The "scandal" with the Banksy exhibition in Moscow. Why is everyone alarmed?
ARTinvestment.RU   16 августа 2018

Three weeks before the completion of the CHA to the exhibition of the mysterious graffiti-райтера (it ends September 2, 2018) in the media storm broke. Heard two claims: show "oneoriginally" and Banksy himself was not aware of the Moscow exposition

Why the noise picked up in two months? Culprit — Banksy himself, who yesterday published in Instagram correspondence, from which it followed that he first heard about the exhibition in Central house of artists. It is also clear that the artist opposed to a show of his work took money. However, to take against the exhibition, the artist did not intend: "I'm Not sure I'm the right person to complain that people show pictures without permission".

the next Morning, showered headlines: "Banksy accused the Central house of artists in the exhibition without his consent", "Banksy said that he did not know of his exhibition in Moscow" most informative: ""What the hell is this?": Banksy accused the organizers of his exhibitions in the Central house of artists making money on his work. He did not give permission".

At first glance, it would seem, has all the signs of a scandal.

Along the way, the organizers recalled that in addition to the works existing in a single copy, the exhibition shows many graphics. In the media it why-то called "unoriginal". So painful.

Oil poured into the fire, reports on the phenomenal commercial success of the exhibition. According to the producer of the project Alexander Nachkebia, the exhibition has already visited 252 000 people, and the forecast for the closure was 300 000. Now, after such hype, there will be more. With the price of tickets 550 (weekdays) — 650 (weekend) — 1400 (tour) rubles people quickly found that even the lower bracket of the income of the organizers may exceed 165 000 000. But it still continued in St. Petersburg, and elsewhere. Commercial exhibition the result is simply envy.

including so many maturing righteous anger: take this money, and show not understand that, noriginally, and even behind the artist himself.

That, in my opinion, miss the commentators?

1. Agree with Banksy that-то legally — is probably not easier than to sign a contract with the Canterville Ghost. Banksy — is an international man-загадка, hoaxer, anonymous. Actually still do not even know for sure, one is a man or a team of artists.

2. What exhibitions Banksy required the endorsement or approval of the author, is not true. In particular, right now in London, the Sackville gallery Lazinc an exhibition of Banksy's "Greatest Hits: 2002-2008". It was arranged by a former dealer of the artist Steve Lazarides, who is believed to have been the originators of his career. And also in the open, without the consent of the artist. The ArtNewspaper cites the words of the dealer agreement with Banksy: "I didn't ask him, we haven't spoken for the last ten years. Perhaps he wouldn't really like it because it control-фрик. But I think deep down he would prefer that his work be seen, not that they will forever remain in the vaults".

3. The organizer of the exhibition in Central house of artists, Alexander Nachkebia never hid the fact that the exhibition did not agree with Banksy. Talked about it plain text: "We are not in touch with Banksy, as all works borrowed from private collectors. Yes, as a rule, it is sharply expressed about such shows, but about our not said anything yet. We have invested in the verya lot of work, tried to present his work in a most interesting and informative manner... so I want to believe that our exhibition he will enjoy." Well, now Banksy expressed his opinion. But essentially it does not change. This exhibition of works from private collections, it was agreed with the owners and received the rights to the show.

4. The fact that Banksy is actually fundamentally opposed to any demonstration of their works on a fee basis, — is also not quite true. In Instagram he says he's not charging people money for viewing their work. And how then to be with him the"land of gloom" — Dismaland? In a spooky amusement Park invented by Banksy, three years ago there were crowds of people. The limit was set at 4 000 visitors a day, and the ticket cost £ 3 (about 250 rubles). Yes, the lowest price issues that it was not for the sake of business, rather, the organizers wanted only to cover the costs. But not for free.

5. Disregard for the printed schedule, accusations of "unoriginal" — is an idea 20-летней ago. For contemporary artists "terezka" (prints, serigraphy, giclee, etc.) — important form of communication with the public. If anyone-то confused by the low price, I can say that the Banksy prints can cost $100, and $100 000. For example, his famous silkscreen "Kate moss" went to auction in 2008 in London for $158 000 plus Commission. And these leaves, pardon me, there is not one, not two, but fifty. Recent records — "Girl with a bouncy ball" (2004). Last year this silkscreen sold for $110,000 plus Commission. And circulation-то it altogether 150 copies. So cost his printed graphics capable of both good Aivazovsky painting.

Indeed, without this "scandal", it would be worth it to come up. It works just feast for the eyes. I can only say to myself. Yesterday for no reason learned:

• the exhibition The Art of Banksy in Central house of artists is still going, will last until September 2, 2018 and they are open late — to 21:00;

• the organizer Alexander Nachkebia had previously produced failed in Moscow exhibition on the Turkish series "Magnificent century". At the same time I read his Facebook, a lot were surprised and signed;

• that still was not signed on instagram Banksy. Ashamed, corrected.

And if I have time, if about "Banksy accused the CHA" not rushed from each iron?

Vladimir Bogdanov, AI

Sources: t.me/sncmag; instagram.com; artinvestment.ru; theartnewspaper.ru; incrussia.ru