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Bagging a Bansky

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by The Big Ragu, Oct 14, 2013.

  1. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-24518315

    http://www.cnbc.com/id/101109791

    I thought this was wild. Bansky, the graffiti artist whose artwork has sold for more than $1 million, apparently set up a stall near Central Park on Saturday selling original canvases for $60 a pop (don't know if it was him at the stall, because he guards his identity).

    He didn't sell out. The first woman bought two and negotiated him down to $30 a piece. One guy bought four of them for $240.
     
    The Big Ragu, Oct 14, 2013
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  2. LongTimeListener

    LongTimeListener Well-Known Member

    I would never buy a Bansky. I find him too derivative of Banksy.
     
    LongTimeListener, Oct 14, 2013
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  3. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

    Had never heard of this dude until someone tried to sell a Banksy Buck on Pawn Stars.

    I've got to say, I get a kick out of some of his stuff.
     
    YankeeFan, Oct 14, 2013
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  4. dreunc1542

    dreunc1542 Active Member

    For those who haven't seen it, check out Exit Through the Gift Shop. Good stuff.
     
    dreunc1542, Oct 14, 2013
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  5. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    Banksky has been making his way around NYC. Here is a link to some of work
    he has done recently. Some already altered or painted over.

    http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/13/4831840/banksy-hits-new-york-city
     
    Boom_70, Oct 14, 2013
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  6. Football_Bat

    Football_Bat Well-Known Member

    You want to get a Bansky around here, talk pauly tyqz or bad-mouth VCU.
     
    Football_Bat, Oct 14, 2013
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  7. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    He struck 25 feet away from where I live today. It is really simple, but very cool given the backdrop. Maybe I will post a picture, but it would pretty much give everyone my address.
     
    The Big Ragu, Oct 15, 2013
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  8. Versatile

    Versatile Active Member

    You just lost your yuppie cred.
     
    Versatile, Oct 15, 2013
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  9. NoOneLikesUs

    NoOneLikesUs Active Member

    So Tribeca then? Locations and dates are posted on the web site.
     
    NoOneLikesUs, Oct 16, 2013
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  10. Sic semper tyrannis

    Sic semper tyrannis Member

    If Tribeca is an address, then Ragu can expect drop-on guests
     
    Sic semper tyrannis, Oct 16, 2013
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