naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 18, 2013 2:38:57 GMT 1,
I find the pig image and connotation with police boring, old a bit rubbish etc. would have thought banksy had moved on too. Who still calls the polices pigs when they are almost 40? Can of worms here I know...
Stencil looks like banksy but some poor execution around the place makes me think / hope it's not. The hoof is dropping and the cope spraying is a bit lazy...
I find the pig image and connotation with police boring, old a bit rubbish etc. would have thought banksy had moved on too. Who still calls the polices pigs when they are almost 40? Can of worms here I know... Stencil looks like banksy but some poor execution around the place makes me think / hope it's not. The hoof is dropping and the cope spraying is a bit lazy...
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drachinfire
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 18, 2013 3:05:42 GMT 1, funny how there was no rush to rescue early works in this street exhibition but now with all the hype and press, the restorers are out in force. wonder if this will be plexied?
I've been to all of them, but either before the buff or after the paint has dried, otherwise I would have done this to others.
funny how there was no rush to rescue early works in this street exhibition but now with all the hype and press, the restorers are out in force. wonder if this will be plexied? I've been to all of them, but either before the buff or after the paint has dried, otherwise I would have done this to others.
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drachinfire
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 18, 2013 3:06:46 GMT 1, Are there any close-up pictures of the little tree? As geisha means 'art person', (and as Banksy has been playing with versions of his name in the audios) I'm wondering if the tree is meant to be a signature? (bonsai)
I'll have one for you tomorrow. Have a few on my camera waiting for development.
Are there any close-up pictures of the little tree? As geisha means 'art person', (and as Banksy has been playing with versions of his name in the audios) I'm wondering if the tree is meant to be a signature? (bonsai) I'll have one for you tomorrow. Have a few on my camera waiting for development.
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nrgball
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by nrgball on Oct 18, 2013 3:15:45 GMT 1, Agree that someone/more than 1 shouldve stepped to him when they saw what he was about to do instead of standing around and watching/taking pictures. You can question whatever you like IMO and most people "want something better" but thats just wishful thinking.
This looks like it happened quite a bit faster than all the stills lead us to believe
Agree that someone/more than 1 shouldve stepped to him when they saw what he was about to do instead of standing around and watching/taking pictures. You can question whatever you like IMO and most people "want something better" but thats just wishful thinking. This looks like it happened quite a bit faster than all the stills lead us to believe
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naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 18, 2013 3:17:42 GMT 1, Developing? How olds your camera ;-)
Developing? How olds your camera ;-)
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drachinfire
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 18, 2013 3:21:54 GMT 1, If Banksy is secretly filming all the pieces to see what happens to them after they are revealed it is going to make a very entertaining movie!
BTW, the guy I saw on the UWS who looked like Robin Gunningham? He was at the Geishas today after I cleaned it taking pictures. At one point I bumped into him and apologized - he responded quietly in an accent (though he was so quiet I couldn't tell what kind). He also was VERY aware that I was watching him, made an effort to look like a tourist, 'checked himself in the mirror' of a white rented van for a minute and then when I stopped watching him, he hopped into said van and left.
I finally got a chance to look at the shitty pictures I managed to take of him. Looks an awful lot like Robin Gunningham.
Does it mean anything? Not really. But nevertheless. SUSPICIOUS...
If Banksy is secretly filming all the pieces to see what happens to them after they are revealed it is going to make a very entertaining movie! BTW, the guy I saw on the UWS who looked like Robin Gunningham? He was at the Geishas today after I cleaned it taking pictures. At one point I bumped into him and apologized - he responded quietly in an accent (though he was so quiet I couldn't tell what kind). He also was VERY aware that I was watching him, made an effort to look like a tourist, 'checked himself in the mirror' of a white rented van for a minute and then when I stopped watching him, he hopped into said van and left. I finally got a chance to look at the shitty pictures I managed to take of him. Looks an awful lot like Robin Gunningham. Does it mean anything? Not really. But nevertheless. SUSPICIOUS...
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stvro22
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by stvro22 on Oct 18, 2013 3:27:56 GMT 1, That is so beautiful - this piece is more than just another brick in the wall for Sir Banksy as he blesses the Big Apple with his mystical genius. ย The fact that a NYC legend like Cope & Saint Stencil collaborated on a piece of art that taunts the power structure of NYC is just fanfukintastic. ย Banksy now has his own American cause and has recruited the right people to lead his New York Army. ย ย
I generally like your comments but this is a load of crap. I'm sorry. Cope is lame and that doesn't even look like a Banksy. Sure Cope has been around a long time but so has cheese.
That is so beautiful - this piece is more than just another brick in the wall for Sir Banksy as he blesses the Big Apple with his mystical genius. ย The fact that a NYC legend like Cope & Saint Stencil collaborated on a piece of art that taunts the power structure of NYC is just fanfukintastic. ย Banksy now has his own American cause and has recruited the right people to lead his New York Army. ย ย I generally like your comments but this is a load of crap. I'm sorry. Cope is lame and that doesn't even look like a Banksy. Sure Cope has been around a long time but so has cheese.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Agent Provocateur on Oct 18, 2013 3:39:40 GMT 1, alrighty... am in NY! found my lodgings, ambled out for a beer, got asked for id, didn't have any so no beer for me
Anything happed!? on an iphone and can't b arsed navigating loads of pages.
anyone fancy giving me a prece of wots happeded since McDonalds?
and if anyone can pm me addresses for the Twin Towers piece and the one done today I'd really appreciate.
Bit frazled been up far too long.
alrighty... am in NY! found my lodgings, ambled out for a beer, got asked for id, didn't have any so no beer for me Anything happed!? on an iphone and can't b arsed navigating loads of pages. anyone fancy giving me a prece of wots happeded since McDonalds? and if anyone can pm me addresses for the Twin Towers piece and the one done today I'd really appreciate. Bit frazled been up far too long.
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otomi
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by otomi on Oct 18, 2013 3:49:04 GMT 1, That is so beautiful - this piece is more than just another brick in the wall for Sir Banksy as he blesses the Big Apple with his mystical genius. The fact that a NYC legend like Cope & Saint Stencil collaborated on a piece of art that taunts the power structure of NYC is just fanfukintastic. Banksy now has his own American cause and has recruited the right people to lead his New York Army. I generally like your comments but this is a load of crap. I'm sorry. Cope is lame and that doesn't even look like a Banksy. Sure Cope has been around a long time but so has cheese. And cheese is awesome!
I think you need to step up your sarcasm detectors.
That is so beautiful - this piece is more than just another brick in the wall for Sir Banksy as he blesses the Big Apple with his mystical genius. The fact that a NYC legend like Cope & Saint Stencil collaborated on a piece of art that taunts the power structure of NYC is just fanfukintastic. Banksy now has his own American cause and has recruited the right people to lead his New York Army. I generally like your comments but this is a load of crap. I'm sorry. Cope is lame and that doesn't even look like a Banksy. Sure Cope has been around a long time but so has cheese. And cheese is awesome! I think you need to step up your sarcasm detectors.
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Wearology
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Wearology on Oct 18, 2013 4:26:33 GMT 1, I was having some fun with my comments. I was trying to be funny and witty.
I was having some fun with my comments. I was trying to be funny and witty.
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jB
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by jB on Oct 18, 2013 4:36:19 GMT 1, So let's get to the bottom of this. Obviously this isn't a banksy work, so what is it? Surely Cope knows this as well...why is he thanking him?
So let's get to the bottom of this. Obviously this isn't a banksy work, so what is it? Surely Cope knows this as well...why is he thanking him?
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kbfrombk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 18, 2013 4:39:02 GMT 1, Yeah at first, and not knowing enough to "know", I thought it was a collabo; but now, I've done digging, add the lack of acknowl by B, and I'm more than skeptical.
Probably some cheap weak stunt by cope2
Yeah at first, and not knowing enough to "know", I thought it was a collabo; but now, I've done digging, add the lack of acknowl by B, and I'm more than skeptical.
Probably some cheap weak stunt by cope2
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graffuturism
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by graffuturism on Oct 18, 2013 4:44:50 GMT 1, If asking on instagram cant get you a Collabo piece, make one yourself create hype anyways and act surprised.
Whether its real or not the Hype is Real already and thats what I think was the whole point. Maybe its MBW as that seems more on par with past collabs.
If asking on instagram cant get you a Collabo piece, make one yourself create hype anyways and act surprised.
Whether its real or not the Hype is Real already and thats what I think was the whole point. Maybe its MBW as that seems more on par with past collabs.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Agent Provocateur on Oct 18, 2013 4:55:59 GMT 1, Thanks for all the replies guys... will be on the case in the morning.
Thanks for all the replies guys... will be on the case in the morning.
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polaris
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by polaris on Oct 18, 2013 4:56:53 GMT 1, New York gets 31 exclusive Banksy pieces and here in Los Angeles we only have 3 remaining Banksy pieces come back to LA Banksy!!
New York gets 31 exclusive Banksy pieces and here in Los Angeles we only have 3 remaining Banksy pieces come back to LA Banksy!!
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drachinfire
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 18, 2013 5:08:42 GMT 1, Developing? How olds your camera ;-)
I shoot everything in RAW and I'm away from my computer until tomorrow. I could have said post-processing image compression, but that just sounds overly sterile.
Developing? How olds your camera ;-) I shoot everything in RAW and I'm away from my computer until tomorrow. I could have said post-processing image compression, but that just sounds overly sterile.
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kbfrombk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 18, 2013 5:24:52 GMT 1, Developing? How olds your camera ;-) I shoot everything in RAW and I'm away from my computer until tomorrow. I could have said post-processing image compression, but that just sounds overly sterile. hilarious
Developing? How olds your camera ;-) I shoot everything in RAW and I'm away from my computer until tomorrow. I could have said post-processing image compression, but that just sounds overly sterile. hilarious
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 5:45:26 GMT 1, That cope piece is really bad And i now way done by Banksy.
That cope piece is really bad And i now way done by Banksy.
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otomi
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by otomi on Oct 18, 2013 6:22:44 GMT 1, this reminds me of Banksy's imagery - just it's real life.
(c) Reuters
this reminds me of Banksy's imagery - just it's real life. (c) Reuters
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antigrav
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by antigrav on Oct 18, 2013 6:31:20 GMT 1, this reminds me of Banksy's imagery - just it's real life. (c) Reuters
Those rides are so fun, but your bollocks are painful and swollen and your Euros turn into Rubles in your pockets... to rocket.
this reminds me of Banksy's imagery - just it's real life. (c) Reuters Those rides are so fun, but your bollocks are painful and swollen and your Euros turn into Rubles in your pockets... to rocket.
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naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 18, 2013 7:47:40 GMT 1, I could easily see that being the next piece!
I could easily see that being the next piece!
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Quinnster
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Quinnster on Oct 18, 2013 8:13:49 GMT 1, Long time lurker and first ever post, and i hate to pop my cherry on a negative note but that image of the guy on the ground feels really like mob mentality.its one thing to appreciate art but to beat on someone like that for tagging is over the top. Dont get me wrong i dont like the fact that he destroyed the image for others and its an interesting social commentary in and of itself it just makes me think were will this social experiment end. I guess its the voyeurism factor i dont like. I wonder if banksy took this into consideration?
If someone tagged your house what would you do? Maybe Banksy would have got the same if he was caught.
Long time lurker and first ever post, and i hate to pop my cherry on a negative note but that image of the guy on the ground feels really like mob mentality.its one thing to appreciate art but to beat on someone like that for tagging is over the top. Dont get me wrong i dont like the fact that he destroyed the image for others and its an interesting social commentary in and of itself it just makes me think were will this social experiment end. I guess its the voyeurism factor i dont like. I wonder if banksy took this into consideration? If someone tagged your house what would you do? Maybe Banksy would have got the same if he was caught.
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naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 18, 2013 8:24:19 GMT 1, Agree. No matter how much I like street art. Like graff tourism said, it's part of the game..
Agree. No matter how much I like street art. Like graff tourism said, it's part of the game..
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hubble Bubble on Oct 18, 2013 8:28:02 GMT 1, Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt.
I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee!
Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt.
I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by sakyamuni on Oct 18, 2013 8:30:39 GMT 1, Long time lurker and first ever post, and i hate to pop my cherry on a negative note but that image of the guy on the ground feels really like mob mentality.its one thing to appreciate art but to beat on someone like that for tagging is over the top. Dont get me wrong i dont like the fact that he destroyed the image for others and its an interesting social commentary in and of itself it just makes me think were will this social experiment end. I guess its the voyeurism factor i dont like. I wonder if banksy took this into consideration? I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember:
-Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of
-crime against property is not real crime
Long time lurker and first ever post, and i hate to pop my cherry on a negative note but that image of the guy on the ground feels really like mob mentality.its one thing to appreciate art but to beat on someone like that for tagging is over the top. Dont get me wrong i dont like the fact that he destroyed the image for others and its an interesting social commentary in and of itself it just makes me think were will this social experiment end. I guess its the voyeurism factor i dont like. I wonder if banksy took this into consideration? I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember: -Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of -crime against property is not real crime
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johnnyh
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by johnnyh on Oct 18, 2013 8:52:44 GMT 1, From what I gather he was not punched more thrown to the ground.....so have a feeling that little or no violence involved at all.......just good speculation
From what I gather he was not punched more thrown to the ground.....so have a feeling that little or no violence involved at all.......just good speculation
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naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 18, 2013 8:54:06 GMT 1, Long time lurker and first ever post, and i hate to pop my cherry on a negative note but that image of the guy on the ground feels really like mob mentality.its one thing to appreciate art but to beat on someone like that for tagging is over the top. Dont get me wrong i dont like the fact that he destroyed the image for others and its an interesting social commentary in and of itself it just makes me think were will this social experiment end. I guess its the voyeurism factor i dont like. I wonder if banksy took this into consideration? I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember:ย -Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of -crime against property is not real crime
I'm sorry, but that is one of the stupidest things I've heard on here. How would u feel is someone went to your mums house and drew a load of shit on it. Not even good shit. What about if they decided to draw some offensive stuff too or even a swastika. Still no crime?
Long time lurker and first ever post, and i hate to pop my cherry on a negative note but that image of the guy on the ground feels really like mob mentality.its one thing to appreciate art but to beat on someone like that for tagging is over the top. Dont get me wrong i dont like the fact that he destroyed the image for others and its an interesting social commentary in and of itself it just makes me think were will this social experiment end. I guess its the voyeurism factor i dont like. I wonder if banksy took this into consideration? I agree completely. Punching someone to defend street art ??! Remember:ย -Graffiti writers are not real villains. I am always reminded of this by real villains who consider the idea of breaking in someplace, not stealing anything and then leaving behind a painting of your name in four foot high letters the most retarded thing they ever heard of -crime against property is not real crime I'm sorry, but that is one of the stupidest things I've heard on here. How would u feel is someone went to your mums house and drew a load of shit on it. Not even good shit. What about if they decided to draw some offensive stuff too or even a swastika. Still no crime?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by camosydney on Oct 18, 2013 8:55:11 GMT 1, Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! whats he marketing ? he has nothing for sale (personally) ? nothing to gain financially and has stated there will be no book, movie etc
Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! whats he marketing ? he has nothing for sale (personally) ? nothing to gain financially and has stated there will be no book, movie etc
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naughtyshorty
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by naughtyshorty on Oct 18, 2013 8:55:26 GMT 1, Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee!
To be clear are you suggesting banksy or his people organise for this twerp to come along, buff it, in front of the building owner / actor and for that owner / actor to then push him to the ground all for the cameras???
Let's be clear about one thing: this isn't a social experiment. It's a marketing stunt. The fact that folk are talking of it as a social experiment means that it's a very clever marketing stunt. I love Banksy and much of this work but let's wake up and smell the coffee! To be clear are you suggesting banksy or his people organise for this twerp to come along, buff it, in front of the building owner / actor and for that owner / actor to then push him to the ground all for the cameras???
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by johnnyh on Oct 18, 2013 9:07:44 GMT 1, Latest exclusive Banksy Pic As promised here is the latest Banksy pic for all the Banksy spotters
Here he is at a Giants game last week. He's the one in the blue shirt wearing glasses and a baseball cap next to the guy in blue. Note the base ball cap is exactly the same design as the guy shown in the press days ago wearing a baseball cap was wearing
Remember if circulating this pic to credit the legendary Vietnamese photographer Hu Da Fuk Tukit
Latest exclusive Banksy PicAs promised here is the latest Banksy pic for all the Banksy spotters Here he is at a Giants game last week. He's the one in the blue shirt wearing glasses and a baseball cap next to the guy in blue. Note the base ball cap is exactly the same design as the guy shown in the press days ago wearing a baseball cap was wearing Remember if circulating this pic to credit the legendary Vietnamese photographer Hu Da Fuk Tukit
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