Sony gift Banksy to Simon Cowell

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Hi guys,

I heard there was a sketch / montage of Simon Cowell at the Banksy Bristol show.

If so, does anybody know where I can locate an image ?


Many Thanks


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[blackheart]

I heard banksy IS simon cowell..........

[buffin]

Its also on one of the postcards available from the museum shop or online

[doublehelix]

[ABC]

Your through.

[atom]

WOW....Thank you people.

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[bullet]

not one of his better pieces

[veralynn]

Is Banksy Simon Cowell?

[wizzy]

Yes Veralynn, Banksy is indeed Simon Cowbell and little Louis wotsit is in reality Cheryl Colemans sister Wendy.

[cashman]

Aug 2, 2009 18:45:49 GMT 1 bullet said:

not one of his better pieces

agreed, I think its pretty weak

[rioja]

Did I read 'prints' in this link...?

www.monstersandcritics.com/people/news/article_1519704.php/Simon-Cowell-s-arty-Xmas-gift-from-Sony

[They call me Stephen]

from the bristol show

[rioja]

Yes - just realised. £1million!!? Really.

[Daniel Silk]

www.flickr.com/photos/silkysilky/3839279357/in/set-72157619660145728/

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Dec 17, 2009 15:58:22 GMT 1 They call me Stephen said:

from the bristol show

and Andrew Sachs

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Simon Cowell`s arty Xmas gift from Sony

By Philippa Bourke Dec 17, 2009, 6:55 GMT

Simon Cowell's bosses at Sony BMG have reportedly bestowed a lavish Christmas gift on the star judge in the form of a commissioned painting worth £1 million.

The painting, by the UK street artist Banksy, is a mock Cowell portrait in a reproduction from the 1874 Edgar Degas masterpiece Rehearsal of the Ballet on Stage.

The UK Mirror claims: 'Sony wanted something totally unique and special to give to Simon - but he's not the easiest man to buy for. He's a secret art collector and loves the work of Edgar Degas - plus he's a huge fan of Banksy. Banksy decided to mock up one of Degas' most famous works, superimposing Simon's beaming head onto the ballet master. In it, Simon looks like he's judging the girl, and deciding whether or not he has the X Factor. Simon took one look at the painting and fell about laughing. He declared it 'hilarious' and commissioned two prints to be made so he could have paintings of him all around the world.'

[ninja]

Banksy's street cred heading south... along with all the green NBG's ;D

[Guest]

One of Mr bs worst paintings.

[Fragile]

It was also for sale at the show for £700 (or thereabouts)

[rosstierney]

Have we got a millionaire forum member then?

[brun]

what next ? insect being bought by bruce forsyth ?

[junta]

[timba82]

haha i like it!!

[adewilliams]

more publicity for the X factor and on here of all places, I guess you just can't get away from it.

[neale]

If I'd paid a Mil for that I'd be well pi$$ed off

[mookie]

I like this one... although when I look at it all I can think is that Cowell has no legs.

[cadeallaw]

note to self:

1. Get on Sony's good side

[rioja]

Having re-read the news article, it sounds like Sony have not bought the one shown here on the forums. It says it was a special commission of this painting... (see link)

www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/balt/ho_29.160.26.htm

For the money allegedly paid let's hope he made a better job of it. Actually, considering who it was bought for, let's hope not.

[cannaebefannied]

Very unique too, I think everyone on here has a postcard of that image.

[gwenie]

This has been republished in the press recently. How is a piece that was shown at the Bristol Museum months ago become a 'Commissioned' piece? Please excuse my ignorance - this is a genuine question.