[londonfx]

Apart from the obvious edge damage already spoken about in this thread, has anyone else had any packaging problems?

Mine was so tightly rolled that it took a real effort to get the print out of the tube. And when I did the print sprung out, twice the diameter of the tube. And it was rolled touching the inside of the tube.

It's such thick paper, that it's going to take weeks to relax before I can flatten it

[Deleted]

My one arrived without any damage but like you say londonfx it's going to take ages to flatten as the print was quite tightly rolled.

Also no tape holding the brown paper together so the print was hard against the inside of the tube.

[belsan]

Mehdi will be releasing a new print through HGG on March 28. I personally like it. Not my favorite from Perception though. Thoughts? 






Available:
12pm (GMT) 28 March 2016

Mehdi Ghadyanloo
Equilibrium

Screenprint
Published by Howard Griffin Prints
82,4 x 82,4cm
Signed and numbered
Edition 0f 50
2015

£420

Hopefully this time the quality of the print is better. 

[onetwothree]

like it too! I think the same rusticy type paper and feel as they used for win win and zero time will work really well with this image, especially the darker purple-ish background.

[londonfx]

looking forward to this print.

its based on a street piece round the corner from the gallery. looks great in person. As does all of Medhis pieces

[natstan]

Another one? i thought there were two coming up already?

[nighthawk]

He's cranking them out now! Might as well do a subscription

[natstan]

Mar 26, 2016 15:43:55 GMT 1 nighthawk said:

He's cranking them out now! Might as well do a subscription

So it's like literally a print edition for every piece he does - almost? And killing his market at the same time?

[onetwothree]

Mar 26, 2016 15:46:46 GMT 1 natstan said:

Mar 26, 2016 15:43:55 GMT 1 nighthawk said:

He's cranking them out now! Might as well do a subscription

So it's like literally a print edition for every piece he does - almost? And killing his market at the same time?

Why does it kill his market though?
They're low editions that sell out, so gives more peoe chance to have one and more choice over image

[natstan]

Mar 26, 2016 15:55:09 GMT 1 onetwothree said:

Mar 26, 2016 15:46:46 GMT 1 natstan said:

So it's like literally a print edition for every piece he does - almost? And killing his market at the same time?

Why does it kill his market though?
They're low editions that sell out, so gives more peoe chance to have one and more choice over image

Who wants to pay money for an 'original' when nobody has a clue if it is going to become an edition, and that tendency is high? Or is this guy and gallery selling prints as their main livelihood? If yes, okay print all you want.

[Dungle]

Mar 26, 2016 15:46:46 GMT 1 natstan said:

Mar 26, 2016 15:43:55 GMT 1 nighthawk said:

He's cranking them out now! Might as well do a subscription

So it's like literally a print edition for every piece he does - almost? And killing his market at the same time?

How long till the lenticular edition....

[Dungle]

Mar 26, 2016 16:02:51 GMT 1 natstan said:

Mar 26, 2016 15:55:09 GMT 1 onetwothree said:

Why does it kill his market though?
They're low editions that sell out, so gives more peoe chance to have one and more choice over image

Who wants to pay money for an 'original' when nobody has a clue if it is going to become an edition, and that tendency is high? Or is this guy and gallery selling prints as their main livelihood? If yes, okay print all you want.

There is a big difference between an original and a print edition.

I own the original of one of his first prints that doesn't devalue it for me as I would always want a canvas on my wall over a print

[natstan]

Mar 26, 2016 16:05:30 GMT 1 Dungle said:

Mar 26, 2016 16:02:51 GMT 1 natstan said:

Who wants to pay money for an 'original' when nobody has a clue if it is going to become an edition, and that tendency is high? Or is this guy and gallery selling prints as their main livelihood? If yes, okay print all you want.

There is a big difference between an original and a print edition.

I own the original of one of his first prints that doesn't devalue it for me as I would always want a canvas on my wall over a print

What's your take if say, you buy all 3 of those originals and suddenly in these few months, editions of each come out one after another? Okay I know the possibility of having all 3 of the originals are impossible, but you get what I mean. If one just wants the image, the edition is not going to cost that much.

Anyway I doubt he has been releasing print that fast and furious when you bought your original. Or you probably won't know he is gonna even release an edition of the one you have.

[pokodogo]

You could say if you owned a Original and then a print run came about, it would only increase the value of the OG.... That said if you purchased an original with no intention of selling I dont think you would be happy at been able to buy a print at a lesser cost and also knowing that others will have the same image on their walls ....

If that makes sense

[Coach]

Mar 26, 2016 16:02:51 GMT 1 natstan said:

Mar 26, 2016 15:55:09 GMT 1 onetwothree said:

Why does it kill his market though?
They're low editions that sell out, so gives more peoe chance to have one and more choice over image

Who wants to pay money for an 'original' when nobody has a clue if it is going to become an edition, and that tendency is high? Or is this guy and gallery selling prints as their main livelihood? If yes, okay print all you want.

I would be perfectly happy to have the original of any painting that became a print edition.

[natstan]

Mar 26, 2016 16:23:34 GMT 1 Coach said:

Mar 26, 2016 16:02:51 GMT 1 natstan said:

Who wants to pay money for an 'original' when nobody has a clue if it is going to become an edition, and that tendency is high? Or is this guy and gallery selling prints as their main livelihood? If yes, okay print all you want.

I would be perfectly happy to have the original of any painting that became a print edition.

I don't speak in context of all artists and artwork in this world. I'm commenting more on this particular artist and the manner in which this gallery is milking the hell out of this artist, and where prints are released at such speed. For every coach, there could very well be a natstan who will wait for a print off the original simply because he don't have that much cash to spare on something that is not exclusive - if this OG---print release thingy proves to be a formula.

[Coach]

Mar 26, 2016 16:35:01 GMT 1 natstan said:

Mar 26, 2016 16:23:34 GMT 1 Coach said:

I would be perfectly happy to have the original of any painting that became a print edition.

I don't speak in context of all artists and artwork in this world. I'm commenting more on this particular artist and the manner in which this gallery is milking the hell out of this artist, and where prints are released at such speed. For every coach, there could very well be a natstan who will wait for a print off the original simply because he don't have that much cash to spare on something that is not exclusive - if this OG---print release thingy proves to be a formula.

I don't have the funds for an original either. Nor a print at the moment.
I was speaking hypothetically.

[Ottomatik]

Mar 26, 2016 16:02:51 GMT 1 natstan said:

Mar 26, 2016 15:55:09 GMT 1 onetwothree said:

Why does it kill his market though?
They're low editions that sell out, so gives more peoe chance to have one and more choice over image

Who wants to pay money for an 'original' when nobody has a clue if it is going to become an edition, and that tendency is high? Or is this guy and gallery selling prints as their main livelihood? If yes, okay print all you want.

If you're concerned that an original will become a print edition, do a commission. That way an artist with their integrity intact will ask permission to do a print edition of the commission.

[mla]

I don't think these print hurts his original market at all.

I think if anything, it may end up making the original more valuable.

[superrush2]

Isn't kaws, fairey and a lot of other artists whipping out high edition prints on a regular basis. You are getting a deal now with these low edition prints. Don't care about how many editions he spits out if its quality stuff.

[darkcity]

Mar 26, 2016 23:03:30 GMT 1 superrush2 said:

Isn't kaws, fairey and a lot of other artists whipping out high edition prints on a regular basis. You are getting a deal now with these low edition prints. Don't care about how many editions he spits out if its quality stuff.

Its tbe issue that artits seem to just spit out a print just for the sake of a few extra buvks or to ride the current wave of popularity before the light goes dim however any artist worth their weight knows its about longevity and we are seeing less and less of this, go back and read som posts about artists from 5 yrs ago and see how many of you have even heard of tjem or know who they are, its like an episode of where are they now... And its worse when artists with real talent and real ideas follow suite of the martin whatsons of tje art world

[natstan]

Mar 26, 2016 23:03:30 GMT 1 superrush2 said:

Isn't kaws, fairey and a lot of other artists whipping out high edition prints on a regular basis. You are getting a deal now with these low edition prints. Don't care about how many editions he spits out if its quality stuff.

I cannot put mehdi on the same page as kaws as they are quite literally in different leagues - one being internationally recognized and long established with a long history/ portfolio and millions of fans all over the world. No matter how many editions he make, it won't be enough to cater to his rich and ever-growing collectors. And we all know fairey prints are sold dirt cheap and obey is now an international fashion brand as well. To me, it has crossed over to the pop culture side. I don't really look at him simply as an artist anymore. How do you compare these people with mehdi, who only recently gained some prominence, largely unknown to the art world and churns out prints of almost every single piece he ever did (okay pardon me if I'm exagerating here abit)? It's very obviously a marketing move to get as many people who are into his stuff at the moment to buy in and make $ first and foremost. Talking about quality, who can forget the recent episode of the subpar printing for that release 3 months or so back? This artist may have talent and something to say (and I do like his images) but I can't help thinking the manner in which his gallery is pushing their luck with all these releases in such a short span of time is irritating me. And killing this artist's 'exclusivity' along the way.

[markent]

Anyone get one?? I pressed refresh till 12 minutes passed and did not come up for sale, I presumed they had made a mistake with time. Checked at 22 minutes passed and all gone. whoever got one deserves it just for your patience.

[belsan]

These are the ones I like the most:

Counting Down
Hat Trick Without Encouragement
Anticipation of Sin 
Exploration of gravity 

PM me please! 
Thanks,
B. 

[londonfx]

I managed to bag one of these. Can't wait to frame it next to "win win"

[Dice]

Apr 14, 2016 16:02:54 GMT 1 Jangaloon said:

If anyone would like the Illusion to happiness print with the staircase I have access to order one. I'm low on funds currently otherwise I would snag it. Feel free to message me if you'd like me to grab for you

Yes they seem to be having trouble shifting that one

[londonfx]

I thought they all sold out? Is this the print that you can only get if you already have a mehdi print?

[slevin]

That Counting Down print came out really well

[barcakent]

I am selling my Mehdi Ghadyanloo - Counting Down print. Its already on a well known auction site.

Mint Condition
Hand finished figures
Signed and numbered edition of 25
62 cm x 62 cm
Stored flat 

Asking for 1 000£ + fees and post. ONO
Located in Oslo Norway




Excuse the poor lighting

Thanks for looking

[mjn01002]

Also interested in any hand-finished Mehdi Ghadyanloo prints, particularly Zero Time and Win Win Situation


PM me if selling.