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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by disappointed on Nov 14, 2016 15:09:32 GMT 1, Whatson's style is a stereotype of "urban art" but it is very effective : his pieces are home friendly and can be hang easily, especially on the Chevrier collab which is well executed.
I read that a lot, not just about Whatson of course, and still cannot think of a less valid reason for the purchase of an artwork.
Whatson's style is a stereotype of "urban art" but it is very effective : his pieces are home friendly and can be hang easily, especially on the Chevrier collab which is well executed. I read that a lot, not just about Whatson of course, and still cannot think of a less valid reason for the purchase of an artwork. |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by pingoo on Nov 14, 2016 15:20:30 GMT 1, Whatson's style is a stereotype of "urban art" but it is very effective : his pieces are home friendly and can be hang easily, especially on the Chevrier collab which is well executed. I read that a lot, not just about Whatson of course, and still cannot think of a less valid reason for the purchase of an artwork.
Whatson's style is a stereotype of "urban art" but it is very effective : his pieces are home friendly and can be hang easily, especially on the Chevrier collab which is well executed. I read that a lot, not just about Whatson of course, and still cannot think of a less valid reason for the purchase of an artwork. Do you mean that you purchase art without thinking how you will display it and how it will looks on your wall ? It makes perfect sense to me that people are more attracted to wall friendly art. |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by disappointed on Nov 14, 2016 15:40:56 GMT 1, I read that a lot, not just about Whatson of course, and still cannot think of a less valid reason for the purchase of an artwork. Do you mean that you purchase art without thinking how you will display it and how it will looks on your wall ? It makes perfect sense to me that people are more attracted to wall friendly art.
That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement.
I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions.
I read that a lot, not just about Whatson of course, and still cannot think of a less valid reason for the purchase of an artwork. Do you mean that you purchase art without thinking how you will display it and how it will looks on your wall ? It makes perfect sense to me that people are more attracted to wall friendly art. That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions. |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by soam24 on Nov 14, 2016 15:55:44 GMT 1, It's been a while since I've bought a MW and I dig this.
It's been a while since I've bought a MW and I dig this.
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by pingoo on Nov 14, 2016 16:01:32 GMT 1, That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions.
We agree, but i think that most people prefer art when it is non-challenging and decorative.
Whatson art is easy, no over thinking, no hidden message, no mad painting skills but appealing to the eye, cheerful, matching with any room with any furniture, etc...
I would call it "art for everyone" and to me, it is like blockbusters and arthouse cinema, i mainly watch auteur cinema but sometimes a blockbuster feel good.
Whatson is my blockbuster.
That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions. We agree, but i think that most people prefer art when it is non-challenging and decorative. Whatson art is easy, no over thinking, no hidden message, no mad painting skills but appealing to the eye, cheerful, matching with any room with any furniture, etc... I would call it "art for everyone" and to me, it is like blockbusters and arthouse cinema, i mainly watch auteur cinema but sometimes a blockbuster feel good. Whatson is my blockbuster. |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Deleted on Nov 14, 2016 16:08:27 GMT 1, Do you mean that you purchase art without thinking how you will display it and how it will looks on your wall ? It makes perfect sense to me that people are more attracted to wall friendly art. That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions.
"Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions"
Not starting an argument here but I am confused as to your point. Do you really think or believe this? Do you not own or appreciate art unless it is difficult to look at or contrasts with its surroundings?
Some of the most respected artists represented on this board put out or have put out plenty of "wall friendly" art. I say this as I am staring at Dazzle and Nola which happen to look great with my decor ;-)
Do you mean that you purchase art without thinking how you will display it and how it will looks on your wall ? It makes perfect sense to me that people are more attracted to wall friendly art. That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions. "Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions" Not starting an argument here but I am confused as to your point. Do you really think or believe this? Do you not own or appreciate art unless it is difficult to look at or contrasts with its surroundings? Some of the most respected artists represented on this board put out or have put out plenty of "wall friendly" art. I say this as I am staring at Dazzle and Nola which happen to look great with my decor ;-) |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by nobokov on Nov 14, 2016 18:13:33 GMT 1,
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by lynolush on Nov 14, 2016 18:24:22 GMT 1, I sure hope not... I didn't care for that one at all. Hopefully though there'll be future releases
I sure hope not... I didn't care for that one at all. Hopefully though there'll be future releases |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by John The Badgers on Nov 14, 2016 20:23:44 GMT 1, Interesting to read the debate on here, good to hear peoples opinions. I'm definitely in the Whatson appreciation club.
That said, always makes me chuckle, but my first Whatson print, Climber, was my pride and joy, and my first real purchase on release. My elderly neighbour called round, on seeing aforementioned in the box seat on the wall said 'Ooooh, that's nice, did you do it yourself???'.
Wounded.
Interesting to read the debate on here, good to hear peoples opinions. I'm definitely in the Whatson appreciation club.
That said, always makes me chuckle, but my first Whatson print, Climber, was my pride and joy, and my first real purchase on release. My elderly neighbour called round, on seeing aforementioned in the box seat on the wall said 'Ooooh, that's nice, did you do it yourself???'.
Wounded. |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Acme Thunderer on Nov 14, 2016 22:52:04 GMT 1, Not usually a big fan of Whatson releases but quite like this one so interested in seeing what the two editions are like as tempted to go for the pair.
Not usually a big fan of Whatson releases but quite like this one so interested in seeing what the two editions are like as tempted to go for the pair.
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by nobokov on Nov 17, 2016 3:26:59 GMT 1, 
I didn't realize that they're all handpainted and unique. I like this version much better. I wonder if all 150 will be pictured on the order page or will it be an act of faith..
I didn't realize that they're all handpainted and unique. I like this version much better. I wonder if all 150 will be pictured on the order page or will it be an act of faith.. |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by kwatis on Nov 17, 2016 5:07:21 GMT 1, Do you mean that you purchase art without thinking how you will display it and how it will looks on your wall ? It makes perfect sense to me that people are more attracted to wall friendly art. That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions.
well said. most of my collection doesn't make it on my wall, but when I rearrange/reorganize my flatfiles or when I simple spend some time going thru my collection, I enjoy the visual experience and fall back in love with some of the pieces. That's usually the time that I rehang work in my home and switch things out.
I do, however, love that art is entirely meant to be cherished by some and discounted by others. Taste level, concept, technique, aesthetic, etc are all variables that are at play when deciding if something is "good" or "bad." Even the artists history or the work being wall friendly.
Do you mean that you purchase art without thinking how you will display it and how it will looks on your wall ? It makes perfect sense to me that people are more attracted to wall friendly art. That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions. well said. most of my collection doesn't make it on my wall, but when I rearrange/reorganize my flatfiles or when I simple spend some time going thru my collection, I enjoy the visual experience and fall back in love with some of the pieces. That's usually the time that I rehang work in my home and switch things out. I do, however, love that art is entirely meant to be cherished by some and discounted by others. Taste level, concept, technique, aesthetic, etc are all variables that are at play when deciding if something is "good" or "bad." Even the artists history or the work being wall friendly. |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Icesay on Nov 22, 2016 14:06:54 GMT 1, If anyone gets one of these and fancies a swap with Kunstrasen silver spot remover let me know. Not interested in other trades or sales but enjoy both artists and prefer this.
If anyone gets one of these and fancies a swap with Kunstrasen silver spot remover let me know. Not interested in other trades or sales but enjoy both artists and prefer this.
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by disappointed on Nov 22, 2016 14:48:25 GMT 1, That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions. "Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions" Not starting an argument here but I am confused as to your point. Do you really think or believe this? Do you not own or appreciate art unless it is difficult to look at or contrasts with its surroundings? Some of the most respected artists represented on this board put out or have put out plenty of "wall friendly" art. I say this as I am staring at Dazzle and Nola which happen to look great with my decor ;-)
I wouldn't worry about starting an argument but I am always up for discussion as it seems lacking on this forum so here goes...
Who said art had to be difficult to look at or contrast with it's surroundings? I said that I consider being 'wall friendly' an insignificant justification for buying/hanging an artwork and, yes, if that was all that could be found to recommend a piece then I'd sooner look at the wall. Same for buying art to match your surroundings, a notion which is way too Habitat/IKEA for me. I'm not looking to decorate my walls in a manner that might satisfy an interior, or set, designer but rather with artwork that has the ability to engage me, and others, on a daily basis. Being provocative does not necessarily mean being difficult.
Other than maybe one or two pieces I don't own too much art that I would consider genuinely difficult/threatening to look at but I do have plenty of art that I can look at every single day, seeing some new aspect each and every time, and which has enough interest to be experienced and enjoyed every day of the week - this is the sort of challenge I refer to. That engagement may be the subject, the technique, the artist's motivation and/or history, whatever, but there needs to be a hook and that hook is never that it is 'wall friendly'. That is a description that, for me, remains a derogatory term - I can walk past such art as easily as I can tune out 'radio friendly' music and that is not really a positive. I am more offended by the reams of artwork that appear to be designed by committee in order to maximise sales than by any artwork which might have some genuine justification to be described as offensive.
Sorry, I have no idea what Dazzle is but do not consider NOLA a great piece of indoor work, whether it satisfies your interior decor matchmaking or not, so those are probably not the greatest examples.
That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions. "Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions" Not starting an argument here but I am confused as to your point. Do you really think or believe this? Do you not own or appreciate art unless it is difficult to look at or contrasts with its surroundings? Some of the most respected artists represented on this board put out or have put out plenty of "wall friendly" art. I say this as I am staring at Dazzle and Nola which happen to look great with my decor ;-) I wouldn't worry about starting an argument but I am always up for discussion as it seems lacking on this forum so here goes... Who said art had to be difficult to look at or contrast with it's surroundings? I said that I consider being 'wall friendly' an insignificant justification for buying/hanging an artwork and, yes, if that was all that could be found to recommend a piece then I'd sooner look at the wall. Same for buying art to match your surroundings, a notion which is way too Habitat/IKEA for me. I'm not looking to decorate my walls in a manner that might satisfy an interior, or set, designer but rather with artwork that has the ability to engage me, and others, on a daily basis. Being provocative does not necessarily mean being difficult. Other than maybe one or two pieces I don't own too much art that I would consider genuinely difficult/threatening to look at but I do have plenty of art that I can look at every single day, seeing some new aspect each and every time, and which has enough interest to be experienced and enjoyed every day of the week - this is the sort of challenge I refer to. That engagement may be the subject, the technique, the artist's motivation and/or history, whatever, but there needs to be a hook and that hook is never that it is 'wall friendly'. That is a description that, for me, remains a derogatory term - I can walk past such art as easily as I can tune out 'radio friendly' music and that is not really a positive. I am more offended by the reams of artwork that appear to be designed by committee in order to maximise sales than by any artwork which might have some genuine justification to be described as offensive. Sorry, I have no idea what Dazzle is but do not consider NOLA a great piece of indoor work, whether it satisfies your interior decor matchmaking or not, so those are probably not the greatest examples. |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by disappointed on Nov 22, 2016 14:56:31 GMT 1, That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions. We agree, but i think that most people prefer art when it is non-challenging and decorative. Whatson art is easy, no over thinking, no hidden message, no mad painting skills but appealing to the eye, cheerful, matching with any room with any furniture, etc... I would call it "art for everyone" and to me, it is like blockbusters and arthouse cinema, i mainly watch auteur cinema but sometimes a blockbuster feel good. Whatson is my blockbuster.
That is quite an extrapolation from my response to your original statement. I said being 'home friendly' and 'easy to hang' are so far down the list of what makes art interesting that they are not something I would ever consider. Home/wall friendly, as commonly used, is little more than a euphemism for non-challenging, decorative, and bland and I'd rather have a blank wall than something that met those conditions. We agree, but i think that most people prefer art when it is non-challenging and decorative. Whatson art is easy, no over thinking, no hidden message, no mad painting skills but appealing to the eye, cheerful, matching with any room with any furniture, etc... I would call it "art for everyone" and to me, it is like blockbusters and arthouse cinema, i mainly watch auteur cinema but sometimes a blockbuster feel good. Whatson is my blockbuster. I'm not entirely sure that we are in agreement but, yeah, I accept that many prefer art that is non-challenging and decorative just as they accept the same in any other creative medium. However, all of those attributes you apply to Whatson are, for me, negative qualities... |
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Henry Gale Was Here on Nov 22, 2016 15:27:56 GMT 1, So, both versions are pretty much identical...
So, both versions are pretty much identical...
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Wearology on Nov 22, 2016 16:06:31 GMT 1, It says sold out immediately !
Anyone bag one or was it all a pre sell out before the pre sale.
Why is 2 say coming soon and one say sold out when you go to check out ?
It says sold out immediately !
Anyone bag one or was it all a pre sell out before the pre sale.
Why is 2 say coming soon and one say sold out when you go to check out ?
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Billy Sport on Nov 22, 2016 16:07:28 GMT 1, yes ridiculous, no 5 min check out then...
yes ridiculous, no 5 min check out then...
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Blakeies on Nov 22, 2016 16:08:20 GMT 1, Yeah I'd been refreshing image 2 for ten minutes. Straight to sold out
Yeah I'd been refreshing image 2 for ten minutes. Straight to sold out
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by meloveart66 on Nov 22, 2016 16:08:41 GMT 1, wtf both sold out in 5 sec???
wtf both sold out in 5 sec???
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Blakeies on Nov 22, 2016 16:08:53 GMT 1, Any quick flips let me known
Any quick flips let me known
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by snickers on Nov 22, 2016 16:09:11 GMT 1, There was a 5 min cart time.
But half were sold before the "Add to Cart" button was added.
Still Life 2 didn't launch until about a min or two ago.
There was a 5 min cart time.
But half were sold before the "Add to Cart" button was added.
Still Life 2 didn't launch until about a min or two ago.
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by yorkie on Nov 22, 2016 16:09:18 GMT 1, Cannot believe that I wasted my time for that.... first one gone in seconds .... second one gone about 5 mins after.
Crap Grafiti Prints.... never again - load of crap!
Yorkie
Cannot believe that I wasted my time for that.... first one gone in seconds .... second one gone about 5 mins after.
Crap Grafiti Prints.... never again - load of crap!
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by cyberkid on Nov 22, 2016 16:09:21 GMT 1, its a joke....sold out in 2 sec...
its a joke....sold out in 2 sec...
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Deleted on Nov 22, 2016 16:09:43 GMT 1, I think thats the worse MW I have ever seen.... terrible !
I think thats the worse MW I have ever seen.... terrible !
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Winter on Nov 22, 2016 16:09:48 GMT 1, I got this instantly and I mean the second it came up. Showed as sold out after I went to check out. Eith this was never available or snapped up by software. Same on second one.
I'd like to hear from someone who actually got one.
I got this instantly and I mean the second it came up. Showed as sold out after I went to check out. Eith this was never available or snapped up by software. Same on second one.
I'd like to hear from someone who actually got one.
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by smishdown on Nov 22, 2016 16:10:05 GMT 1, So much for 5 minute cart time, what a joke
So much for 5 minute cart time, what a joke
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by honestcrooks on Nov 22, 2016 16:10:27 GMT 1, That were quick 5 minutes...
That were quick 5 minutes...
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Martin Whatson • Still Life 2 Print, by Sic on Nov 22, 2016 16:11:25 GMT 1, Ridiculous
Ridiculous
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