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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by leumasdarnley on Nov 3, 2008 18:05:37 GMT 1,
Opening Reception November 6th, 7:00PM - 9:30PM at FIFTY24SF
“IDEA OF FREEDOM” is a solo exhibition from London’s Paul Insect, one of cult arts most recognizable and renowned artists.
Insect’s first-ever solo show in the United States will feature a new collection of works including prints, installation and mixed media pieces covering how the societal burn-out has begun. The exhibition aims to bring to our attention how our ‘idea of freedom’ is simply a façade for technology’s overbearing reach into our everyday lives and happiness. How ‘hope’ is measured by new emails and updates on our favorite blogs and sex sites. How the ‘underground’ is now an idea on our computer screens accessible by our fingertips. And how ‘culture’ has been suffocated into transient movements offered as 72-bit post it notes.
Paul Insect has executed some of the most celebrated and provocative exhibitions in recent memory; including his “Bullion” show for Lazarides Gallery in July of 2007 which satirically placed golden ‘bullion bars’ in various parts of London as it’s run-up promotion. The show was purchased in it’s entirety by one collector. More recently, Insect’s other Lazarides Gallery show, “Poison!” poked holes in our conceptions of sex, faith, beauty and politics though a series of paintings, doctored icons and twelve Playboy Bunnies comprised of skeletal figures.
Along with eye-popping gallery exhibitions, Insect has established himself as one of street art’s seminal figures, and has formed his image of a baby’s head with a computer chip in place of a brain into one of the immediately recognizable images in street art today.
Paul Insect’s “IDEA OF FREEDOM” will be on display at the upper and lower levels of the FIFTY24SF Gallery from November 6-27, 2008.
FIFTY24SF is located at:
252 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: 415.252.9144
Open Tuesday - Friday 12-6 or by appointment
Opening Reception November 6th, 7:00PM - 9:30PM at FIFTY24SF
“IDEA OF FREEDOM” is a solo exhibition from London’s Paul Insect, one of cult arts most recognizable and renowned artists.
Insect’s first-ever solo show in the United States will feature a new collection of works including prints, installation and mixed media pieces covering how the societal burn-out has begun. The exhibition aims to bring to our attention how our ‘idea of freedom’ is simply a façade for technology’s overbearing reach into our everyday lives and happiness. How ‘hope’ is measured by new emails and updates on our favorite blogs and sex sites. How the ‘underground’ is now an idea on our computer screens accessible by our fingertips. And how ‘culture’ has been suffocated into transient movements offered as 72-bit post it notes.
Paul Insect has executed some of the most celebrated and provocative exhibitions in recent memory; including his “Bullion” show for Lazarides Gallery in July of 2007 which satirically placed golden ‘bullion bars’ in various parts of London as it’s run-up promotion. The show was purchased in it’s entirety by one collector. More recently, Insect’s other Lazarides Gallery show, “Poison!” poked holes in our conceptions of sex, faith, beauty and politics though a series of paintings, doctored icons and twelve Playboy Bunnies comprised of skeletal figures.
Along with eye-popping gallery exhibitions, Insect has established himself as one of street art’s seminal figures, and has formed his image of a baby’s head with a computer chip in place of a brain into one of the immediately recognizable images in street art today.
Paul Insect’s “IDEA OF FREEDOM” will be on display at the upper and lower levels of the FIFTY24SF Gallery from November 6-27, 2008.
FIFTY24SF is located at:
252 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: 415.252.9144
Open Tuesday - Friday 12-6 or by appointment
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seidbereit
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by seidbereit on Nov 3, 2008 18:24:50 GMT 1, Sounds brilliant! If any SF based members are there for the show could you please take a camera (and use it)? Many thanks!
Sounds brilliant! If any SF based members are there for the show could you please take a camera (and use it)? Many thanks!
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by sahoria on Nov 3, 2008 18:31:38 GMT 1, kim sent to me obama lincoln print for free which i thought was fantastic and not expecting... whenever i have dealt with upper playground always been very helpful and always on look out for upcoming artists also... this show has to be one of the shows been waiting for last few months and really hope great success for mr insect...
if anyone goes from here would love to see pics also as i think this show will be amazing to see in person... wish both gallery and artist the best for this show....s
kim sent to me obama lincoln print for free which i thought was fantastic and not expecting... whenever i have dealt with upper playground always been very helpful and always on look out for upcoming artists also... this show has to be one of the shows been waiting for last few months and really hope great success for mr insect...
if anyone goes from here would love to see pics also as i think this show will be amazing to see in person... wish both gallery and artist the best for this show....s
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lalinea
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by lalinea on Nov 3, 2008 19:01:05 GMT 1, I won't make the opening on Thursday but will be in SF over the weekend.
I won't make the opening on Thursday but will be in SF over the weekend.
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seidbereit
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Grubster
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by Grubster on Nov 3, 2008 21:22:06 GMT 1, I live in SF and will post pics as soon as i get em.. I have been on the waiting list for almost 6 onths to preview the show.hopefully I get the oppurtunity to purchase something I LIKE! Pics coming soon also on my blog. peace
I live in SF and will post pics as soon as i get em.. I have been on the waiting list for almost 6 onths to preview the show.hopefully I get the oppurtunity to purchase something I LIKE! Pics coming soon also on my blog. peace
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by ejvaze on Nov 5, 2008 0:14:57 GMT 1, This should be interesting to see after his recent London show
This should be interesting to see after his recent London show |
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Grubster
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by Grubster on Nov 5, 2008 8:01:22 GMT 1, Great OG's and some quality work on found paper, ink, mixed media. Some interesting works on aluminum too... very adequate prices too IMO... I only have them in a PDF or I would post (only if it was ok with Fifty24SF, obv, but thats not the case right now)
Got a preview and hoping to get a Liberty print AP and star eyes AP and been on the list for a hot minute!
Great OG's and some quality work on found paper, ink, mixed media. Some interesting works on aluminum too... very adequate prices too IMO... I only have them in a PDF or I would post (only if it was ok with Fifty24SF, obv, but thats not the case right now)
Got a preview and hoping to get a Liberty print AP and star eyes AP and been on the list for a hot minute!
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G-Man
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by G-Man on Nov 5, 2008 9:41:22 GMT 1, Are the prints gonna be the same as the set recently released at Laz??
Are the prints gonna be the same as the set recently released at Laz??
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by mcnuts on Nov 5, 2008 10:36:47 GMT 1, Are the prints gonna be the same as the set recently released at Laz??
pretty much, ya.
Are the prints gonna be the same as the set recently released at Laz?? pretty much, ya. |
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by ejvaze on Nov 6, 2008 15:30:31 GMT 1, For those interested here's a snippet of whats on offer at the show opening today 
Bleeding Eyes mmmm 
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by rosstierney on Nov 6, 2008 15:41:30 GMT 1, like the look of that untitled piece in the bottom right hand corner!
like the look of that untitled piece in the bottom right hand corner!
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gbh
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by gbh on Nov 6, 2008 16:31:06 GMT 1, got a more high res image handy?
got a more high res image handy?
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glltn
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by glltn on Nov 6, 2008 18:35:28 GMT 1, Should be a great show!
Here are some pre-exhibition pictures:
Should be a great show! Here are some pre-exhibition pictures: |
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Winter
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by Winter on Nov 7, 2008 1:35:53 GMT 1,
Love the Liberty print with the pink face
Love the Liberty print with the pink face |
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Grubster
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by Grubster on Nov 7, 2008 2:23:50 GMT 1, yea got 1 and an ap star eyes, can't really afford any OG's
yea got 1 and an ap star eyes, can't really afford any OG's
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gbh
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by gbh on Nov 7, 2008 2:29:24 GMT 1, the crazy clowns are wicked
the crazy clowns are wicked
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danmuppet
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by danmuppet on Nov 7, 2008 8:31:20 GMT 1, the liberty prints at the london show ( normal edition in green ) were more than $700. and this is an ap? same for all the prints. do love the pink liberty- awsome- shame they were not available here for that price.
the liberty prints at the london show ( normal edition in green ) were more than $700. and this is an ap? same for all the prints. do love the pink liberty- awsome- shame they were not available here for that price.
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Winter
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by Winter on Nov 7, 2008 8:49:54 GMT 1, Does anyone know if the pink Liberty is still available? I really want to try and get one.
Does anyone know if the pink Liberty is still available? I really want to try and get one.
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bunnyboy
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by bunnyboy on Nov 7, 2008 10:27:51 GMT 1, Does anyone know how many Star Eyes APs there are? I'd love one as I missed out on the release first time round..
Does anyone know how many Star Eyes APs there are? I'd love one as I missed out on the release first time round..
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Grubster
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by Grubster on Nov 7, 2008 17:50:08 GMT 1, there are 3 ap's available at this show and I think 6 total (liberty)! I grabbed 1 and have dibs on other things at the moment. I can try to work something out for some1 if they are in need.
drop me a pm!
there are 3 ap's available at this show and I think 6 total (liberty)! I grabbed 1 and have dibs on other things at the moment. I can try to work something out for some1 if they are in need.
drop me a pm!
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by snapwolfe on Nov 8, 2008 3:47:08 GMT 1, im wondering how the rest of the show (originals) are selling. someone purchasing your entire last show is a hard act to follow.
also, im glad i picked up my original 8x11 star eyes at a benefit. saved alot of money...
im wondering how the rest of the show (originals) are selling. someone purchasing your entire last show is a hard act to follow. also, im glad i picked up my original 8x11 star eyes at a benefit. saved alot of money... |
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by veralynn on Nov 8, 2008 8:08:11 GMT 1, That's a beaut!......
That's a beaut!......
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by dogant on Nov 8, 2008 11:19:28 GMT 1, and wow Snapwolfe - that is a nice original.
and wow Snapwolfe - that is a nice original.
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jusdeep
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by jusdeep on Nov 8, 2008 11:19:56 GMT 1, Any pictures of the show yet?
Any pictures of the show yet?
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Ruggs
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by Ruggs on Nov 8, 2008 12:07:46 GMT 1, Really like the 'untitled' pieces along with the 'Star Eyes' on found paper. Infact, I like pretty much all of it.
Really like the 'untitled' pieces along with the 'Star Eyes' on found paper. Infact, I like pretty much all of it.
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jp
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by jp on Nov 8, 2008 13:00:40 GMT 1, Any pictures of the show yet?
I took pictures of every single piece at the show. Will post them later today.
jp
Any pictures of the show yet? I took pictures of every single piece at the show. Will post them later today. jp |
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jusdeep
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by jusdeep on Nov 8, 2008 13:09:16 GMT 1, Cool, cheers JP
Cool, cheers JP
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otomi
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by otomi on Nov 8, 2008 23:47:42 GMT 1, what's the deal with the pink liberty prints were those available somewhere before?
what's the deal with the pink liberty prints were those available somewhere before?
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Sundowner
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Paul Insect at FIFTY24SF Nov 6th “IDEA OF FREEDOM”, by Sundowner on Nov 9, 2008 0:35:05 GMT 1, How much are those colour "Star Eyes" going for - are they one-offs in different colourways?
How much are those colour "Star Eyes" going for - are they one-offs in different colourways?
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