New Banksy art spotted in England

A crispy new Banksy just popped up in Gillett Square (Hackney, UK). It seems that the recent “hammering” which the urban art market took in this week’s auctions have clearly not affected Banksy’s approach at all. It goes to show that his meteoric rise in popularity the past few years have not gotten to his head. His unique perspective on our world today are not driven by speculators or gallerists. Whether the art market is up or down, Sir Banksy reminds us that why his works belongs on the streets and not inside auction houses.

Update: Another probable Banksy piece has been spotted in London at the A1 North junction just before the M1 (seen below).

New Banksy art spotted in England

A crispy new Banksy just popped up in Gillett Square (Hackney, UK). It seems that the recent “hammering” which the urban art market took in this week’s auctions have clearly not affected Banksy’s approach at all. It goes to show that his meteoric rise in popularity the past few years have not gotten to his head. His unique perspective on our world today are not driven by speculators or gallerists. Whether the art market is up or down, Sir Banksy reminds us that why his works belongs on the streets and not inside auction houses.

Update: Another probable Banksy piece has been spotted in London at the A1 North junction just before the M1 (seen below).

Lackluster Results for Bonhams Urban Art Auction

As anyone with half an ear to the market would have predicted, Bonhams Feb. 24th Urban Art Auction fizzled to a close. Just over 60% of the 78 pieces offered sold, many failing to reach original estimates. A quarter of all lots were comprised of Banksy works, with 65% (13 out of 20) finding buyers. The sale further affirms what many members have been talking about over on TACforum for some time - the graffiti/street/urban art market has long been in need of correction, and mass speculation has finally run its course. Clearly collectors are approaching purchases with much more scrutiny and perhaps we are finally seeing the over-hyped junk of the past few years get what was inevitably coming its way.

Check the rest of the results here.

Lackluster Results for Bonhams Urban Art Auction

As anyone with half an ear to the market would have predicted, Bonhams Feb. 24th Urban Art Auction fizzled to a close. Just over 60% of the 78 pieces offered sold, many failing to reach original estimates. A quarter of all lots were comprised of Banksy works, with 65% (13 out of 20) finding buyers. The sale further affirms what many members have been talking about over on TACforum for some time - the graffiti/street/urban art market has long been in need of correction, and mass speculation has finally run its course. Clearly collectors are approaching purchases with much more scrutiny and perhaps we are finally seeing the over-hyped junk of the past few years get what was inevitably coming its way.

Check the rest of the results here.

Couple of new Malleus posters prints on sale info

Malleus has released 2 new posters. One is Who Killed Amanda Palmer and its on sale now at www.malleusdelic.com

The other one is for Witch. The show is February 29 so sometime after that it will be on sale. 4 colours on heavy white glittered paper. Faint elements of their classic Verdena poster in this one.


UPDATE 3-1 WITCH IS ON SALE NOW !!!!!

Couple of new Malleus posters prints on sale info

Malleus has released 2 new posters. One is Who Killed Amanda Palmer and its on sale now at www.malleusdelic.com

The other one is for Witch. The show is February 29 so sometime after that it will be on sale. 4 colours on heavy white glittered paper. Faint elements of their classic Verdena poster in this one.


UPDATE 3-1 WITCH IS ON SALE NOW !!!!!

Long Lost Aaron Horkey art work

Just be came aware of these today. Some old zines that Aaron had printed and designed the covers for.

Go to www.fellowshipoftim.bigcartel.com to buy it and others. Only $5