No way that's a Banksy though hey PZY, nor for that matter is this. Though no doubt inspired by him.

Pretty sure ppl painted silhouettes before. 

And if you read my posts, I said before I was a fan once - guess it's not allowed to change opinion because you find out someone is not who he pretended to be ?
Painted in 2016. Way before the fraud 

Guess all ppl who liked Savile weren't allowed to change their opinion when his dirty laundry was aired ? 

Plus now you say "No way that's Banksy " but just a few hours ago you liked the comment about it's the best Banksy so far 😂 hypocrisy is strong. 

Silly goose, merely pointing out that it's a nice little technically fine stencil for 2020 even if a little over sentimental when seen out of context, but in the context of Iran, it works. It's important to see things in context, which with your Savile/Banksy quip, is obviously something you struggle with. You thought it was Banksy, you hated on it. The problem is within you, not anyone else on this board. It's unclear to members how he may have hurt you and your husband, but I'm confident it wasn't on Savile's level of abuse. As a stencil artists yourself, you need to perhaps be a little more open and less critical of others street work, less they make comparisons with your own.

Fair enough

I think they are great. Love the way he and other artists have the balls to do this stuff and bring what is happening back to the forefront

Of the six new pieces this is my personal ranking if anyone cares:


1) Karate Kid: Beautiful oversized classic Banksy image. Little guy overpowering the big guy. Great shading, instantly recognizable as a Banksy. Strange that the placement is floating in the middle of the wall. Maybe if photographed from another angle it will make more sense. 

2) Bath tub man: Great placement. Really stands out in the environment. Stark two tone image- well executed. 

3) Dick Cannon: Funny, classic B. Thrown up in a public/busy place. 

4) Ribbon Girl: Beautiful and delicate. A bit dark against the dark building. I love that the neck brace is a slightly different color. 

5) Seesaw kids: Classic cheeky B. Looks a bit rushed as it looks very public. 

6) Gymnastics girl: Great placement. It looks 'good from far but far from far from good'. Looks a little sloppy/ rushed or as if someone else did this piece. But theyre in an active war zone so who am I to critique. 

7) Gas mask woman:  Looks a bit small, like someone was trying to make their version of a Banksy in 2012. When you see it next to the burnt window it makes a bit more sense. Not my favorite. 


I really hope we get a video or at least some better photos from B. I wonder what the hold up is/ what happened. All these pieces are kind of going under the radar w/o an official post on his IG. 

Always appreciate your thoughts and insights! Thank you for sharing Not 4 The Thril my favorite part of street art has always been discussing it, and piecing together the mystery and initial intrigue into insights and deeper understandings of how it might impact a viewer besides myself when seeing it for the first time

Here’s a wider angle from Artnet News / Banksy -




Words words words words words words

She has posted these, on Instagram and Twitter. There are official Getty images, and last night a CCTV emerged. 
Looks... Ha ha.... 

This video is odd people. Why release a fake seems too obvious .

What do you think?

As fake as fake can be that video, he literally sprays the two layer arm in one sweep of a can and no stencils involved.

Looks like someone has put some protection around this Banksy piece.

Question - In the long-term, what will happen to these pieces? I guess some of the buildings could be demolished? If they are beyond repair?
So will they get cut out? Maybe brought together in a museum in Ukraine as a permanent reminder of the war?

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClB6tasIGlJ

Talking about the actual art. Banksy uses classical tools to draw the images. Golden sections, triangles, focal points, and blurred edges to paint and create images. It's not a case of overspray or accidental messiness it's very practiced, well over 25 years, art making. 
Academically these are perfect. They follow the rules, but of course the anarchy is the location.  I noticed that some are now protected.

The CCTV footage looks like a prank, and I imagine that in time we shall see more.
The judo throw, is perfect. The use of shadow to shape the child's face, the energy and determination. The downwards thrust, and the way you focus on the gap beneath the shoulder.  This is one I would love to see close up. It's beautiful. Just beautiful. 

The quick spray of the first one makes more sense now, the rest have had time spent on them creating them. I would imagine most were done in advance and covered. Then the last one was done quick and they were off with the others being uncovered after. Slick, less chance of being watched for.

I feel like everyone is still glossing over the fact than B hasn't confirmed the pieces himself or posted anything about his trip. No photos on his website- no IG posts aside from 1 piece. 

Even when he went to war torn Gaza he made a video. Jo Brooks has confirmed/posted about 4 pieces but not the most stunning/impactful image (imo) the Judo Kid. Fragile posted/confirmed it but does that count? 

What do you think happened? Is he just switching things up or do you think his phone died and he's still looking for a charger.