Friday, January 29, 2010
~ Cast & Crew of Twelve ~
Thursday, January 28, 2010
2.5 Queens for Banksy Film
I have to say Exit Through the Gift Shop wasn't what I'd expected. I thoroughly enjoyed this film but would have appreciated more aggressive editing. This documentary follows the efforts of Thierry Guetta with a handheld camcorder, aspiring to make a film about urban street arts. After 10 years of footage and thousands upon thousands of miles around the globe, Thierry realizes he doesn't have the resources to finish his project. The highlight of the film was his chance meeting with most notorious London street artist, Banksy.
Unfortunately after meeting Banksy, Theirry decided to follow his own artistic career making a mockery of the entire California art scene. Hiring a variety of studio artists, Theirry successfully created a body of work that he admittedly borrowed from a combination of Banksy, Wharhol, and other successful pop artists. Without ever being represented by a gallery or selling art on his own, Theirry marketed a one-man show in Los Angeles, selling over 1 million dollars of his work in just under a month. I don't know what kind of cruel joke this was, but I bet there are a few art collectors out there who aren't laughing.
The nicest thing about having the film premier at Sundance was having him tag our city. It's an amazing piece with a cameraman filming a flower. I give his painting 5 Queens but his film gets a 2.5 Queen rating. I'd like to apologize in advance for the citizens of Park City who will most likely cover it up. Pretty strange that a community so concerned with appearances and fame would actually paint over an original Banksy. His original paintings sell for $100,000.00. It's a shame someone wouldn't work with the city to do something worthwhile for a much-needed charity instead of painting over it.
Bravissimo Peepli Live
Monday, January 25, 2010
Italian Vogue at the Silver Queen
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Morgan Spurlock on Main Street
Saturday, January 23, 2010
The Queens of Sundance 2010
The drag, bingo girls from the First Baptist Church in Sugar House were out enjoying the festivites of Sundance. Looks like we're not the only queens in Park City.
Star struck with Ryan Reynolds
You know I hate to say it but the Queen Team was star struck today with Ryan Reynolds, promoting his 2010 Sundance Film "Buried". It takes a lot to impress us here at the Silver Queen but he's got all the right stuff. It wasn't the fact that he's married to Scarlett Johanson or that he's worked with my favorite Betty White, this guy's got more than just his big guns he's got an amazing personality. Thank you Ryan for your generosity and time. Also a special thanks to Vanity Fair for thinking of us.
Friday, January 22, 2010
~ Lil Jon ~
~ "Big Love" at the Silver Queen ~
Thursday, January 21, 2010
~ Star Power ~
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
2010 Sundance Blizzard
Saturday, January 9, 2010
They're Back!!!!!!
This will be our second year to host both Frank Gonzales & Richard Salcido for a show at the Silver Queen. Their new body of work, "Collective" blows me away. When I first saw this collection it made me proud to be in the art business. Thanks guys for such a great 2009. I can't wait to be a part of your 2010.
Silver Queen Fine Art is excited to announce the newest member of the Queen Team, Becca Wood. Moving here from Cincinnati Becca came from a background in fine art, graphic design and illustration. We’re very pleased she’s chosen Park City and the Silver Queen. Please stop by the gallery and ask Becca about her trip on the bus with Laura Linney.