BlackRatPress
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by BlackRatPress on May 9, 2011 14:08:07 GMT 1, Four Cities
Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shepard Fairey
Black Rat Projects 20th May โ 23rd June 2011
"The world we live in, and beginning with its material decor, is discovered to be narrower by the day. It stifles us. We yield profoundly to its influence; we react to it according to our instincts instead of according to our aspirations. In a word, this world governs our way of being and it grinds us down." Guy Debord
In 2007 the global population living in urban environments passed the halfway mark, and that trend is accelerating. As cities become bigger and denser, and within the rigid structures of a mass-market society, truly meaningful personal interactions become increasingly elusive. The anonymising effects of scale and excess on the actor in the postmodern city can lead to a shared sense of social isolation.
In Four Cities Black Rat Projects will take a look at the four artists whose experience of urbanity propelled them to create within their environment in similar ways. With new works by represented artist Swoon, and secondary market works sourced from Os Gemeos, Banksy and Shepard Fairey, BRP will map the parameters of the street art movement across continents through the voices that emerged simultaneously as the strongest of their respective city scenes.
Preview evening at Black Rat Projects, Thursday 19th May 2011, 6-9pm
Four Cities
Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shepard Fairey
Black Rat Projects 20th May โ 23rd June 2011
"The world we live in, and beginning with its material decor, is discovered to be narrower by the day. It stifles us. We yield profoundly to its influence; we react to it according to our instincts instead of according to our aspirations. In a word, this world governs our way of being and it grinds us down." Guy Debord
In 2007 the global population living in urban environments passed the halfway mark, and that trend is accelerating. As cities become bigger and denser, and within the rigid structures of a mass-market society, truly meaningful personal interactions become increasingly elusive. The anonymising effects of scale and excess on the actor in the postmodern city can lead to a shared sense of social isolation.
In Four Cities Black Rat Projects will take a look at the four artists whose experience of urbanity propelled them to create within their environment in similar ways. With new works by represented artist Swoon, and secondary market works sourced from Os Gemeos, Banksy and Shepard Fairey, BRP will map the parameters of the street art movement across continents through the voices that emerged simultaneously as the strongest of their respective city scenes.
Preview evening at Black Rat Projects, Thursday 19th May 2011, 6-9pm
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anarquee
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by anarquee on May 9, 2011 14:44:53 GMT 1, wow! just planned my london trip on 18-19 of June!
I'm not missing it!
wow! just planned my london trip on 18-19 of June!
I'm not missing it!
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jonvespa
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December 2006
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by jonvespa on May 9, 2011 16:05:43 GMT 1, i fly into london on the 18th! sweet timing.
i fly into london on the 18th! sweet timing.
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sal
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January 2011
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by sal on May 9, 2011 17:06:13 GMT 1, I saw the news about Banksy show @ Andipa, and started thinking of a quick London trip.. and now this!.. guess it has to happen...
I saw the news about Banksy show @ Andipa, and started thinking of a quick London trip.. and now this!.. guess it has to happen...
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Shoot Again
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April 2011
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by Shoot Again on May 9, 2011 17:09:55 GMT 1, Definitely count me in for the Preview evening ;-)
Definitely count me in for the Preview evening ;-)
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gnobziw
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November 2010
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by gnobziw on May 9, 2011 17:57:43 GMT 1, secondary market stuff ! how very uninteresting. guess its one way to get the big players involved .
secondary market stuff ! how very uninteresting. guess its one way to get the big players involved .
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freddy
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February 2010
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by freddy on May 16, 2011 15:50:59 GMT 1, i fly into london on the 18th! sweet timing.
20th here, will definitely stop by 
i fly into london on the 18th! sweet timing. 20th here, will definitely stop by |
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sal
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January 2011
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by sal on May 19, 2011 16:14:32 GMT 1, secondary market stuff ! how very uninteresting.
I almost thought the same thing, but than again, there are all hi class artists, and their shows are not something that just happens any day... plus, I never seen any of their works in person, so any chance to see them is a great thing...
here are Os Gemeos pieces via VNA Twitter:
and one from BlackRatProjects site:
secondary market stuff ! how very uninteresting. I almost thought the same thing, but than again, there are all hi class artists, and their shows are not something that just happens any day... plus, I never seen any of their works in person, so any chance to see them is a great thing... here are Os Gemeos pieces via VNA Twitter: and one from BlackRatProjects site: |
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El Pulpo
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May 2011
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by El Pulpo on May 19, 2011 17:08:44 GMT 1, Great ! I come this evening.. Is that at cargo ?
Great ! I come this evening.. Is that at cargo ?
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missinglink
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by missinglink on May 19, 2011 17:36:24 GMT 1, online preview/pricelist is also available. really great pieces, but no bargains hehe.
online preview/pricelist is also available. really great pieces, but no bargains hehe.
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cktbreaker
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July 2010
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by cktbreaker on May 19, 2011 20:50:22 GMT 1, The top Os Gemeos piece is sold the second is not for sale however they have one piece set at 55,000 pounds. I like some of the Public Enemy stuff in the 3750 pound range, but still that range is a bit high for me.
The top Os Gemeos piece is sold the second is not for sale however they have one piece set at 55,000 pounds. I like some of the Public Enemy stuff in the 3750 pound range, but still that range is a bit high for me.
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Shoot Again
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April 2011
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by Shoot Again on May 19, 2011 21:05:30 GMT 1, Yeah the 2 silkscreen on metal from Shepard Fairey (Flava Flav & Chuck D) were really looking cool next to each others !
Yeah the 2 silkscreen on metal from Shepard Fairey (Flava Flav & Chuck D) were really looking cool next to each others !
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by chyren on May 19, 2011 21:18:57 GMT 1, I would love those public Enemy posters..
I saw a chuck d one for $400..tempting
I would love those public Enemy posters..
I saw a chuck d one for $400..tempting
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mj
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October 2007
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by mj on May 19, 2011 22:02:44 GMT 1, Os Gemeos looked amazing if only I had the ยฃยฃยฃ.
Os Gemeos looked amazing if only I had the ยฃยฃยฃ.
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by rottenredrooster on May 19, 2011 22:04:21 GMT 1, Love those OS Gemeos pieces, must make a trip down there to see them in the flesh.
Love those OS Gemeos pieces, must make a trip down there to see them in the flesh.
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artylang
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December 2010
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by artylang on May 19, 2011 23:12:03 GMT 1, I tried to buy that gemeos door when it was part of the Deitch show. Glad it went to someone who appreciated it enough to resell it so soon...
I tried to buy that gemeos door when it was part of the Deitch show. Glad it went to someone who appreciated it enough to resell it so soon...
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El Pulpo
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May 2011
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by El Pulpo on May 19, 2011 23:52:49 GMT 1, Arf, I arrived too late and it was closed .. I'll try to come tomorrow ..
Arf, I arrived too late and it was closed .. I'll try to come tomorrow ..
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jonvespa
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by jonvespa on May 20, 2011 17:33:25 GMT 1, lighting at the gallery is incredible....it was pretty cool to be so close to the banksy's, as it's so rare to see one up close in LA (sans the 2006 show and MOCA).
it was fairly similar to any opening in LA....crowded, few looking at art, mostly just getting trashed on free booze.
i was there for 30 minutes and hit stag and dagger to watch some bands.
incidentally, what was the price on the banksy's? i saw that the kate sold, eh?
jon
lighting at the gallery is incredible....it was pretty cool to be so close to the banksy's, as it's so rare to see one up close in LA (sans the 2006 show and MOCA).
it was fairly similar to any opening in LA....crowded, few looking at art, mostly just getting trashed on free booze.
i was there for 30 minutes and hit stag and dagger to watch some bands.
incidentally, what was the price on the banksy's? i saw that the kate sold, eh?
jon
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Sundowner
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by Sundowner on May 20, 2011 18:46:18 GMT 1, I was actually pretty disappointed. The Os Gemeos pieces were nice but the Shep and Banksy's have all been seen before at fairly major shows......
I was actually pretty disappointed. The Os Gemeos pieces were nice but the Shep and Banksy's have all been seen before at fairly major shows......
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artylang
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December 2010
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by artylang on May 21, 2011 23:28:54 GMT 1, anyone got pics or can pm me with price list?
thanks
anyone got pics or can pm me with price list?
thanks
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El Pulpo
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May 2011
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by El Pulpo on May 22, 2011 22:38:49 GMT 1, I have take some pics.. the work of Shepard is awesome ! Tyrant Boots !!!!!
I have take some pics.. the work of Shepard is awesome ! Tyrant Boots !!!!!
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artylang
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by artylang on May 23, 2011 0:24:42 GMT 1, Want to see the Swoon work specifically
Want to see the Swoon work specifically
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artylang
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December 2010
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by artylang on May 24, 2011 17:41:45 GMT 1, anyone? I know it's not quite HUSH or Vermin but come on people
anyone? I know it's not quite HUSH or Vermin but come on people
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mylilly
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by mylilly on May 24, 2011 21:02:00 GMT 1, anyone? I know it's not quite HUSH or Vermin but come on people
Think thats the problem with secondary show.. just doesn't get people excited!
anyone? I know it's not quite HUSH or Vermin but come on people Think thats the problem with secondary show.. just doesn't get people excited! |
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kalm
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November 2010
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by kalm on May 24, 2011 22:18:59 GMT 1, It's ok to flip if you call yourself a "Gallery"
LOL @ Art World
It's ok to flip if you call yourself a "Gallery"
LOL @ Art World
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artylang
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December 2010
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Swoon, Os Gemeos, Banksy, Shep 19th, by artylang on May 24, 2011 23:38:18 GMT 1, i dont quite understand either comment. Flip? Do most "flippers" put on shows like black rat projects. The project shows they put on like the Swoon, Ellis, Canilo cost a lot to put on and dont leave too much to be sold. A little secondary market action helps to pay to put on exhibitions of that nature. It also helps to pay to bring artists such as Swoon and Matt Small to Africa, or any of the other things you are unaware of and things I cant think of off the top of my head.
This guy is doing it right, supporting artists he loves and showing them how the should be shown. Id say they have done an excellent job picking up the pieces after Laz destroyed the market and careers.
i dont quite understand either comment. Flip? Do most "flippers" put on shows like black rat projects. The project shows they put on like the Swoon, Ellis, Canilo cost a lot to put on and dont leave too much to be sold. A little secondary market action helps to pay to put on exhibitions of that nature. It also helps to pay to bring artists such as Swoon and Matt Small to Africa, or any of the other things you are unaware of and things I cant think of off the top of my head.
This guy is doing it right, supporting artists he loves and showing them how the should be shown. Id say they have done an excellent job picking up the pieces after Laz destroyed the market and careers.
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