dreadnatty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dreadnatty on Oct 15, 2013 17:38:47 GMT 1, I'm really not sure on this one; itโs gonna give a lot of people an excuse to have a go. Any positive symbolism for that event in this work is too well hidden for me to decipher. Itโs just as easy to read it as the plane crashing into the tower was a beautiful thing and for it to be taken as anti-American. Iโm very interested in our American and especially NYC board members views on this one. FWIW I thought the Horses piece on Lower East Side was brilliant. The positive symbolism is simply the flower. When people die, people leave flowers in their memory. This is a flower left in memory of those who died when the planes hit the Twin Towers. I have no doubt it was done out of respect and is not at all anti-American I also have no doubt some people wont see it that way... Agree with Spirit....as a native NYer of 40+ yrs, I view this as respect - honoring the memories of those who were killed. Im sure there will be those that differ (unfortunately IMO)
I'm really not sure on this one; itโs gonna give a lot of people an excuse to have a go. Any positive symbolism for that event in this work is too well hidden for me to decipher. Itโs just as easy to read it as the plane crashing into the tower was a beautiful thing and for it to be taken as anti-American. Iโm very interested in our American and especially NYC board members views on this one. FWIW I thought the Horses piece on Lower East Side was brilliant. The positive symbolism is simply the flower. When people die, people leave flowers in their memory. This is a flower left in memory of those who died when the planes hit the Twin Towers. I have no doubt it was done out of respect and is not at all anti-American I also have no doubt some people wont see it that way... Agree with Spirit....as a native NYer of 40+ yrs, I view this as respect - honoring the memories of those who were killed. Im sure there will be those that differ (unfortunately IMO)
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kobron
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 15, 2013 17:39:20 GMT 1, No audio with this piece? No telephone number sprayed somewhere? You can call me ...
No audio with this piece? No telephone number sprayed somewhere? You can call me ...
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kbfrombk
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October 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 15, 2013 17:39:39 GMT 1, Any location yet? Fiancรฉ works on Worth in TriBeCa.
FYI: TriBeCa is shorthand for the area "TRIangle BElow CAnal" Street. And now you know ;-)
Any location yet? Fiancรฉ works on Worth in TriBeCa.
FYI: TriBeCa is shorthand for the area "TRIangle BElow CAnal" Street. And now you know ;-)
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Agent Provocateur on Oct 15, 2013 17:40:01 GMT 1, Doh, double post... see above!
Doh, double post... see above!
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thisisanton
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by thisisanton on Oct 15, 2013 17:41:22 GMT 1, I seriously doubt this will get tagged over. Who ever tries to take the flower will get his face introduced to a fist.
I seriously doubt this will get tagged over. Who ever tries to take the flower will get his face introduced to a fist.
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doyle
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by doyle on Oct 15, 2013 17:43:58 GMT 1, g He did the balloon on my birthday : ) He did a concrete confessional on my b-day he did Crazy Horse on mine:)
g He did the balloon on my birthday : ) He did a concrete confessional on my b-day he did Crazy Horse on mine:)
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kobron
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 15, 2013 17:44:32 GMT 1, you build two new towers ... and how you will be treated to destroy it on the wall?
you build two new towers ... and how you will be treated to destroy it on the wall?
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rioja
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rioja on Oct 15, 2013 17:46:47 GMT 1, He did a concrete confessional on my b-day he did Crazy Horse on mine:) Sirens of the Lambs for me
He did a concrete confessional on my b-day he did Crazy Horse on mine:) Sirens of the Lambs for me
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Agent Provocateur on Oct 15, 2013 17:49:21 GMT 1, And this is the first I don't want to see tagged (edit: not that I wanted the others tagged, but appreciate it's the natural progression)... just a little repsect for this one I hope. Will be the first one I head to when I get over.
And this is the first I don't want to see tagged (edit: not that I wanted the others tagged, but appreciate it's the natural progression)... just a little repsect for this one I hope. Will be the first one I head to when I get over.
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MGK1
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by MGK1 on Oct 15, 2013 17:54:00 GMT 1, He did a concrete confessional on my b-day he did Crazy Horse on mine:) He probably did a shit on my birthday...assuming his bowel movements are normal!
He did a concrete confessional on my b-day he did Crazy Horse on mine:) He probably did a shit on my birthday...assuming his bowel movements are normal!
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dreadnatty
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February 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by dreadnatty on Oct 15, 2013 17:56:07 GMT 1, This is on Bedford/n.7th for those in Williamsburg area
Seems like Trusto Corp might be getting a tad jealous?
Even if its not the next piece its funny as hell imo
This is on Bedford/n.7th for those in Williamsburg area Seems like Trusto Corp might be getting a tad jealous? Even if its not the next piece its funny as hell imo
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kobron
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January 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 15, 2013 17:58:20 GMT 1,
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rioja
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rioja on Oct 15, 2013 18:01:45 GMT 1, The pilgrimage has started... on insta there's also a pic of a pug pissing on it.
The pilgrimage has started... on insta there's also a pic of a pug pissing on it.
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spirit
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by spirit on Oct 15, 2013 18:04:39 GMT 1, Love the way he has used the join in the wall slabs to create the corner of the tower and give it a 3d look.
Love the way he has used the join in the wall slabs to create the corner of the tower and give it a 3d look.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Limited Prints on Oct 15, 2013 18:11:30 GMT 1, I don't know about this guy banksy but I think hell make a great artist one day........
I don't know about this guy banksy but I think hell make a great artist one day........
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waltercrunk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by waltercrunk on Oct 15, 2013 18:14:24 GMT 1,
CNN Coverage
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Emile
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October 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Emile on Oct 15, 2013 18:19:39 GMT 1, "to the masses"
4 people bought pieces
"to the masses"
4 people bought pieces
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rockhoundjew
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rockhoundjew on Oct 15, 2013 18:26:32 GMT 1,
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 18:27:13 GMT 1, Probably covered already but he's explored this theme before...
Title: Warning Sign Medium: spray enamel on composite plastic Year of Work: 2006 Size: 31 1/2 in x 31 1/2 in Edition: Unique Provenance: Acquired directly from artist by present owner Note: Authenticated by Pest Control Office Sale: Christieโs Post War & Contemporary Art Day Sale | London | July 01, 2008 Lot: 325 Estimate: 80,000 โ 120,000 GBP Sold For: 181,250 GBP (361,199 USD)
Probably covered already but he's explored this theme before... Title: Warning Sign Medium: spray enamel on composite plastic Year of Work: 2006 Size: 31 1/2 in x 31 1/2 in Edition: Unique Provenance: Acquired directly from artist by present owner Note: Authenticated by Pest Control Office Sale: Christieโs Post War & Contemporary Art Day Sale | London | July 01, 2008 Lot: 325 Estimate: 80,000 โ 120,000 GBP Sold For: 181,250 GBP (361,199 USD)
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Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 15, 2013 18:27:27 GMT 1, "to the masses" 4 people bought pieces more people could have bought though
"to the masses" 4 people bought pieces more people could have bought though
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Emile
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Emile on Oct 15, 2013 18:34:03 GMT 1, So the flower is gone? That was to be expected
//edit: there is a second one of these?
So the flower is gone? That was to be expected
//edit: there is a second one of these?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 18:35:02 GMT 1, So the flower is gone? That was to be expected shame, there forever on internet though.
So the flower is gone? That was to be expected shame, there forever on internet though.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 18:36:14 GMT 1, Nice!, more to come then???.
Nice!, more to come then???.
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Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 15, 2013 18:36:18 GMT 1, So the flower is gone? That was to be expected shame, there forever on internet though. looks like different painting?
So the flower is gone? That was to be expected shame, there forever on internet though. looks like different painting?
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Emile
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Emile on Oct 15, 2013 18:36:18 GMT 1, Wait... my bad, I was looking at a picture of the other piece that rockhoundjew just posted
Wait... my bad, I was looking at a picture of the other piece that rockhoundjew just posted
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Wearology
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Wearology on Oct 15, 2013 18:39:54 GMT 1, I am finally back in America and I have been able to secure a bunch of Village Voice Newspapers today for my fellow forum members. Once again I do not want any money, trades, etc. or even the cost for shipping it anywhere in the world just "pass it on" in the future. I originally stated that I had run out of all the copies of the Voice that Dreadnatty gave me for you guys, but that no longer applies since I have been able to re-fill. Send me PM's with your name & address & I will send you some NY Banksy love from across the Pond.
I am finally back in America and I have been able to secure a bunch of Village Voice Newspapers today for my fellow forum members. Once again I do not want any money, trades, etc. or even the cost for shipping it anywhere in the world just "pass it on" in the future. I originally stated that I had run out of all the copies of the Voice that Dreadnatty gave me for you guys, but that no longer applies since I have been able to re-fill. Send me PM's with your name & address & I will send you some NY Banksy love from across the Pond.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 15, 2013 18:44:18 GMT 1, lotus flower en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelumbosacred or Indian lotus, also known as the Rose of India and the sacred water lily of Hinduism and Buddhism. Love this ^, very poetic. It was an orange Chrysantheumum though innit?.
lotus flower en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelumbosacred or Indian lotus, also known as the Rose of India and the sacred water lily of Hinduism and Buddhism. Love this ^, very poetic. It was an orange Chrysantheumum though innit?.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Coach on Oct 15, 2013 18:44:38 GMT 1, And this is the first I don't want to see tagged (edit: not that I wanted the others tagged, but appreciate it's the natural progression)... just a little repsect for this one I hope. Will be the first one I head to when I get over.
Well said, and bob voyage my friend. Wish I was going with you.
If the market stall pops up again, grab me a Bomb Middle England ;-)
And this is the first I don't want to see tagged (edit: not that I wanted the others tagged, but appreciate it's the natural progression)... just a little repsect for this one I hope. Will be the first one I head to when I get over. Well said, and bob voyage my friend. Wish I was going with you. If the market stall pops up again, grab me a Bomb Middle England ;-)
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Emile
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October 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Emile on Oct 15, 2013 18:44:45 GMT 1, I'm guessing he had intended to put a flower there tho.. or it was removed already considering that its positioned exactly the same as the first one
I'm guessing he had intended to put a flower there tho.. or it was removed already considering that its positioned exactly the same as the first one
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