General art-related discussion.
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JoeViturbo
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 1:47 pm
GoBluePanic wrote:
Yeah, 9k damage to dilapidated, decaying buildings, in a dilapidated, decaying city. This is just a small snippet of why Detroit is where it is, the stupidity in that city is second to none.
I have a cousin who is an artist (photography) in Detroit and while I've been exiled to Texas, I'm originally from the Great Lakes region. I took a weekend trip home and managed to spare some time for the mural and LSC although I didn't buy anything. My cousin was not happy with Fairey's visit because, in her opinion, Detroit should be spending money on Detroit artists. I disagree because I feel that anything that draws attention, and activity to downtown from people who otherwise would not be going there has got to be a good thing that will spread to other residents, businesses, and yes, even local artists. Fairey's visit and "graffiti" added value and attraction to the city which is an aspect of his work that the police have chosen to ignore, or stubbornly misinterpret.
Detroit's got problems, man.
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spagucci1
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 1:56 pm
JoeViturbo wrote:GoBluePanic wrote:
Yeah, 9k damage to dilapidated, decaying buildings, in a dilapidated, decaying city. This is just a small snippet of why Detroit is where it is, the stupidity in that city is second to none.
I have a cousin who is an artist (photography) in Detroit and while I've been exiled to Texas, I'm originally from the Great Lakes region. I took a weekend trip home and managed to spare some time for the mural and LSC although I didn't buy anything. My cousin was not happy with Fairey's visit because, in her opinion, Detroit should be spending money on Detroit artists. I disagree because I feel that anything that draws attention, and activity to downtown from people who otherwise would not be going there has got to be a good thing that will spread to other residents, businesses, and yes, even local artists. Fairey's visit and "graffiti" added value and attraction to the city which is an aspect of his work that the police have chosen to ignore, or stubbornly misinterpret.
Detroit's got problems, man.
Does your cousin know it was Dan Gilbert who commisioned Fairey and not the City of Detroit?
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JoeViturbo
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:44 pm
spagucci1 wrote:JoeViturbo wrote:GoBluePanic wrote:
Yeah, 9k damage to dilapidated, decaying buildings, in a dilapidated, decaying city. This is just a small snippet of why Detroit is where it is, the stupidity in that city is second to none.
I have a cousin who is an artist (photography) in Detroit and while I've been exiled to Texas, I'm originally from the Great Lakes region. I took a weekend trip home and managed to spare some time for the mural and LSC although I didn't buy anything. My cousin was not happy with Fairey's visit because, in her opinion, Detroit should be spending money on Detroit artists. I disagree because I feel that anything that draws attention, and activity to downtown from people who otherwise would not be going there has got to be a good thing that will spread to other residents, businesses, and yes, even local artists. Fairey's visit and "graffiti" added value and attraction to the city which is an aspect of his work that the police have chosen to ignore, or stubbornly misinterpret.
Detroit's got problems, man.
Does your cousin know it was Dan Gilbert who commisioned Fairey and not the City of Detroit?
You know, I mentioned that to her. I'm not sure she cared.
It's okay though because I'm not much of a fan of her work.
She does run a blog about Detroit but from what I can tell, most of the artists don't have online stores so unless you're in Detroit at a show you'll never be able to support their art. It is arsoncapital.com
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bulkhead72
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sidewaysscott
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:20 pm
Honest question, does the platinum club truly exist?
pay via paypal, use credit card,file dispute at the 20 day mark if suspicious. don't deal with noobs. don't trade with noobs. request feedback ahead of time. there are lots of good people 'round here.
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bulkhead72
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gonzo303
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:36 pm
stuckeyc wrote:bad pic, but my buddy got one of these large foil icon stickers today. Never seen one before and I want one
This is what I got with my Platinum Club package this week.....I was hoping for the Green Sparkle..
Same fudge, different drop.
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Grtdane06
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:37 pm
I am sure no one will answer my question but I will ask anyways - how do you become a person within said club
Is it based on purchases or something else
Just curious
Replete wrote:Thanks GD and fittingly that was your 666th post
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maden
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 5:38 pm
Platinum Club is the only gag funnier than the Celsius is a woman gag. HIGH COMEDY
We'll kill the fatted calf tonight, so stick around
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maden
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Thu Jun 25, 2015 6:07 pm
The joke continues! ROFL!
We'll kill the fatted calf tonight, so stick around
