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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Daylight Robber on May 20, 2020 18:56:22 GMT 1, I couldn't give two hoots that you haven't bought one, or that you could get one on secondary if you wanted or even from source if you waited. I do think it's a shame that you don't see it as a work of art. It's also a shame that you never got to Croydon to see it as part of the exhibition. If you had, I believe you would see it, consumerism, capitalism and the way we value things very differently. And I could give a damn how you spend your money. Just hilarious that someone hangs this on their wall. What I BELIEVE, is that if they wanted to showcase life jackets for those who made the voyage, they should of just sold the actual life jackets WHOLE instead of supposedly ripping them apart and making a fukking doormat out of them. Seems wasteful and silly. I imagine the people who own these would much rather of just had the actual whole life jacket and had something sewn in by the same ladies that has meaning to them. That would make sense and I would think would hit the heart strings much harder when you look at it than a doormat. But, what do I know. I do know that if they sold the actual life jackets whole I would of boughten one. Hands down.
Well put your money where your mouth is and get in touch with the Dirty Girls of Lesvos.
I couldn't give two hoots that you haven't bought one, or that you could get one on secondary if you wanted or even from source if you waited. I do think it's a shame that you don't see it as a work of art. It's also a shame that you never got to Croydon to see it as part of the exhibition. If you had, I believe you would see it, consumerism, capitalism and the way we value things very differently. And I could give a damn how you spend your money. Just hilarious that someone hangs this on their wall. What I BELIEVE, is that if they wanted to showcase life jackets for those who made the voyage, they should of just sold the actual life jackets WHOLE instead of supposedly ripping them apart and making a fukking doormat out of them. Seems wasteful and silly. I imagine the people who own these would much rather of just had the actual whole life jacket and had something sewn in by the same ladies that has meaning to them. That would make sense and I would think would hit the heart strings much harder when you look at it than a doormat. But, what do I know. I do know that if they sold the actual life jackets whole I would of boughten one. Hands down. Well put your money where your mouth is and get in touch with the Dirty Girls of Lesvos.
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LJCal
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by LJCal on May 20, 2020 19:01:53 GMT 1, Enjoy a doormat on your wall. ๐ฅด Iโve got some ocean front property in Arizona too for a slick deal! ๐ The conversation has gone round and round on this. It was a great art exhibition. Many of us who attended found the mat to be a standout piece of art, as evidenced in the GDP thread before the online shop existed. Many of us took a punt on the mat when it was released as it was a guaranteed pick up and supported a great cause. Many of us are happy. Those knocking it tend to be those who didn't get to the exhibition or those who didn't buy. I'm sorry you missed out. Given you can pretty much pick these up for cost I donโt think itโs down to being sour about missing out.
Enjoy a doormat on your wall. ๐ฅด Iโve got some ocean front property in Arizona too for a slick deal! ๐ The conversation has gone round and round on this. It was a great art exhibition. Many of us who attended found the mat to be a standout piece of art, as evidenced in the GDP thread before the online shop existed. Many of us took a punt on the mat when it was released as it was a guaranteed pick up and supported a great cause. Many of us are happy. Those knocking it tend to be those who didn't get to the exhibition or those who didn't buy. I'm sorry you missed out. Given you can pretty much pick these up for cost I donโt think itโs down to being sour about missing out.
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H.R.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by H.R. on May 20, 2020 19:37:41 GMT 1, The only real comedy is someone hanging a doormat on their wall. Iโd be all for buying one and using it for its purpose.
Maybe BANKSY will wipe his ass with pieces of the raft, glue it onto a toilet and you can hang that toilet on your wall side by side.
Lord knows it would go great with guns pepto puke print. ๐
The only real comedy is someone hanging a doormat on their wall. Iโd be all for buying one and using it for its purpose.
Maybe BANKSY will wipe his ass with pieces of the raft, glue it onto a toilet and you can hang that toilet on your wall side by side.
Lord knows it would go great with guns pepto puke print. ๐
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Deleted on May 21, 2020 7:13:11 GMT 1, The only real comedy is someone hanging a doormat on their wall. Iโd be all for buying one and using it for its purpose. Maybe BANKSY will wipe his ass with pieces of the raft, glue it onto a toilet and you can hang that toilet on your wall side by side. Lord knows it would go great with guns pepto puke print. ๐ The thing I can't understand about all the 'lol it's a doormat, use it as a doormat' people is how you think this could be used as a doormat. It has a lifejacket sewn to it, and not particularly tightly. You wouldn't find it terribly practical for wiping your feet.
It's also a very odd thing to get so worked up about.
The only real comedy is someone hanging a doormat on their wall. Iโd be all for buying one and using it for its purpose. Maybe BANKSY will wipe his ass with pieces of the raft, glue it onto a toilet and you can hang that toilet on your wall side by side. Lord knows it would go great with guns pepto puke print. ๐ The thing I can't understand about all the 'lol it's a doormat, use it as a doormat' people is how you think this could be used as a doormat. It has a lifejacket sewn to it, and not particularly tightly. You wouldn't find it terribly practical for wiping your feet. It's also a very odd thing to get so worked up about.
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Coach on May 21, 2020 8:44:02 GMT 1, The only real comedy is someone hanging a doormat on their wall. Iโd be all for buying one and using it for its purpose. Maybe BANKSY will wipe his ass with pieces of the raft, glue it onto a toilet and you can hang that toilet on your wall side by side. Lord knows it would go great with guns pepto puke print. ๐
Personally, I think that using this as a doormat and wiping oneโs feet on it would be exceptionally disrespectful to the refugees who have made it, considering that it has a life jacket sown into it and that the intention was always that these are pieces of art. If itโs art that you donโt like, so be it. But to suggest that itโs laughable that collectors should want to display it is wrong, I fear.
The only real comedy is someone hanging a doormat on their wall. Iโd be all for buying one and using it for its purpose. Maybe BANKSY will wipe his ass with pieces of the raft, glue it onto a toilet and you can hang that toilet on your wall side by side. Lord knows it would go great with guns pepto puke print. ๐ Personally, I think that using this as a doormat and wiping oneโs feet on it would be exceptionally disrespectful to the refugees who have made it, considering that it has a life jacket sown into it and that the intention was always that these are pieces of art. If itโs art that you donโt like, so be it. But to suggest that itโs laughable that collectors should want to display it is wrong, I fear.
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Gentle Mental
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Gentle Mental on May 21, 2020 9:35:53 GMT 1, Itโs very snooty arrogant to be mocking these doormats.
And Iโm not sure why folks would do that. Free speech and all but maybe itโs to troll folks off their high horses and pomp.
They would think they are calling out Emperorโs new clothes with their wisecracks. Trouble is.. by degrading theses mats, In hope to degrade their owners, they are mocking the message as well.
Some things have meanings and deserve to be looked at, think about and feel something for. Or at least not to be demeaned
Holy crosses books water robes beads wine bread candles Brick walls that separate people families lives Wedding rings. Lucky t shirt. Cobainโs guitar. Urinals that changed perspectives A pill. A butterfly. A shark. A coloured dot. Paper and canvases with marks and paint Damaged life vests hand stitched to form a message of hope by exploited refugees.
Sad to see fun is made of on the last one as tragic suffering is involved.
Itโs very snooty arrogant to be mocking these doormats.
And Iโm not sure why folks would do that. Free speech and all but maybe itโs to troll folks off their high horses and pomp.
They would think they are calling out Emperorโs new clothes with their wisecracks. Trouble is.. by degrading theses mats, In hope to degrade their owners, they are mocking the message as well.
Some things have meanings and deserve to be looked at, think about and feel something for. Or at least not to be demeaned
Holy crosses books water robes beads wine bread candles Brick walls that separate people families lives Wedding rings. Lucky t shirt. Cobainโs guitar. Urinals that changed perspectives A pill. A butterfly. A shark. A coloured dot. Paper and canvases with marks and paint Damaged life vests hand stitched to form a message of hope by exploited refugees.
Sad to see fun is made of on the last one as tragic suffering is involved.
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maven
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by maven on May 21, 2020 13:41:04 GMT 1, Just decided to hang it up as it is, no frame required!
Just decided to hang it up as it is, no frame required!
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mint
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by mint on Jun 2, 2020 1:37:49 GMT 1, I wonder if the rest of the orders will ever ship. Anyone else still waiting for theirs?
I wonder if the rest of the orders will ever ship. Anyone else still waiting for theirs?
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kwatis
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by kwatis on Jun 2, 2020 1:56:07 GMT 1, I wonder if the rest of the orders will ever ship. Anyone else still waiting for theirs? I've received a couple updates regarding my order; one in Feb that was standard "be patient, we're working on it" and the second sometime after mid-March regarding the effects of COVID-19 on production. No new updates since, but I'm sure me receiving my mat falls short of the health and safety concerns of the women and those that run the program. I know it's coming for me and I can be patient and remain excited until it arrives.
I wonder if the rest of the orders will ever ship. Anyone else still waiting for theirs? I've received a couple updates regarding my order; one in Feb that was standard "be patient, we're working on it" and the second sometime after mid-March regarding the effects of COVID-19 on production. No new updates since, but I'm sure me receiving my mat falls short of the health and safety concerns of the women and those that run the program. I know it's coming for me and I can be patient and remain excited until it arrives.
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Con Art Studio
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Con Art Studio on Jun 2, 2020 2:07:17 GMT 1, I wonder if the rest of the orders will ever ship. Anyone else still waiting for theirs? the last email I received from them was in March saying the women were scared but al the mats should be shipped out by the end of April. I sent them an email last week saying I was in no rush but just wanted to know if they could give me an update. This was their response:
We are doing everything we can to keep mats moving but we have never experienced challenges like the ones we are seeing worldwide today - from the lock down of movement in the refugee camp to the warehouse in Greece to our distributors around the world.
The good news is that areas are starting to open up again and we should have some concrete news to share very soon. We are committed to shipping your mat as soon as is safely possible. We really appreciate your patience and support.
I wonder if the rest of the orders will ever ship. Anyone else still waiting for theirs? the last email I received from them was in March saying the women were scared but al the mats should be shipped out by the end of April. I sent them an email last week saying I was in no rush but just wanted to know if they could give me an update. This was their response: We are doing everything we can to keep mats moving but we have never experienced challenges like the ones we are seeing worldwide today - from the lock down of movement in the refugee camp to the warehouse in Greece to our distributors around the world. The good news is that areas are starting to open up again and we should have some concrete news to share very soon. We are committed to shipping your mat as soon as is safely possible. We really appreciate your patience and support.
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jase
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by jase on Jun 5, 2020 23:49:58 GMT 1, Another email went out , apparently another shipment is heading out within the next couple of weeks. They just landed in London for quality control before shipment
Another email went out , apparently another shipment is heading out within the next couple of weeks. They just landed in London for quality control before shipment
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Dust Buster
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Dust Buster on Jun 6, 2020 0:52:42 GMT 1, Still waiting on mine, didnโt get an email.
Still waiting on mine, didnโt get an email.
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Spenie
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Spenie on Jun 6, 2020 1:13:35 GMT 1, These are door matts, made by refugees as door matts and sold as door matts, if you really want to wipe your feet on these, I think that's okay, these are door matts .
These are door matts, made by refugees as door matts and sold as door matts, if you really want to wipe your feet on these, I think that's okay, these are door matts .
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Dust Buster
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Dust Buster on Jun 6, 2020 2:43:40 GMT 1, ^^^ Great story, cutting insight.
Turns out I did get the email, it was in some weird folder. Gmail doesnโt make sense anymore.
^^^ Great story, cutting insight.
Turns out I did get the email, it was in some weird folder. Gmail doesnโt make sense anymore.
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jellya
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Carl Cashman Art on Jun 9, 2020 17:05:22 GMT 1, Just a thought, Banksy designed welcome mats, others make them. They are considered Banksy's - how come other things designed by Banksy, which even has Banksy acknowledgement on them, for example CD art etc are not condidered or receive pest control recognition? These don't either
Just a thought, Banksy designed welcome mats, others make them. They are considered Banksy's - how come other things designed by Banksy, which even has Banksy acknowledgement on them, for example CD art etc are not condidered or receive pest control recognition? These don't either
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Pawel
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Pawel on Jun 9, 2020 17:15:56 GMT 1, Just a thought, Banksy designed welcome mats, others make them. They are considered Banksy's - how come other things designed by Banksy, which even has Banksy acknowledgement on them, for example CD art etc are not condidered or receive pest control recognition? I'd say it's up them to decide what is worthy of Pest Control acknowledgment. I would assume most of GDP items are designed by Banksy and made by others.
Just a thought, Banksy designed welcome mats, others make them. They are considered Banksy's - how come other things designed by Banksy, which even has Banksy acknowledgement on them, for example CD art etc are not condidered or receive pest control recognition? I'd say it's up them to decide what is worthy of Pest Control acknowledgment. I would assume most of GDP items are designed by Banksy and made by others.
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jhavisen
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by jhavisen on Jun 13, 2020 11:55:43 GMT 1, Hey, i might sell my Welcome Mat due to a Pejac print, i want to buy.
PM me, if you are looking for one.
Hey, i might sell my Welcome Mat due to a Pejac print, i want to buy.
PM me, if you are looking for one.
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jhavisen
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by jhavisen on Jun 15, 2020 9:39:06 GMT 1, Hey. As i got a chance to buy a piece i always wanted, i need to let go of my welcome mat to allocate some money. Therefore i am selling this beauty:
900 pounds - PM me.
Hey. As i got a chance to buy a piece i always wanted, i need to let go of my welcome mat to allocate some money. Therefore i am selling this beauty: 900 pounds - PM me.
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aki
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by aki on Jun 15, 2020 13:39:06 GMT 1, Oh god, you better get your hard hat on๐
Oh god, you better get your hard hat on๐
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Adcua
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Adcua on Jun 15, 2020 14:24:18 GMT 1, Oh god, you better get your hard hat on๐
I was going to make an offer but heโs already received an offer of ยฃ920 plus shipping.... So I assume this has now sold!
Oh god, you better get your hard hat on๐ I was going to make an offer but heโs already received an offer of ยฃ920 plus shipping.... So I assume this has now sold!
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Adcua
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Adcua on Jun 15, 2020 15:15:37 GMT 1, If anyone else is selling one please reach out
If anyone else is selling one please reach out
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frezza
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by frezza on Jun 15, 2020 15:29:46 GMT 1, If anyone else is selling one please reach out Theyโve posted another lot on their IG within the last few days so Iโd imagine another drop is approaching. Hold tight
If anyone else is selling one please reach out Theyโve posted another lot on their IG within the last few days so Iโd imagine another drop is approaching. Hold tight
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Adcua
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Adcua on Jun 15, 2020 15:31:17 GMT 1, If anyone else is selling one please reach out Theyโve posted another lot on their IG within the last few days so Iโd imagine another drop is approaching. Hold tight Thanks for that frezza! I have Instagram but rarely go on there, I should check it more often!
If anyone else is selling one please reach out Theyโve posted another lot on their IG within the last few days so Iโd imagine another drop is approaching. Hold tight Thanks for that frezza! I have Instagram but rarely go on there, I should check it more often!
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Stonetown
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Stonetown on Jun 15, 2020 15:32:19 GMT 1, Has everyone who got one in the 2nd batch recieved thiers yet?
Has everyone who got one in the 2nd batch recieved thiers yet?
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tally
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by tally on Jun 15, 2020 15:34:11 GMT 1, Has everyone who got one in the 2nd batch recieved thiers yet?
I did! Cane right before full lockdown in U.K. think they tried to push as many out as they could that time. I guess everything is blocked now?
Has everyone who got one in the 2nd batch recieved thiers yet? I did! Cane right before full lockdown in U.K. think they tried to push as many out as they could that time. I guess everything is blocked now?
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startimeash
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by startimeash on Jun 15, 2020 15:36:59 GMT 1, If anyone else is selling one please reach out Theyโve posted another lot on their IG within the last few days so Iโd imagine another drop is approaching. Hold tight Just sat here creasing up at your profile gif - nearly takes his head off
If anyone else is selling one please reach out Theyโve posted another lot on their IG within the last few days so Iโd imagine another drop is approaching. Hold tight Just sat here creasing up at your profile gif - nearly takes his head off
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Ponyboy Curtis on Jun 15, 2020 15:44:40 GMT 1, Is this piece...kinda like....horrible? Or just me not digging it at all.
Is this piece...kinda like....horrible? Or just me not digging it at all.
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drip
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by drip on Jun 15, 2020 16:12:15 GMT 1, Is this piece...kinda like....horrible? Or just me not digging it at all. Are you talking more the appearance and actual aesthetic of the piece or the story and events behind its creation?
Is this piece...kinda like....horrible? Or just me not digging it at all. Are you talking more the appearance and actual aesthetic of the piece or the story and events behind its creation?
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Banksy Welcome Mat, by Ponyboy Curtis on Jun 15, 2020 16:37:22 GMT 1, Is this piece...kinda like....horrible? Or just me not digging it at all. Are you talking more the appearance and actual aesthetic of the piece or the story and events behind its creation? It can have a great message and still be a poor work of art if you ask me. Least favorite thing he's ever released I reckon...Not surprised it's up for sale.
Is this piece...kinda like....horrible? Or just me not digging it at all. Are you talking more the appearance and actual aesthetic of the piece or the story and events behind its creation? It can have a great message and still be a poor work of art if you ask me. Least favorite thing he's ever released I reckon...Not surprised it's up for sale.
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