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Jan 21
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Photograph by Trent Call… Brilliance by Banksy.

Photograph by Trent Call… Brilliance by Banksy.

Aug 24
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People who enjoy waving flags don’t deserve to have one.
— Banksy
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Live Fast, Drive Slow (allegedly) by Banksy…

It still remains to be confirmed by the artist at this point, but it appears that the above piece is the newest Banksy, according to street art fans and aficionados. A similar image is currently on display at Bristol Museum vs. Banksy. This piece is located atop the Great Western Studios Building in Westbourne Park, London. (via)

Live Fast, Drive Slow (allegedly) by Banksy

It still remains to be confirmed by the artist at this point, but it appears that the above piece is the newest Banksy, according to street art fans and aficionados. A similar image is currently on display at Bristol Museum vs. Banksy. This piece is located atop the Great Western Studios Building in Westbourne Park, London. (via)

Jun 15
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Feb 15
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A recent survey or North American males found 42% were overweight, 34% were critically obese and 8% ate the survey.
— Banksy
Jan 18
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Security Camera vinyl decals (available here) for your toilet, fridge, wall or window… Predictably, the decals remind me of this installation by Banksy.

Security Camera vinyl decals (available here) for your toilet, fridge, wall or window… Predictably, the decals remind me of this installation by Banksy.

Oct 15
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Monday night Pierce Jackson and I swung by Kim Hastreiter’s (Geoffrey Beene) book launch at Diane von Furstenberg. Countless mimosas and  hors d’oeuvres later, we fled the fashionable crowd and Pierce insisted that I jump in a cab with him rather than head home to sleep. He promised that my effort would be worth it. He was right.
We ended up at Banksy’s latest stunt exhibit (Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill), where I sat mesmerized by wiggling hot dogs, masturbating monkeys and self-dipping chicken nuggets. Although I knew that all of the ‘animals’ were created with animatronics prior to my visit, it’s easy to forget upon entering the store. At one point, as I was watching the “Fish Fingers” swim around their glass bowl, a pet store employee came over with a net and pulled a motionless one out. Wide-eyed, I suddenly wondered if the little fish stick was dead. It wasn’t until I saw Pierce laughing at me that I realized it probably just needed a new battery…

Monday night Pierce Jackson and I swung by Kim Hastreiter’s (Geoffrey Beene) book launch at Diane von Furstenberg. Countless mimosas and hors d’oeuvres later, we fled the fashionable crowd and Pierce insisted that I jump in a cab with him rather than head home to sleep. He promised that my effort would be worth it. He was right.

We ended up at Banksy’s latest stunt exhibit (Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill), where I sat mesmerized by wiggling hot dogs, masturbating monkeys and self-dipping chicken nuggets. Although I knew that all of the ‘animals’ were created with animatronics prior to my visit, it’s easy to forget upon entering the store. At one point, as I was watching the “Fish Fingers” swim around their glass bowl, a pet store employee came over with a net and pulled a motionless one out. Wide-eyed, I suddenly wondered if the little fish stick was dead. It wasn’t until I saw Pierce laughing at me that I realized it probably just needed a new battery…

May 19
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The time of getting fame for your name on its own is over. Artwork that is only about wanting to be famous will never make you famous. Any fame is a by-product of making something that means something. You don’t go to a restaurant and order a meal because you want to have a shit.
— Banksy
Feb 12
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People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible and childish - but that’s only if it’s done right.
— Banksy
Dec 19
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