bentheartfan
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bentheartfan on Feb 20, 2017 21:03:35 GMT 1, My wife and I went down to the waterfront today to see the new Banksy that was recently (last week) unveiled in the pedestrian walkway of a brand new office tower in downtown Toronto.
The piece was done by Banksy when he was in Toronto in May 2010 on a building slated for demolition. The developer who owned that building had the mural removed and professionally stored before demolition, with a plan to put it back in the new building. That happened last week, and the piece is now on display in a public pedestrian walkway.
Here is an article with more details: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/banksy-art-path-pedestrian-walkway-1.3980193
Here are some cell phone shots I took today. Really lovely piece!
Original in-situ view:
Some info on the building it was placed on:
My wife and I went down to the waterfront today to see the new Banksy that was recently (last week) unveiled in the pedestrian walkway of a brand new office tower in downtown Toronto. The piece was done by Banksy when he was in Toronto in May 2010 on a building slated for demolition. The developer who owned that building had the mural removed and professionally stored before demolition, with a plan to put it back in the new building. That happened last week, and the piece is now on display in a public pedestrian walkway. Here is an article with more details: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/banksy-art-path-pedestrian-walkway-1.3980193 Here are some cell phone shots I took today. Really lovely piece! Original in-situ view: Some info on the building it was placed on: |
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bentheartfan
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bentheartfan on Feb 20, 2017 21:28:56 GMT 1, Here is another article link as for some reason that one isn't working for me now ... Banksy unveiled
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Here is another article link as for some reason that one isn't working for me now ... Banksy unveiled![]() |
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Dr Plip
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by Dr Plip on Feb 20, 2017 21:54:10 GMT 1, If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved.
If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved.
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bentheartfan
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bentheartfan on Feb 20, 2017 21:57:14 GMT 1, If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved.
Haha yes that's one method to conserve the rainforest!
If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved. Haha yes that's one method to conserve the rainforest! |
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by simona on Feb 20, 2017 21:57:21 GMT 1, If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved.
I really like that this Banksy is on public display.
If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved. Or chopped down even quicker than they are now. I really like that this Banksy is on public display. |
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bentheartfan
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bentheartfan on Feb 20, 2017 22:00:19 GMT 1, If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved. Or chopped down even quicker than they are now.ย I really like that this Banksy is on public display.
Me too. The other Banksy in Toronto that is still up from 2010 is in an alley behind a piece of Plexiglas. You'd never see it if you didn't hunt for it. Nice that this is so visible.
If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved. Or chopped down even quicker than they are now.ย I really like that this Banksy is on public display. Me too. The other Banksy in Toronto that is still up from 2010 is in an alley behind a piece of Plexiglas. You'd never see it if you didn't hunt for it. Nice that this is so visible. |
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by highflyer on Feb 20, 2017 22:02:22 GMT 1, My wife and I went down to the waterfront today to see the new Banksy that was recently (last week) unveiled in the pedestrian walkway of a brand new office tower in downtown Toronto. ย The piece was done by Banksy when he was in Toronto in May 2010 on a building slated for demolition. ย The developer who owned that building had the mural removed and professionally stored before demolition, with a plan to put it back in the new building. ย That happened last week, and the piece is now on display in a public pedestrian walkway. ย Here is an article with more details:ย www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/banksy-art-path-pedestrian-walkway-1.3980193ย ย Here are some cell phone shots I took today. ย Really lovely piece!ย Original in-situ view:ย Some info on the building it was placed on:
That's fantastic! Thanks
My wife and I went down to the waterfront today to see the new Banksy that was recently (last week) unveiled in the pedestrian walkway of a brand new office tower in downtown Toronto. ย The piece was done by Banksy when he was in Toronto in May 2010 on a building slated for demolition. ย The developer who owned that building had the mural removed and professionally stored before demolition, with a plan to put it back in the new building. ย That happened last week, and the piece is now on display in a public pedestrian walkway. ย Here is an article with more details:ย www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/banksy-art-path-pedestrian-walkway-1.3980193ย ย Here are some cell phone shots I took today. ย Really lovely piece!ย Original in-situ view:ย Some info on the building it was placed on: That's fantastic! Thanks |
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nex
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by nex on Feb 20, 2017 22:43:49 GMT 1, My wife and I went down to the waterfront today to see the new Banksy that was recently (last week) unveiled in the pedestrian walkway of a brand new office tower in downtown Toronto. The piece was done by Banksy when he was in Toronto in May 2010 on a building slated for demolition. The developer who owned that building had the mural removed and professionally stored before demolition, with a plan to put it back in the new building. That happened last week, and the piece is now on display in a public pedestrian walkway. Here is an article with more details: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/banksy-art-path-pedestrian-walkway-1.3980193 Here are some cell phone shots I took today. Really lovely piece! Original in-situ view: Some info on the building it was placed on:
My wife and I went down to the waterfront today to see the new Banksy that was recently (last week) unveiled in the pedestrian walkway of a brand new office tower in downtown Toronto. The piece was done by Banksy when he was in Toronto in May 2010 on a building slated for demolition. The developer who owned that building had the mural removed and professionally stored before demolition, with a plan to put it back in the new building. That happened last week, and the piece is now on display in a public pedestrian walkway. Here is an article with more details: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/banksy-art-path-pedestrian-walkway-1.3980193 Here are some cell phone shots I took today. Really lovely piece! Original in-situ view: Some info on the building it was placed on: How anaemic and depressing |
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nex
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by nex on Feb 20, 2017 22:45:25 GMT 1, If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved.
If Banksy could cover the rainforests with stencil art, all the trees would be saved. Your acerbic humour is lost on this place |
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bentheartfan
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bentheartfan on Feb 20, 2017 23:19:55 GMT 1, My wife and I went down to the waterfront today to see the new Banksy that was recently (last week) unveiled in the pedestrian walkway of a brand new office tower in downtown Toronto. ย The piece was done by Banksy when he was in Toronto in May 2010 on a building slated for demolition. ย The developer who owned that building had the mural removed and professionally stored before demolition, with a plan to put it back in the new building. ย That happened last week, and the piece is now on display in a public pedestrian walkway. ย Here is an article with more details:ย www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/banksy-art-path-pedestrian-walkway-1.3980193ย ย Here are some cell phone shots I took today. ย Really lovely piece!ย Original in-situ view:ย Some info on the building it was placed on: How anaemic and depressing
What would you prefer ?
My wife and I went down to the waterfront today to see the new Banksy that was recently (last week) unveiled in the pedestrian walkway of a brand new office tower in downtown Toronto. ย The piece was done by Banksy when he was in Toronto in May 2010 on a building slated for demolition. ย The developer who owned that building had the mural removed and professionally stored before demolition, with a plan to put it back in the new building. ย That happened last week, and the piece is now on display in a public pedestrian walkway. ย Here is an article with more details:ย www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/banksy-art-path-pedestrian-walkway-1.3980193ย ย Here are some cell phone shots I took today. ย Really lovely piece!ย Original in-situ view:ย Some info on the building it was placed on: How anaemic and depressing What would you prefer ? |
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nex
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by nex on Feb 20, 2017 23:32:41 GMT 1, How anaemic and depressing What would you prefer ?
its context is now completely lost, part of its beauty is its decay, but that's okay in the new fake plastic world, age, death and obsolescence can be forgotten until it happens to ourselves (and then no one will care).
How anaemic and depressing What would you prefer ? That it was left well alone. its context is now completely lost, part of its beauty is its decay, but that's okay in the new fake plastic world, age, death and obsolescence can be forgotten until it happens to ourselves (and then no one will care). |
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by Rouen Cathedral on Mar 7, 2017 12:52:03 GMT 1, I know a lot of people hate when these are removed and say 'who the heck would display a part of the wall'. I usually agree.
But in the right space that or something similar would look incredible.
I know a lot of people hate when these are removed and say 'who the heck would display a part of the wall'. I usually agree.
But in the right space that or something similar would look incredible.
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sl
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by sl on Mar 7, 2017 12:57:28 GMT 1,
This project is a rare and wonderful example of how street art should be handled should the need remove it arise
This project is a rare and wonderful example of how street art should be handled should the need remove it arise
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Jaylove
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by Jaylove on Mar 7, 2017 13:43:54 GMT 1, I'm going to go check this out.
I'm going to go check this out.
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bentheartfan
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bentheartfan on Mar 7, 2017 14:33:35 GMT 1, I'm going to go check this out.
Local ? I always wonder how many UAA members are in Canada
I'm going to go check this out. Local ? I always wonder how many UAA members are in Canada |
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by sl on Mar 7, 2017 14:34:31 GMT 1, I'm going to go check this out. Local ? I always wonder how many UAA members are in Canada
I'm going to go check this out. Local ? I always wonder how many UAA members are in Canada 2 I reckon now ๐ |
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bentheartfan
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bentheartfan on Mar 7, 2017 15:03:47 GMT 1, Local ? I always wonder how many UAA members are in Canada 2 I reckon now ๐
2, eh?
Local ? I always wonder how many UAA members are in Canada 2 I reckon now ๐ 2, eh? |
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bigj
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bigj on Mar 7, 2017 21:24:13 GMT 1, Toronto here.
Toronto based Struck Contemporary Gallery also has an account here. I've also purchased from another Montreal-based member (chichicarter), so there are at least 5 of us representing Canada 
I went to go check this piece out a couple weeks ago and I thought it was very tastefully presented. That said, I also had the opportunity to see it in its original location before the building was demolished - way more satisfying seeing it in its intended location. Looks like they cleaned it up quite a bit because I'm pretty sure that when I saw it in its original location it had a plethora of (non-Banksy) graffiti around it.
Toronto here. Toronto based Struck Contemporary Gallery also has an account here. I've also purchased from another Montreal-based member (chichicarter), so there are at least 5 of us representing Canada I went to go check this piece out a couple weeks ago and I thought it was very tastefully presented. That said, I also had the opportunity to see it in its original location before the building was demolished - way more satisfying seeing it in its intended location. Looks like they cleaned it up quite a bit because I'm pretty sure that when I saw it in its original location it had a plethora of (non-Banksy) graffiti around it. |
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by ecomwizard on Mar 7, 2017 21:56:08 GMT 1, Toronto here. Toronto based Struck Contemporary Gallery also has an account here. I've also purchased from another Montreal-based member (chichicarter), so there are at least 5 of us representing Canada I went to go check this piece out a couple weeks ago and I thought it was very tastefully presented. That said, I also had the opportunity to see it in its original location before the building was demolished - way more satisfying seeing it in its intended location. Looks like they cleaned it up quite a bit because I'm pretty sure that when I saw it in its original location it had a plethora of (non-Banksy) graffiti around it.
It's a great big piece for sure! Have you seen the small one still protected by plexiglass on Church by the Esplanade?
Toronto here. Toronto based Struck Contemporary Gallery also has an account here. I've also purchased from another Montreal-based member (chichicarter), so there are at least 5 of us representing Canada I went to go check this piece out a couple weeks ago and I thought it was very tastefully presented. That said, I also had the opportunity to see it in its original location before the building was demolished - way more satisfying seeing it in its intended location. Looks like they cleaned it up quite a bit because I'm pretty sure that when I saw it in its original location it had a plethora of (non-Banksy) graffiti around it. It's a great big piece for sure! Have you seen the small one still protected by plexiglass on Church by the Esplanade? |
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Black Apple Art
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by Black Apple Art on Mar 7, 2017 22:02:18 GMT 1,
Pretty decent documentary on it here. They definitely spent huge $ doing this and ultimately the building was being destroyed and was not for sale afterwards so don't see the harm here at all.
Pretty decent documentary on it here. They definitely spent huge $ doing this and ultimately the building was being destroyed and was not for sale afterwards so don't see the harm here at all.
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bigj
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bigj on Mar 7, 2017 23:11:41 GMT 1, Toronto here. Toronto based Struck Contemporary Gallery also has an account here. I've also purchased from another Montreal-based member (chichicarter), so there are at least 5 of us representing Canada I went to go check this piece out a couple weeks ago and I thought it was very tastefully presented. That said, I also had the opportunity to see it in its original location before the building was demolished - way more satisfying seeing it in its intended location. Looks like they cleaned it up quite a bit because I'm pretty sure that when I saw it in its original location it had a plethora of (non-Banksy) graffiti around it. It's a great big piece for sure! Have you seen the small one still protected by plexiglass on Church by the Esplanade?
Also had the chance to see the rat that was put up in Chinatown and one of the placard businessmen put up in Graffiti Alley - those two are long gone now. The Guard with Balloon Dog was the best of the bunch in my opinion. I did love seeing a rat in the flesh though.
Toronto here. Toronto based Struck Contemporary Gallery also has an account here. I've also purchased from another Montreal-based member (chichicarter), so there are at least 5 of us representing Canada I went to go check this piece out a couple weeks ago and I thought it was very tastefully presented. That said, I also had the opportunity to see it in its original location before the building was demolished - way more satisfying seeing it in its intended location. Looks like they cleaned it up quite a bit because I'm pretty sure that when I saw it in its original location it had a plethora of (non-Banksy) graffiti around it. It's a great big piece for sure! Have you seen the small one still protected by plexiglass on Church by the Esplanade? Yep - haven't been by that way in a couple of years but I've gone to check it out several times. Also had the chance to see the rat that was put up in Chinatown and one of the placard businessmen put up in Graffiti Alley - those two are long gone now. The Guard with Balloon Dog was the best of the bunch in my opinion. I did love seeing a rat in the flesh though. |
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bigj on Mar 7, 2017 23:12:40 GMT 1, Pretty decent documentary on it here. They definitely spent huge $ doing this and ultimately the building was being destroyed and was not for sale afterwards so don't see the harm here at all.
Pretty decent documentary on it here. They definitely spent huge $ doing this and ultimately the building was being destroyed and was not for sale afterwards so don't see the harm here at all. Thanks for sharing this. |
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bentheartfan
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bentheartfan on Mar 8, 2017 0:03:58 GMT 1, Toronto here. Toronto based Struck Contemporary Gallery also has an account here. I've also purchased from another Montreal-based member (chichicarter), so there are at least 5 of us representing Canada I went to go check this piece out a couple weeks ago and I thought it was very tastefully presented. That said, I also had the opportunity to see it in its original location before the building was demolished - way more satisfying seeing it in its intended location. Looks like they cleaned it up quite a bit because I'm pretty sure that when I saw it in its original location it had a plethora of (non-Banksy) graffiti around it. It's a great big piece for sure! Have you seen the small one still protected by plexiglass on Church by the Esplanade?
Toronto here. Toronto based Struck Contemporary Gallery also has an account here. I've also purchased from another Montreal-based member (chichicarter), so there are at least 5 of us representing Canada I went to go check this piece out a couple weeks ago and I thought it was very tastefully presented. That said, I also had the opportunity to see it in its original location before the building was demolished - way more satisfying seeing it in its intended location. Looks like they cleaned it up quite a bit because I'm pretty sure that when I saw it in its original location it had a plethora of (non-Banksy) graffiti around it. It's a great big piece for sure! Have you seen the small one still protected by plexiglass on Church by the Esplanade? Yes, love that piece - we should do a meetup at the Struck rosedale location... savannahsam what do you say ? |
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by ecomwizard on Mar 8, 2017 0:39:44 GMT 1, It's a great big piece for sure! Have you seen the small one still protected by plexiglass on Church by the Esplanade? Yes, love that piece - we should do a meetup at the Struck rosedale location... ย savannahsam ย what do you say ?ย
I would love to, however I am not a fan of Struck Contemporary, their prices are ridiculous!
It's a great big piece for sure! Have you seen the small one still protected by plexiglass on Church by the Esplanade? Yes, love that piece - we should do a meetup at the Struck rosedale location... ย savannahsam ย what do you say ?ย I would love to, however I am not a fan of Struck Contemporary, their prices are ridiculous! |
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by Dice on Mar 10, 2017 10:55:17 GMT 1, That's the way to do it!
Great frame job there by Mr frame man must have cost a bit with all that bulletproof museum glass ๐
That's the way to do it!
Great frame job there by Mr frame man must have cost a bit with all that bulletproof museum glass ๐
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by rosengoo on Mar 16, 2017 14:54:51 GMT 1, Toronto as well.
Toronto as well.
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bentheartfan
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by bentheartfan on Mar 16, 2017 18:12:23 GMT 1, Just a few more people and we can schedule something for April or May !
Just a few more people and we can schedule something for April or May !
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Guard with Balloon Dog [Toronto, Canada], by Majestic on Apr 10, 2017 10:58:45 GMT 1, One of my favourites. Thanks for the pics.
One of my favourites. Thanks for the pics.
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