[Hairbland]

Apr 4, 2012 22:11:24 GMT 1 volvic said:

so glad i didnt buy a spot print now.

endless supply

like Rubix Cubes and Pet Rocks.
which may be the point.
or not.
but they certainly are ubiquitous.

[misterx]

6 quid poster plus 30 pounds delivery to OZ = pricey!

What do the signed show posters look like?

What image is used?

[Deleted]

Apr 5, 2012 6:59:20 GMT 1 misterx said:

6 quid poster plus 30 pounds delivery to OZ = pricey!

Misterx I'll try and help if I can

[skitchy]

There is a selection of about 4 or 5 signed show posters to choose from in the gift shop, Nothing special about them, no edition, quite big so framing would be annoying.

Is his signature worth 200 alone?

[sanchorockin78]

^^
Drop an additional £300 and you get this!
www.peterharrington.co.uk/store/art-architecture-design/product/from-the-cradle-to-the-grave-selected-drawings/

[Transport Blast]

Framed Ethisterone.

Attachments:

[Happy Shopper]

As silly as I know it sounds... Really like this new print, Isovanillin (think it's new anyway!)
manifoldeditions.com/isovanillin.html

[Zippy]

Agree it is a great looking print but for those that have bought over the last few months I must ask a question...
Does the continued release of prints and woodcuts bother you and feel like it has devalued the piece(s) you have bought?
The Lana b print posted on here is a silkscreen ed 100. The woodcuts seem to be editions of 55 and I guess better quality.
But there seems to be new releases weekly at the moment.

[misterx]

My wife likes the cups and saucer sets, but they are no longer available.
Tried mailing the shop but haven't heard back... Anyone know whether they will be getting more stock?

[ricobenfico]

Apr 4, 2012 22:57:31 GMT 1 .dappy said:

but who can resist this Hirst 'official' spot show print for only £6.00

shop.tate.org.uk/damien-hirst/arg-glu-mini-print-/invt/12972/

Mini print printed exclusively for Tate Modern's 2012 Damien Hirst exhibition:
Exhibition Damien Hirst
Material Matte art paper
Artist Damien Hirst
Artwork Arg-Glu
Dimensions 28 x 35cm

What's the story with these? Are these like nice postcards?

[.dappy]

^ yes should be interesting in the printing technique - postcard like, as you say/maybe?? Waiting for mine to come through, but big postcards at 28x35cm ;D

[Deleted]

What next commemorative plates?

[Coach]

Apr 7, 2012 23:41:03 GMT 1 ricobenfico said:

Apr 4, 2012 22:57:31 GMT 1 .dappy said:

but who can resist this Hirst 'official' spot show print for only £6.00

shop.tate.org.uk/damien-hirst/arg-glu-mini-print-/invt/12972/

Mini print printed exclusively for Tate Modern's 2012 Damien Hirst exhibition:
Exhibition Damien Hirst
Material Matte art paper
Artist Damien Hirst
Artwork Arg-Glu
Dimensions 28 x 35cm

What's the story with these? Are these like nice postcards?

They are small prints on thin ish paper - the sort you can buy in any museum or gallery gift shop.

[Coach]

Apr 8, 2012 0:30:40 GMT 1 @deputydawg said:

What next commemorative plates?

How about 36 grand for painted plastic skulls?
I kid you not.
In the gift shop!

[Jeezuz Jones Snr]

WOW Coach.. 36k?? I can't believe people buy into it. Hirst must sit there at home laughing at everyone who buys his stuff and watching his elves threading notes into his money counting machine

[misterx]

Apr 8, 2012 0:30:40 GMT 1 @deputydawg said:

What next commemorative plates?

The plates are already for sale at The Tate...

[jdwheeler]

Apr 4, 2012 22:11:24 GMT 1 volvic said:

so glad i didnt buy a spot print now.

endless supply

Genuine question - why does this matter if you are not buying simply to flip?

[jdwheeler]

Apr 7, 2012 23:35:53 GMT 1 Zippy said:

Agree it is a great looking print but for those that have bought over the last few months I must ask a question...
Does the continued release of prints and woodcuts bother you and feel like it has devalued the piece(s) you have bought?
The Lana b print posted on here is a silkscreen ed 100. The woodcuts seem to be editions of 55 and I guess better quality.
But there seems to be new releases weekly at the moment.

Hey mate.

Doesn't really bother me.

I always wanted a signed spot print for wall.

I also wanted the spots to be a certain size/number and landscape and definately with white background.

Completely understand how people think it is stupid, but I think it is iconic.

I genuinely dont think that a woodcut adds anything to the concept, but appreciate some people like deckled edges. I prefered the shiny glaze effect of lanatoside B to the embossed woodcut effect (completely subjective though).

[ABC]

Apr 7, 2012 23:35:53 GMT 1 Zippy said:

Agree it is a great looking print but for those that have bought over the last few months I must ask a question...
Does the continued release of prints and woodcuts bother you and feel like it has devalued the piece(s) you have bought?
The Lana b print posted on here is a silkscreen ed 100. The woodcuts seem to be editions of 55 and I guess better quality.
But there seems to be new releases weekly at the moment.

I have a question; If money was no object would you buy Hirst's work?
For me I find it easier to spend money on art than most other material things, I suppose it's because I'm interested in art and appreciate it, although my wife does not express the same views. As long as the bills are covered, then why not spend the rest on something you enjoy.
I seem to be the only one in my family who likes the spot range, I'm happy with that though. There are many artists I don't get and would never waste my money on, even if they are popular.

Lana B is a great looking print, personally I'm not bothered about values for this, I just wanted a hirst spot print. With the hassle of previous Eyestorm spots I wanted one from OC and not secondary market then I don't have to worry that it's fake. Hirst is a big artist, regardless of the bad press and what people think about him or his work, he is not going to go away. Artist are recognized by their work, repetition is therefor key to their success. Not sure what I'm trying to say but..... I like his work, I own some of his works, I don't care what they are worth as they will be passed on to my kids, I didn't buy these to sell in the near future. As for addition sizes, they are relatively small compared with a lot of artists.

[Zippy]

^^ JD - thanks for replying....
I do agree it is iconic and I do not think it is stupid. I like the concept of producing a woodcut and am led to believe that the quality of colour would be stronger / better than a silkscreen?
I would need to see the 2 together to make any purchase decision. Anyway - enjoy yours!

^ ABC - thanks for your reply too.
'If money was no object' I would buy a set of all of them! I agree he is a huge Artist and depending on the amount of works published I am sure they will increase in value and your kids will love inheriting them one day.

I am not trying to be negative about Mr Hirsts work as I would love a spot picture on my walls at home.

My question was merely about the amount of works currently being published and if you had previously purchased and now more editions are being released does that bother you?

What do others think? Let us know if you have a spot piece when you reply as it will be interesting to see the replies of those that have bought v those that have not.

[Happy Shopper]

I think if I'd bought at a higher price bracket, and a bigger print was released that I could have bought cheaper, then I'd be annoyed... but that's common sense isn't it!?

You could be equally annoyed by buying any artist's work, only for them to release something cheaper, or more of the same, or just an image that you like more.

[redfred]

Bought Lana B and I am really pleased I did, again not overly bothered about value as it looks great on the wall and that is where it will be staying, as for other Spots being released I am not particularly worried as I dont think an extra few hundred will make any difference considering the number churned out over the years, and he certainly wouldnt do it if they arent popular. Mine has received a mixed responce with most people who have seen it passing the comment 'they dont get it' but this boils down to taste! From a monetry point of view this probably falls mid way in my collection but is close to the top regarding likeability.

[ABC]

Have to agree that they need to cut back on the crap. Magnets, cups etc take the piss, I do like the cufflinks though.

[lifeonwalls]

Quite happy with my $75 Nuchleohistone poster. Would never be able to justify a real Hirst print and the endless supply of them would irritate me. I like to think that the art I buy can at least hold it's value. Not saying these won't in the long run but demand isn't outweighing supply at any point.

What happens if/when everyone wants to sell their Hirsts?!

[sixftjellybaby]

or download a free one from here ;D ;D ;D
www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/interactive/2012/mar/11/damien-hirst-poster-download-spots
theres a couple of others too
sorry if its been posted before

[mmmike]

Not sure if this was posted yet. It looks like there are more spots to come and maybe the cheapest prints yet...

www.fadwebsite.com/2012/04/10/british-artist-damien-hirst-set-to-unveil-new-work-at-affordable-art-fair-april-18-22-nyc/

[misterx]

hmm.. interesting, although "most affordable" is a relative term...

Wonder how much?

[HRE]

I suspect these would be the left overs that have not sold out yet on the site.

[Happy Shopper]

I don't think those "new prints" will be new. Just same ones on their site now... Unveiled for the first time in the US!
The Affordable Art Fair has a limit of £4000 in the UK.

[sanchorockin78]

Apr 10, 2012 16:18:58 GMT 1 redfred said:

Bought Lana B and I am really pleased I did, again not overly bothered about value as it looks great on the wall and that is where it will be staying, as for other Spots being released I am not particularly worried as I dont think an extra few hundred will make any difference considering the number churned out over the years, and he certainly wouldnt do it if they arent popular. Mine has received a mixed responce with most people who have seen it passing the comment 'they dont get it' but this boils down to taste! From a monetry point of view this probably falls mid way in my collection but is close to the top regarding likeability.

Likewise !

I have been after a spot print for some time and toyed with purchasing an 'Opium' print for awhile. The release of the OC prints allowed be to finally pick up a spot print at a slightly more affordable price. The print has had some passing comments following the negative media around Hirst, but its the pleasure of looking at this print that adds the value to it!. We love gazing at this and the novelty of staring at a bunch of Spots remains as from every angle it looks or reflects differently and the colours work perfectly in our room. People should be purchasing art to hang on walls not with one eye on the future value...that's what I did many years ago with my Banksy's, Futuras and Seen etc etc artworks...if someone else digs them enough to pay 100 times what I purchased a print for them whoopee. I am not bothered at all about the constant releases, or that the Lano B edition has not even sold out!...if that were the case I would be hoping a shedload of artist's would be run over by a bus to maintain their exclusivity