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dirtyd0369 wrote:and not like there isn't a market for Architectural drawings and prints, especially from a firm like Herzog de Meuron
Super niche.
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password wrote:They are design pieces and they are collaborations to boot, so they are not desirable to collectors.
as collaborations go it's a pretty important one though - i mean they designed the beijing olympic stadium together. the print's a relatively large edition so not surprised that's still around but can't believe that the stool isn't long gone. if i had that sort of cash i'd be all over it for investment potential alone, guess you never know though

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halopigg wrote:i was thinking the exact same thing. dude could go down as one of the top artists of the half century. Would be nice to touch something......
Agreed. As niche a market for this particular subject material, Ai Wei Wei will be considered the most significant artist of our time. With that said I'm still not buying it.
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I bought it.
Cannot wait to get my hands on this one.
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I am more than happy to add this piece to our home.
I love the mixture of the conceptual architectual design with the abstract visual affect of the print layout.
I would love to hear what the three of them say about this print.
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looks so much better framed up like that than in the digital pic. wouldnt have gone for it had i just seen the digital version alone.
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QKocur wrote:
halopigg wrote:i was thinking the exact same thing. dude could go down as one of the top artists of the half century. Would be nice to touch something......
Agreed. As niche a market for this particular subject material, Ai Wei Wei will be considered the most significant artist of our time. With that said I'm still not buying it.
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I think it's kinda boring but probably need to see it in person. A lot of architectual stuff doesn't scale down very well.
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Really regret passing on the studio print that he released a year ago or so.

That was/is miles better than this one. Can't justify paying for the signature on this rather poor image.
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smartussi wrote:I am more than happy to add this piece to our home.
I love the mixture of the conceptual architectual design with the abstract visual affect of the print layout.
I would love to hear what the three of them say about this print.
Haven't been following his releases or anything really. Though, I always like looking at his stuff. Love the conceptual elements. Where were these sold and at what price?
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robotoil wrote:
smartussi wrote:I am more than happy to add this piece to our home.
I love the mixture of the conceptual architectual design with the abstract visual affect of the print layout.
I would love to hear what the three of them say about this print.
Haven't been following his releases or anything really. Though, I always like looking at his stuff. Love the conceptual elements. Where were these sold and at what price?
http://www.serpentinegallery.org/limited_editions.html
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Did anyone who ordered one of these receive theirs yet?
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smartussi wrote:Did anyone who ordered one of these receive theirs yet?
I read on another board that someone did receive theirs about a week ago.. I believe it was in UK...
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trkr2007 wrote:so will someone let us know if this print is going to drop i need to get a haircut.....
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finally arrived today, shipped flat and extremely secure. well worth the wait.
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Activist.no recently released a limited edition skateboard decks in collaboration with Ai Weiwei. The money raised with sale of these decks will be donated to Amnesty International.
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Im guessing these are sold out....?
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smartussi wrote:Im guessing these are sold out....?
Yeah, UTSOLGT = Sold Out
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Bummer, would have been a nice set to have
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Ai WeiWei has unveiled his latest work, a map of China made from baby formula tins, in response to fears surrounding milk safety in China:

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(more pics and info via Independent)
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Ai Weiwei designed the cover of Time magazine:

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here is a video where the artist is talking about his work and the meaning behind it..
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yesterday I came across ArtZuid project in Amsterdam... among 70 sculptures presented in the Berlage district of Amsterdam South, there was a classic piece by Ai Weiwei titled "Forever":

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Ai Weiwei is opening a show "Baby Formula" @ Michael Janssen gallery in Singapore, on August 24 - October 6, 2013..
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Sk8Room released 3 limited edition decks in collaboration with Ai Weiwei:

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