wanted to understand his own Banksy obsession better as his inspiration for the series
The guy kept saying he wanted to understand his own Banksy obsession better as his inspiration for the series Personally, I am grateful for everyone involved in this bbc production. I don't know you, but thanks Steph (if you are out there lurking). You gave us something and kept it all in-bounds. Nothing, but love! |
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