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Banksy graffitting all over the place should not be celebrated

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bitesthedust · 13/08/2024 22:48

That is it really

If it was treated as a piece of street art, ok then, but now the policy and local authorities are protecting it, has it gone a bit too far?

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LiterallyOnFire · 13/08/2024 23:00

Marinade · 13/08/2024 22:51

He is an acclaimed artist whose verified work has sold for millions. Why on earth would it not be protected? Are you somebody who does not embrace the arts and considers it to be graffiti because it is street art displayed on walls? If this is the case then it is an ignorant point of view.

That's a really impressive example of wild extrapolation. Grin

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Thanks... very informative.

Marinade · 13/08/2024 22:59

Menopausalsourpuss · 13/08/2024 22:57

Its not street art its a load of derivative rubbish. Banksy himself is an old, posh public school boy with a load of predictable opinions reflected in his "art"and is no way the edgy anti establishment rebel he thinks he is. He is so predictable that he has been faked loafs of time and people are not sure if its him or a fake. I would arrest him for graffiti just like anyone else.

Who is it derivative of? You do realise that it is based on stenciling, who has he based his work on? Are you appraised of his work or just spouting nonsense?

UnicornSpace · 13/08/2024 22:59

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XenoBitch · 13/08/2024 22:58

YANBU. It is still graffiti. It makes zero sense to me that a kid with a spray can of paint could get in huge trouble for painting on the side of a house... yet Banksy does it.. it is ok, and worshipped.
I am Bristol born and bred, so maybe I should be worshipping him, but nah...

Marinade · 13/08/2024 22:57

bitesthedust · 13/08/2024 22:55

Appreciating the arts does not mean ALL and EVERY piece of art

I used to like him at the start, but the works he produced this summer are imo uninspiring to say the least (not that I could do what he does of course)

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So whose esteeemed view point should we accept - your's? No thanks. I will take an elusive and intriguing Banksy any day over your 'outrage'.

Menopausalsourpuss · 13/08/2024 22:57

Its not street art its a load of derivative rubbish. Banksy himself is an old, posh public school boy with a load of predictable opinions reflected in his "art"and is no way the edgy anti establishment rebel he thinks he is. He is so predictable that he has been faked loafs of time and people are not sure if its him or a fake. I would arrest him for graffiti just like anyone else.

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bitesthedust · 13/08/2024 22:55

Marinade · 13/08/2024 22:51

He is an acclaimed artist whose verified work has sold for millions. Why on earth would it not be protected? Are you somebody who does not embrace the arts and considers it to be graffiti because it is street art displayed on walls? If this is the case then it is an ignorant point of view.

Appreciating the arts does not mean ALL and EVERY piece of art

I used to like him at the start, but the works he produced this summer are imo uninspiring to say the least (not that I could do what he does of course)

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BlackPanther75 · 13/08/2024 22:52

I love street art and love banksy especially

fisherking1 · 13/08/2024 22:52

What was the police/piranha one all about? I don't get the love myself.

AutumnCrow · 13/08/2024 22:52

I am Banksacus! We'll all go down together.

brightonrock123456789 · 13/08/2024 22:52

I think it’s magical and elevates out thinking

Marinade · 13/08/2024 22:51

He is an acclaimed artist whose verified work has sold for millions. Why on earth would it not be protected? Are you somebody who does not embrace the arts and considers it to be graffiti because it is street art displayed on walls? If this is the case then it is an ignorant point of view.

Bonjovispjs · 13/08/2024 22:51

The one near me isn't being protected 🤣 Was taken down the next day and they said if no one collects it, it'll go in a skip (cat one)

mytuppennyworth · 13/08/2024 22:50

He is unique, and a lovely part of our UK culture, and I think he is awesome

HeddaGarbled · 13/08/2024 22:49

Killjoy