When I first saw the image I was quite surprised as it wasn't stencil based, and personally I'd have preferred the Dove, having said that, because I saw the image last week and had time to think about it, it's really grown on me, my wife loved it instantly.

The subject is classic true Banksy, this one involves humour and serious political point (you don't always get both together) and fits in perfectly with this years ghetto.

I feel very lucky to have got one and I now can't wait to see what it's like in the flesh, nice to see something fresh & new.

I think it will be a grower, let face it, grannies was a little strange to look at first, shocking pink, two old women. This is an image that has not been hanging around for that long, yes there was similar at LA on the van but we were not expecting this before the show so It's taken a lot by suprise.

I am a little concerned about the rubber gloves though, whats the reason for those, It reminds me of airport security searches (not had the pleasure of one to be honest but you get the picture)

What do they feel like?

The only prints my wife really likes are my Choe prints, the rest she has to put up with!

Content = classic banksy

style and execution = interesting to say the least, seems Banksy has developed his technique away from the rough and ready style to which we all associate him with - i remain unsure to how this will look as a print, i worry this new fine detail work will drag him into a pool of 9-5 illustrators creating similar images day to day. its my personal taste i know but its the ruggedness and crudeness of the lines that define banksys street work from any other - along with his inability to cut and spray feet!!!!

im much more a fan of earlier images such as laugh now - rude copper and similar, and Iv come to the conclusion that its the simplicity. Although i still desire the print very much, and i cant judge it until i see it in the flesh as im very much a fan of quality screenprint, which if printed correctly can make or break an image, but i do get the feeling i would be dissapointed. But then again Banky's certainly grown on you.....im undecided but a definate change of style throughout the LA series showing a more illlustrative tinge to his work

Like it a lot. As some have said its not top 2 or 3 but its exactly right for this year and the context of the ghetto. Even if we can't go at least it should remind us of what is going on over there. I think how he has captured that look on Dorothy's face is amazing.

Don't know about Banksy but it's inspiring me

Whats she done to poor Toto, how did she fit him into that basket ;D

Agree with bongo.. also can't quite see this on my wall either (not that i got one)

I feel for you there mate, just got some walls for the first time in 12 years and I have to say they're fucking awesome, you can hang stuff on them and all sorts ;D

Agreed - thats basically what i meant - although i would ike to see it in the flesh, if i get one by some miracle and i dont like, i will pass on at cost

im not judging banksy - his work is brilliant as ever, as a whole

more print process selection - and the content selection. - its all very manufactured and slick, dont you think???

You know like you mentioned with the GIWTBB - hope its not like the coarse halftone of that - but i feel it will be.

I was referring to Bongo's comment particularly.

I too hope it's not like the coarse halftone of GIWTBB, it needn't be, just look at Applause, although some areas are most aren't.

In case anyone is interested....?
The gloves are nitrocellulose and commonly come in blue or purple
They are prefered over latex as (a) they provide a much better barrier to HIV (the latex has fine holes that the virus can pass thro') and (b) they are kinder on the hands regarding allergies to either the rubber or the powder that can coat them.
Fascinating I know