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Banksy in Gaza

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Happyvalleyfan · 23/11/2023 07:28

These murals are not new - he apparently got into Gaza in 2015, but his messages are still as relevant:

Banksy in Gaza
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Humdingerydoo · 23/11/2023 20:33

stormy4319trevor · 23/11/2023 20:30

@Humdingerydoo I don't see that as the logical conclusion myself, no matter what the art dealer says!

That's alright, I am not even remotely surprised to see assumptions based on zero facts. That's what this whole board seems to be all about

stormy4319trevor · 23/11/2023 20:30

@Humdingerydoo I don't see that as the logical conclusion myself, no matter what the art dealer says!

Humdingerydoo · 23/11/2023 20:24

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"According to Koby Abergel, the Israeli art dealer who purchased the painting, Slingshot Rat was in the possession of Palestinians who kept it in private residences until earlier this year.
A partner at the Urban gallery, where the work is now being displayed, Abergel said he bought the Banksy from an associate in Bethlehem, and had no plans to sell it. He declined to disclose the sum he paid or identify the seller, but insisted on the deal’s legality."

Sounds like Palestinians took it and then smuggled it into Israel and sold it?

stormy4319trevor · 23/11/2023 20:12

@Humdingerydoo Quite an interesting article. I'm not sure what Banksy makes of it.

Humdingerydoo · 23/11/2023 20:08

stormy4319trevor · 23/11/2023 20:02

That art work could be worth a fortune. I wonder if it will end up in an Israeli museum.

Why would it end up in an Israeli museum?

stormy4319trevor · 23/11/2023 20:02

That art work could be worth a fortune. I wonder if it will end up in an Israeli museum.

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Happyvalleyfan · 23/11/2023 07:34

“Gaza is often described as ‘the world’s largest open air prison’ because no-one is allowed to enter or leave. But that seems a bit unfair to prisons – they don’t have their electricity and drinking water cut off randomly almost every day.” Banksy

https://www.graffitistreet.com/welcome-to-gaza-banksy-street-art-2015/

'Welcome to Gaza' by Banksy - GraffitiStreetNews.com

The Bristolian street artist Banksy has returned to Palestine to create another series of works, following his famous 2005 series painted on the West Bank barrier wall. This time Banksy has been busy in Gaza with a spoof video and a series of political...

https://www.graffitistreet.com/welcome-to-gaza-banksy-street-art-2015/

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