mubbs695
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October 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by mubbs695 on Oct 22, 2013 16:22:28 GMT 1, oh sorry I thought you meant tied in
oh sorry I thought you meant tied in
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balibob
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by balibob on Oct 22, 2013 16:23:12 GMT 1, Like that a lot.
Like that a lot.
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drachinfire
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October 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 22, 2013 16:26:27 GMT 1, Anyone think the Staten Island piece was just a smoke screen to clear up the streets a bit? The 79th St placement was HIGH RISK. New York is a massive place... clear the streets? 99.99% of new yorkers probably have no idea whats going on When I say "clear the streets" I mean of the people who are actively following him and looking for him, of which there are many, even if they only represent 0.01% of New Yorkers. It was a distraction for everyone to give him a little break and some time to pull of his next piece.
Anyone think the Staten Island piece was just a smoke screen to clear up the streets a bit? The 79th St placement was HIGH RISK. New York is a massive place... clear the streets? 99.99% of new yorkers probably have no idea whats going on When I say "clear the streets" I mean of the people who are actively following him and looking for him, of which there are many, even if they only represent 0.01% of New Yorkers. It was a distraction for everyone to give him a little break and some time to pull of his next piece.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 16:26:45 GMT 1, This one does not really work for me. I think this one ties with the ants piece...
This one does not really work for me. I think this one ties with the ants piece...
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Hairbland
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hairbland on Oct 22, 2013 16:28:49 GMT 1, going back to the all city questions....would you consider it just hitting the burroughs or more than just that...does 1 piece in each burrough really equal all city? All City was coined in reference to tagging a subway car and having it make its way through the different boroughs. So by historical reference the answer to your question is that he has gone all city.
To me, as a native NYer living in Brooklyn these days, the way he has captivated the city and most news outlets qualifies as all city.
going back to the all city questions....would you consider it just hitting the burroughs or more than just that...does 1 piece in each burrough really equal all city? All City was coined in reference to tagging a subway car and having it make its way through the different boroughs. So by historical reference the answer to your question is that he has gone all city. To me, as a native NYer living in Brooklyn these days, the way he has captivated the city and most news outlets qualifies as all city.
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kbfrombk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 22, 2013 16:29:42 GMT 1, going back to the all city questions....would you consider it just hitting the burroughs or more than just that...does 1 piece in each burrough really equal all city? All City was coined in reference to tagging a subway car and having it make its way through the different boroughs. So by historical reference the answer to your question is that he has gone all city. To me, as a native NYer living in Brooklyn these days, the way he has captivated the city and most news outlets qualifies as all city. DONE. Thank you.
going back to the all city questions....would you consider it just hitting the burroughs or more than just that...does 1 piece in each burrough really equal all city? All City was coined in reference to tagging a subway car and having it make its way through the different boroughs. So by historical reference the answer to your question is that he has gone all city. To me, as a native NYer living in Brooklyn these days, the way he has captivated the city and most news outlets qualifies as all city. DONE. Thank you.
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adewilliams
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by adewilliams on Oct 22, 2013 16:31:27 GMT 1, Love it. my 3rd fave so far
Love it. my 3rd fave so far
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drachinfire
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October 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 22, 2013 16:37:16 GMT 1, The new piece looks like it's out by Willets Point/Citi Field.
Note - Nearly every piece has been a short walk from a major train line, and every piece has been a short walk from easily accessible public transportation (even the E.NY piece).
The new piece looks like it's out by Willets Point/Citi Field.
Note - Nearly every piece has been a short walk from a major train line, and every piece has been a short walk from easily accessible public transportation (even the E.NY piece).
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urbanhangings
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by urbanhangings on Oct 22, 2013 16:38:00 GMT 1, The place looks like a shit hole so my reckoning this could be out in Flushing
Sent from my C5303 using proboards
The place looks like a shit hole so my reckoning this could be out in Flushing
Sent from my C5303 using proboards
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drachinfire
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October 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 22, 2013 16:39:42 GMT 1, Got the location - PM me for it, in case Omar is hanging around...
Got the location - PM me for it, in case Omar is hanging around...
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kbfrombk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 22, 2013 16:45:17 GMT 1, Got the location - PM me for it, in case Omar is hanging around... what if omar PMs you?
Got the location - PM me for it, in case Omar is hanging around... what if omar PMs you?
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drachinfire
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October 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 22, 2013 16:48:10 GMT 1, Got the location - PM me for it, in case Omar is hanging around... what if omar PMs you? Touche.
Got the location - PM me for it, in case Omar is hanging around... what if omar PMs you? Touche.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 16:49:50 GMT 1, Not feeling it. I do see the reference to the Arab Spring... And perhaps how Egypt is in rubble, a mess really?
I also see a lot of American Interventionism symbols in BOTI... But what do I know.
Cheers!
Not feeling it. I do see the reference to the Arab Spring... And perhaps how Egypt is in rubble, a mess really?
I also see a lot of American Interventionism symbols in BOTI... But what do I know.
Cheers!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 16:54:02 GMT 1, I like it, whats not to like?, the Egyptian reference /the medium used / Historical image / Transitory nature of it / sculpture for a change / prob gone next rainstorm.
Next!.
I like it, whats not to like?, the Egyptian reference /the medium used / Historical image / Transitory nature of it / sculpture for a change / prob gone next rainstorm.
Next!.
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Ruggs
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Ruggs on Oct 22, 2013 16:56:44 GMT 1, Got a feeling this one won't be hanging around that long.
Got a feeling this one won't be hanging around that long.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 16:58:58 GMT 1, I think he tried some of his clay sculpting but finally just gave up on the clay and used some cinder blocks instead..
I think he tried some of his clay sculpting but finally just gave up on the clay and used some cinder blocks instead..
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drachinfire
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October 2013
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 22, 2013 17:00:18 GMT 1, So much for beating the crowd. Street art news just blew up my spot.
It's on 127th and 35th av by citi field.
My chance of making it the hour out to Citi to see this in time has gone from 90% to 0%. As much as I enjoy knowing very quickly where to find these things, it's extremely frustrating that the people who will destroy and/or take and sell them find out just as quickly.
So much for beating the crowd. Street art news just blew up my spot.
It's on 127th and 35th av by citi field.
My chance of making it the hour out to Citi to see this in time has gone from 90% to 0%. As much as I enjoy knowing very quickly where to find these things, it's extremely frustrating that the people who will destroy and/or take and sell them find out just as quickly.
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rioja
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rioja on Oct 22, 2013 17:01:46 GMT 1, Google maps street view has crashed at the location!
Google maps street view has crashed at the location!
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Rubys
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Rubys on Oct 22, 2013 17:03:46 GMT 1, Lol. Other side of the globe and I found it. Location is in my instagram @xdjsx
Lol. Other side of the globe and I found it. Location is in my instagram @xdjsx
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 17:03:50 GMT 1, Ah i see, cheers Rowan. Cant wait in for new his one today as off to get some books on this street art malarky, just so i know WTF you lot are banging on about , hoping Hereford bookstores stock some Banksy ones at least. There is an app called IFTTT (if this then that) basically you can set up triggers for this kind of thing! For example: when ever the banksyny Instagram is updated I automatically get an email with the latest pictures etc! It will also save a copy to my Dropbox! Also works with twitter and the rest! Saves an afternoon of F5'ing Have a look and let me know if you need help setting it up! Rowan, cheers for this, i installed it before i set off and got the email from whoever is there at IFTTT to let me know the new pic on site!, brilliant. Cheers
Ah i see, cheers Rowan. Cant wait in for new his one today as off to get some books on this street art malarky, just so i know WTF you lot are banging on about , hoping Hereford bookstores stock some Banksy ones at least. There is an app called IFTTT (if this then that) basically you can set up triggers for this kind of thing! For example: when ever the banksyny Instagram is updated I automatically get an email with the latest pictures etc! It will also save a copy to my Dropbox! Also works with twitter and the rest! Saves an afternoon of F5'ing Have a look and let me know if you need help setting it up! Rowan, cheers for this, i installed it before i set off and got the email from whoever is there at IFTTT to let me know the new pic on site!, brilliant. Cheers
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drachinfire
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 22, 2013 17:08:00 GMT 1, Lol. Other side of the globe and I found it. Location is in my instagram @xdjsx Just a few minutes late
I'm @shaunimal
Lol. Other side of the globe and I found it. Location is in my instagram @xdjsx Just a few minutes late I'm @shaunimal
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 17:10:39 GMT 1, Lol. Other side of the globe and I found it. Location is in my instagram @xdjsx Christ that was good!, now find my shed keys please.
Lol. Other side of the globe and I found it. Location is in my instagram @xdjsx Christ that was good!, now find my shed keys please.
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randomname
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 22, 2013 17:13:40 GMT 1, I actually think this will look nice with tags all over it. That's if someone doesn't get there with a forklift first.
I actually think this will look nice with tags all over it. That's if someone doesn't get there with a forklift first.
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drachinfire
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by drachinfire on Oct 22, 2013 17:14:27 GMT 1, I actually think this will look nice with tags all over it. That's if someone doesn't get there with a forklift first. It's surrounded by heavy industry - I have a serious concern that's exactly what'll happen ASAP.
I actually think this will look nice with tags all over it. That's if someone doesn't get there with a forklift first. It's surrounded by heavy industry - I have a serious concern that's exactly what'll happen ASAP.
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kobron
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 22, 2013 17:14:30 GMT 1,
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urbanhangings
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by urbanhangings on Oct 22, 2013 17:14:58 GMT 1, The place looks like a s**t hole so my reckoning this could be out in Flushing Sent from my C5303 using proboards Ha was right!
Sent from my C5303 using proboards
The place looks like a s**t hole so my reckoning this could be out in Flushing Sent from my C5303 using proboards Ha was right! Sent from my C5303 using proboards
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Hairbland
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Hairbland on Oct 22, 2013 17:16:20 GMT 1, Article on how NYPD "trying" to catch Banksy, calling building owners to see if they want to press charges. Probably one of those "uh, my boss Bloomberg is making me make this call" situations.
gothamist.com/2013/10/21/nypd_vs_banksy.php
Article on how NYPD "trying" to catch Banksy, calling building owners to see if they want to press charges. Probably one of those "uh, my boss Bloomberg is making me make this call" situations. gothamist.com/2013/10/21/nypd_vs_banksy.php
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kobron
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kobron on Oct 22, 2013 17:17:18 GMT 1, You will need a museum display case
You can see that I even made a museum label for it that includes a brief history
You will need a museum display case
You can see that I even made a museum label for it that includes a brief history
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chuuurles
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by chuuurles on Oct 22, 2013 17:18:41 GMT 1, long time lurker first time poster. Anybody know anything about this? found it on my FB feed with no info.
EDIT. Also noticed two different captions:Banksy.co.uk
'Everything but the kitchen Sphinx. A 1/36 scale replica of the great Sphinx of Giza made from smashed cinderblocks.You're advised not to drink the replica Arab" spring water.
Banksyny.com "No turn unstoned. A 1/36 scale replica of the great Sphinx of Giza made from smashed cinderblocks.You're advised not to drink the replica Arab spring water."
Interesting!
long time lurker first time poster. Anybody know anything about this? found it on my FB feed with no info. EDIT. Also noticed two different captions:Banksy.co.uk 'Everything but the kitchen Sphinx. A 1/36 scale replica of the great Sphinx of Giza made from smashed cinderblocks.You're advised not to drink the replica Arab" spring water. Banksyny.com "No turn unstoned. A 1/36 scale replica of the great Sphinx of Giza made from smashed cinderblocks.You're advised not to drink the replica Arab spring water." Interesting!
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 17:20:41 GMT 1, I actually think this will look nice with tags all over it. That's if someone doesn't get there with a forklift first. It's surrounded by heavy industry - I have a serious concern that's exactly what'll happen ASAP. Fall apart that thing if they try to shift it.
I actually think this will look nice with tags all over it. That's if someone doesn't get there with a forklift first. It's surrounded by heavy industry - I have a serious concern that's exactly what'll happen ASAP. Fall apart that thing if they try to shift it.
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