Art or Eyesore?

Message boards : Politics : Art or Eyesore?

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Sirius B Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 9294 Credit: 1,358,559 RAC: 1,454	Message 1231163 - Posted: 12 May 2012, 20:00:31 UTC
	Persdonally I think it's a total waste of £22.7 miilion. That money could have better served the community. To me, it looks like metal from a scrapyard & on further researching it, 60% of the metal did indeed come from scrapyards.,,, Scrap comes Good ____________
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SciManStev Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 20 Jun 99 Posts: 4662 Credit: 77,164,419 RAC: 41,791	Message 1231167 - Posted: 12 May 2012, 20:04:25 UTC
	Many years ago in Indianapolis, I went to an art museum. There was a painting on the wall which was totally black, but painted with an oil brush. No picture, just black. It was valued at thousands of dollars. I was aroung 9 or 10 at the time, but have never forgotten it as that was the poorest excuse for art I had ever seen. Steve ____________ Warning, addicted to SETI crunching! Crunching as a member of GPU Users Group. GPUUG Website
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Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 29483 Credit: 8,897,802 RAC: 27,150	Message 1231176 - Posted: 12 May 2012, 20:19:22 UTC
	Most popular artists are not artistic, they are simply con artists. If you fall for it, more fool you ...
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Gary Charpentier Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 25 Dec 00 Posts: 11732 Credit: 5,969,877 RAC: 0	Message 1231190 - Posted: 12 May 2012, 20:51:05 UTC
	Wonder if it was a better value than this use of tax payer money? ____________
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Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 29483 Credit: 8,897,802 RAC: 27,150	Message 1231200 - Posted: 12 May 2012, 21:12:24 UTC
	What makes me laugh is people paying millions for a pile of bricks!! The Tate Modern is a load of rubbish, I've been there, believe me .... Don't waste your money or your time, you'll be disappointed. Damien Hirst is the biggest con artist of the 20th and 21st centuries. He has made a whole career from taking the P##s out of the entire world. Every bit of his art is sticking two fingers up to the establishment. If I had my way, I'd tar and feather him, and drop him off in mid Atlantic.
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Nick Send message Joined: 11 Oct 11 Posts: 3726 Credit: 1,837,800 RAC: 389	Message 1231248 - Posted: 12 May 2012, 22:13:11 UTC Last modified: 12 May 2012, 22:13:20 UTC
	It looks similar to that of the Eiffel Tower under melt-down, which no doubt must happen one day. The Eiffel Tower must have a large carbon footprint especially where maintenance is concerned. I think it should be scrapped and replaced by a newer model made from fiberglass...wont need so much maintenance so would be much greener for the environment. ____________ The Kite Fliers -------------------- Kite fliers: An imaginary club of solo members, those who don't yet belong to a formal team so "fly their own kites" - as the saying goes.
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Uli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 6 Feb 00 Posts: 9357 Credit: 4,924,541 RAC: 3,826	Message 1237647 - Posted: 26 May 2012, 23:39:57 UTC
	Sirius, I like it. Only 3.1M pounds came from other sources and even if the anticipated return will be less than 10M pounds it is still a sound investment. ____________ Pluto will always be a planet to me. Cash Donation Specialist
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Julie Send message Joined: 15 May 12 Posts: 279 Credit: 38,520 RAC: 126	Message 1237803 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 4:33:14 UTC Last modified: 27 May 2012, 4:35:35 UTC
	reminds me of freddy krueger ripping his/it's way into our reality. or... a Mobius Strip gone terribly wrong lol Many years ago in Indianapolis, I went to an art museum. There was a painting on the wall which was totally black, but painted with an oil brush. No picture, just black. It was valued at thousands of dollars. I was aroung 9 or 10 at the time, but have never forgotten it as that was the poorest excuse for art I had ever seen. Steve I saw something similar, but it was all white. It was titled an Albino Deer in a Blizzard. rofl
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BarryAZ Send message Joined: 1 Apr 01 Posts: 2580 Credit: 11,443,839 RAC: 5,597	Message 1237891 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 7:43:29 UTC - in response to Message 1231200.
	My wife and I have been on vacation in Italy -- I don't understand most modern art (which is I suppose to say, I don't appreciate it). The art in churches, cathedrals and Italian museums -- that impresses me -- some of it is flat out awesome.
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Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 29483 Credit: 8,897,802 RAC: 27,150	Message 1237943 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 10:23:51 UTC
	I don't understand most modern art That is the whole point, you aren't supposed to! These con artists, and I use the word con intentionally, deliberately design and produce their creations in the way that they do, in the hope that people will stop and stare, and try to work out what on earth it is, or is meant to represent. When that happens their aim is fulfilled, their little piece of tat has become a talking point, and they revel in their Avant-garde status in the trendy cocktail circuit. Whenever I see this sort of stuff I think of Tony Hancocks film "The Rebel". The Rebel
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Sirius B Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 9294 Credit: 1,358,559 RAC: 1,454	Message 1237981 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 11:58:23 UTC
	I'm just waiting for the Olympics to end, then just watch it slowly being dismantled by the East European "Metal Collectors". ____________
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rob smith Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 7663 Credit: 44,687,564 RAC: 74,978	Message 1237984 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 12:07:10 UTC
	Is it a roller coaster ride?? ____________ Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?
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Sirius B Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 9294 Credit: 1,358,559 RAC: 1,454	Message 1237986 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 12:08:25 UTC - in response to Message 1237984.
	It will be after the "Metal Collectors" finish with it... :) ____________
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rob smith Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 7663 Credit: 44,687,564 RAC: 74,978	Message 1238022 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 14:38:35 UTC
	You mean its only half done, and I've got to wait. It would certainly be a lot more functional as a ride, one of the very rare "tower" rollers.... ____________ Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?
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ignorance is no excuse Send message Joined: 4 Oct 00 Posts: 9529 Credit: 44,432,110 RAC: 163	Message 1238035 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 14:48:03 UTC - in response to Message 1238024.
	I think its a tool for the Spanish inquisition ____________ In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face. Diogenes Of Sinope End terrorism by building a school
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Chris S Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 19 Nov 00 Posts: 29483 Credit: 8,897,802 RAC: 27,150	Message 1238048 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 15:00:43 UTC
	Nobody expects that! Python ____________ Damsel Rescuer, Kitty Patron, Uli Fan, Julie Supporter, CAMRA ES99 Admirer, Raccoon Friend, IFAW, PETA, 5% Badge
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Misfit Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 21 Jun 01 Posts: 21779 Credit: 2,507,097 RAC: 3,065	Message 1238182 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 18:24:56 UTC - in response to Message 1231163.
	Looks like a killer rollercoaster. ____________
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rob smith Volunteer moderator Send message Joined: 7 Mar 03 Posts: 7663 Credit: 44,687,564 RAC: 74,978	Message 1238192 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 18:50:16 UTC
	If it isn't it certainly SHOULD be ____________ Bob Smith Member of Seti PIPPS (Pluto is a Planet Protest Society) Somewhere in the (un)known Universe?
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BarryAZ Send message Joined: 1 Apr 01 Posts: 2580 Credit: 11,443,839 RAC: 5,597	Message 1238235 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 20:55:15 UTC - in response to Message 1238192.
	Great, as a killer roller coaster, let's fill the ride with politicians. <smile>
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Sirius B Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Dec 00 Posts: 9294 Credit: 1,358,559 RAC: 1,454	Message 1238245 - Posted: 27 May 2012, 21:28:30 UTC - in response to Message 1238235.
	Great, as a killer roller coaster, let's fill the ride with politicians. <smile> A man after my own heart... :) ____________
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