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Back in February 2008 Banksy’s piece of Kate Moss sold for $191,000

Now, BANKSY’S iconic image of Kate Moss will test the pockets of urban art collectors later this month when it comes up for auction. Despite rumours of a credit crunch (had you heard?) Bonhams, which will retail the piece, is confident.

“The Urban Art market remains buoyant judging by the interest this sale has aroused and we are pleased to continue to offer significant works by the most important artists in this field,” said Gareth Williams, head of Bonhams Urban Art department.

As the most notable artist in the sale Banksy’s pieces highly sought after. The Moss images are particularly covetable, being sold intact as a set of six, and are estimated to fetch £100,000 to £150,000.

Also appearing in the sale is Nola Pink by Banksy, which shows girl being rained upon from beneath her umbrella. It was one of a series of works that the artist painted in New Orleans to commemorate the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “Three years after Katrina I wanted to make a statement about the state of the clean up operation,” Banksy was quoted as saying.

The sale will take place on February 24. For a full listing of upcoming sales, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, go to www.bonhams.com.

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This will be an interesting judge of the strength of the Art World.

The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA GFK, Jr.
The Guide to Getting More out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Raekwon – Criminology 2 (Feat. Ghostface Killah)

Smoking should be legal. Everywhere.

Tags: Art, tinypass

Never Die Alone Movie, DMX

The G Manifesto » 02 February 2009 » In Art, Dope » 2 Comments

Never Die Alone Movie, DMX

I have written before about my love for the book Never Die Alone by Donald Goines.

The movie is pretty decent too, even though I have said before that, “Most movies starring rappers suck.”

In this updated version of the book Never Die Alone, DMX plays King David, one of the most sinister and ruthless characters ever put to paper or the silver screen. A classic tale of an East Coast Player taking over the West Coast. Something I am all not unfamiliar with.

“We reap what we sow.
That’s what the Bible says.
Payback’s a motherfucker.
I think James Brown said that.”

“The Hindus have
a word for it–karma.
They believe in reincarnation–
that a man pays in the next life for all
the shit he’s done in the previous one.
Keeps on payin’too,
till he gets it right.
Now, if I had to do it
all over again…
well–
Responsibility. Redemption.
In order to be truly redeemed, a man
has to own up to his responsibilities.”

She had me wrapped
around her little finger, and she knew it.
I used to laugh when I heard
niggers talk about bein’ in love.
Even writin’ the word makes me
feel helpless, but it’s true.
I’d never felt this way about another
person in my life, except my mother.
And I didn’t like it. I mean this
from the bottom of my heart.
I hated this feeling
that I had for Juanita.
It made me feel like I was–
like I was weak.
We couldn’t have that.
They say revenge
is a dish best served cold.
I was about to take my shit
right out the motherfuckin’ freezer.
Bitch thought she was gonna
get by without me…
she’d be thinking again real soon.
Might as well call me
a broken-down trick.
Using me for my money, then telling me
a quarter mil ain’t good enough.
A quarter mil’s always good.!
It was good then, and it’s
sure in hell still good now.

It was good then,
and it’s sure in hell still good now.

It was good then,
and it’s sure in hell still good now.

Still good now.
Still good now. Still good now.

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The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA GFK
The Guide to Getting More Out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Never Die Alone (Trailer)

DMX Jail Interview part 1

DMX Jail Interview part 2

Tags: Art, Dope, tinypass

Lianna and Naima: Last Nights Party

The G Manifesto » 31 January 2009 » In Art, Girls, Travel » No Comments

Lianna and Naima: Last Nights Party

Good artistic videos:

Lianna

Naima

Click Here to Buy lastnightsparty: Where Were You Last Night?

Winter Music Conference is wack. Miami Beach in February is dope.

First girl “nature is my party” reminds me of some girls I have swooped. Not bad memories.

http://www.lastnightsparty.com

The Rest is Up to You…

Michael Porfirio Mason
AKA The Peoples Champ
AKA GFK
The Guide to Getting More Out of Life
http://www.thegmanifesto.com

Tags: Art, Girls, tinypass, Travel

Dope Movie: Rise of the Footsoldier

The G Manifesto » 28 January 2009 » In Art, Crime, G Manifesto, Style » 3 Comments

Dope Movie: Rise of the Footsoldier

I saw this movie recently and I have to say it is probably the dopest movie of this decade so far.

No Joke.

Rise of the Footsoldier is based on the true story of Carlton Leach, a former football hooligan heavy with the notorious ICF (Inter City Firm) who later moved up the criminal underworld by bouncing, minding, and muscling.

The first part of the movie is like Green Street Hooligans times 100. So if you liked Green Street Hooligans you will love Rise of the Footsoldier. Plus in Rise of the Footsoldier, there is no Elijah Wood. Hell, Elijah Wood hasn’t been good in a movie since The Good Son with Macaulay Culkin! Just playing.

Anyways, Rise of the Footsoldier then follows Carlton Leach through the bouncing scene and the early days of Ecstasy and Raves.

Which just so happens to be the scene I cut my teeth in as a young Baby G.

Anyways, just buy and watch it.

Dopest movie of the decade.