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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by mohawk21 on Mar 4, 2021 17:18:23 GMT 1, Amazing .... loved seeing him create the piece!!!
Definitely a favourite
Amazing .... loved seeing him create the piece!!!
Definitely a favourite
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by bert on Mar 4, 2021 17:36:58 GMT 1, Love the video and the piece. It's perfectly placed and quite audacious as that road is busy.
It's a big boost for the local campaign to turn the prison into an arts hub too, very cool of Banksy to lend his support.
Love the video and the piece. It's perfectly placed and quite audacious as that road is busy.
It's a big boost for the local campaign to turn the prison into an arts hub too, very cool of Banksy to lend his support.
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by crogoblin on Mar 4, 2021 18:09:40 GMT 1, Thatโs settled then!
Thatโs settled then!
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Daylight Robber on Mar 4, 2021 18:11:42 GMT 1,
The same two Bobbies that feature in the Banksy video?
The same two Bobbies that feature in the Banksy video? |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Knowss on Mar 4, 2021 18:29:39 GMT 1, Since I had no idea what this was all about I did some searching : The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile in Berneval-le-Grand, after his release from Reading Gaol (/rษ.dษชล.dสeษชl/) on 19 May 1897. Wilde had been incarcerated in Reading after being convicted of gross indecency with other men in 1895 and sentenced to two years' hard labour in prison. During his imprisonment, on Tuesday, 7 July 1896, a hanging took place. Charles Thomas Wooldridge had been a trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. He was convicted of cutting the throat of his wife, Laura Ellen,[1] earlier that year at Clewer, near Windsor. He was aged 30 when executed.[2][3] Wilde wrote the poem in mid-1897 while staying with Robert Ross in Berneval-le-Grand. The poem narrates the execution of Wooldridge; it moves from an objective story-telling to symbolic identification with the prisoners as a whole.[4] No attempt is made to assess the justice of the laws which convicted them, but rather the poem highlights the brutalisation of the punishment that all convicts share. Wilde juxtaposes the executed man and himself with the line "Yet each man kills the thing he loves".[5] Wilde too was separated from his wife and sons. He adopted the proletarian ballad form, and suggested it be published in Reynold's Magazine, "because it circulates widely among the criminal classes โ to which I now belong โ for once I will be read by my peers โ a new experience for me".[6]
This explains why Bob Ross was included in the video... Brilliant
Since I had no idea what this was all about I did some searching : The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile in Berneval-le-Grand, after his release from Reading Gaol (/rษ.dษชล.dสeษชl/) on 19 May 1897. Wilde had been incarcerated in Reading after being convicted of gross indecency with other men in 1895 and sentenced to two years' hard labour in prison. During his imprisonment, on Tuesday, 7 July 1896, a hanging took place. Charles Thomas Wooldridge had been a trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. He was convicted of cutting the throat of his wife, Laura Ellen,[1] earlier that year at Clewer, near Windsor. He was aged 30 when executed.[2][3] Wilde wrote the poem in mid-1897 while staying with Robert Ross in Berneval-le-Grand. The poem narrates the execution of Wooldridge; it moves from an objective story-telling to symbolic identification with the prisoners as a whole.[4] No attempt is made to assess the justice of the laws which convicted them, but rather the poem highlights the brutalisation of the punishment that all convicts share. Wilde juxtaposes the executed man and himself with the line "Yet each man kills the thing he loves".[5] Wilde too was separated from his wife and sons. He adopted the proletarian ballad form, and suggested it be published in Reynold's Magazine, "because it circulates widely among the criminal classes โ to which I now belong โ for once I will be read by my peers โ a new experience for me".[6] This explains why Bob Ross was included in the video... Brilliant |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by trapnel1 on Mar 4, 2021 18:37:45 GMT 1, Since I had no idea what this was all about I did some searching : The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile in Berneval-le-Grand, after his release from Reading Gaol (/rษ.dษชล.dสeษชl/) on 19 May 1897. Wilde had been incarcerated in Reading after being convicted of gross indecency with other men in 1895 and sentenced to two years' hard labour in prison. During his imprisonment, on Tuesday, 7 July 1896, a hanging took place. Charles Thomas Wooldridge had been a trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. He was convicted of cutting the throat of his wife, Laura Ellen,[1] earlier that year at Clewer, near Windsor. He was aged 30 when executed.[2][3] Wilde wrote the poem in mid-1897 while staying with Robert Ross in Berneval-le-Grand. The poem narrates the execution of Wooldridge; it moves from an objective story-telling to symbolic identification with the prisoners as a whole.[4] No attempt is made to assess the justice of the laws which convicted them, but rather the poem highlights the brutalisation of the punishment that all convicts share. Wilde juxtaposes the executed man and himself with the line "Yet each man kills the thing he loves".[5] Wilde too was separated from his wife and sons. He adopted the proletarian ballad form, and suggested it be published in Reynold's Magazine, "because it circulates widely among the criminal classes โ to which I now belong โ for once I will be read by my peers โ a new experience for me".[6] This explains why Bob Ross was included in the video... Brilliant
Since I had no idea what this was all about I did some searching : The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile in Berneval-le-Grand, after his release from Reading Gaol (/rษ.dษชล.dสeษชl/) on 19 May 1897. Wilde had been incarcerated in Reading after being convicted of gross indecency with other men in 1895 and sentenced to two years' hard labour in prison. During his imprisonment, on Tuesday, 7 July 1896, a hanging took place. Charles Thomas Wooldridge had been a trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. He was convicted of cutting the throat of his wife, Laura Ellen,[1] earlier that year at Clewer, near Windsor. He was aged 30 when executed.[2][3] Wilde wrote the poem in mid-1897 while staying with Robert Ross in Berneval-le-Grand. The poem narrates the execution of Wooldridge; it moves from an objective story-telling to symbolic identification with the prisoners as a whole.[4] No attempt is made to assess the justice of the laws which convicted them, but rather the poem highlights the brutalisation of the punishment that all convicts share. Wilde juxtaposes the executed man and himself with the line "Yet each man kills the thing he loves".[5] Wilde too was separated from his wife and sons. He adopted the proletarian ballad form, and suggested it be published in Reynold's Magazine, "because it circulates widely among the criminal classes โ to which I now belong โ for once I will be read by my peers โ a new experience for me".[6] This explains why Bob Ross was included in the video... Brilliant And The Ballad of Reading Gaol was published under a pseudonym - C.3.3. (Oscar Wilde's cell number) - so nobody knew who the author was (until some time later). The third edition (limited to 99 copies) was signed by Wilde, but it wasn't until after the 7th edition was published that the name of the author was widely known. |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Coach on Mar 4, 2021 20:15:04 GMT 1, Since I had no idea what this was all about I did some searching : The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile in Berneval-le-Grand, after his release from Reading Gaol (/rษ.dษชล.dสeษชl/) on 19 May 1897. Wilde had been incarcerated in Reading after being convicted of gross indecency with other men in 1895 and sentenced to two years' hard labour in prison. During his imprisonment, on Tuesday, 7 July 1896, a hanging took place. Charles Thomas Wooldridge had been a trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. He was convicted of cutting the throat of his wife, Laura Ellen,[1] earlier that year at Clewer, near Windsor. He was aged 30 when executed.[2][3] Wilde wrote the poem in mid-1897 while staying with Robert Ross in Berneval-le-Grand. The poem narrates the execution of Wooldridge; it moves from an objective story-telling to symbolic identification with the prisoners as a whole.[4] No attempt is made to assess the justice of the laws which convicted them, but rather the poem highlights the brutalisation of the punishment that all convicts share. Wilde juxtaposes the executed man and himself with the line "Yet each man kills the thing he loves".[5] Wilde too was separated from his wife and sons. He adopted the proletarian ballad form, and suggested it be published in Reynold's Magazine, "because it circulates widely among the criminal classes โ to which I now belong โ for once I will be read by my peers โ a new experience for me".[6]
Itโs probably also worth bearing in mind that Wilde wrote De Profundis whilst he was in prison at Reading Goal.
Since I had no idea what this was all about I did some searching : The Ballad of Reading Gaol is a poem by Oscar Wilde, written in exile in Berneval-le-Grand, after his release from Reading Gaol (/rษ.dษชล.dสeษชl/) on 19 May 1897. Wilde had been incarcerated in Reading after being convicted of gross indecency with other men in 1895 and sentenced to two years' hard labour in prison. During his imprisonment, on Tuesday, 7 July 1896, a hanging took place. Charles Thomas Wooldridge had been a trooper in the Royal Horse Guards. He was convicted of cutting the throat of his wife, Laura Ellen,[1] earlier that year at Clewer, near Windsor. He was aged 30 when executed.[2][3] Wilde wrote the poem in mid-1897 while staying with Robert Ross in Berneval-le-Grand. The poem narrates the execution of Wooldridge; it moves from an objective story-telling to symbolic identification with the prisoners as a whole.[4] No attempt is made to assess the justice of the laws which convicted them, but rather the poem highlights the brutalisation of the punishment that all convicts share. Wilde juxtaposes the executed man and himself with the line "Yet each man kills the thing he loves".[5] Wilde too was separated from his wife and sons. He adopted the proletarian ballad form, and suggested it be published in Reynold's Magazine, "because it circulates widely among the criminal classes โ to which I now belong โ for once I will be read by my peers โ a new experience for me".[6] Itโs probably also worth bearing in mind that Wilde wrote De Profundis whilst he was in prison at Reading Goal. |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by wardance on Mar 4, 2021 21:41:49 GMT 1, There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells.
Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible.
I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'.
There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells.
Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible.
I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'.
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by wardance on Mar 4, 2021 21:43:53 GMT 1, There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells. Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible. I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'.
There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells. Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible. I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'. |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by wardance on Mar 4, 2021 21:47:30 GMT 1, There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells. Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible. I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'.
There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells. Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible. I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'. |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Coach on Mar 4, 2021 22:50:28 GMT 1, There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells.ย Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible. I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'.
Heartbreaking to think of a man of such fine taste, creativity and capacity for love being put in such a cell for nothing more than loving another person.
There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells.ย Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible. I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'. Heartbreaking to think of a man of such fine taste, creativity and capacity for love being put in such a cell for nothing more than loving another person. |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Lord Lucas Roham on Mar 4, 2021 22:58:39 GMT 1, Won't be long before this is tagged. Home Reading Council have got a guard on watch 24/7. Even at 7ft high some p*ick will soil it.
Won't be long before this is tagged. Home Reading Council have got a guard on watch 24/7. Even at 7ft high some p*ick will soil it.
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Coach on Mar 4, 2021 23:48:27 GMT 1, Won't be long before this is tagged. Home Reading Council have got a guard on watch 24/7. Even at 7ft high some p*ick will soil it.
It would be a shame if it gets buffed. A great shame.
But I would rather that than it gets covered in Perspex
Or even worse, cut out if the wall for a rich person to own.
Street art and graffiti is by its very nature both for everyone to enjoy and ephemeral. It doesnโt and shouldnโt last for ever.
Won't be long before this is tagged. Home Reading Council have got a guard on watch 24/7. Even at 7ft high some p*ick will soil it. It would be a shame if it gets buffed. A great shame. But I would rather that than it gets covered in Perspex Or even worse, cut out if the wall for a rich person to own. Street art and graffiti is by its very nature both for everyone to enjoy and ephemeral. It doesnโt and shouldnโt last for ever. |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by AJ on Mar 5, 2021 0:02:42 GMT 1, This explains why Bob Ross was included in the video... Brilliant ย And The Ballad of Reading Gaol was published under a pseudonym -ย C.3.3. (Oscar Wilde's cell number) - so nobody knew who the author was (until some time later).ย ย ย ย The third edition (limited to 99 copies) was signed by Wilde, but it wasn't until after the 7th edition was published that the name of the author was widely known.ย
Considering the level of detail that Banksy has gone into, including the Bob Ross reference, surely the logical conclusion would be to follow it up with a print in a signed edition of 99! (wishful thinking)
This explains why Bob Ross was included in the video... Brilliant ย And The Ballad of Reading Gaol was published under a pseudonym -ย C.3.3. (Oscar Wilde's cell number) - so nobody knew who the author was (until some time later).ย ย ย ย The third edition (limited to 99 copies) was signed by Wilde, but it wasn't until after the 7th edition was published that the name of the author was widely known.ย Considering the level of detail that Banksy has gone into, including the Bob Ross reference, surely the logical conclusion would be to follow it up with a print in a signed edition of 99! (wishful thinking) |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Knowss on Mar 5, 2021 0:15:21 GMT 1, Imagine if he sells that video as a NFT
Imagine if he sells that video as a NFT
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by met on Mar 5, 2021 3:20:24 GMT 1, There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells. Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible. I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'.  Heartbreaking to think of a man of such fine taste, creativity and capacity for love being put in such a cell for nothing more than loving another person.
Our viewpoints here are the same. And this goes beyond Oscar Wilde and England of the late 19th century.
If one wishes to do further reading on egregious cases of injustice, see what happened in the 1950s to Alan Turing* โ a hero to whom the nation (in fact, the entire world) is truly indebted:
Some historians estimate that Bletchley Park's massive codebreaking operation, especially the breaking of U-boat Enigma, shortened the war in Europe by as many as two to four years.
If Turing and his group had not weakened the U-boats' hold on the North Atlantic, the 1944 Allied invasion of Europe - the D-Day landings - could have been delayed, perhaps by about a year or even longer, since the North Atlantic was the route that ammunition, fuel, food and troops had to travel in order to reach Britain from America.
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At a conservative estimate, each year of the fighting in Europe brought on average about seven million deaths, so the significance of Turing's contribution can be roughly quantified in terms of the number of additional lives that might have been lost if he had not achieved what he did.
If U-boat Enigma had not been broken, and the war had continued for another two to three years, a further 14 to 21 million people might have been killed.
Of course, even in a counterfactual scenario in which Turing was not able to break U-boat Enigma, the war might still have ended in 1945 because of some other occurrence, also contrary-to-fact, such as the dropping of a nuclear weapon on Berlin. Nevertheless, these colossal numbers of lives do convey a sense of the magnitude of Turing's contribution.
โ Professor Jack Copeland, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
Source*
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However, the focus of our attention is possibly misplaced.
On the issue of LGBT rights, rather than looking at events that happened in England prior to the Sexual Offences Act 1967, I would suggest we explore where we are in the world today.
A couple of relevant links:
www.theweek.co.uk/96298/the-countries-where-homosexuality-is-still-illegal
www.humandignitytrust.org/lgbt-the-law/map-of-criminalisation
Extracts from the Human Dignity Trust website:
Map of Countries that Criminalise LGBT People
Map of Countries where the Death Penalty Exists for LGBT People
There are currently "11 jurisdictions in which the death penalty is imposed or at least a possibility for private, consensual same-sex sexual activity. At least 6 [sic] of these implement the death penalty โ Iran, Northern Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and Yemen โ and the death penalty is a legal possibility in Afghanistan, Brunei, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE."
I'm always open to honest exchanges of opinions. And intellectual honesty, along with clarity and a bit of courage โ as opposed to dodging awkward questions, cowardly evasiveness, and attempts to obfuscate โ are perhaps what we need most when it comes to sensitive or uncomfortable subject matters.
Specifically with respect to LGBT rights, my own opinion would be that the above countries are backward. The laws they have in place conflict with fundamental human rights โ betraying a regressive, unenlightened, shackled mindset (at the very least, of the legislators and policymakers).
I trust this stance is clear and unambiguous.
So, does anyone now wish to argue an opposing position, by taking the side of cultural relativism? Or religious dogma?
There was an art event a couple of years ago which allowed people to wander around certain parts of the gaol to view art placed in some of the cells. Oscar Wilde's cell was accessible. I've got a few photos taken within the prison, one of which is of a sign outside the cells referencing graffiti found in a cell. It states 'occupants to be placed on report if graffiting has occurred during occupation'. Heartbreaking to think of a man of such fine taste, creativity and capacity for love being put in such a cell for nothing more than loving another person. Our viewpoints here are the same. And this goes beyond Oscar Wilde and England of the late 19th century. If one wishes to do further reading on egregious cases of injustice, see what happened in the 1950s to Alan Turing* โ a hero to whom the nation (in fact, the entire world) is truly indebted: Some historians estimate that Bletchley Park's massive codebreaking operation, especially the breaking of U-boat Enigma, shortened the war in Europe by as many as two to four years.
If Turing and his group had not weakened the U-boats' hold on the North Atlantic, the 1944 Allied invasion of Europe - the D-Day landings - could have been delayed, perhaps by about a year or even longer, since the North Atlantic was the route that ammunition, fuel, food and troops had to travel in order to reach Britain from America.
[...]
At a conservative estimate, each year of the fighting in Europe brought on average about seven million deaths, so the significance of Turing's contribution can be roughly quantified in terms of the number of additional lives that might have been lost if he had not achieved what he did.
If U-boat Enigma had not been broken, and the war had continued for another two to three years, a further 14 to 21 million people might have been killed.
Of course, even in a counterfactual scenario in which Turing was not able to break U-boat Enigma, the war might still have ended in 1945 because of some other occurrence, also contrary-to-fact, such as the dropping of a nuclear weapon on Berlin. Nevertheless, these colossal numbers of lives do convey a sense of the magnitude of Turing's contribution.โ Professor Jack Copeland, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New ZealandSource *__________ However, the focus of our attention is possibly misplaced. On the issue of LGBT rights, rather than looking at events that happened in England prior to the Sexual Offences Act 1967, I would suggest we explore where we are in the world today. A couple of relevant links: www.theweek.co.uk/96298/the-countries-where-homosexuality-is-still-illegalwww.humandignitytrust.org/lgbt-the-law/map-of-criminalisationExtracts from the Human Dignity Trust website: Map of Countries that Criminalise LGBT PeopleMap of Countries where the Death Penalty Exists for LGBT PeopleThere are currently "11 jurisdictions in which the death penalty is imposed or at least a possibility for private, consensual same-sex sexual activity. At least 6 [sic] of these implement the death penalty โ Iran, Northern Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and Yemen โ and the death penalty is a legal possibility in Afghanistan, Brunei, Mauritania, Pakistan, Qatar and UAE."I'm always open to honest exchanges of opinions. And intellectual honesty, along with clarity and a bit of courage โ as opposed to dodging awkward questions, cowardly evasiveness, and attempts to obfuscate โ are perhaps what we need most when it comes to sensitive or uncomfortable subject matters. Specifically with respect to LGBT rights, my own opinion would be that the above countries are backward. The laws they have in place conflict with fundamental human rights โ betraying a regressive, unenlightened, shackled mindset (at the very least, of the legislators and policymakers). I trust this stance is clear and unambiguous. So, does anyone now wish to argue an opposing position, by taking the side of cultural relativism? Or religious dogma? |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by trapnel1 on Mar 5, 2021 18:53:03 GMT 1, And The Ballad of Reading Gaol was published under a pseudonym - C.3.3. (Oscar Wilde's cell number) - so nobody knew who the author was (until some time later). The third edition (limited to 99 copies) was signed by Wilde, but it wasn't until after the 7th edition was published that the name of the author was widely known. Considering the level of detail that Banksy has gone into, including the Bob Ross reference, surely the logical conclusion would be to follow it up with a print in a signed edition of 99! (wishful thinking)
The first edition of The Ballad of Reading Gaol was 800 copies (unsigned - wish they were worth as much as as Banksy's!) plus 30 specials...... At least they didn't need to worry about the bots in those days.
And The Ballad of Reading Gaol was published under a pseudonym - C.3.3. (Oscar Wilde's cell number) - so nobody knew who the author was (until some time later). The third edition (limited to 99 copies) was signed by Wilde, but it wasn't until after the 7th edition was published that the name of the author was widely known. Considering the level of detail that Banksy has gone into, including the Bob Ross reference, surely the logical conclusion would be to follow it up with a print in a signed edition of 99! (wishful thinking)
The first edition of The Ballad of Reading Gaol was 800 copies (unsigned - wish they were worth as much as as Banksy's!) plus 30 specials...... At least they didn't need to worry about the bots in those days.
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by max1 on Mar 5, 2021 18:59:24 GMT 1, Would make a good wall section design ๐
Would make a good wall section design ๐ |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by artdelight on Mar 6, 2021 21:51:45 GMT 1, Another masterpiece made with a montana colors can
Another masterpiece made with a montana colors can
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by iamzero on Mar 7, 2021 9:46:02 GMT 1, Would make a good wall section design ๐
Woodey1001 just got a woody...
Would make a good wall section design ๐ Woodey1001 just got a woody... |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Sam Am on Mar 7, 2021 14:23:11 GMT 1,
had a little detour today, absolutely love it although itโs yet to be covered and itโs only a matter of time before someone throws some paint over it..
had a little detour today, absolutely love it although itโs yet to be covered and itโs only a matter of time before someone throws some paint over it.. |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by max1 on Mar 14, 2021 11:56:42 GMT 1, Got a rare window to see Banksy this morning with no one around. I see someone has tried to paint next to it.
Got a rare window to see Banksy this morning with no one around. I see someone has tried to paint next to it. |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Deleted on Mar 16, 2021 8:33:40 GMT 1, On the radio this morning that Team Robbo has defaced this. Not seen any pics yet.
On the radio this morning that Team Robbo has defaced this. Not seen any pics yet.
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Lord Lucas Roham on Mar 16, 2021 8:46:09 GMT 1, Was inevitable. The Council should hang their heads in shame that they didn't apply protection to the work. A missed opportunity.
Was inevitable. The Council should hang their heads in shame that they didn't apply protection to the work. A missed opportunity.
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by inefficiency of on Mar 16, 2021 8:47:01 GMT 1,
Such mixed feelings about it. Always think itโs such a shame, especially after itโs generally to raise awareness of a good cause, but then... itโs just graffiti and thatโs how it goes. ๐คจ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ซ
Such mixed feelings about it. Always think itโs such a shame, especially after itโs generally to raise awareness of a good cause, but then... itโs just graffiti and thatโs how it goes. ๐คจ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ๐ซ |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Deleted on Mar 16, 2021 9:12:14 GMT 1, Interesting wording - the Banksy work is a 'mural' that has been vandalised.
Interesting wording - the Banksy work is a 'mural' that has been vandalised. |
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marrosi
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by marrosi on Mar 16, 2021 9:39:15 GMT 1, Really sad. I was planning to visit it after lockdown 
Really sad. I was planning to visit it after lockdown |
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by Happy Shopper on Mar 16, 2021 9:52:58 GMT 1, Interesting wording - the Banksy work is a 'mural' that has been vandalised.ย
Another interesting part of that article... notice under one of the pictures it says the Banksy mural has renewed interest in turning the prison into an arts venue?
Iโve heard through arts contacts on LinkedIn that the Banksy mural was actually a planned piece of PR for the new arts centre (or thatโs how it seems).
Interesting wording - the Banksy work is a 'mural' that has been vandalised.ย Another interesting part of that article... notice under one of the pictures it says the Banksy mural has renewed interest in turning the prison into an arts venue? Iโve heard through arts contacts on LinkedIn that the Banksy mural was actually a planned piece of PR for the new arts centre (or thatโs how it seems). |
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ajr
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Banksy Street Art on Reading Prison , by ajr on Mar 16, 2021 10:04:45 GMT 1, Its graffiti, so let it be. Plus it brings it back into the news for attention.
Its graffiti, so let it be. Plus it brings it back into the news for attention. |
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