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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by dave313perry on Apr 15, 2008 23:50:37 GMT 1, Heres a little thought to ponder and discuss, if you were banksy at this very moment what direction would you follow, what path would you take and what would you achieve?
open to all kind of wacky and idiotic suggestions but id like to start it off nice and sensible
I would go out to a third world country and go and live in the slums for 2-3 months, make friends, live and become as one with the people living there, at the end of it, create a small piece of artwork and give it to every person there who touched me, tell them exactly what it was, who i was, tell them what to do with it - and then leave
don't pick it to shreds i know that could cause all sorts of problems and make them a target but you get my drift
what would you do?......artwise or other 
Heres a little thought to ponder and discuss, if you were banksy at this very moment what direction would you follow, what path would you take and what would you achieve? open to all kind of wacky and idiotic suggestions but id like to start it off nice and sensible I would go out to a third world country and go and live in the slums for 2-3 months, make friends, live and become as one with the people living there, at the end of it, create a small piece of artwork and give it to every person there who touched me, tell them exactly what it was, who i was, tell them what to do with it - and then leave don't pick it to shreds i know that could cause all sorts of problems and make them a target but you get my drift what would you do?......artwise or other |
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thinkbank
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by thinkbank on Apr 15, 2008 23:53:33 GMT 1, You could call it The Secret Millionaire.
You could call it The Secret Millionaire.
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by Photoxtc on Apr 15, 2008 23:54:04 GMT 1, I actually like that idea, too bad that stuff rarely happens but a great thought indeed
I actually like that idea, too bad that stuff rarely happens but a great thought indeed
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by giiiant on Apr 15, 2008 23:55:43 GMT 1, I'd create an eBay account and get busy
I'd create an eBay account and get busy
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by dave313perry on Apr 15, 2008 23:56:32 GMT 1, cheers - but what would you like to do???
or any pieces you would like to create, however audacious
cheers - but what would you like to do???
or any pieces you would like to create, however audacious
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Cocteau 101
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by Cocteau 101 on Apr 15, 2008 23:58:00 GMT 1, Reply to the email I sent him in 2003/4.
Reply to the email I sent him in 2003/4.
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by dave313perry on Apr 15, 2008 23:58:24 GMT 1, im sure a political piece of sorts would go down a treat in Zimbabwe at the minute! ;D
im sure a political piece of sorts would go down a treat in Zimbabwe at the minute! ;D
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by richy00 on Apr 15, 2008 23:59:02 GMT 1, id like to paint the entire M4 cos it sooo tedious sitting in traffic jams on that for hours on end.
id like to paint the entire M4 cos it sooo tedious sitting in traffic jams on that for hours on end.
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by dave313perry on Apr 15, 2008 23:59:18 GMT 1, Reply to the email I sent him in 2003/4.
think i sent one in about 2005 - how naieve 
Reply to the email I sent him in 2003/4. think i sent one in about 2005 - how naieve |
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Cocteau 101
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by Cocteau 101 on Apr 16, 2008 0:03:06 GMT 1, Reply to the email I sent him in 2003/4. think i sent one in about 2005 - how naieve
I think I've still got it somewhere, some fawning nonsense I think about getting to Liverpool - two years later a giant fuckin rat appears plus a few small other bits. He didn't fuckin reply though - you would have thought he'd of let me know ;D
Reply to the email I sent him in 2003/4. think i sent one in about 2005 - how naieve I think I've still got it somewhere, some fawning nonsense I think about getting to Liverpool - two years later a giant fuckin rat appears plus a few small other bits. He didn't fuckin reply though - you would have thought he'd of let me know ;D |
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by youngpoisoner on Apr 16, 2008 0:03:26 GMT 1, I would cry cause no one buys my stuff, or I'd have sex with celebrities.
I would cry cause no one buys my stuff, or I'd have sex with celebrities.
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clipit101
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by clipit101 on Apr 16, 2008 0:07:30 GMT 1, Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person!
Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person!
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by dave313perry on Apr 16, 2008 0:12:08 GMT 1, Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person!
all the best to you my friend! one of my many ambitions, sell a print travel the world for a year and get some realisation, until then i shall keep my gems and watch them flower!
Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person! all the best to you my friend! one of my many ambitions, sell a print travel the world for a year and get some realisation, until then i shall keep my gems and watch them flower! |
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by Coach on Apr 16, 2008 0:18:54 GMT 1, Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person!
Humble'd
Nice one
Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person! Humble'd Nice one |
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by blacksy on Apr 16, 2008 0:23:18 GMT 1, Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person! all the best to you my friend! one of my many ambitions, sell a print travel the world for a year and get some realisation, until then i shall keep my gems and watch them flower!
Exactly what my brother is doing as we speak, he's 3 months into a round the world trip off the back of a few well timed sales of work.
Something i may end up doing myself!
Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person! all the best to you my friend! one of my many ambitions, sell a print travel the world for a year and get some realisation, until then i shall keep my gems and watch them flower! Exactly what my brother is doing as we speak, he's 3 months into a round the world trip off the back of a few well timed sales of work. Something i may end up doing myself! |
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by Moron on Apr 16, 2008 0:23:31 GMT 1, Legend Comment! ;D ;D
I'd create an eBay account and get busy
Legend Comment! ;D ;D I'd create an eBay account and get busy |
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by skelly on Apr 16, 2008 1:37:48 GMT 1, Perhaps let angelina jolie meet the man
Perhaps let angelina jolie meet the man
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Heavyconsumer
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by Heavyconsumer on Apr 16, 2008 2:06:14 GMT 1, Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person!
May I suggest extreme caution and common sense at all times! I live in South America (Brazil) and in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, you'd be extremely ill-advised to just wander into certain areas of these cities, I'm told that other large cities in this continent are much the same. I hope you'll be here on a part of a carefully structured project or at least with knowledgable locals who will take good care of you and advise you well. If this is not the case, please think again! There are amazing places to visit without putting yourself in unnecessary danger. If you do hit the slums, make sure you look poor and speak the lingo fairly well.
I assume you have a good grasp of Spanish (or Portuguese)! Again, if not, reconsider and even if so, the former point remains true!
Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person! May I suggest extreme caution and common sense at all times! I live in South America (Brazil) and in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, you'd be extremely ill-advised to just wander into certain areas of these cities, I'm told that other large cities in this continent are much the same. I hope you'll be here on a part of a carefully structured project or at least with knowledgable locals who will take good care of you and advise you well. If this is not the case, please think again! There are amazing places to visit without putting yourself in unnecessary danger. If you do hit the slums, make sure you look poor and speak the lingo fairly well. I assume you have a good grasp of Spanish (or Portuguese)! Again, if not, reconsider and even if so, the former point remains true! |
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by Heavyconsumer on Apr 16, 2008 2:11:41 GMT 1, Regarding the point of this thread, I think that Banksy is doing pretty well as it is. I'm very reliably informed he gives to charitable causes, more money than he keeps for himself and almost the whole world knows his name! I doubt I would do a better job of being him than he is!!! Nice thought about giving to those worse-off of course. I think that's a responsibility of every affluent person and organisation.
Regarding the point of this thread, I think that Banksy is doing pretty well as it is. I'm very reliably informed he gives to charitable causes, more money than he keeps for himself and almost the whole world knows his name! I doubt I would do a better job of being him than he is!!! Nice thought about giving to those worse-off of course. I think that's a responsibility of every affluent person and organisation.
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by barry cilit on Apr 16, 2008 7:32:30 GMT 1, If I were Banksy i would set up my own authentication company and buy the rights to merchandising my name.
Be working on another heavy coffee table book, and finally marry that darn girl!!
If I were Banksy i would set up my own authentication company and buy the rights to merchandising my name.
Be working on another heavy coffee table book, and finally marry that darn girl!!
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by mcster on Apr 16, 2008 8:12:36 GMT 1, I'd be producing new stuff, completely away from my normal style, and trying to punt it on this forum under an assumed name. I'd then see over a few months who it is that appreciates and buys the work and those that do have only been buying my pieces because they are Banksy. The true fans would get first offers on any release and anybody caught flipping would be removed for ever from that list forever. Small runs for true fans.
I'd be producing new stuff, completely away from my normal style, and trying to punt it on this forum under an assumed name. I'd then see over a few months who it is that appreciates and buys the work and those that do have only been buying my pieces because they are Banksy. The true fans would get first offers on any release and anybody caught flipping would be removed for ever from that list forever. Small runs for true fans.
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by thinkbank on Apr 16, 2008 9:44:46 GMT 1, Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person! May I suggest extreme caution and common sense at all times! I live in South America (Brazil) and in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, you'd be extremely ill-advised to just wander into certain areas of these cities, I'm told that other large cities in this continent are much the same. I hope you'll be here on a part of a carefully structured project or at least with knowledgable locals who will take good care of you and advise you well. If this is not the case, please think again! There are amazing places to visit without putting yourself in unnecessary danger. If you do hit the slums, make sure you look poor and speak the lingo fairly well. I assume you have a good grasp of Spanish (or Portuguese)! Again, if not, reconsider and even if so, the former point remains true!
a mate of mine wants part of his honeymoon in Rio. is this a bad idea??
Im going out to the slums in south america in may as it happens i hope it makes me a better person! May I suggest extreme caution and common sense at all times! I live in South America (Brazil) and in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, you'd be extremely ill-advised to just wander into certain areas of these cities, I'm told that other large cities in this continent are much the same. I hope you'll be here on a part of a carefully structured project or at least with knowledgable locals who will take good care of you and advise you well. If this is not the case, please think again! There are amazing places to visit without putting yourself in unnecessary danger. If you do hit the slums, make sure you look poor and speak the lingo fairly well. I assume you have a good grasp of Spanish (or Portuguese)! Again, if not, reconsider and even if so, the former point remains true! a mate of mine wants part of his honeymoon in Rio. is this a bad idea?? |
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by jh153 on Apr 16, 2008 10:09:25 GMT 1, I would graff over a copy of Rene 'the son of man' - put a spray can in the face of the suit rather than the apple. Then call it 'the son of can'.
I would graff over a copy of Rene 'the son of man' - put a spray can in the face of the suit rather than the apple. Then call it 'the son of can'.
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by top on Apr 16, 2008 10:28:37 GMT 1, I'd have my own forum..
I'd have my own forum..
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by top on Apr 16, 2008 10:30:11 GMT 1, Get a show together in London with Blek and have a Rat fest!
Get a show together in London with Blek and have a Rat fest!
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by killerkellah on Apr 16, 2008 11:26:28 GMT 1, take it easy for a bit.
take it easy for a bit.
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by onemandown72 on Apr 16, 2008 11:30:06 GMT 1, Looking at doing something very high profile in Beijing at the Olympics to highlight whatever was on my radar. second only to the World Cup in popularity & media exposure. If I wanted to get any message across that's where I would be heading
Looking at doing something very high profile in Beijing at the Olympics to highlight whatever was on my radar. second only to the World Cup in popularity & media exposure. If I wanted to get any message across that's where I would be heading
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by ilester on Apr 16, 2008 11:38:45 GMT 1, I'd fulfil George Michaels request of painting one of his walls but negotiate the issue of showing myself, like Banksy is doing at the moment.
I'd fulfil George Michaels request of painting one of his walls but negotiate the issue of showing myself, like Banksy is doing at the moment.
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by richmister on Apr 16, 2008 11:40:37 GMT 1,
Not at all. I was there a couple of months ago and it's a fantastic city. Take the normal safety precautions and they will be fine. Going into the Favelas with a guide is great experience. Bought a bit of artwork in the Shanty town off one of the young local artists.
Not at all. I was there a couple of months ago and it's a fantastic city. Take the normal safety precautions and they will be fine. Going into the Favelas with a guide is great experience. Bought a bit of artwork in the Shanty town off one of the young local artists.
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IF I WERE BANKSY...., by Prescription Art on Apr 16, 2008 11:54:23 GMT 1, May I suggest extreme caution and common sense at all times! I live in South America (Brazil) and in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, you'd be extremely ill-advised to just wander into certain areas of these cities, I'm told that other large cities in this continent are much the same. I hope you'll be here on a part of a carefully structured project or at least with knowledgable locals who will take good care of you and advise you well. If this is not the case, please think again! There are amazing places to visit without putting yourself in unnecessary danger. If you do hit the slums, make sure you look poor and speak the lingo fairly well. I assume you have a good grasp of Spanish (or Portuguese)! Again, if not, reconsider and even if so, the former point remains true! a mate of mine wants part of his honeymoon in Rio. is this a bad idea??
Sounds a great idea to me!
May I suggest extreme caution and common sense at all times! I live in South America (Brazil) and in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, you'd be extremely ill-advised to just wander into certain areas of these cities, I'm told that other large cities in this continent are much the same. I hope you'll be here on a part of a carefully structured project or at least with knowledgable locals who will take good care of you and advise you well. If this is not the case, please think again! There are amazing places to visit without putting yourself in unnecessary danger. If you do hit the slums, make sure you look poor and speak the lingo fairly well. I assume you have a good grasp of Spanish (or Portuguese)! Again, if not, reconsider and even if so, the former point remains true! a mate of mine wants part of his honeymoon in Rio. is this a bad idea?? Sounds a great idea to me! |
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