Shred the art and talk about destroying capitalist structures. Or maybe it was an anti-anti-capitalist gesture because it just doubled in value.

Why not consider using a paint brush rat as the stencil and they can then try and combine their name or even a sketch by painting alongside. At least they then have an individual piece of artwork each. Suppose it depends if it's an art class or more of a demonstration?

marketing- why everything they see is an advert

big corps and how they control us

doom and gloom


or get them some stencils , some sponges full of paint, and let them loose

My five year old Daughter arrived home from school with art she made a few weeks ago. The teacher gave them four different colour paper rectangles each and attached them to a black sheet they put a handprint on each section. Before this he showed them a Youtube video of Warhol, that she was able to direct me to by the background song in the video. She talked about Warhol for a weekend and I was very impressed.

Banksy could be thought in a similar way I reckon. Even a potatoe or sponge stamp could be used. Or hand out print outs of another image and alter it with stamps.

I personally think this is a terrific piece of work. Not because of its message re: our current political situation which nine year olds needn't be burdened with (IMHO) but how art can be interpreted in different ways. For schoolchildren, to me, this can highlight the dark nature of bullying, how bullies look to others, how individuals, no matter how different, can be beautiful and should be admired and not ostracised. Possibly worth a chat? Anyway, hope it goes well.

Sounds all heavy for 9yr old kids

Distribute play money than have a lottery with only s few winners than allow them to trade prizes for other kids money ..,..only to use that money to aquire available and more desirable prizes.

Montana make a water based paint.

Chill out.

Not politicising anyone.

Was asked to come and talk about art so offered to do graffiti/ Banksy thing, a Damien Hirst spot print one and an Andy goldsworthy outdoor one.

Just things that’s i’m Interested in, no alterior motive.

My daughters friend came over the other day all excited to tell me that there was an article on banksy's shreded stunt in the "Time for Kids" magazine they read in class. Might be a good easy way to start. I can send you a scan if you want

I think it would be fantastic to teach them that art, good art should speak to the viewer and create an emotional connection. Art doesn’t need to be elaborate or super colorful to do that. Banksy’s genius lies in his ability to convey and communicate a message or emotion by using a simple image in black or grey. While the image is simple in its execution and design, the message might be very complex and sometimes it can be controversial but what it says might be universal. You might not speak english, but you understand clearly the message.
No politics. No anti government. Just about what art is and what it says to you or how it makes you feel. Chances are if you feel a certain way about things many others will feel the same way too.
You would be very surprised on how in-touch children are with their feelings and emotions, and how they are able to express themselves freely without the constraints of social acceptance, filters or political correctness. The things they say and their observations are uncanny (sometimes very funny!) but always insightful.
That might be a better way to teach them.

YANK!!