Banksy Applause Print

[chrisp50]

Hi i have both of these and i would deffinatley say applause! it maybe 3 times the size of toxic mary, and the framing would cost more, but thats my opion.

[chappkp]

I personally like Mary...she looks real nice framed

[tomhills1]

my logic regarding the long-term, has and always will be, buy whatever you would still be in love with even if it were worthless. if it appreciates then great, if the arse falls out of it then ce la vie.

so long as you love it that's all that matters, i prefer the applause image but had to let mine go because it is so huge - no room unfortunetly.

once you've bought your next print make sure you get it framed up and show us some pics too.

good luck.

[jhayes94108]

Yes you are all right. I gotta decide. I guess if I am so torn, it might have to come to framing cost.... Thanks

[Run Pig Run]

Virgin Mary is one of my favourite prints and THE favourite Banksy print I own.

It's definatly more of a classic because one: it's older than applause and two: it's a stencil and has pretty cool drips on it.

[johnas]

i've been after a mary for a while.... got outbid on one this morning on ebay

[Curley]

its you who has to live with it which do you prefer ? ;D ;D ;D

and if you have a better half i would let her chose as there are few people on here that have bought prints only to be told that aint going on the wall. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[stuey09]

jhayes94108 said:

Yes you are all right. I gotta decide. I guess if I am so torn, it might have to come to framing cost.... Thanks

Easy solution my friend. Extend your overdraft and get both ;D

[tomjedimaster]

I have both and the toxic mary is a stunning piece

[Strange Al]

Of the two, I'd go for the Toxic Mary.

TM is pretty much the slowest selling Banksy print POW have ever released. Though, it's a real slow burner! I have to admit that it took me a long time to warm to it and almost didn't buy it. But since I have, it's become one of the absolute favourite prints in my collection. The image is executed in the classic Banksy stencil style. The message is timeless, it's hard hitting and provokes debate. It's an absolutely arresting image, which draws the eye and mind. I love it!

The Applause is nice - the large size and its unique style (for a Banksy work) sets it apart from a lot of the other prints. Though for me it's just not in the same league as many of the classic stencil style images.

[lesroy]

I'd go for the Mary...

"proper" Banksy political image... the classic drips, banksy tag and mary appearing outside of the borders are stunning Banksy touches in my eyes.

Only problem with investment is that alot of people frown apon the image or think its horrid, for this reason I think it will never appreciate as much as an Applause... espeically when the Americans get even more into Banksy.

Just my thoughts but the best os what has already been said.. Bu it coz you love it!

My money would be on Mary... esp coz you'll save enough for Half a love rat on the framing for Appluase!

[tadghostal]

For me, it was and still would be Applause. It is unique among all the Banksy prints in the stylistic departure, the image is great, the message is likely to remain topical for both Brits and Americans for long time to come (unfortunately), and beyond that--its a lot of fun to look at!

[welikestatic]

I think they are both great, ;D

think applause is great image, message, concept, but also, technically a great print in terms of detail and the printing process,

however i think the simplicity of the Toxic Mary (again in terms of printing) wins it for me, i love it.

saying this i haven't had the privilege to see them in the flesh, so i may change my mind if i did.

[deannnn]

they are both excellent prints. but like most are saying, the decision is yours!

personally i'd choose mary

good luck in getting what you want!

[wildbill]

I'd go with the Applause

[nombei]

jjoschi44 said:

TM is pretty much the slowest selling Banksy print POW have ever released.

haha. i was going to mention that. now it seems almost funny to me to see the "respect" given to and money spent on some of the earlier prints. TM, most of the rats, napalm, grin reaper, .... these seemed like they sat on the POW site for ages!

that said, i wish i had grabbed a napalm, laugh now, flower thrower, gwb, etc

[ABC]

If you want a long term investment, stick your money in the bank. If you want a print then Toxic Mary IMO is a classic, Applause for me is just too much of a Cut n Paste

[lrworld]

I was interested in buying this print, and I just noticed that all of the pictures of this print show that it is clearly not a rectangle! Wouldn't that bother any of you? Doesn't bother me at a glance, but if I had to look at it for a while, it would probably drive me crazy.

LOOK AT TOP RIGHT CORNER

banksyforum.proboards82.com/index.cgi?board=2006applause&action=display&thread=1183225577



OR

[tadghostal]

Its intentional. The paper is a perfect rectangle, and the print is exactly as designed. Take a look at the deck hand holding the "applause" sign. You'll see a vertical line separating the darker right portion of the image from the lighter left portion of the image. The entire image is made as though it were cut outs that have been somewhat haphazardly taped or glued together. Imagine that these pictures had been printed in a newspaper,and somebody cut them out with scissors and then taped them back together. . . .

Its a killer print. When you see the detail up close it will make sense. In the meantime, you may want to visit the Banksy website, as there used to be a page showing the original Applause. I believe it was a concept in his "drawings" section. Been a while since I've been there myself, but maybe someone else can help fill in the blanks for us both.

[johnas]

tadghostal said:

The entire image is made as though it were cut outs that have been somewhat haphazardly taped or glued together. Imagine that these pictures had been printed in a newspaper,and somebody cut them out with scissors and then taped them back together. . . .

sounds like a great image for a FRIDAY IMAGE CHALLENGE

I personally will send a couple of 'Save or Delete' stickers to the first person to find the original image!

get googling people

[mammal2]

thats my picture at the top. i demand reproduction royalty pounds now!!

[corblimeylimey]

johnas said:

tadghostal said:

The entire image is made as though it were cut outs that have been somewhat haphazardly taped or glued together. Imagine that these pictures had been printed in a newspaper,and somebody cut them out with scissors and then taped them back together. . . .

sounds like a great image for a FRIDAY IMAGE CHALLENGE

I personally will send a couple of 'Save or Delete' stickers to the first person to find the original image!

get googling people

Looks like this to me...



www.agrnews.org/issues/140/index.html

[smashedhat]

How the hell do you do it Coreblimeylimey? You must have the whole internet stored in your brain!

[Aza]

good hunting

[corblimeylimey]

And in colour

[johnas]

half the picture is missing!! Where's the people?? ;D ;D ;D ;D

what do you reckon people?? should we let CBL win??

I tell you what, another couple of stickers will go to the first person to find the 2 people in it too....

[Aza]

And here is the original canvas

[corblimeylimey]

johnas said:

half the picture is missing!! Where's the people?? ;D ;D ;D ;D

what do you reckon people?? should we let CBL win??

I tell you what, another couple of stickers will go to the first person to find the 2 people in it too....

'Let me' win?

Just been looking for the people, much more tricky I think, here's a tip though, they're called

Flight Deck Shooters

[headphonesex]

corblimeylimey said:

And in colour

"Spotters badge"!

[cosmic]

CHALLENGE !

can anyone find the 'original' photos of any other prints ??