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Arkle said:
I saw either the bed or her tent (Everyone I Have Ever Slept With) at the Saatchi a good few years ago (or possibly both). More interesting in the flesh and in a gallery setting than just as an unmade bed or a tent with people's names in. Also saw a couple of Damian Hirst's dissection things.

Conceptually, I think I prefer Banksy.
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I saw Damian Hirst's diamond skull in Amsterdam (I think). Quite impressive. Liked the tale that it's called 'For The Love Of God' because that's what his Mother said when he told her what he was doing.
Arkle said:
I have. There are also examples of visitors not realising an exhibit is an exhibit and moving it, aren't there? (I can't remember specifics)
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Pair of glasses dropped on the floor seems to ring a bell as recent example.
 


zwartekat said:
I saw Damian Hirst's diamond skull in Amsterdam (I think). Quite impressive. Liked the tale that it's called 'For The Love Of God' because that's what his Mother said when he told her what he was doing.

Pair of glasses dropped on the floor seems to ring a bell as recent example.
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Reminds me of the elephant painting on canvass that had art critics gushing over the feelings and angst of the artists :lol:

The tits
 
Frankie Boyles favourite bit of graffiti was in the bogs in a restaurant and was a massive dick drawn on the wall with the words " Bon Appetit" scrawled underneath.
I think that's beautiful.
 
Tadger said:
I've always fancied getting pissed and going to an art gallery.
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Much to my shame, the first time I saw Picasso's 'Guernica' I had been overserved and blurted out 'It's big and a bit crap' much to the horror of Ms Z. Serves her right for dragging me round galleries in Prague looking at religious triptyches, some of which had definitely been painted by dogs.
 
zwartekat said:
Much to my shame, the first time I saw Picasso's 'Guernica' I had been overserved and blurted out 'It's big and a bit crap' much to the horror of Ms Z. Serves her right for dragging me round galleries in Prague looking at religious triptyches, some of which had definitely been painted by dogs.
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That's basically what I'd like to do. Just get arseholed and go around and point at various exhibits and go "Well that's a load of bollocks."

Hopefully in front of some twat in a beret.

Keawyeds said:
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It's finished now, but this is "22 Bees" in Manchester.

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Art or Graffiti or somewhere in between?
Either way I love it
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Is that for the victims of the bombing? I assume so as there's 22.

Erm...why?
 
Tadger said:
That's basically what I'd like to do. Just get arseholed and go around and point at various exhibits and go "Well that's a load of bollocks."

Hopefully in front of some twat in a beret.



Is that for the victims of the bombing? I assume so as there's 22.

Erm...why?
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Why to what part?
 
Keawyeds said:
Near me at home someone has sprayed the word "penis" along with a poorly drawn cock.
That's graffiti and shite grafitti at that.

Banksy's work is clearly art - more so because it tends to be making a statement.
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Sorry about that.
 
dangermows said:
Plenty of graffiti is absolutely superb - especially if there is a meaning behind it.



Not really. Anyone can and has thought of drawing a cock and balls. No one had thought of the bed idea. Thats the mistake many make, simply look at something and think "i couldve done that" but they wouldnt, as they wouldnt have had the thought/inspiration to do it.
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If by plenty you mean.001% I would agree.

I agree with the bed comment. However, most modern art is banal. Banksy is less thought provoking than you think he is.

Arkle said:
I saw either the bed or her tent (Everyone I Have Ever Slept With) at the Saatchi a good few years ago (or possibly both). More interesting in the flesh and in a gallery setting than just as an unmade bed or a tent with people's names in. Also saw a couple of Damian Hirst's dissection things.

Conceptually, I think I prefer Banksy.
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I loved the bed. Hurst leaves me cold. banksy is A level art and philosophy at best.
 
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