[jim]

Dec 19, 2013 21:12:35 GMT 1 stang said:

Dec 19, 2013 19:43:44 GMT 1 Prescription Art said:

Though bad as Alec Monopoly is, if you want to see how bad things can really get, I give you... 2square

www.artparasites.com/opinion/2-square-be-hip-fake-it-til-you-make-it-1363

Funniest thing I've seen in ages

Hahahah awesome. "standing in front of a mural of what our intern said are two dying shrimps fighting for their right to party." 
Nicely written article, what a joke.

[twist65]

Dec 19, 2013 20:05:24 GMT 1 AFR1KA said:

Dec 19, 2013 19:35:33 GMT 1 nrgball said:

This isn't true. He grew up in central Long Island. He built his career from scratch in the streets of NYC. His dad was into music in the 60s & 70s but is far from wealthy. He's a solid bloke who caught a break when Adrian Brody picked up a canvas a few years ago at Art Basel.

Could be but multiple people have told me he is basically the Lana Del Rey of the art world. Fake back story with a huge bank account funding it all. I don't know the guy so you could be 100% correct. Regardless I think his work is pretty boring. Not as bad as MBW but nothing great and probably ridiculously over priced.

I've heard his back story from various places too, in great detail. I don't know the artist personally either though, and don't mean any harm nrgball, but would bet a million pounds in monopoly money that the "building a career from scratch from the streets" story is fabricated to sound credible.

I haven't got a problem with him being out there, fair play, maybe in his position i'd do similar, but why not be honest about your background? His work isn't terrible but considering the subject of most of his work seems to be wealth, maybe it would have more relevance without the spin and bull? It is possible to be a credible artist and not hide your privileged background, just look at Jonathan Yeo.

[graffuturism]

I never get upset at artists like this because when its all said and done if they are or will be relevant it wont be due to how popular they are with celebrities, if a celebrity endorses your work I am sure it can open doors but if your own people and genre doesn't respect you then really what have you accomplished. Whats great about artists that garner the respect of their peers is that when they do get some fame and blow up there is no argument or Ill will.

I dont like his work personally but he seems to be successful so you cant hate the guy for that. We all have our favorites and not so favorites. You can pull the wool over the public or galleries only looking to cash in, but in time you will still have to deal with your peers and the real art writers that will establish who gets remembered in 20 years time. Our gatekeepers and critics are still forming.

[Sweetcorn]

Only ever seen his stuff around Ibiza, quite a bit out there.

[vinzc]

Dec 19, 2013 13:47:55 GMT 1 Shoot Again said:

Quite depressing actually ;-( But I think Alec is even a worse joke !

www.tmz.com/2013/12/18/graffiti-artist-alec-monopoly-justin-bieber-believe-premiere/

ditto'd!
ever see his Instagram feed?
yikes.

[nrgball]

Dec 20, 2013 0:30:16 GMT 1 graffuturism said:

I never get upset at artists like this because when its all said and done if they are or will be relevant it wont be due to how popular they are with celebrities, if a celebrity endorses your work I am sure it can open doors but if your own people and genre doesn't respect you then really what have you accomplished. Whats great about artists that garner the respect of their peers is that when they do get some fame and blow up there is no argument or Ill will.

I dont like his work personally but he seems to be successful so you cant hate the guy for that. We all have our favorites and not so favorites. You can pull the wool over the public or galleries only looking to cash in, but in time you will still have to deal with your peers and the real art writers that will establish who gets remembered in 20 years time. Our gatekeepers and critics are still forming.

very well said. 

[Sacked...]

Justin Bieber

Can't Tag with the Big Boys

Graffiti FAIL with Monopoly :

www.tmz.com/2013/12/19/justin-bieber-alec-monopoly-believe-premiere-graffiti-fail/2/#comments-anchor

[balibob]

Dec 19, 2013 21:12:35 GMT 1 stang said:

Dec 19, 2013 19:43:44 GMT 1 Prescription Art said:

Though bad as Alec Monopoly is, if you want to see how bad things can really get, I give you... 2square

www.artparasites.com/opinion/2-square-be-hip-fake-it-til-you-make-it-1363

Funniest thing I've seen in ages

Appalling art, but what a great article, really funny.

[daveart]

and on the publicity machine front ....

Graffiti Moves From the Street to the Living Room

m.us.wsj.com/article_email/SB10001424052702304106704579137792203160498-lMyQjAxMTAzMDIwMDEyNDAyWj

[anodyne13]

Bieber And Miley Cyrus are really starting to look like the same person

[HHills]

AM is absolutely terrible and it is extremely obvious that he has no talent or originality…even less than the french guy who happens to be entertaining to watch at the least. Just take a look at any one of his very poor street pieces…f'ing repulsive. I don't care if people who have money and no sense of style buy his work, his work just flat out sucks. He is definitely an insult to talented artists around the world.


Happy Holidays everyone!

[mawge]

Hi all

If you have anything by Alec Monopoly and would be willing to sell please PM me!

Thanks for looking
mawge

[nrgball]

Pmed

[Deleted]

i'm not very familiar with Alec's work so any help and advice would be appreciated.

a friend of mine bought it in last 6months, now has decided to sell and has asked me to help.

canvas is of Bob Marley measures 5ft high, layered music sheets on canvas , varnished finish.

can provide detailed pics just shoot me a pm.

time wasters, tire kickers and mancs welcome.


j4t96.

[swaggydave]

Hey I'd be interested in price and pics  please

[Deleted]

Mar 22, 2014 14:36:23 GMT 1 swaggydave said:

Hey I'd be interested in price and pics  please

pm me your email address please.

[London888]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Collectors-Alec-Monopoly-an-original-Jack-Street-Art-by-Monopoly-Man-/181467156047?pt=UK_Art_CanvasGiclee_RL&hash=item2a40490e4f

[London888]

[London888]

With an authenticity certificate from gallery, google Lab Art Gallery in LA for current prices 

[arthoarder]

he is his own best hype man

[met]

Jul 27, 2014 1:57:56 GMT 1 London888 said:

Is Alec Monopoly the chap who recently increased his street cred by working with Justin Bieber?

[dwight]

I think Lab Art may own and have invented Alec Monopoly. Like when sketchers couldn't buy toms shoes so they invented bobs by copying toms business model. Correct me if I'm wrong, but Alec Monopoly seems to be the store's generic brand urban art.

[trasbash]

Hi

Looking to buy an iconic Alec Monopoly piece. Richie Rich or Monopoly man.

Cheers

Tim

[Winter]

Given how big he is in certain parts of the world he doesn't get mentioned too much on this forum.

[dwight]

I didn't really think there was much of a secondary market for the lab art owned brands

[dreadnatty]

Jan 28, 2015 23:01:05 GMT 1 trasbash said:

Hi

Looking to buy an iconic Alec Monopoly piece. Richie Rich or Monopoly man.

Cheers

Tim

avantgallery.com/shop/index.php?cPath=38_45&osCsid=ae665d2cd043da34b32c1fbd028660af

[Black Apple Art]

He got mentioned here

internet.gawker.com/the-newest-instagram-rich-asshole-royalty-this-bad-gra-1680432315?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_facebook&utm_source=gawker_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

[mmmike]

"iconic Alec Monopoly" bit of an oxymoron isn't it?

Just the other day I was thinking there is a lot of crap hyped on this forum but at least there isn't any talk of Alec Monopoly. This is a new low for the forum.

Trasbash are you related to Alec? Expensive gag gift?

[Dr Plip]

The American Bambi?

[Poly Mindset]

Jan 29, 2015 3:32:10 GMT 1 mmmike said:

"iconic Alec Monopoly" bit of an oxymoron isn't it?

Just the other day I was thinking there is a lot of crap hyped on this forum but at least there isn't any talk of Alec Monopoly. This is a new low for the forum.

Trasbash are you related to Alec? Expensive gag gift?

Alec Moronopoly makes me hurl, and that's the best thing I can say about the guy and his art.