There's always money for the government to subsidize billionaire's pet projects, yet somehow never enough for education or to feed, clothe, or give medical care to the children.
Are these about homelessness or nuclear war? The child laying down is the before and the shadow is what's left after the bomb she was pointing too went off. The other one is enjoying a shower of nuclear ash.
I'm still at a loss as to why Banksy is considered anything other than a street level criminal defacing other peoples' property. Sure, his art is fine and its loaded with meaning-- but he doesn't get anyone' permission to tag their wall, he doesn't consult with any municipalities about improving the local character, he just paints something and leaves like any other graffiti artist.
I could say he's beloved and renowned, probably the best known active artist in the world right now...
But the only important thing is that because of that renown, that graffiti is worth a lot of money and local councils would do anything to say they have a genuine Banksy for those sweet, sweet tourism pounds.
I'm reminded of the guy this summer who had to cut the new Banksy piece he was gifted out of his brick wall after tourists and looky-loos invaded his garden, damaged his tree, and were creating a hazard to the surrounding community.
Last I'd heard the property owner had received death threats after he mentioned he was going to destroy the graffiti.
Has he permanently damaged anything historic? I thought he just put spray paint on things... A Google search suggests he's never permanently damaged any recognized historic structures.
Google: "While Banksy intentionally "damages" or alters his own art for effect (like shredding Girl with Balloon), he hasn't been confirmed to permanently damage a recognized historic structure, but his murals on buildings (which become art pieces) are sometimes removed or destroyed by councils, and he's also painted on damaged historical sites (like Gaza ruins), creating new art where damage already exists. His art often interacts with public spaces, leading to debates over preservation vs. vandalism, but destruction usually falls to authorities or property owners, not Banksy himself damaging the original historic building."
Yeah, though i doubt my life and house is representative of systemic oppression to the point where I'd earn the art. I'd especially welcome it if you had a creative and nuanced look at how to portray reality. If you suck at it, i'm going to be annoyed and scrub it off.
There's always money for the government to subsidize billionaire's pet projects, yet somehow never enough for education or to feed, clothe, or give medical care to the children.
yes, because how else to rob a nation?
Graffiti is art and the first human expression of art, remember all those cave drawings?
I am sorry but are you trying to imply that cave paintings were the first human expression of art in general?
Lol. I bet you think people didn't use speech before the invention of the alphabet too :D
That's quite literally not what they said at all. They said graffiti was the first human expression of art.
Are these about homelessness or nuclear war? The child laying down is the before and the shadow is what's left after the bomb she was pointing too went off. The other one is enjoying a shower of nuclear ash.
I think you're making a lot of assumptions. They're clearly not identical and one isn't a shadow (shadows have no features)
Two kids looking at stars?
The r/im14andthisisdeep main character
I'm still at a loss as to why Banksy is considered anything other than a street level criminal defacing other peoples' property. Sure, his art is fine and its loaded with meaning-- but he doesn't get anyone' permission to tag their wall, he doesn't consult with any municipalities about improving the local character, he just paints something and leaves like any other graffiti artist.
I could say he's beloved and renowned, probably the best known active artist in the world right now...
But the only important thing is that because of that renown, that graffiti is worth a lot of money and local councils would do anything to say they have a genuine Banksy for those sweet, sweet tourism pounds.
They just cleaned away the one with the judge.
I'm reminded of the guy this summer who had to cut the new Banksy piece he was gifted out of his brick wall after tourists and looky-loos invaded his garden, damaged his tree, and were creating a hazard to the surrounding community.
Last I'd heard the property owner had received death threats after he mentioned he was going to destroy the graffiti.
Always easy to paint over if needed, I guess he would pay for the work if asked.
It's about the message.
So the destruction of your property would be fine because of the message?
What property has he destroyed? His work can just be washed off with no lasting damage
Has he permanently damaged anything historic? I thought he just put spray paint on things... A Google search suggests he's never permanently damaged any recognized historic structures.
Google: "While Banksy intentionally "damages" or alters his own art for effect (like shredding Girl with Balloon), he hasn't been confirmed to permanently damage a recognized historic structure, but his murals on buildings (which become art pieces) are sometimes removed or destroyed by councils, and he's also painted on damaged historical sites (like Gaza ruins), creating new art where damage already exists. His art often interacts with public spaces, leading to debates over preservation vs. vandalism, but destruction usually falls to authorities or property owners, not Banksy himself damaging the original historic building."
What kind of square-ass take
It's almost like the medium of the art informs the intended message. Probably not though...
So you're saying I can come graffiti your house and its fine because of the message?
Yeah, though i doubt my life and house is representative of systemic oppression to the point where I'd earn the art. I'd especially welcome it if you had a creative and nuanced look at how to portray reality. If you suck at it, i'm going to be annoyed and scrub it off.
Be a long flight all the way from Canada, but mom ahead.
Are you just mad there's no Canadian equivalent?
He turns whatever he paints into MILLIONS for whoever owns the wall or canvas?
He needs to stop by, I could use the influx.
I’m sure you meant street level criminal mastermind.
Banksy knows. They are coming. They are here. 👽