tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post2380616568505239918..comments2024-01-08T05:50:04.098-05:00Comments on baxter sez: Art ThievesAlison Piepmeierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17972854288403934814noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-82753299380501624332008-02-22T12:48:00.000-05:002008-02-22T12:48:00.000-05:00This is vaguely related to your topic, but do you ...This is vaguely related to your topic, but do you know Bowie's album "Outside"? It's a concept album based on the premise that in the future, crime itself has not only become an artform, but the only viable artform left. An interesting idea. It deals mainly with violent crime, but can the theft of existing artworks be art in itself, it the thief says it is? I think about the group in NYC who stage "invasions" as art pieces- their "breaking and entering" and "disturbing the piece" are certainly illegal art activities.Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11026534778346435864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-77093796406148806652008-02-21T22:40:00.000-05:002008-02-21T22:40:00.000-05:00Biffle-logic is intriguing. It reminds me of Shak...Biffle-logic is intriguing. It reminds me of Shakespeare--"Nothing is but what 'tis not."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-6245722984391032482008-02-20T16:27:00.000-05:002008-02-20T16:27:00.000-05:00Not obsessed with your goofy statements, Walter, j...Not obsessed with your goofy statements, Walter, just mildly compelled to set the record straight lest some unsuspecting soul take your thoughts too seriously regarding art theft. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy the excitement though as happiness is where you find it.<BR/><BR/>As for being scared, rest easy, I'm harmless, however, I was a bit surprised that it took you over a day to post my mild retort to your diatribe. The "news" regarding half the art being recovered was hot off the press when I first wrote you :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-62120317632076090142008-02-20T14:48:00.000-05:002008-02-20T14:48:00.000-05:00i find it both exciting and scary that there is an...i find it both exciting and scary that there is an insane person obsessed with the goofy things i say.Bifflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13965722716159392121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-55552806057394288502008-02-20T11:07:00.000-05:002008-02-20T11:07:00.000-05:00Re yesterday's retort, Walter:I paraphrase Dr. Joh...Re yesterday's retort, Walter:<BR/><BR/>I paraphrase Dr. Johnson, 'Censorship is the last refuge of a coward.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-48808086656384869792008-02-19T16:25:00.000-05:002008-02-19T16:25:00.000-05:00Today, you lost half your butt, Walter. Half of t...Today, you lost half your butt, Walter. Half of the Swiss heist was recovered undamaged. All evidence points away from the scenario you described in your illfounded diatribe. Regardless of the basis for your outlandish and groundless accusations regarding art theft, one must give you credit for cynicism and a very vivid imagination.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-17649329001074968792008-02-17T15:25:00.000-05:002008-02-17T15:25:00.000-05:00i cannot help but ask "how do you value art?" wou...i cannot help but ask "how do you value art?" would you seek the counsel of ron paul and adopt the gold standard as a way to stop "artflation?" since the artists are mostly male, do feminists support the destruction of such paternalistic culture?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-6226601725126502572008-02-14T11:03:00.000-05:002008-02-14T11:03:00.000-05:00There is a strong underground market for stolen ar...There is a strong underground market for stolen art. One of the major issues is that museums are often gifted items forever that have demand in the private market. Many items are held in private offices, vacation homes, etc. There is a LOT of money also by third world regimes who need palaces & homes decorated. <BR/><BR/>I would also not underestimate the incentive for art theft. Think of it this way: Even if you get 1% of the estimated value, its $1.6 million. And, what is the jail time for stealing paintings vs., say, robbing a bank? The risk/return aspect is quite lucrative. <BR/><BR/>I would, in fact, encourage you to consider 'art thief' as a career option. It would put that MFA to good use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14733404.post-38133421700158047362008-02-12T10:15:00.000-05:002008-02-12T10:15:00.000-05:00How many uzi's do you think Bill gave Bongo Bob fo...How many uzi's do you think Bill gave Bongo Bob for his Nun-Bun?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com