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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Deleted on Apr 12, 2015 14:51:22 GMT 1, 
A thread for discussing which Banksy print you think is best and why ? Thought it would be interesting to see and hear members opinions. Post the image and write a little on why, artistically, you think it tops the rest.
Applause
I love that this references Dadaism and early agit prop and Political collage work from the likes of John Heartfeld to Kennard. It shows his knowledge of political art and is the one print where the artist seems to have injected some creativity in the process. Conceptually, one of his strongest prints in my opinion.
A thread for discussing which Banksy print you think is best and why ? Thought it would be interesting to see and hear members opinions. Post the image and write a little on why, artistically, you think it tops the rest. ApplauseI love that this references Dadaism and early agit prop and Political collage work from the likes of John Heartfeld to Kennard. It shows his knowledge of political art and is the one print where the artist seems to have injected some creativity in the process. Conceptually, one of his strongest prints in my opinion. |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by wishingiwaslucky on Apr 12, 2015 15:41:47 GMT 1, 
NO BALL GAMES, GREY. I WILL AFFORD IT ONE DAY.
APART FROM THE OBVIOUS INNOCENCE OF THE PICTURE, IT WAS MORE A CASE OF WALKING PAST THE ORIGINAL EACH WEEKEND ON MY WAY FROM SEVERN SISTERS TO WHL FOR THE FOOTIE.
I SOMETIMES LOOK AT THAT BLANK WALL NOW AND WONDER WHY.....BUT ITS MORE MEMORIES FOR ME.
NO BALL GAMES, GREY. I WILL AFFORD IT ONE DAY. APART FROM THE OBVIOUS INNOCENCE OF THE PICTURE, IT WAS MORE A CASE OF WALKING PAST THE ORIGINAL EACH WEEKEND ON MY WAY FROM SEVERN SISTERS TO WHL FOR THE FOOTIE. I SOMETIMES LOOK AT THAT BLANK WALL NOW AND WONDER WHY.....BUT ITS MORE MEMORIES FOR ME. |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Poly Mindset on Apr 12, 2015 16:17:01 GMT 1, A thread for discussing which Banksy print you think is best and why ? Thought it would be interesting to see and hear members opinions. Post the image and write a little on why, artistically, you think it tops the rest. ApplauseI love that this references Dadaism and early agit prop and Political collage work from the likes of John Heartfeld to Kennard. It shows his knowledge of political art and is the one print where the artist seems to have injected some creativity in the process. Conceptually, one of his strongest prints in my opinion.
A thread for discussing which Banksy print you think is best and why ? Thought it would be interesting to see and hear members opinions. Post the image and write a little on why, artistically, you think it tops the rest. ApplauseI love that this references Dadaism and early agit prop and Political collage work from the likes of John Heartfeld to Kennard. It shows his knowledge of political art and is the one print where the artist seems to have injected some creativity in the process. Conceptually, one of his strongest prints in my opinion. Additionally, the screen printing on Applause is wonderful. Please correct me if I'm wrong, as far as I know it was screen printed. It looks very pix-elated like it was done with a computer but it wasn't. The slightly different variations of grays and muted whites of the mechanisms on the jet and the ship, especially in the lower left corner just blow my mind. It is extremely well done which because of it's size I'm sure was no easy task. I don't know who did the printing of the POW release, it was a different print house than the LA version, but kudos to them. It's fabulous. |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 9:21:16 GMT 1, A thread for discussing which Banksy print you think is best and why ? Thought it would be interesting to see and hear members opinions. Post the image and write a little on why, artistically, you think it tops the rest. ApplauseI love that this references Dadaism and early agit prop and Political collage work from the likes of John Heartfeld to Kennard. It shows his knowledge of political art and is the one print where the artist seems to have injected some creativity in the process. Conceptually, one of his strongest prints in my opinion.
It reminds me of the aircraft carrier scene in the Hot Shots movie.
A thread for discussing which Banksy print you think is best and why ? Thought it would be interesting to see and hear members opinions. Post the image and write a little on why, artistically, you think it tops the rest. ApplauseI love that this references Dadaism and early agit prop and Political collage work from the likes of John Heartfeld to Kennard. It shows his knowledge of political art and is the one print where the artist seems to have injected some creativity in the process. Conceptually, one of his strongest prints in my opinion.
It reminds me of the aircraft carrier scene in the Hot Shots movie.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Apr 13, 2015 10:46:18 GMT 1, I never liked applause until I saw one close up, great print and size. My favourite print is barcode, love the image and for me banksy is having a go at consumerism and the leopard is dropping out of society (like a lot of us would like to do  and turning his back on it all? I'm probably wrong but that's my thoughts..
I never liked applause until I saw one close up, great print and size. My favourite print is barcode, love the image and for me banksy is having a go at consumerism and the leopard is dropping out of society (like a lot of us would like to do and turning his back on it all? I'm probably wrong but that's my thoughts.. |
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Hubble Bubble
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Hubble Bubble on Apr 13, 2015 10:57:38 GMT 1, Girl with Balloon for me. Beautiful, simple, elegant, plenty of space around the image. A classic of its kind and just as relevant to Banksy's oeuvre as any 'F**k the Police' messages!
Girl with Balloon for me. Beautiful, simple, elegant, plenty of space around the image. A classic of its kind and just as relevant to Banksy's oeuvre as any 'F**k the Police' messages!
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iamzero
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by iamzero on Apr 13, 2015 13:43:32 GMT 1, Applause. Grannies and Trolleys and am very angry these have gone beyond my one time ยฃ3k Banksy budget.
Applause. Grannies and Trolleys and am very angry these have gone beyond my one time ยฃ3k Banksy budget.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Winter on Apr 13, 2015 14:43:24 GMT 1, I've always like Festival as it is a perfect example of Banksy's humour in his art. Without which he would just be another Blek le Rat copycat or copyrat
I've always like Festival as it is a perfect example of Banksy's humour in his art. Without which he would just be another Blek le Rat copycat or copyrat
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Ruggs on Apr 13, 2015 15:04:35 GMT 1, Easy! 'Love Rat'.
Easy! 'Love Rat'.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Happy Shopper on Apr 13, 2015 15:13:35 GMT 1, Laugh now, bomb hugger, happy chopper, rats.
They're very close to his original street pieces. Big and bold images.
Laugh now, bomb hugger, happy chopper, rats.
They're very close to his original street pieces. Big and bold images.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 15:41:17 GMT 1, Virgin (Toxic) Mary and CWSB - they speak to my views on organised religion.
Also, find myself liking "Donuts", the meaning of which went completely over my head at first (D'oh!). Be interesting to see some new donuts for this years UK election - Blueberry, Raspberry, Lemon and Plum should cover that 
Virgin (Toxic) Mary and CWSB - they speak to my views on organised religion. Also, find myself liking "Donuts", the meaning of which went completely over my head at first (D'oh!). Be interesting to see some new donuts for this years UK election - Blueberry, Raspberry, Lemon and Plum should cover that |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 15:46:29 GMT 1, Dumbo, cos you lot dont have one.
Dumbo, cos you lot dont have one.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 15:46:57 GMT 1, ....Gangsta Rat too.
....Gangsta Rat too.
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dreadnatty
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by dreadnatty on Apr 13, 2015 15:49:40 GMT 1, Dumbo, cos you lot dont have one.
Dumbo, cos you lot dont have one. Hey there LF....missed you!!! Hope all is well. |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 15:53:00 GMT 1, ....yup D, flu n stuff thats all, coffin lid not quite nailed shut yet.
....yup D, flu n stuff thats all, coffin lid not quite nailed shut yet.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Dr Plip on Apr 13, 2015 16:13:15 GMT 1, ....yup D, flu n stuff thats all, coffin lid not quite nailed shut yet.
....yup D, flu n stuff thats all, coffin lid not quite nailed shut yet. Keep yer foot out. Get well soon. |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by loother on Apr 13, 2015 16:27:41 GMT 1, I don't own any Banksy prints, but think Barcode and Trollies are fighting for top spot. Bomb Hugger is also wooden-spoon hugger, in my opinion.
I don't own any Banksy prints, but think Barcode and Trollies are fighting for top spot. Bomb Hugger is also wooden-spoon hugger, in my opinion.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Coach on Apr 13, 2015 16:35:01 GMT 1, ....yup D, flu n stuff thats all, coffin lid not quite nailed shut yet.
Glad to hear from you again.
....yup D, flu n stuff thats all, coffin lid not quite nailed shut yet. Glad to hear from you again. |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Ponyboy Curtis on Apr 13, 2015 16:39:25 GMT 1, Choppers for me. Timeless and friendly.
Choppers for me. Timeless and friendly.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 16:56:02 GMT 1, Interested in the "Why" more than the "What"
Interested in the "Why" more than the "What"
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 17:53:55 GMT 1, Have a nice day followed by flying copper!
Have a nice day followed by flying copper!
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Gulosten on Apr 13, 2015 18:34:25 GMT 1, NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Stencilrevolution describes in a good way why I like this print and piece:
"Nola Girl with Umbrella appeared on a New Orleans wall when Banksy was there in 2008. On a gray background is a girl dressed in black, holding a black umbrella. Rain falls from the umbrella like spaghetti, but it is raining under the umbrella, not over the top. The girl holds out her hand to see if it is raining outside the umbrella.
There is a depressing feel to this work. In an interview, Banksy said that this stencil represents how things that are supposed to protect us can also hurt us. The girl is standing under the umbrella, a portable roof, but is getting rained on regardless. The umbrella should be protecting her from the rain, but it is instead its source. She is holding out her hand to see if it is like that outside the umbrella."
NOLA (New Orleans, Louisiana) Stencilrevolution describes in a good way why I like this print and piece: "Nola Girl with Umbrella appeared on a New Orleans wall when Banksy was there in 2008. On a gray background is a girl dressed in black, holding a black umbrella. Rain falls from the umbrella like spaghetti, but it is raining under the umbrella, not over the top. The girl holds out her hand to see if it is raining outside the umbrella. There is a depressing feel to this work. In an interview, Banksy said that this stencil represents how things that are supposed to protect us can also hurt us. The girl is standing under the umbrella, a portable roof, but is getting rained on regardless. The umbrella should be protecting her from the rain, but it is instead its source. She is holding out her hand to see if it is like that outside the umbrella." |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Howard Johnson on Apr 13, 2015 19:48:00 GMT 1, For me, its hands down "Flags." In my humble opinion, that image is so powerful and nuanced that it overshadows the rest of his commercial work by comparison. Whether you interpret it as a glorification of the American dream by those who realistically can't achieve it, or an anti-war image that depicts an America so obsessed with war that it chooses to value death and destruction over providing for its lower class, I think it maintains a power and relevance that will only grow as time goes on. Plus, while the paper stock is admittedly lacking, the execution serves to bolster and enhance the image and message. The grainy black ink against a stark silver sets forth creates a grainy mechanical atmosphere that perfectly represents the proletariat.
For me, its hands down "Flags." In my humble opinion, that image is so powerful and nuanced that it overshadows the rest of his commercial work by comparison. Whether you interpret it as a glorification of the American dream by those who realistically can't achieve it, or an anti-war image that depicts an America so obsessed with war that it chooses to value death and destruction over providing for its lower class, I think it maintains a power and relevance that will only grow as time goes on. Plus, while the paper stock is admittedly lacking, the execution serves to bolster and enhance the image and message. The grainy black ink against a stark silver sets forth creates a grainy mechanical atmosphere that perfectly represents the proletariat.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by coller on Apr 13, 2015 19:51:38 GMT 1, the Napalm APs.
People are afraid to hang Napalm because it's simply too real. You look at it and realize what you're doing wrong with your life. Napalm and GWRB are his strongest images, IMO.
the Napalm APs.
People are afraid to hang Napalm because it's simply too real. You look at it and realize what you're doing wrong with your life. Napalm and GWRB are his strongest images, IMO.
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by Cornish Crayon on Apr 13, 2015 21:08:10 GMT 1, Agreed napalm is a powerful message, I would love to hang this, and the missus would probably allow it but if I I get the funds up for another banksy I'd probably go for a safer option
As for his best, image wise you gotta love:
HMV
Jack n Jill
Laugh now
Placard rats hold a place in my heart
Rude copper
Liita
Cwsb
Trollies
Probably most em really 
Agreed napalm is a powerful message, I would love to hang this, and the missus would probably allow it but if I I get the funds up for another banksy I'd probably go for a safer option As for his best, image wise you gotta love: HMV Jack n Jill Laugh now Placard rats hold a place in my heart Rude copper Liita Cwsb Trollies Probably most em really |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by andyroo0312 on Apr 13, 2015 21:22:38 GMT 1, Best Banksys are Trolleys, Donuts, CND, and Toxic Mary, why??? Because they are the ones i own.
Best Banksys are Trolleys, Donuts, CND, and Toxic Mary, why??? Because they are the ones i own. |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by wishingiwaslucky on Apr 13, 2015 21:37:08 GMT 1, Best Banksys are Trolleys, Donuts, CND, and Toxic Mary, why??? Because they are the ones i own. 
Best Banksys are Trolleys, Donuts, CND, and Toxic Mary, why??? Because they are the ones i own. Do you own them because they're the best or are they best now you own them? So, which other one would you really want if you could have a free choice ( not for financial reasons). |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by 11 on Apr 13, 2015 21:46:13 GMT 1, Off the bat id say CWSB - theres something about this image, i always remember as a young child going to my Nan's house and she had images of Jesus in every room, in various different poses - including crucifixion so as soon as i saw it (and not being particulary religious) it struck a chord with me......and (sadistically) would really encourage me to invite the god-fearing neighbours over for a cup of tea to see what they made of it - sadly dont have one 
In reality there are too many images for me to have a 'Holy Grail' - every time i think of this subject my mind goes into over-drive. Truth is I would have any Banksy I could get but the ones I really like are
Flags - Just love this image
Grin Reaper
Laugh Now
Rat - any
Liita
GWB
HMV
Pulp Fiction
Nola
Have a Nice Day
S&S
I do have one of the above
Off the bat id say CWSB - theres something about this image, i always remember as a young child going to my Nan's house and she had images of Jesus in every room, in various different poses - including crucifixion so as soon as i saw it (and not being particulary religious) it struck a chord with me......and (sadistically) would really encourage me to invite the god-fearing neighbours over for a cup of tea to see what they made of it - sadly dont have one In reality there are too many images for me to have a 'Holy Grail' - every time i think of this subject my mind goes into over-drive. Truth is I would have any Banksy I could get but the ones I really like are Flags - Just love this image Grin Reaper Laugh Now Rat - any Liita GWB HMV Pulp Fiction Nola Have a Nice Day S&S I do have one of the above |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by 11 on Apr 13, 2015 21:52:25 GMT 1, ....Happy Choppers
Flying Copper
Barcode
Kate
WSM
Bomb Hugger....
See what you bloody started !!
....Happy Choppers Flying Copper Barcode Kate WSM Bomb Hugger.... See what you bloody started !! |
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BANKSY, BEST PRINT AND WHY, by wishingiwaslucky on Apr 13, 2015 21:56:31 GMT 1, Any left?...oh, no Toxic Mary?..
Any left?...oh, no Toxic Mary?..
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and turning his back on it all? I'm probably wrong but that's my thoughts.. 
