Dungle
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Dungle on Oct 22, 2013 18:56:19 GMT 1, That looks like a proper shithole of an area.
That looks like a proper shithole of an area.
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rioja
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by rioja on Oct 22, 2013 19:03:16 GMT 1, This gives a better idea of the scale - much bigger than I thought (or the guy is a primordeal dwarf).
This gives a better idea of the scale - much bigger than I thought (or the guy is a primordeal dwarf).
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 19:10:34 GMT 1,
Banksy made the right choice to put his newest piece were it is! Because the City Council will not clean this piece up. And if they do, they should clean the rest of the trash up too.
Banksy made the right choice to put his newest piece were it is! Because the City Council will not clean this piece up. And if they do, they should clean the rest of the trash up too.
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tonysol
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by tonysol on Oct 22, 2013 19:20:15 GMT 1,
via Streetartnews
via Streetartnews
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airfrogyto19
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by airfrogyto19 on Oct 22, 2013 19:20:24 GMT 1, I actually know the area pretty well. I did my thesis project on Willets Point. Its a bunch of auto body repair shops. The only thing that brings people to that area is Citi Field (Baseball stadium) and Arthur Ashe Stadium (Tennis stadium). Its a whole bunch of tough, muscular spanish people. They've been mistreated and erradicated by the city for housing projects which will start soon and be done by 2030. I wouldnt be surprised if someone takes it as lawn art and calls it a day.
I actually know the area pretty well. I did my thesis project on Willets Point. Its a bunch of auto body repair shops. The only thing that brings people to that area is Citi Field (Baseball stadium) and Arthur Ashe Stadium (Tennis stadium). Its a whole bunch of tough, muscular spanish people. They've been mistreated and erradicated by the city for housing projects which will start soon and be done by 2030. I wouldnt be surprised if someone takes it as lawn art and calls it a day.
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matp
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by matp on Oct 22, 2013 19:40:12 GMT 1, Looking at the pics of the back of the 'Sphinx', it looks as though it has been built and just positioned there, thus, making it very easy for someone to pick up and take away..
Looking at the pics of the back of the 'Sphinx', it looks as though it has been built and just positioned there, thus, making it very easy for someone to pick up and take away..
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Warm Gun
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Warm Gun on Oct 22, 2013 19:54:04 GMT 1, I hope the Turks use their cannons on this sphinx too, ugly little bastard that it is.
I hope the Turks use their cannons on this sphinx too, ugly little bastard that it is.
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kbfrombk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 22, 2013 19:57:54 GMT 1, i know y'all are on the SAN circuit too but thought this was a fun image to share here in case anyone isn't...
i know y'all are on the SAN circuit too but thought this was a fun image to share here in case anyone isn't...
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 20:00:48 GMT 1, I hope the Turks use their cannons on this sphinx too, ugly little bastard that it is. LOL, its not doing it for you this one is it WG?
I hope the Turks use their cannons on this sphinx too, ugly little bastard that it is. LOL, its not doing it for you this one is it WG?
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Warm Gun
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Warm Gun on Oct 22, 2013 20:13:59 GMT 1, I hope the Turks use their cannons on this sphinx too, ugly little bastard that it is. LOL, its not doing it for you this one is it WG? Hahaha, no, it makes me sick.
I hope the Turks use their cannons on this sphinx too, ugly little bastard that it is. LOL, its not doing it for you this one is it WG? Hahaha, no, it makes me sick.
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tartarus
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by tartarus on Oct 22, 2013 20:15:27 GMT 1, By the looks of the instagram its not going to be around for much longer.
By the looks of the instagram its not going to be around for much longer.
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Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 22, 2013 20:17:29 GMT 1, LOL, its not doing it for you this one is it WG? Hahaha, no, it makes me sick. strong feelings on this one
LOL, its not doing it for you this one is it WG? Hahaha, no, it makes me sick. strong feelings on this one
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Warm Gun
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Warm Gun on Oct 22, 2013 20:19:24 GMT 1, By the looks of the instagram its not going to be around for much longer. What's happening mate?
By the looks of the instagram its not going to be around for much longer. What's happening mate?
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illu
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by illu on Oct 22, 2013 20:23:19 GMT 1, I think Mr. B is testing the patience of the Forum users with the antbutt and stoneface......another brilliant stunt imo!
I think Mr. B is testing the patience of the Forum users with the antbutt and stoneface......another brilliant stunt imo!
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Damien
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Damien on Oct 22, 2013 20:25:53 GMT 1, I think Mr. B is testing the patience of the Forum users with the antbutt and stoneface......another brilliant stunt imo! there great pieces of work
I think Mr. B is testing the patience of the Forum users with the antbutt and stoneface......another brilliant stunt imo! there great pieces of work
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mubbs695
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by mubbs695 on Oct 22, 2013 20:29:11 GMT 1, By the looks of the instagram its not going to be around for much longer. i guess a small group of property owners are staking claim....for sale sign on it 100K
By the looks of the instagram its not going to be around for much longer. i guess a small group of property owners are staking claim....for sale sign on it 100K
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 20:37:05 GMT 1, You could probably lift it with a crane and put it on a truck. But judging the size i think it will weigh a ton. (Even center blocks way something)
And why did they change the text on the banksy site? I thought all was very much planned, seems like a lot of stuff is not planned (like the text on their site).
Old text : 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.
New text : 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.
You could probably lift it with a crane and put it on a truck. But judging the size i think it will weigh a ton. (Even center blocks way something)
And why did they change the text on the banksy site? I thought all was very much planned, seems like a lot of stuff is not planned (like the text on their site).
Old text : 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.
New text : 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.
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kbfrombk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 22, 2013 20:39:29 GMT 1, You could probably lift it with a crane and put it on a truck. But judging the size i think it will weigh a ton. (Even center blocks way something) And why did they change the text on the banksy site? I thought all was very much planned, seems like a lot of stuff is not planned (like the text on their site). Old text : 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. New text : 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.
...^Odd.
Is there really a for sale sign?!
You could probably lift it with a crane and put it on a truck. But judging the size i think it will weigh a ton. (Even center blocks way something) And why did they change the text on the banksy site? I thought all was very much planned, seems like a lot of stuff is not planned (like the text on their site). Old text : 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. New text : 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. ...^Odd. Is there really a for sale sign?!
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mubbs695
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by mubbs695 on Oct 22, 2013 20:39:45 GMT 1, By the looks of the instagram its not going to be around for much longer. i guess a small group of property owners are staking claim....for sale sign on it 100K someones about to get stabbed there....shits getting deep...chick is on the phone working on getting a bobcat/forklift to scoop it up
By the looks of the instagram its not going to be around for much longer. i guess a small group of property owners are staking claim....for sale sign on it 100K someones about to get stabbed there....shits getting deep...chick is on the phone working on getting a bobcat/forklift to scoop it up
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kbfrombk
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by kbfrombk on Oct 22, 2013 20:42:35 GMT 1, i guess a small group of property owners are staking claim....for sale sign on it 100K someones about to get stabbed there....s**ts getting deep...chick is on the phone working on getting a bobcat/forklift to scoop it up Whaaaa... ?!
how are you up on this? is there a feed somewhere to follow/watch?
i guess a small group of property owners are staking claim....for sale sign on it 100K someones about to get stabbed there....s**ts getting deep...chick is on the phone working on getting a bobcat/forklift to scoop it up Whaaaa... ?! how are you up on this? is there a feed somewhere to follow/watch?
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mubbs695
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by mubbs695 on Oct 22, 2013 20:45:55 GMT 1, man on the street
man on the street
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tartarus
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by tartarus on Oct 22, 2013 20:54:07 GMT 1, someones about to get stabbed there....s**ts getting deep...chick is on the phone working on getting a bobcat/forklift to scoop it up Whaaaa... ?! how are you up on this? is there a feed somewhere to follow/watch? Other peoples instagram pics and comments. As mentioned above, looks like some woman is looking to have away with it, and a bunch of hoods are guarding it (i guess for removal rather than safety!).
someones about to get stabbed there....s**ts getting deep...chick is on the phone working on getting a bobcat/forklift to scoop it up Whaaaa... ?! how are you up on this? is there a feed somewhere to follow/watch? Other peoples instagram pics and comments. As mentioned above, looks like some woman is looking to have away with it, and a bunch of hoods are guarding it (i guess for removal rather than safety!).
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 20:59:18 GMT 1,
Whaaaa... ?! how are you up on this? is there a feed somewhere to follow/watch? Other peoples instagram pics and comments. As mentioned above, looks like some woman is looking to have away with it, and a bunch of hoods are guarding it (i guess for removal rather than safety!).
Whaaaa... ?! how are you up on this? is there a feed somewhere to follow/watch? Other peoples instagram pics and comments. As mentioned above, looks like some woman is looking to have away with it, and a bunch of hoods are guarding it (i guess for removal rather than safety!).
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 21:03:55 GMT 1, You could probably lift it with a crane and put it on a truck. But judging the size i think it will weigh a ton. (Even center blocks way something) And why did they change the text on the banksy site? I thought all was very much planned, seems like a lot of stuff is not planned (like the text on their site). Old text : 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. New text : 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. er..........nope, think of everything thats happening as evolving. Text was ammended around 6pm i reckon?.
Re. the possible violence around this piece, never thought i would say this about a piece but i hope the thing falls apart before people get hurt.
You could probably lift it with a crane and put it on a truck. But judging the size i think it will weigh a ton. (Even center blocks way something) And why did they change the text on the banksy site? I thought all was very much planned, seems like a lot of stuff is not planned (like the text on their site). Old text : 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. New text : 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. er..........nope, think of everything thats happening as evolving. Text was ammended around 6pm i reckon?. Re. the possible violence around this piece, never thought i would say this about a piece but i hope the thing falls apart before people get hurt.
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randomname
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by randomname on Oct 22, 2013 21:04:41 GMT 1, I really hope he built it so that it'll crumble once it's moved.
I really hope he built it so that it'll crumble once it's moved.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 21:05:13 GMT 1, So is the piece gone already?
So is the piece gone already?
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 21:06:47 GMT 1, You could probably lift it with a crane and put it on a truck. But judging the size i think it will weigh a ton. (Even center blocks way something) And why did they change the text on the banksy site? I thought all was very much planned, seems like a lot of stuff is not planned (like the text on their site). Old text : 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. New text : 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. er..........nope, think of everything thats happening as evolving. Text was ammended around 6pm i reckon?. Re. the possible violence around this piece, never thought i would say this about a piece but i hope the thing falls apart before people get hurt. But why change the text? Seems like nobody thought of the right text in advance? Or are there multiple opinions on what kind of text should be published on the site? And after some deliberation they changed it?
And about the violence... are people really fighting over it? I am sure it is not Banksy's intention that people will get hurt. If people do get hurt that might change the course of this show.
You could probably lift it with a crane and put it on a truck. But judging the size i think it will weigh a ton. (Even center blocks way something) And why did they change the text on the banksy site? I thought all was very much planned, seems like a lot of stuff is not planned (like the text on their site). Old text : 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. New text : 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. er..........nope, think of everything thats happening as evolving. Text was ammended around 6pm i reckon?. Re. the possible violence around this piece, never thought i would say this about a piece but i hope the thing falls apart before people get hurt. But why change the text? Seems like nobody thought of the right text in advance? Or are there multiple opinions on what kind of text should be published on the site? And after some deliberation they changed it? And about the violence... are people really fighting over it? I am sure it is not Banksy's intention that people will get hurt. If people do get hurt that might change the course of this show.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by hnkpnk on Oct 22, 2013 21:07:39 GMT 1, Sphinx made of foam?
"Elias Pna, an employee at a local body shop, tells Hyperallergic that he saw two men who โlooked like bumsโ install the work at 2am this morning, noting that due to the ease with which they moved the work, the sphinx appeared to be made of foam or some other light material."
hyperallergic.com/89786/banksys-queens-sphinx/
Sphinx made of foam? "Elias Pna, an employee at a local body shop, tells Hyperallergic that he saw two men who โlooked like bumsโ install the work at 2am this morning, noting that due to the ease with which they moved the work, the sphinx appeared to be made of foam or some other light material." hyperallergic.com/89786/banksys-queens-sphinx/
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Deleted on Oct 22, 2013 21:14:24 GMT 1, I really hope he built it so that it'll crumble once it's moved. Me too, crumble like a bastard, doesnt look too stable for lifting, unless its a prop!.
I really hope he built it so that it'll crumble once it's moved. Me too, crumble like a bastard, doesnt look too stable for lifting, unless its a prop!.
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Banksy - Better Out Than In - New York - BOTI, by Jeezuz Jones Snr on Oct 22, 2013 21:23:31 GMT 1, i guess a small group of property owners are staking claim....for sale sign on it 100K someones about to get stabbed there....s**ts getting deep...chick is on the phone working on getting a bobcat/forklift to scoop it up
Wouldnt surprise me if someone got shot, what a f*cked up country the US really is, again yesterday a kid killed a teacher in school with a semi automatic!! Hope banksy produces a strong piece to make the country take note if this.
i guess a small group of property owners are staking claim....for sale sign on it 100K someones about to get stabbed there....s**ts getting deep...chick is on the phone working on getting a bobcat/forklift to scoop it up Wouldnt surprise me if someone got shot, what a f*cked up country the US really is, again yesterday a kid killed a teacher in school with a semi automatic!! Hope banksy produces a strong piece to make the country take note if this.
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