Banksy Gorilla Print Release - POW

[sand]

I like the gorilla image. It makes me smile.

I probably wouldn't have chosen it as a print if I was given a choice of images..but I do have a soft spot for a big ape.

And as always, expect the unexpected with POW...

[Deleted]

the POW catalogue states

"Available March 2012" - no reference of Cannon or anything else

[silvermyn]

Dec 2, 2011 0:30:26 GMT 1 @sand said:

I like the gorilla image. It makes me smile.

I probably wouldn't have chosen it as a print if I was given a choice of images..but I do have a soft spot for a big ape.

And as always, expect the unexpected with POW...

That would make it far too predictable...

[wave]

Dec 2, 2011 0:29:33 GMT 1 mrwyatt said:

Well they have released the print the last 3 years running on the same weekend (2nd weekend in December). So that would mean a good guess would be to get camping next friday night for a saturday morning stroll round POW with your invoice.

If your going to take a punt at Q'in - thats the night to do it.

my 2p

I totally agree tho a bugger for anyone having a christmas party POW have always been pretty direct about these things before so i do think March it is.

[mrwyatt]

^ haha a relaxed night of go-karting and getting shit faced then fella. Party is going to be crazy!

[freeview]

Dec 2, 2011 0:26:55 GMT 1 @mojjac said:

do not get me wrong as I used to like most works by banksy but i feel as of late he is comparable to a trapped fart under my duvet.

He told you like it is in 2006 now show some respect around here

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[Fuzzyduck121]

I like this image, not sure why so much negativity is floating around.

After chatting with Dora tonight I'm still split as to whether the March date is a rouse or not.

I am pretty sure this print will be an online bunfight though

[stanley]

Dec 2, 2011 0:30:26 GMT 1 @sand said:

And as always, expect the unexpected with POW...

I think the Gorilla will be released in March as stated & a different Banksy print released in December.

[rperry]

hehe, the plot thickens...

[curiousgeorge]

Love it! Should be out of intensive care by March too

Fancy jboy pi55ing on anything POW do yet again

[schnulli]

Dec 2, 2011 0:50:08 GMT 1 Fuzzyduck121 said:

I am pretty sure this print will be an online bunfight though

Doubt they'd ever do an online release of a Banksy....the traffic surge would blow their site up before the release time was even reached.

[Jeezuz Jones Snr]

"GLITTER"?? Just heard from POW there is also a "Gary Glitter being bummed by the Gorilla" 25 ed... with the Gorilla wearing MR. Brian wash hat & glasses to hide its idenity!!!!

Not liking this one although definatley want one so I can sell it and buy a signed black and white trolleys

[john1539]

Anyone has more news about these upcoming prints? one print in December and another in March... I am not sure that Banksy will release 2 prints in 3 months...

[hotdog]

When will banksy be bring out his can of tuna for all the flippers

[closeencounters]

Dec 1, 2011 23:24:51 GMT 1 twist65 said:

yeah the dates a potential banana skin

Well done twist!

Think the suggestion of 'something' happening outside the UK in March 2012, is a good shout. But where in the world could it be?

[lambo]

I went to the EVOL exhibition last night as well, enjoyed his work but £275 for the print seemed a bit steep. Riots in a jam jar were awesome and a lot of buzz that the Banksy will actually be released in March.

That being said who knows

[balibob]

Do I like it? ...not really.
Would I queue for it? ....no feckin chance.
Would I enter a lottery trying to get one?......Of course its a Banksy.

Must admit though the more I look at it, the better it gets. But I can't get the thought out of my head that if it was by a different artist, would I give it more than a glance?

[Lord Lucas Roham]

Watching this thread with interest...

Flip, flip, flip, flip.

Can't wait to see Cartrain plagiarise this for his own gain. Pathetic.

[Layaway Days Art Blog]

This is my wife's favourite image, she loves it. And as we are both primatologists, I have to say this would be grail worthy.

I let her know that it was becoming a print with the title of the email reading 'Something we will never get'

[schlege]

Dec 2, 2011 11:10:36 GMT 1 balibob said:

But I can't get the thought out of my head that if it was by a different artist, would I give it more than a glance?

Any piece of art is judged in the context of the artist. No matter what people say, it does matter who produced the piece and what is the history of the artist in question. Art is always contextual and the artist is big part of the context. So dont worry, not many would give it more than a glance if it wasnt produced by a well known artist.

Having said that, the art produced by lesser known artists can surely be just as valuable for the beholder. But not for the flipper ofcourse

[Deleted]

If this is what is being released, what an anti-climax! An image that is nearly ten years old, and it's not even a stencil. It's a sketch of work in progress.

It's f***in' s***! Taking the piss.

He has a great body of work behind him, and this is the best they can do?

Not good enough.

[bullet]

Very much doubt its just a print release.

There is prob more in store like a new show. The print might not even be released over here for all you know.. could be the turn of the U.S.A

[ninja]

Dec 2, 2011 12:11:57 GMT 1 bullet said:

Very much doubt its just a print release.

There is prob more in store like a new show. The print might not even be released over here for all you know.. could be the turn of the U.S.A

Or Berlin

[bernard]

Rubbish image, still going to try for one or more though so i can sell on for a bit of profit.

[Sundowner]

Dec 2, 2011 11:27:49 GMT 1 Lord Lucas Roham said:

Watching this thread with interest...

Flip, flip, flip, flip.

Can't wait to see Cartrain plagiarise this for his own gain. Pathetic.

I bet you are.....News of a new Banksy release always has a habit of bringing out those that have kept a low profile during the rest of the year. Thanks for your valuable contribution to this forum in 2011.

[spenie]

First post of the year as always!!

[balibob]

Dec 2, 2011 12:11:57 GMT 1 bullet said:

Very much doubt its just a print release.

There is prob more in store like a new show. The print might not even be released over here for all you know.. could be the turn of the U.S.A

If he is moving to L.A as rumoured, you may be right.

[Wearology]

Dec 2, 2011 13:44:56 GMT 1 balibob said:

Dec 2, 2011 12:11:57 GMT 1 bullet said:

Very much doubt its just a print release.

There is prob more in store like a new show. The print might not even be released over here for all you know.. could be the turn of the U.S.A

If he is moving to L.A as rumoured, you may be right.

We promise to take good care of Mr. B if he decides to move to America for a bit. We will return him back to you guys in a few months time 50 pounds heavier, packing a gun and complaining that there are not enough countries who have oil to occupy.

[jdwheeler]

Meh

I put this in the same camp as Applause, Flags and Trolleys.

Certainly wouldn't bother leaving the office to get one.

[dodogrande]

for those not in the know, this is a very early bristol street piece that was painted over by the building oweners this earlier this year...bristol peeps have been enjoying this piece for years...print may be a result of the owners anality!!!!