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Banksy sighting in NYC, by daveinbrooklyn on May 9, 2008 15:06:13 GMT 1, gawker.com/388892/banksy-sighting
A tipster writes "I saw the elusive Banksy doing a stencil on the corner of Bleecker and Sullivan last night. Its on the side of Thunder Jacksons." Can anybody confirm this (and whether it is, in fact, from Banksy or just some random guy)? Send a pic to tips@gawker.com and win my appreciation! [Further description: "He looks like a guy you would see in the cheap seats at a soccer game...He did come in and have a couple beers at Thunder Jackson's afterwards but he doesn't like to chat."
I'll head down after work and try to get a shot of the new piece.
gawker.com/388892/banksy-sightingA tipster writes "I saw the elusive Banksy doing a stencil on the corner of Bleecker and Sullivan last night. Its on the side of Thunder Jacksons." Can anybody confirm this (and whether it is, in fact, from Banksy or just some random guy)? Send a pic to tips@gawker.com and win my appreciation! [Further description: "He looks like a guy you would see in the cheap seats at a soccer game...He did come in and have a couple beers at Thunder Jackson's afterwards but he doesn't like to chat." I'll head down after work and try to get a shot of the new piece.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by fuzzed on May 9, 2008 15:12:33 GMT 1, Be interested to see pics of the work
Be interested to see pics of the work
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by jffriedman on May 9, 2008 15:15:14 GMT 1, Can you describe it at least?
Can you describe it at least?
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by Wearology on May 9, 2008 16:06:48 GMT 1, As a member of BONGO'S ARMY - I will go down there and secure the perimeter immediately. I will bring my camera and dispatch photos asap. US Private Jon reporting for duty.
As a member of BONGO'S ARMY - I will go down there and secure the perimeter immediately. I will bring my camera and dispatch photos asap. US Private Jon reporting for duty.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by valium on May 9, 2008 16:24:02 GMT 1, I couldn't see any picture of Banksy just some of his work, has it been taken down?
I couldn't see any picture of Banksy just some of his work, has it been taken down?
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by daveinbrooklyn on May 9, 2008 16:38:17 GMT 1, I couldn't see any picture of Banksy just some of his work, has it been taken down?[/quote It was just a report that someone saw him and the piece is up/or going up now. It is a nasty rainy day here in NYC. I'll report back after checking out the corner in a few hours.
I couldn't see any picture of Banksy just some of his work, has it been taken down?[/quote It was just a report that someone saw him and the piece is up/or going up now. It is a nasty rainy day here in NYC. I'll report back after checking out the corner in a few hours.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by eddiedangerous on May 9, 2008 16:40:52 GMT 1, how do you sign up for BONGO's army? sounds like a wize career choice!!
how do you sign up for BONGO's army? sounds like a wize career choice!!
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by sm on May 9, 2008 18:27:34 GMT 1, thumbs up to nick, looks great!
thumbs up to nick, looks great!
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by felix on May 9, 2008 18:35:51 GMT 1, Looks badly done to me But I have just been spoiled by the quality at cans...
Looks badly done to me But I have just been spoiled by the quality at cans...
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by bobbymeachamjr on May 9, 2008 18:46:23 GMT 1, Lookn' good. I'm a few blocks away ...
Lookn' good. I'm a few blocks away ...
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by bobbymeachamjr on May 9, 2008 20:19:59 GMT 1, Yeah its terrible here in nyc today
Yeah its terrible here in nyc today
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by hitme on May 9, 2008 20:27:30 GMT 1, ^is it me or does it look like the bar owner may have known Nick was going to do this? it looks like the wall (up to the height of the Vandal guy) was given a fresh coat of paint before Nick sprayed.
^is it me or does it look like the bar owner may have known Nick was going to do this? it looks like the wall (up to the height of the Vandal guy) was given a fresh coat of paint before Nick sprayed.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by Wearology on May 9, 2008 20:40:11 GMT 1, I just came back from Thunder Jackson's restaurant after spending around 20 minutes talking with the owner and 2 of his employees about their visitors from across the pond last nite. I told them that I was a representative of Bongo's army and they were very receptive to all the attention they have been receiving in the past 24 hours since last night's sighting. They said that the guys with the heavy British accents were really nice ate burgers and wings and had a few beers. There connection to the restaurant is that a guy that used to work there is friendly with Mr. B and or Nick Walker. I have pics of their work from the side of the building and will post them in the next few minutes. One of the guys introduced himself as Nick Walker and the other gentlemen for obvious reasons was a bit camera shy. They were very well organized with scouts canvasing the area days prior to the project , surveillance tapes requested to be destroyed, and would only spray with permission of the owner of the establishment. This is just the first of several bombings we'll see in the next few days in New York City. I have been given information about the upcoming locations and will post pictures asap. My only goal is to inform the forum about Mr. B's and or Nick Walker's work in NYC and not interfere with their whereabouts or unconfirmed gossip. I can tell you that they were true mens men - beer , wings , burgers - It is raining like crazy in New York - not good conditions to paint. I also received a lot more info. and will divulge details as deemed necessary. My only warning is if you see work that looks a lot like a Banksy original stencil be very careful - Although it says I am a new member of the forum - I actually have been active under the name jonjonjon723 for quite some time - enjoy the pics.
I just came back from Thunder Jackson's restaurant after spending around 20 minutes talking with the owner and 2 of his employees about their visitors from across the pond last nite. I told them that I was a representative of Bongo's army and they were very receptive to all the attention they have been receiving in the past 24 hours since last night's sighting. They said that the guys with the heavy British accents were really nice ate burgers and wings and had a few beers. There connection to the restaurant is that a guy that used to work there is friendly with Mr. B and or Nick Walker. I have pics of their work from the side of the building and will post them in the next few minutes. One of the guys introduced himself as Nick Walker and the other gentlemen for obvious reasons was a bit camera shy. They were very well organized with scouts canvasing the area days prior to the project , surveillance tapes requested to be destroyed, and would only spray with permission of the owner of the establishment. This is just the first of several bombings we'll see in the next few days in New York City. I have been given information about the upcoming locations and will post pictures asap. My only goal is to inform the forum about Mr. B's and or Nick Walker's work in NYC and not interfere with their whereabouts or unconfirmed gossip. I can tell you that they were true mens men - beer , wings , burgers - It is raining like crazy in New York - not good conditions to paint. I also received a lot more info. and will divulge details as deemed necessary. My only warning is if you see work that looks a lot like a Banksy original stencil be very careful - Although it says I am a new member of the forum - I actually have been active under the name jonjonjon723 for quite some time - enjoy the pics.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by thinkbank on May 9, 2008 20:40:18 GMT 1, thanks for the pics, badly executed by the looks of it.
thanks for the pics, badly executed by the looks of it.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by Wearology on May 9, 2008 20:59:29 GMT 1, will have to post later I am at work right now - my pictures are similar to the photos already posted - but I took shots of his tag that seemed to be a B circled to look like a rat and a 2008 that looks like very familiar handwriting -
will have to post later I am at work right now - my pictures are similar to the photos already posted - but I took shots of his tag that seemed to be a B circled to look like a rat and a 2008 that looks like very familiar handwriting -
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by daveinbrooklyn on May 9, 2008 21:00:53 GMT 1, WOW! Has this idea been floated before?
gawker.com/389054/banksy-unmasked
"According to a waitress at the newly stenciled Thunder Jackson restaurant, who witnessed Banksy painting the wall last night, "the whole thing took him about 15 minutes." When asked if she was positive it was Banksy, she emphatically stated "yes," and then awkwardly added, "Banksy is Nick Walker, they are the same person. Oops, I don't think I was supposed to say that." When pressed on why Banksy would use different names, she spilled, "He uses that identity because of visa and passport issues." The waitress added that Banksy is going to make a big announcement about his identity but not while he's in town, "He has a whole master PR plan, but he's waiting till he leaves the country."
WOW! Has this idea been floated before? gawker.com/389054/banksy-unmasked"According to a waitress at the newly stenciled Thunder Jackson restaurant, who witnessed Banksy painting the wall last night, "the whole thing took him about 15 minutes." When asked if she was positive it was Banksy, she emphatically stated "yes," and then awkwardly added, "Banksy is Nick Walker, they are the same person. Oops, I don't think I was supposed to say that." When pressed on why Banksy would use different names, she spilled, "He uses that identity because of visa and passport issues." The waitress added that Banksy is going to make a big announcement about his identity but not while he's in town, "He has a whole master PR plan, but he's waiting till he leaves the country."
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by icky on May 9, 2008 21:19:05 GMT 1, Ok. i don't believe this for one second. But a funny thought: Banksy paints LA while NW has an exhibition. NW explodes Banksys rats Banksy paints NWs portrait as a Monkey NW is not at Cans Banksy defaces NWs exploding rats
Hows that for a conspiracy theory?
Repeat: I don't believe this for one second.
Ok. i don't believe this for one second. But a funny thought: Banksy paints LA while NW has an exhibition. NW explodes Banksys rats Banksy paints NWs portrait as a Monkey NW is not at Cans Banksy defaces NWs exploding rats
Hows that for a conspiracy theory?
Repeat: I don't believe this for one second.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by matbat on May 9, 2008 21:48:35 GMT 1, yeh that definitely looks awful in my opinion. I hate the concept. (er what is the idea) I hate the uninspiring Vandal in virgin logo. I mean i was mocking up stuff like this when i was doing GCSEs. C'mon. Utter crap. Please stop discussing it.
yeh that definitely looks awful in my opinion. I hate the concept. (er what is the idea) I hate the uninspiring Vandal in virgin logo. I mean i was mocking up stuff like this when i was doing GCSEs. C'mon. Utter crap. Please stop discussing it.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by fuzzed on May 9, 2008 22:02:29 GMT 1, Bloody hell, interesting theories coming out of this! Don't really know what to make of it myself. That new piece is deffo Walker's though.
Bloody hell, interesting theories coming out of this! Don't really know what to make of it myself. That new piece is deffo Walker's though.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by romanywg on May 9, 2008 22:07:53 GMT 1, Fuck me I don't believe all this dialogue. It's Walker end of story! Whenever I have filmed artists doing pieces on the street members of the public always, without exception, come up and ask "Is that Banksy?"
Fuck me I don't believe all this dialogue. It's Walker end of story! Whenever I have filmed artists doing pieces on the street members of the public always, without exception, come up and ask "Is that Banksy?"
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by fuzzed on May 9, 2008 22:26:46 GMT 1, lol, it does make for an interesting read though romany!
lol, it does make for an interesting read though romany!
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by felix on May 9, 2008 22:35:53 GMT 1, Nick Walker isn't Banksy, Damon Albarn is
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by Wearology on May 9, 2008 23:19:15 GMT 1, well gawker boy said most of the stuff - i didn't want to say publicly - the guy at the restaurant did claim that Nick Walker and banksy are synonymous and the spray's last nite were a joint effort - i will download Mr. B's new tag once I figure how to post a picture on this reply
well gawker boy said most of the stuff - i didn't want to say publicly - the guy at the restaurant did claim that Nick Walker and banksy are synonymous and the spray's last nite were a joint effort - i will download Mr. B's new tag once I figure how to post a picture on this reply
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by killerkellah on May 9, 2008 23:24:05 GMT 1, this is the most ridiculous piece of speculation since Mohammed Al Fayed accused Prince Philip of murder.
Nick Walker wishes he was Banksy! And how fustrating for him, you try and carve out your own career and everytime you hit the streets, someone says, oh look, theres Banksy.
Theyre alleging that NW actually said he was Banksy, I forgot they dont get irony and sarcasm in the States. Bunch of muppets!
this is the most ridiculous piece of speculation since Mohammed Al Fayed accused Prince Philip of murder.
Nick Walker wishes he was Banksy! And how fustrating for him, you try and carve out your own career and everytime you hit the streets, someone says, oh look, theres Banksy.
Theyre alleging that NW actually said he was Banksy, I forgot they dont get irony and sarcasm in the States. Bunch of muppets!
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by rosstierney on May 9, 2008 23:31:47 GMT 1, what do you say to banksy being a collective?
i) the scale of some of the work ii) the inabability to draw feet/hands on some of the work iii) the change in signature
feel free to add more points
what do you say to banksy being a collective?
i) the scale of some of the work ii) the inabability to draw feet/hands on some of the work iii) the change in signature
feel free to add more points
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by killerkellah on May 9, 2008 23:35:39 GMT 1, what do you say to banksy being a collective? i) the scale of some of the work ii) the inabability to draw feet/hands on some of the work iii) the change in signature feel free to add more points
4. Banksys from Bristol.....so is NW 5. Banksy is a street artist...... so is NW 6. Banksy is a man....so is NW 7. Banksy cant draw feet....NW can! Damn.
what do you say to banksy being a collective? i) the scale of some of the work ii) the inabability to draw feet/hands on some of the work iii) the change in signature feel free to add more points 4. Banksys from Bristol.....so is NW 5. Banksy is a street artist...... so is NW 6. Banksy is a man....so is NW 7. Banksy cant draw feet....NW can! Damn.
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by rosstierney on May 9, 2008 23:43:43 GMT 1, 4. Banksys from Bristol.....so is NW 5. Banksy is a street artist...... so is NW 6. Banksy is a man....so is NW 7. Banksy cant draw feet....NW can! Damn.
you're still comparing him to nw, i meant in general
maybe people have been & left the collective hence the change in signature?
we all know banksy must get help if he is an individual but do you think the same person/people have been helping him all these years? do you not think someone would have spilt by now?
iiii) the different pictures claiming to be banksy (maybe they are but part of the collective)
4. Banksys from Bristol.....so is NW 5. Banksy is a street artist...... so is NW 6. Banksy is a man....so is NW 7. Banksy cant draw feet....NW can! Damn. you're still comparing him to nw, i meant in general maybe people have been & left the collective hence the change in signature? we all know banksy must get help if he is an individual but do you think the same person/people have been helping him all these years? do you not think someone would have spilt by now? iiii) the different pictures claiming to be banksy (maybe they are but part of the collective)
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by kahuna on May 10, 2008 3:23:11 GMT 1, Nice coverage for Nicks' work in the days leading up to Bonhams NYC
Nice coverage for Nicks' work in the days leading up to Bonhams NYC
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Banksy sighting in NYC, by krazy on May 10, 2008 6:37:23 GMT 1, Perhaps Nick Walker is part of the 'Banksy Collaborative'... BANKSY might actually be an acronym:
B = Bast, Blu, ?? A = ?? N = Nick Walker K = ?? S = Silky Y = ??
I love these conspiracy theories.
Perhaps Nick Walker is part of the 'Banksy Collaborative'... BANKSY might actually be an acronym: B = Bast, Blu, ?? A = ?? N = Nick Walker K = ?? S = Silky Y = ?? I love these conspiracy theories.
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