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I don't know, that's the issue.
He's prolly the only artist from the post-graffito generation who is actively making money outside of galleries. I reckon if you explore the work, you might say that some of it is crass and obvious but when put in it's proper context, it's fantastic,
sex a wolf in a bag
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I remember walking in Barcelona and seeing this statue he'd painted in bright colours. Crazy fucker.
Now go away.
sex a wolf in a bag
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At work with his stencils.
Now go away.
Frog Shoulder
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If you look at the art of a load of geniuses you would probly say the same thing. It's easy not to do that, just never have an original idea or push a boundary. The great one's do but.Originally Posted by chalice
Not suggesting he's great, we've just been introduced. Just saying like.
"there is nothing misogynistic about anything, stop trippin.
i type this way because im black and from nyc chill son "
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Wouldn't it be a great job, tho'?If you look at the art of a load of geniuses you would probly say the same thing. It's easy not to do that, just never have an original idea or push a boundary. The great one's do but.
Not suggesting he's great, we've just been introduced. Just saying like.
To re-define public sensibilities? The Kissing Policemen have caused untold public dessent.
Isn't that what art's about?
Frog Shoulder
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Amongst other things, no.Wouldn't it be a great job, tho'?
To re-define public sensibilities? The Kissing Policemen have caused untold public dessent.
Isn't that what art's about?
It may be to make the public question their sensibilities, preconceptions and prejudices. However it shouldn't be to shape them. The viewers should do that for themselves.
"there is nothing misogynistic about anything, stop trippin.
i type this way because im black and from nyc chill son "
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Alright then.
Cunt.
Frog Shoulder
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I never thought of it that way.
"there is nothing misogynistic about anything, stop trippin.
i type this way because im black and from nyc chill son "
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A section of wall featuring a Banksy piece has just been sold on Ebay for 200K.
The winning bidder has to pay to get the wall removed and replace it, then pay for shipping.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/lifest...32867520080114
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That is exactly what banksy goes against.
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