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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by sgolby on Oct 9, 2019 15:15:47 GMT 1, I love the fact that only folks with kids get the posters. I feel like they should stay in the kids' hands to be honest. if you brought a friends kid the poster should go home with the kid. If you brought your kid, the poster should go in your kids room. I wake up to my rat every morning and it makes me smile! Borrowing from the trix rabbit... Silly Daddies, Rats Are For Kids!!!!!
http://instagram.com/p/B3Zm0h8n2bc
I love the fact that only folks with kids get the posters. I feel like they should stay in the kids' hands to be honest. if you brought a friends kid the poster should go home with the kid. If you brought your kid, the poster should go in your kids room. I wake up to my rat every morning and it makes me smile! Borrowing from the trix rabbit... Silly Daddies, Rats Are For Kids!!!!! http://instagram.com/p/B3Zm0h8n2bc |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Dahmer on Oct 9, 2019 15:15:49 GMT 1, After following the last 70 pages I'm curious as to how the people handing out prints posters and maintaining the space get the job to do so. Do they know someone who knows someone within Banksy's circle or are they hired through a temp agency?
The first night it was there and i popped down about midnight and i got chatting to a nice girl security person and i asked them this exact question almost, how did they get the job, if it was an add in the paper or whatnot and from what i can remember they all work for a particular company tup north, and were told to be on standby - and then boom, they got a call and traveled down to croydon with no real idea what the job was until they turned up.
Theyre all pretty sound by the look of it to be fair, and if they do security in leeds for example on the door of a club im sure this is a nice welcome break, stood around handing out posters to kids, cant be worse than the threat of being glassed outside a club can it. Perhaps as always they will get some sort of print for helping out as has happened before with dismaland/new york etc - i would of been happy to take a couple of weeks holiday / non paid leave to stand around and do the same if i was going to get a signed banksy gift print dedicated to me. While i wouldnt want to take two weeks off work to stand outside a club in Glasgow
After following the last 70 pages I'm curious as to how the people handing out prints posters and maintaining the space get the job to do so. Do they know someone who knows someone within Banksy's circle or are they hired through a temp agency? The first night it was there and i popped down about midnight and i got chatting to a nice girl security person and i asked them this exact question almost, how did they get the job, if it was an add in the paper or whatnot and from what i can remember they all work for a particular company tup north, and were told to be on standby - and then boom, they got a call and traveled down to croydon with no real idea what the job was until they turned up. Theyre all pretty sound by the look of it to be fair, and if they do security in leeds for example on the door of a club im sure this is a nice welcome break, stood around handing out posters to kids, cant be worse than the threat of being glassed outside a club can it. Perhaps as always they will get some sort of print for helping out as has happened before with dismaland/new york etc - i would of been happy to take a couple of weeks holiday / non paid leave to stand around and do the same if i was going to get a signed banksy gift print dedicated to me. While i wouldnt want to take two weeks off work to stand outside a club in Glasgow |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by reg on Oct 9, 2019 15:26:40 GMT 1, My lad {10} came home from school and said they'd been doing Christmas Cards and he did his in the style in Banksy, after seeing the images online. F**C knows what I'll end up buying when the proof arrives.
I am now obliged to take him to a shop window in Croydon. It's only right isn't it?
My lad {10} came home from school and said they'd been doing Christmas Cards and he did his in the style in Banksy, after seeing the images online. F**C knows what I'll end up buying when the proof arrives.
I am now obliged to take him to a shop window in Croydon. It's only right isn't it?
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by drip on Oct 9, 2019 15:30:41 GMT 1, My lad {10} came home from school and said they'd been doing Christmas Cards and he did his in the style in Banksy, after seeing the images online. F**C knows what I'll end up buying when the proof arrives. I am now obliged to take him to a shop window in Croydon. It's only right isn't it?
My lad {10} came home from school and said they'd been doing Christmas Cards and he did his in the style in Banksy, after seeing the images online. F**C knows what I'll end up buying when the proof arrives. I am now obliged to take him to a shop window in Croydon. It's only right isn't it? Please, please share with the rest of the group. x |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by drip on Oct 9, 2019 15:40:05 GMT 1, I love the fact that only folks with kids get the posters. I feel like they should stay in the kids' hands to be honest. if you brought a friends kid the poster should go home with the kid. If you brought your kid, the poster should go in your kids room. I wake up to my rat every morning and it makes me smile! Borrowing from the trix rabbit... Silly Daddies, Rats Are For Kids!!!!! http://instagr.am/p/B3Zm0h8n2bc
I love the fact that only folks with kids get the posters. I feel like they should stay in the kids' hands to be honest. if you brought a friends kid the poster should go home with the kid. If you brought your kid, the poster should go in your kids room. I wake up to my rat every morning and it makes me smile! Borrowing from the trix rabbit... Silly Daddies, Rats Are For Kids!!!!! http://instagr.am/p/B3Zm0h8n2bc Absolutely. It's all about the kids innit (that and a few oldies). Most of today's babies will probably just have massive debt and no Rhinos when they're older, so why not let them have something nice now and then. |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by sgolby on Oct 9, 2019 15:42:32 GMT 1, drip 💯 💯 💯
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Graham H on Oct 9, 2019 15:43:00 GMT 1, I can only think its a matter of time before he releases a download of the Rat so people can print it off themselves ..he will see whats happening on eBay and like the Palestine Poster wont want people getting rich / ripped off on free hand outs.. unless they are images that are going to be sold in the online shop for a tenner as an example
I love the fact that only folks with kids get the posters. I feel like they should stay in the kids' hands to be honest. if you brought a friends kid the poster should go home with the kid. If you brought your kid, the poster should go in your kids room. I wake up to my rat every morning and it makes me smile! Borrowing from the trix rabbit... Silly Daddies, Rats Are For Kids!!!!! http://instagr.am/p/B3Zm0h8n2bc
I can only think its a matter of time before he releases a download of the Rat so people can print it off themselves ..he will see whats happening on eBay and like the Palestine Poster wont want people getting rich / ripped off on free hand outs.. unless they are images that are going to be sold in the online shop for a tenner as an example I love the fact that only folks with kids get the posters. I feel like they should stay in the kids' hands to be honest. if you brought a friends kid the poster should go home with the kid. If you brought your kid, the poster should go in your kids room. I wake up to my rat every morning and it makes me smile! Borrowing from the trix rabbit... Silly Daddies, Rats Are For Kids!!!!! http://instagr.am/p/B3Zm0h8n2bc |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by artface on Oct 9, 2019 15:44:21 GMT 1, Banksy on the brain going insane! Anyone else having a hard time sleeping? Haha, been checking this thread and GDP site non stop. Made this gif last night at 4am with insomnia. I am truly amazed that this GDP and Banksy in general, can create such excitement and a bit of magic, for myself at least! God knows we all need a little couriosity and wonderment in this crazy world we live in. Been great reading this thread and being part of this forum as a whole. Cheers gang. Keep it rolling!
Banksy on the brain going insane! Anyone else having a hard time sleeping? Haha, been checking this thread and GDP site non stop. Made this gif last night at 4am with insomnia. I am truly amazed that this GDP and Banksy in general, can create such excitement and a bit of magic, for myself at least! God knows we all need a little couriosity and wonderment in this crazy world we live in. Been great reading this thread and being part of this forum as a whole. Cheers gang. Keep it rolling! |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by lv90210 on Oct 9, 2019 15:46:40 GMT 1, Its gone liiiiiiiivvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!
Its gone liiiiiiiivvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by maven on Oct 9, 2019 16:00:53 GMT 1, Visited today and enjoyed the display. Nice weather and worth going if you can get there.
Not sure I would want to go there at night without one of those stab proof vests!
Here is a photo from my day trip to Croydon.
Visited today and enjoyed the display. Nice weather and worth going if you can get there. Not sure I would want to go there at night without one of those stab proof vests! Here is a photo from my day trip to Croydon. |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Rubberneck on Oct 9, 2019 16:03:42 GMT 1, Does anybody also have the feeling that we are overlooking something very very obvious in this hole thing? 
Lol, like the the lonely farmer insta post says.. they’re going to sell it on eBay direct and cut our all the flippers
Does anybody also have the feeling that we are overlooking something very very obvious in this hole thing? Lol, like the the lonely farmer insta post says.. they’re going to sell it on eBay direct and cut our all the flippers |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Deleted on Oct 9, 2019 16:07:34 GMT 1, Visited today and enjoyed the display. Nice weather and worth going if you can get there. Not sure I would want to go there at night without one of those stab proof vests! Here is a photo from my day trip to Croydon.
I'd like to know where all you guys that say stuff like that about Croydon at night actually live? What's wrong with it? I think I need it explained to me. I have read it a few times on this thread and just dont get it xx
Visited today and enjoyed the display. Nice weather and worth going if you can get there. Not sure I would want to go there at night without one of those stab proof vests! Here is a photo from my day trip to Croydon. I'd like to know where all you guys that say stuff like that about Croydon at night actually live? What's wrong with it? I think I need it explained to me. I have read it a few times on this thread and just dont get it xx |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Rubberneck on Oct 9, 2019 16:09:03 GMT 1, Visited today and enjoyed the display. Nice weather and worth going if you can get there. Not sure I would want to go there at night without one of those stab proof vests! Here is a photo from my day trip to Croydon. I'd like to know where all you guys that say stuff like that about Croydon at night actually live? What's wrong with it? I think I need it explained to me. Do you all live in boring leafy hamlets?
You’ll have to be specific because that describes anywhere compared to Croydon ☠️
Visited today and enjoyed the display. Nice weather and worth going if you can get there. Not sure I would want to go there at night without one of those stab proof vests! Here is a photo from my day trip to Croydon. I'd like to know where all you guys that say stuff like that about Croydon at night actually live? What's wrong with it? I think I need it explained to me. Do you all live in boring leafy hamlets? You’ll have to be specific because that describes anywhere compared to Croydon ☠️ |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by maven on Oct 9, 2019 16:11:32 GMT 1, Just having a laugh. Croydon is ok, honestly. 
Just having a laugh. Croydon is ok, honestly. |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Deleted on Oct 9, 2019 16:16:44 GMT 1, Just having a laugh. Croydon is ok, honestly.
Sorry. Wasnt aimed at you specifically
Just really curious.
Just having a laugh. Croydon is ok, honestly. Sorry. Wasnt aimed at you specifically Just really curious. |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Posters And Prints Blog on Oct 9, 2019 16:22:49 GMT 1, Odd, if I have my display at 100% i cannot see the email. When i reduce to 80% the email shows up. Glitch?
Odd, if I have my display at 100% i cannot see the email. When i reduce to 80% the email shows up. Glitch?
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Lroy on Oct 9, 2019 16:37:19 GMT 1,
They said not before the 15 , why you should they before ?!
They said not before the 15 , why you should they before ?! |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Lroy on Oct 9, 2019 16:40:42 GMT 1, 70 pages of speculation with at the end a lot of disappointed
Yes boring ! I don’t why certains here ( kids? Old grand pa ? ) are making the hype bigger and higher !?
It’s not a buzz we are not on YouTube or Social media.
They said the 15 , I won’t open the link before !
This bloody hype and buzz ont tv , info, media , are killing ourselves ...
Take the fresh air in Croydon !
70 pages of speculation with at the end a lot of disappointed Yes boring ! I don’t why certains here ( kids? Old grand pa ? ) are making the hype bigger and higher !? It’s not a buzz we are not on YouTube or Social media. They said the 15 , I won’t open the link before ! This bloody hype and buzz ont tv , info, media , are killing ourselves ... Take the fresh air in Croydon ! |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by damo on Oct 9, 2019 16:44:05 GMT 1, I went down there again this afternoon to see it in a calmer environment than my first visit last week. Aside from the work itself I was struck by the engagement that casual observers were taking. There were two old girls discussing the life jacket and the scandal behind that, and two kids discussing the boy under the ‘cursor’ attack, and how that probably related to cyber bullying. I’m making sweeping assumptions here, but neither couple seemed to be gallery visiting types and yet the debate they engaged in was as interesting and nuanced as any you’d hear elsewhere.
We can patiently (or otherwise) wait for the shop to open (Jesus I’d love one of those cans) but that’s not the point is it. He’s done it again. Art can make you think, and should be accessible to all. Nobody (currently) does that better than Banksy. Simple as.
I went down there again this afternoon to see it in a calmer environment than my first visit last week. Aside from the work itself I was struck by the engagement that casual observers were taking. There were two old girls discussing the life jacket and the scandal behind that, and two kids discussing the boy under the ‘cursor’ attack, and how that probably related to cyber bullying. I’m making sweeping assumptions here, but neither couple seemed to be gallery visiting types and yet the debate they engaged in was as interesting and nuanced as any you’d hear elsewhere.
We can patiently (or otherwise) wait for the shop to open (Jesus I’d love one of those cans) but that’s not the point is it. He’s done it again. Art can make you think, and should be accessible to all. Nobody (currently) does that better than Banksy. Simple as.
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Eastend Boy 13 on Oct 9, 2019 17:02:33 GMT 1, Gross Domestic Product Difaced Tenners on ebay "very soon" no way 
Gross Domestic Product Difaced Tenners on ebay "very soon" no way Did we come to a conclusion as to whether the Croydon Difaced tenners are legit? |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Deleted on Oct 9, 2019 17:16:52 GMT 1, I went down there again this afternoon to see it in a calmer environment than my first visit last week. Aside from the work itself I was struck by the engagement that casual observers were taking. There were two old girls discussing the life jacket and the scandal behind that, and two kids discussing the boy under the ‘cursor’ attack, and how that probably related to cyber bullying. I’m making sweeping assumptions here, but neither couple seemed to be gallery visiting types and yet the debate they engaged in was as interesting and nuanced as any you’d hear elsewhere. We can patiently (or otherwise) wait for the shop to open (Jesus I’d love one of those cans) but that’s not the point is it. He’s done it again. Art can make you think, and should be accessible to all. Nobody (currently) does that better than Banksy. Simple as.
That's the thing I think with Banksys work, it speaks to the masses, people see different things or get different messages from it, creates discussion, debate.
So different to most other art that I know insofar as every piece has a message within it, maybe just humour, or thought provoking
Very powerful in its simplicity, No one else can nail it as well as he does.
Just brilliant really, love it
The piece I don't get yet is the brick handbag, is it like a molotov cocktail for females?
I went down there again this afternoon to see it in a calmer environment than my first visit last week. Aside from the work itself I was struck by the engagement that casual observers were taking. There were two old girls discussing the life jacket and the scandal behind that, and two kids discussing the boy under the ‘cursor’ attack, and how that probably related to cyber bullying. I’m making sweeping assumptions here, but neither couple seemed to be gallery visiting types and yet the debate they engaged in was as interesting and nuanced as any you’d hear elsewhere. We can patiently (or otherwise) wait for the shop to open (Jesus I’d love one of those cans) but that’s not the point is it. He’s done it again. Art can make you think, and should be accessible to all. Nobody (currently) does that better than Banksy. Simple as. That's the thing I think with Banksys work, it speaks to the masses, people see different things or get different messages from it, creates discussion, debate. So different to most other art that I know insofar as every piece has a message within it, maybe just humour, or thought provoking Very powerful in its simplicity, No one else can nail it as well as he does. Just brilliant really, love it The piece I don't get yet is the brick handbag, is it like a molotov cocktail for females? |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by pollz66 on Oct 9, 2019 17:18:22 GMT 1, I went down there again this afternoon to see it in a calmer environment than my first visit last week. Aside from the work itself I was struck by the engagement that casual observers were taking. There were two old girls discussing the life jacket and the scandal behind that, and two kids discussing the boy under the ‘cursor’ attack, and how that probably related to cyber bullying. I’m making sweeping assumptions here, but neither couple seemed to be gallery visiting types and yet the debate they engaged in was as interesting and nuanced as any you’d hear elsewhere. We can patiently (or otherwise) wait for the shop to open (Jesus I’d love one of those cans) but that’s not the point is it. He’s done it again. Art can make you think, and should be accessible to all. Nobody (currently) does that better than Banksy. Simple as.
I went down there again this afternoon to see it in a calmer environment than my first visit last week. Aside from the work itself I was struck by the engagement that casual observers were taking. There were two old girls discussing the life jacket and the scandal behind that, and two kids discussing the boy under the ‘cursor’ attack, and how that probably related to cyber bullying. I’m making sweeping assumptions here, but neither couple seemed to be gallery visiting types and yet the debate they engaged in was as interesting and nuanced as any you’d hear elsewhere. We can patiently (or otherwise) wait for the shop to open (Jesus I’d love one of those cans) but that’s not the point is it. He’s done it again. Art can make you think, and should be accessible to all. Nobody (currently) does that better than Banksy. Simple as. You only have to look at the numbers who visited The Bristol Museum show (300,000) and Dismaland (150,000) to realise his reach is way beyond any other artist out there. His work is genuinely reflective of the times, which is what art should be about. |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by Dungle on Oct 9, 2019 17:22:49 GMT 1, Made it down there with OMG today and so happy we made the trip, even with her being ill!
The rooms are brilliant and so well put together, she’s at an age now where she questions everything so got properly engaged.
The whole experience topped off by one of the security giving her a poster which is going up in her room.
Her granny had just gone to Lesbos to help the refugees there, so this was a good platform to explain the life jackets and what it means.
Well worth the trip if you are toying with the idea.
Made it down there with OMG today and so happy we made the trip, even with her being ill!
The rooms are brilliant and so well put together, she’s at an age now where she questions everything so got properly engaged.
The whole experience topped off by one of the security giving her a poster which is going up in her room.
Her granny had just gone to Lesbos to help the refugees there, so this was a good platform to explain the life jackets and what it means.
Well worth the trip if you are toying with the idea.
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by clueless on Oct 9, 2019 17:28:39 GMT 1, Finding a child to take to Croydon should be relatively easy, no? Still handing out rat posters or is it a new one today?
Finding a child to take to Croydon should be relatively easy, no? Still handing out rat posters or is it a new one today?
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by drip on Oct 9, 2019 17:31:24 GMT 1, I'm kinda amazed that the local kids aren't more organised, hoovering up posters and then flogging them to the art anoraks in a dark alley somewhere.
I'm kinda amazed that the local kids aren't more organised, hoovering up posters and then flogging them to the art anoraks in a dark alley somewhere.
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by GMA on Oct 9, 2019 17:33:01 GMT 1, Damn, been with a new client today so had to be on best behaviour, in the back of my mind I've been thinking "dont be open dont be open dont be open"
Tomorrow, back to working from home. I'll be back to full form 🤣🤣 havent had a chance to read much since yesterday looks like an additional 4 pages or so, looking forward to it once I'm out of this horrible rain an off the train.
Has anyone managed to find a frame for the rat print? I've had it between two boards atm to flatten before framing for my daughter. I'll measure it properly tomorrow and see if I can find anything suitable. Apparently my daughter was talking all day about the display, banksy this, banksy that at the childminders haha. Tomorrow at school will be interesting no doubt. Job well done.
Damn, been with a new client today so had to be on best behaviour, in the back of my mind I've been thinking "dont be open dont be open dont be open"
Tomorrow, back to working from home. I'll be back to full form 🤣🤣 havent had a chance to read much since yesterday looks like an additional 4 pages or so, looking forward to it once I'm out of this horrible rain an off the train.
Has anyone managed to find a frame for the rat print? I've had it between two boards atm to flatten before framing for my daughter. I'll measure it properly tomorrow and see if I can find anything suitable. Apparently my daughter was talking all day about the display, banksy this, banksy that at the childminders haha. Tomorrow at school will be interesting no doubt. Job well done.
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by withnail69 on Oct 9, 2019 17:36:09 GMT 1, Banksy on the brain going insane! Anyone else having a hard time sleeping? Haha, been checking this thread and GDP site non stop. Made this gif last night at 4am with insomnia. I am truly amazed that this GDP and Banksy in general, can create such excitement and a bit of magic, for myself at least! God knows we all need a little couriosity and wonderment in this crazy world we live in. Been great reading this thread and being part of this forum as a whole. Cheers gang. Keep it rolling!
Banksy on the brain going insane! Anyone else having a hard time sleeping? Haha, been checking this thread and GDP site non stop. Made this gif last night at 4am with insomnia. I am truly amazed that this GDP and Banksy in general, can create such excitement and a bit of magic, for myself at least! God knows we all need a little couriosity and wonderment in this crazy world we live in. Been great reading this thread and being part of this forum as a whole. Cheers gang. Keep it rolling! You ok hun? |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by r45t4m4n on Oct 9, 2019 17:37:01 GMT 1, I went down there again this afternoon to see it in a calmer environment than my first visit last week. Aside from the work itself I was struck by the engagement that casual observers were taking. There were two old girls discussing the life jacket and the scandal behind that, and two kids discussing the boy under the ‘cursor’ attack, and how that probably related to cyber bullying. I’m making sweeping assumptions here, but neither couple seemed to be gallery visiting types and yet the debate they engaged in was as interesting and nuanced as any you’d hear elsewhere. We can patiently (or otherwise) wait for the shop to open (Jesus I’d love one of those cans) but that’s not the point is it. He’s done it again. Art can make you think, and should be accessible to all. Nobody (currently) does that better than Banksy. Simple as. That's the thing I think with Banksys work, it speaks to the masses, people see different things or get different messages from it, creates discussion, debate. So different to most other art that I know insofar as every piece has a message within it, maybe just humour, or thought provoking Very powerful in its simplicity, No one else can nail it as well as he does. Just brilliant really, love it The piece I don't get yet is the brick handbag, is it like a molotov cocktail for females?
I went down there again this afternoon to see it in a calmer environment than my first visit last week. Aside from the work itself I was struck by the engagement that casual observers were taking. There were two old girls discussing the life jacket and the scandal behind that, and two kids discussing the boy under the ‘cursor’ attack, and how that probably related to cyber bullying. I’m making sweeping assumptions here, but neither couple seemed to be gallery visiting types and yet the debate they engaged in was as interesting and nuanced as any you’d hear elsewhere. We can patiently (or otherwise) wait for the shop to open (Jesus I’d love one of those cans) but that’s not the point is it. He’s done it again. Art can make you think, and should be accessible to all. Nobody (currently) does that better than Banksy. Simple as. That's the thing I think with Banksys work, it speaks to the masses, people see different things or get different messages from it, creates discussion, debate. So different to most other art that I know insofar as every piece has a message within it, maybe just humour, or thought provoking Very powerful in its simplicity, No one else can nail it as well as he does. Just brilliant really, love it The piece I don't get yet is the brick handbag, is it like a molotov cocktail for females? Brick purse could illustrate how social media has caused a lot of people to care more what others think of them, spending irresponsibly on material things they don't need just to get more likes. Wasting money on designer purses, clothing etc, instead of investing, buying a home, etc. Financial bricks that may hold them back later in life. |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by sgolby on Oct 9, 2019 17:37:08 GMT 1, The piece I don't get yet is the brick handbag, is it like a molotov cocktail for females?
Someone mentioned the definition of brick in terms of sneaker reselling as being one that is unsellable. It he streets a brick is a failure, or a reference to the cold.
In this sense i don’t actually think it is a play on words but rather a commentary on the societal weight we feel to fit in, to consume in order to show our consumption. Women’s handbags being perhaps the quintessential socio-economic badge of belonging.
The piece I don't get yet is the brick handbag, is it like a molotov cocktail for females? Someone mentioned the definition of brick in terms of sneaker reselling as being one that is unsellable. It he streets a brick is a failure, or a reference to the cold. In this sense i don’t actually think it is a play on words but rather a commentary on the societal weight we feel to fit in, to consume in order to show our consumption. Women’s handbags being perhaps the quintessential socio-economic badge of belonging. |
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BANKSY Gross Domestic Product™, by withnail69 on Oct 9, 2019 17:38:46 GMT 1, Visited today and enjoyed the display. Nice weather and worth going if you can get there. Not sure I would want to go there at night without one of those stab proof vests! Here is a photo from my day trip to Croydon. I'd like to know where all you guys that say stuff like that about Croydon at night actually live? What's wrong with it? I think I need it explained to me. I have read it a few times on this thread and just dont get it xx
Visited today and enjoyed the display. Nice weather and worth going if you can get there. Not sure I would want to go there at night without one of those stab proof vests! Here is a photo from my day trip to Croydon. I'd like to know where all you guys that say stuff like that about Croydon at night actually live? What's wrong with it? I think I need it explained to me. I have read it a few times on this thread and just dont get it xx I worked there for years and it was pretty dodgy and violent at night and that was before all the gang related stabbings and muggings etc.. Google it there was a massive gang fight not long ago in broad daylight with kids attacking each other with scaffolding poles |
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