Winter
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by Winter on Nov 29, 2008 12:36:22 GMT 1, Not remotely into MBW but the Marylin Manson does look well produced.
Not remotely into MBW but the Marylin Manson does look well produced.
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Pure Evil
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by Pure Evil on Nov 29, 2008 13:18:00 GMT 1, Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwash.
Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwash.
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by doublehelix on Nov 29, 2008 13:18:51 GMT 1, Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwave.
He he he!
Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwave. He he he! |
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by cashman on Nov 29, 2008 13:32:00 GMT 1, He is selling his stuff out super, super fast. That's because people know who he might be.
They kno who it may be !?!?!....even for you this makes no sense
He is selling his stuff out super, super fast. That's because people know who he might be. They kno who it may be !?!?!....even for you this makes no sense |
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leeoman
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by leeoman on Nov 29, 2008 13:53:49 GMT 1, ive got to say, i like his work, dont think it's Mr B but IMO i still think some of it really good
ive got to say, i like his work, dont think it's Mr B but IMO i still think some of it really good
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by cashman on Nov 29, 2008 14:15:25 GMT 1, ive got to say, i like his work, dont think it's Mr B but IMO i still think some of it really good
You mean you know its not 
ive got to say, i like his work, dont think it's Mr B but IMO i still think some of it really good You mean you know its not |
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leeoman
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by leeoman on Nov 29, 2008 14:18:37 GMT 1, ive got to say, i like his work, dont think it's Mr B but IMO i still think some of it really good You mean you know its not
Not Mr Brainwash is that what you mean? ;D
ive got to say, i like his work, dont think it's Mr B but IMO i still think some of it really good You mean you know its not Not Mr Brainwash is that what you mean? ;D |
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sfdoddsy
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by sfdoddsy on Nov 29, 2008 14:44:09 GMT 1, People keep stating that his stuff is selling out super fast, even at the rather high prices.
I can't help wondering if this in fact true. It's a great way to hype yourself by displaying sold out signs on all your work.
I note that some of the 'Sold Out' stuff appears to still be available at www.guyhepner.com/collections/8
In any case his work is so bad any popularity (if real) is yet another sign that 'street art' is not about talent, originality or any of the other qualities that typify real art.
And that the apocalypse is nigh.
People keep stating that his stuff is selling out super fast, even at the rather high prices. I can't help wondering if this in fact true. It's a great way to hype yourself by displaying sold out signs on all your work. I note that some of the 'Sold Out' stuff appears to still be available at www.guyhepner.com/collections/8In any case his work is so bad any popularity (if real) is yet another sign that 'street art' is not about talent, originality or any of the other qualities that typify real art. And that the apocalypse is nigh. |
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ben
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by ben on Nov 29, 2008 16:47:09 GMT 1, I like his stuff. In fact I've bought a few of his prints. They don't seem that expensive to me. What does seem expensive is Banksy's Nola going for £3000.00. Doesn't mean I wouldn't have bought one when it was release but that would have been speculative.
People seem to be real excited here about whether people should or shouldn't like Mr BW's work. Who's to say what one person likes and what one doesn't. My point being, if you like it, buy it, if you don't then don't. Is he bansky or an artists collective? I don't know and I'd put money on the fact that nobody else here does either. But thats not the point is it. Its just art.
Just my opinion
I like his stuff. In fact I've bought a few of his prints. They don't seem that expensive to me. What does seem expensive is Banksy's Nola going for £3000.00. Doesn't mean I wouldn't have bought one when it was release but that would have been speculative.
People seem to be real excited here about whether people should or shouldn't like Mr BW's work. Who's to say what one person likes and what one doesn't. My point being, if you like it, buy it, if you don't then don't. Is he bansky or an artists collective? I don't know and I'd put money on the fact that nobody else here does either. But thats not the point is it. Its just art.
Just my opinion
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pfffffffffft
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by pfffffffffft on Nov 29, 2008 17:05:46 GMT 1, Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwash.
I agree, with the exception of Shep. LA doesnt deserve shep.
MBW is perfect, and I mean perfect for Los Angeles. All glittery on the outside, zero substance on the inside, and living off the notion that perception is reality. Pretend a print run is sold out giving you others the perception your work is wanted yet you've got a stack of prints and unpaid bills in a back room somewhere.
Sorry, the majority of his works are pretty mediocre. I like the Obama image but even most of those on ebay are unsold. He ripped off gagnon's soup spray cans, he's ripped of Banksys Kate, he's not Banksy, he's just a biter.
Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwash. I agree, with the exception of Shep. LA doesnt deserve shep. MBW is perfect, and I mean perfect for Los Angeles. All glittery on the outside, zero substance on the inside, and living off the notion that perception is reality. Pretend a print run is sold out giving you others the perception your work is wanted yet you've got a stack of prints and unpaid bills in a back room somewhere. Sorry, the majority of his works are pretty mediocre. I like the Obama image but even most of those on ebay are unsold. He ripped off gagnon's soup spray cans, he's ripped of Banksys Kate, he's not Banksy, he's just a biter. |
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Grubster
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by Grubster on Nov 29, 2008 17:26:52 GMT 1, I like his stuff. In fact I've bought a few of his prints. They don't seem that expensive to me. What does seem expensive is Banksy's Nola going for £3000.00. Doesn't mean I wouldn't have bought one when it was release but that would have been speculative. People seem to be real excited here about whether people should or shouldn't like Mr BW's work. Who's to say what one person likes and what one doesn't. My point being, if you like it, buy it, if you don't then don't. Is he bansky or an artists collective? I[glow=red,2,300] don't know and I'd put money on the fact that nobody else here does either[/glow]. But thats not the point is it. Its just art. Just my opinion
PUT your $$$$ where your mouth is NEWBIE, cause I bet you $500 that their is more than a few ppl on here that KNOW FOR A FACT that he is not BANKSY. This isn't EXP BEANS with a bunch of rock poster collectors blabbing off at the mouth like they do over there. Unlike EB, Their are legitimate collectors of all genres of art on this forum, including the artist themselves that work hand in hand with Banksy. MBW is not Mr.B
I like his stuff. In fact I've bought a few of his prints. They don't seem that expensive to me. What does seem expensive is Banksy's Nola going for £3000.00. Doesn't mean I wouldn't have bought one when it was release but that would have been speculative. People seem to be real excited here about whether people should or shouldn't like Mr BW's work. Who's to say what one person likes and what one doesn't. My point being, if you like it, buy it, if you don't then don't. Is he bansky or an artists collective? I[glow=red,2,300] don't know and I'd put money on the fact that nobody else here does either[/glow]. But thats not the point is it. Its just art. Just my opinion PUT your $$$$ where your mouth is NEWBIE, cause I bet you $500 that their is more than a few ppl on here that KNOW FOR A FACT that he is not BANKSY. This isn't EXP BEANS with a bunch of rock poster collectors blabbing off at the mouth like they do over there. Unlike EB, Their are legitimate collectors of all genres of art on this forum, including the artist themselves that work hand in hand with Banksy. MBW is not Mr.B |
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jonvespa
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by jonvespa on Nov 29, 2008 17:34:44 GMT 1, Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwash. I agree, with the exception of Shep. LA doesnt deserve shep. MBW is perfect, and I mean perfect for Los Angeles. All glittery on the outside, zero substance on the inside, and living off the notion that perception is reality. Pretend a print run is sold out giving you others the perception your work is wanted yet you've got a stack of prints and unpaid bills in a back room somewhere. Sorry, the majority of his works are pretty mediocre. I like the Obama image but even most of those on ebay are unsold. He ripped off gagnon's soup spray cans, he's ripped of Banksys Kate, he's not Banksy, he's just a biter.
technically, shep is from south carolina, right? then rhode island.
but la has LUKE CHUEH, CRAOLA, and we will take JEFF SOTO (even though he lives in the inland empire).
Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwash. I agree, with the exception of Shep. LA doesnt deserve shep. MBW is perfect, and I mean perfect for Los Angeles. All glittery on the outside, zero substance on the inside, and living off the notion that perception is reality. Pretend a print run is sold out giving you others the perception your work is wanted yet you've got a stack of prints and unpaid bills in a back room somewhere. Sorry, the majority of his works are pretty mediocre. I like the Obama image but even most of those on ebay are unsold. He ripped off gagnon's soup spray cans, he's ripped of Banksys Kate, he's not Banksy, he's just a biter. technically, shep is from south carolina, right? then rhode island. but la has LUKE CHUEH, CRAOLA, and we will take JEFF SOTO (even though he lives in the inland empire). |
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ben
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by ben on Nov 29, 2008 17:35:26 GMT 1, Newbie? Is that supposed to be some kind of insult? Hang on, I've just checked your joining date. You chump.
Put my money where my mouth is? Hmmm, next you'll be telling me you've known who banksy is for years.
I'll be money you didn't even know who banksy was when I first joined this board. Many posts doesn't make you an expert, just someone with a very sheltered social life. Just my opinion.
You personify what I was saying about people getting excited about whether one should like Mr BW or not. Its only art, or it should be.
But what do I know? Probably about as much as you...
Newbie? Is that supposed to be some kind of insult? Hang on, I've just checked your joining date. You chump.
Put my money where my mouth is? Hmmm, next you'll be telling me you've known who banksy is for years.
I'll be money you didn't even know who banksy was when I first joined this board. Many posts doesn't make you an expert, just someone with a very sheltered social life. Just my opinion.
You personify what I was saying about people getting excited about whether one should like Mr BW or not. Its only art, or it should be.
But what do I know? Probably about as much as you...
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jonvespa
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by jonvespa on Nov 29, 2008 17:43:53 GMT 1, we will take ROBERT WILLIAMS as well. thanks.
we will take ROBERT WILLIAMS as well. thanks.
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pfffffffffft
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by pfffffffffft on Nov 29, 2008 17:45:32 GMT 1, I agree, with the exception of Shep. LA doesnt deserve shep. MBW is perfect, and I mean perfect for Los Angeles. All glittery on the outside, zero substance on the inside, and living off the notion that perception is reality. Pretend a print run is sold out giving you others the perception your work is wanted yet you've got a stack of prints and unpaid bills in a back room somewhere. Sorry, the majority of his works are pretty mediocre. I like the Obama image but even most of those on ebay are unsold. He ripped off gagnon's soup spray cans, he's ripped of Banksys Kate, he's not Banksy, he's just a biter. technically, shep is from south carolina, right? then rhode island. but la has LUKE CHUEH, CRAOLA, and we will take JEFF SOTO (even though he lives in the inland empire).
I do like Luke's stuff.
Inland empire is a whole other ball of wax. People seem a bit more grounded out there.
Hope the gallery is doing well. xoxoxox.
I agree, with the exception of Shep. LA doesnt deserve shep. MBW is perfect, and I mean perfect for Los Angeles. All glittery on the outside, zero substance on the inside, and living off the notion that perception is reality. Pretend a print run is sold out giving you others the perception your work is wanted yet you've got a stack of prints and unpaid bills in a back room somewhere. Sorry, the majority of his works are pretty mediocre. I like the Obama image but even most of those on ebay are unsold. He ripped off gagnon's soup spray cans, he's ripped of Banksys Kate, he's not Banksy, he's just a biter. technically, shep is from south carolina, right? then rhode island. but la has LUKE CHUEH, CRAOLA, and we will take JEFF SOTO (even though he lives in the inland empire). I do like Luke's stuff. Inland empire is a whole other ball of wax. People seem a bit more grounded out there. Hope the gallery is doing well. xoxoxox. |
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raiden
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by raiden on Nov 29, 2008 23:29:45 GMT 1, First, LA has a much better art scene than everyone makes it out, but thanks to 5 or so amazing galleries in LA, there have been few artists on this board who haven't had a fairly recent show in LA. (last two years)
Actually Evil, I thought you lived in LA just long enough that we could claim you! Either way, 10 years in California? I think we hand out native status to anyone who hangs around that long. Nevertheless, at least you made the streets pretty...
Actually, LA has Shepard Fairey, Dave Kinsey, Ripper 1331, Buff Monster, DMote, Skullphone, David Choe (LA boarn and raised), Logan Hicks (who only recently moved to NY) and a ton of Pop Surrealists: Mark Ryden, Gary Baseman, Audrey Kawasaki, Camille Rose Garcia, Shag, Jeff Soto, Donny Miller, and then a good deal of rock poster aritsts, including Emek, who initially lived in LA and started his career here, then moved to Portland. (To name a few) Shepard is our biggest street artist.
MBW is just some crazy Frenchman.
First, LA has a much better art scene than everyone makes it out, but thanks to 5 or so amazing galleries in LA, there have been few artists on this board who haven't had a fairly recent show in LA. (last two years) Actually Evil, I thought you lived in LA just long enough that we could claim you! Either way, 10 years in California? I think we hand out native status to anyone who hangs around that long. Nevertheless, at least you made the streets pretty... Actually, LA has Shepard Fairey, Dave Kinsey, Ripper 1331, Buff Monster, DMote, Skullphone, David Choe (LA boarn and raised), Logan Hicks (who only recently moved to NY) and a ton of Pop Surrealists: Mark Ryden, Gary Baseman, Audrey Kawasaki, Camille Rose Garcia, Shag, Jeff Soto, Donny Miller, and then a good deal of rock poster aritsts, including Emek, who initially lived in LA and started his career here, then moved to Portland. (To name a few) Shepard is our biggest street artist. MBW is just some crazy Frenchman. |
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Grubster
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by Grubster on Nov 30, 2008 23:18:49 GMT 1, Choe is NY now
Choe is NY now
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raiden
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by raiden on Nov 30, 2008 23:30:34 GMT 1, We won't let him be NY. We're still claiming him based on birth city and where he grew up. LA needs all the artists we can hang onto. And with Choe added to the mix, we're making a pretty good case. 
We won't let him be NY. We're still claiming him based on birth city and where he grew up. LA needs all the artists we can hang onto. And with Choe added to the mix, we're making a pretty good case. |
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Photoxtc
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by Photoxtc on Nov 30, 2008 23:34:45 GMT 1, Inland empire is a whole other ball of wax. People seem a bit more grounded out there.
you have to Love the IE
Inland empire is a whole other ball of wax. People seem a bit more grounded out there. you have to Love the IE |
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Simococo
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by Simococo on Nov 30, 2008 23:40:06 GMT 1, can someone explain who this MBW geezer is?
can someone explain who this MBW geezer is?
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twist65
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by twist65 on Dec 1, 2008 0:40:19 GMT 1, yup raiden seems to nail it for me too... The great thing about hype is that it doesn't last long... If MBW is indeed a true artist of the urban variety lets see how his work stands the test of time. I'm sure Nick Walkers work will be collectable for a long time to come, despite what current prices and vogue suggests - basically because he is a genuinely talented artist and in it for the long haul. And why does everyone think that a cheap play on words constitutes a legitimate piece of fairly expensive art? Viz makes me chuckle and costs about 2 quid...
yup raiden seems to nail it for me too... The great thing about hype is that it doesn't last long... If MBW is indeed a true artist of the urban variety lets see how his work stands the test of time. I'm sure Nick Walkers work will be collectable for a long time to come, despite what current prices and vogue suggests - basically because he is a genuinely talented artist and in it for the long haul. And why does everyone think that a cheap play on words constitutes a legitimate piece of fairly expensive art? Viz makes me chuckle and costs about 2 quid...
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by arcam on Dec 1, 2008 0:40:37 GMT 1, can someone explain who this MBW geezer is?
He is some French photographer bloke. From what I gather he was making a film on street art and videoed the likes of Shepard Fairy and Banksy before dabbling in art.
can someone explain who this MBW geezer is? He is some French photographer bloke. From what I gather he was making a film on street art and videoed the likes of Shepard Fairy and Banksy before dabbling in art. |
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Grubster
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by Grubster on Dec 1, 2008 13:44:02 GMT 1, We won't let him be NY. We're still claiming him based on birth city and where he grew up. LA needs all the artists we can hang onto. And with Choe added to the mix, we're making a pretty good case.
He is actually from San Jose which is next to SanFran. And his studio was in SanJose as well. never LA from my understanding
We won't let him be NY. We're still claiming him based on birth city and where he grew up. LA needs all the artists we can hang onto. And with Choe added to the mix, we're making a pretty good case. He is actually from San Jose which is next to SanFran. And his studio was in SanJose as well. never LA from my understanding |
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BONZO
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by BONZO on Dec 1, 2008 14:00:14 GMT 1, We won't let him be NY. We're still claiming him based on birth city and where he grew up. LA needs all the artists we can hang onto. And with Choe added to the mix, we're making a pretty good case. He is actually from San Jose which is next to SanFran. And his studio was in SanJose as well. never LA from my understanding
San Jose, France? ? 
We won't let him be NY. We're still claiming him based on birth city and where he grew up. LA needs all the artists we can hang onto. And with Choe added to the mix, we're making a pretty good case. He is actually from San Jose which is next to SanFran. And his studio was in SanJose as well. never LA from my understanding San Jose, France? ? |
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by sogr8ful on Dec 2, 2008 21:58:41 GMT 1, I just received my Le Bistro and was surprised to find not only had the shipping tube been spray tagged MBW but the print had been hand finished/splattered in pink and black paint.
Pics at: www.Expressobeans/public/detail.php/82742
I just received my Le Bistro and was surprised to find not only had the shipping tube been spray tagged MBW but the print had been hand finished/splattered in pink and black paint. Pics at: www.Expressobeans/public/detail.php/82742 |
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raiden
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by raiden on Dec 2, 2008 22:38:57 GMT 1, No, the San Jose comment was about David Choe... Lets not confuse MBW fans anymore. I assume Choe was LA because he was born and raised here, he had his first solo show was here, and he did street pieces here. I know that I've often seen Choe listed as from unknown and be a bit cryptic about what city he labels himself with, unlike other artists where its more clear. I think a beter case can be made for Choe being an LA artist than anywhere else, especially because his work has a strong pop-surrealist, LA aesthetic to it.
I will say this much about MBW, he's prints are high quality from what I've seen. The cynic in me wants to say its because he spends that way, but I shouldn't be bashing MBW so much - I really don't hate MBW as much as I think he's overvalued in all ways, both in public consciousness and in prices. He really is a nice guy and I do salute him for 1) having the balls to put down the camera and pursue his dream to be a street artist 2) legitimately caring about his public - albeit partly because he seems a little fame obsessed. The main thing I resent, but in a sense envy, is that he is more or less buying his way into being a street artists - which I don't have a problem in and of itself, just so long as everyone on board his bandwagon realizes the criticisms of MBW.
No, the San Jose comment was about David Choe... Lets not confuse MBW fans anymore. I assume Choe was LA because he was born and raised here, he had his first solo show was here, and he did street pieces here. I know that I've often seen Choe listed as from unknown and be a bit cryptic about what city he labels himself with, unlike other artists where its more clear. I think a beter case can be made for Choe being an LA artist than anywhere else, especially because his work has a strong pop-surrealist, LA aesthetic to it. I will say this much about MBW, he's prints are high quality from what I've seen. The cynic in me wants to say its because he spends that way, but I shouldn't be bashing MBW so much - I really don't hate MBW as much as I think he's overvalued in all ways, both in public consciousness and in prices. He really is a nice guy and I do salute him for 1) having the balls to put down the camera and pursue his dream to be a street artist 2) legitimately caring about his public - albeit partly because he seems a little fame obsessed. The main thing I resent, but in a sense envy, is that he is more or less buying his way into being a street artists - which I don't have a problem in and of itself, just so long as everyone on board his bandwagon realizes the criticisms of MBW. |
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Mr. Brainwash • Guitar Hero Print, by tomjedimaster on Dec 3, 2008 0:24:49 GMT 1, Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwash.
and Perth, Australia gets Rolf Harris
Every city gets the art that they deserve. London gets Banksy, New York gets Faile , L.A. gets Mr Brainwash. and Perth, Australia gets Rolf Harris |
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