When I asked myself whether I actually need a Facebook page or not, I was a little hesitant in the beginning. Since I want to keep the online presence simple and leave out anything that could be distracting I wasn’t too fond of the idea of adding this main stream channel to my communication mix. Classic dilemma: being afraid of blending one’s name with a main stream brand and thereby risking to be taken less serious vs. the opportunity to reach more people with one’s message. In the end I decided to create the page because it makes it very convenient for everyone to stay updated. And since I – probably just like many other people who are proud of their work – want to reach as many people as possible with my message, I decided to just go for it.
So, here is the link to the page. Consider liking it if like the Value Art concept or just want to be updated with the latest news. www.facebook.com/ValueArtNet
What do you think? Good or bad idea?
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Banksy stall sells art works for $60 in New York
Yesterday I read about Banksy’s latest coup, selling original signed canvas in the streets of New York.
The fact that probably no one who passed by either knew that it was Banksy’s art or even thought these spray-paints would be originals makes this event very interesting. This creates a classic “Imagine if …”-scenario. “Imagine you had been there and only known that these paintings are actually orinals.” I actually had this thought when I read this story. What about you?
I guess that if anybody new about it the whole stall would have been sold out in less than a minute. Who wouldn’t pay $60 for an original Banksy?
One thing I found rather interesting, the canvas with the price sprayed on it :) Obviously it wasn’t meant to be sold for the price of $60. But I wish I could have asked the old man who sold the canvas whether I could buy exactly that one.
I must say that I also was a bit glad to see that Banksy made his spray paints in black and white on canvas – well, just as I did ;) If I had the opportunity I would also like to take my seven canvas and sell them on the streets of New York. Obviously, I wouldn’t need a canvas with the price written on it. I wonder how the people of New York would react on a stall with seven large canvas, only with numbers written on them….
Would you buy a Banksy spray paint canvas for $60?
What would be the maximum amount you would pay for one of those paintings?
I would really like to read your answer. Comment below or tweet to @MatthiasKamann #valueart
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