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redqueen

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Fri Oct-14-05 10:05 AM
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BANKSY

Keeping his identity a closely guarded secret, the graffiti artist Banksy has made a name for himself with provocative images stencilled around the streets of London and the world.

He's being featured in a gallery right now so apparently people are callng him a sell out and what not. I disagree.

Oh how I'd love to see this exhibition!

recent activity includes the palestine wall
http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/gallery/0,8542,1543331,00.html

http://www.woostercollective.com/2005/03/wooster-exclusive-banksy-hits-new.html

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swimboy

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Fri Oct-14-05 10:30 AM
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1. Impressive.

I usually disagree that graffiti is guerilla art, but this is really arresting.

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redqueen

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Fri Oct-14-05 11:23 AM
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3. I think as long as it's art, and not just tagging, it's fine.

If it's got a message, all the better.

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redqueen

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Fri Oct-14-05 04:42 PM
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6. Just one kick

'cause that McDonalds/Disney pic is worth it.

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Richardo

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Fri Oct-14-05 04:52 PM
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7. That one is chilling

The most powerful of all of them

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redqueen

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Fri Oct-14-05 05:43 PM
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8. It says a lot, doesn't it?

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DS1

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Fri Oct-14-05 10:36 AM
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2. I hope it's not another Basquiat

Edited on Fri Oct-14-05 10:37 AM by DS1

because that was total shit ( the Basquiat)

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Monkey see Monkey Do

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Fri Oct-14-05 12:34 PM
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4. Channel 4 did an 'exclusive' report from the exhibition

amidst the 150-odd rats. You should be able to watch it via this link:

http://edge.channel4.com/news/2005/10/week_2/12_rats1.wmv

I love Banksy's graffiti work, but I wasn't too impressed with the paintings that were shown. However I don't think the exhibition makes him a sell-out in any sense.

Another British artist you may like is David Shrigley.

LOADS of stuff at http://www.davidshrigley.com/

also, re graffiti you may be interesting in tracking down a showing of this film:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=210x9708

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redqueen

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Fri Oct-14-05 01:21 PM
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5. Thanks!

Love his photographs... I'll have to check out more later...

:thumbsup:

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