New Banksy Drawing Released: Pencil and Paper Graffiti
These new drawings from Banksy still retain the irreverent nature of his work, which is why I love them. They were released on his official website, and while they rock my world, I am not going to go all artsy and over analyze them.
Roller Rat is already known and loved by Banksy fans, but personally having endured many a boring private viewing, I prefer the piece entitled “Suits Looking At A Knob” and the group seated around the table “TV Monster.”
These images also reveal Banksy’s handwriting… and if I’m not mistaken, it looks like he uses a Mac too!
Banksy goes animatronics this time and creates a warped 'pet store' in New York's West Village. The name Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill should give you a clue as to the managerial direction.
Just go see it for yourself. Open until the 31st of October 89 Seventh Avenue South (Between West 4th and Bleeker). A bit far but hey ...
When I started researching Banksy Tattos, I thought it would be a bit of a struggle - but I was SO wrong. It appears having tattoos inspired by Banksy’s graffiti is actually very common. If you got one thinking you would have something ‘different’ then sorry to burst your bubble! I think the tattoo with the wall detail behind it is massively over egging the pudding, on all fronts! I'm not a fan of these inks to be honest. I would only get some ink if I knew it was the best tattoo ever, and if I ever saw one that was better I would be gutted... Banksy is good, but he aint good enough to get a piece of me... and judging by the picure above I'm not sue that little likes them either.
Luckily for our Banksy, Hurricane Gustav didn't hit New Orleans as hard as it was predicted. So there is a chance that these fantastic new Banksy pieces up in the States will still be there... That's if the 'Grey Ghost' hasn't got to them first. Most of the new pieces seem to be a response to a government clean up guy known as the 'Grey Ghost' who's been indiscriminately covering any graffiti in New Orleans with ugly grey paint. These new pieces though are brilliant and the 'Grey Ghost' can fuk off! if he thinks he can put such a dull colour over these epics. Watch this space ...
Banksy Launches Website - Has the World's Most Controversial Graffiti Artist Gone Mainstream?
Banksy, the world’s most famous (and elusive) graffiti artist, has launched a website. The site showcases his work and provides advice for creating your own graffiti. For example, Banksy notes, “Be aware that going on a major mission totally drunk out of your head will result in some truly spectacular artwork and at least one night in the cells.”
You might remember the video of Banksy’s Paris Hilton Hoax, in which hundreds of her records were replaced with a different CD cover. In addition to that hoax, Banksy’s world famous graffiti art has graced every surface from the most renowned government buildings to the walls of the gaza strip. Accordingly, the site is operated by his agents in order to protect his identity. On the site, Banksy has answered some pressing questions about his work:
Is graffiti art or vandalism? That word has a lot of negative connotations and it alienates people, so no, I don’t like to use the word ‘art’ at all. How do you make the stencils so big? By sticking lots of small ones together. Do you sell t-shirts? I don’t make shirts because it would feel like the painting was a guerilla marketing campaign for a fashion label. Has Banksy sold out? That depends on what he does with the money!
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