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Banksy in Detroit, by timeonmyhands on May 8, 2010 12:51:48 GMT 1, How do you know it's in Detroit?
How do you know it's in Detroit?
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Banksy in Detroit, by timeonmyhands on May 8, 2010 14:18:24 GMT 1,
Aha, thanks. Also just found this -
Aha, thanks. Also just found this - |
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Banksy in Detroit, by OutsideIn on May 11, 2010 11:04:59 GMT 1, 
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Banksy in Detroit, by OutsideIn on May 11, 2010 11:07:50 GMT 1, 
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Banksy in Detroit, by Prescription Art on May 11, 2010 11:12:46 GMT 1,
Excellent!
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Banksy in Detroit, by spirit on May 11, 2010 11:42:52 GMT 1,
Another example of Banksy at his best. Not just making the location/environment an integral part of the piece, but as someone mentioned on another forum yesterday with regards to the "Take That!" tree piece, and the "You concrete me" piece, he just sees art where other people don't. This is what makes him a genius imo.
Another example of Banksy at his best. Not just making the location/environment an integral part of the piece, but as someone mentioned on another forum yesterday with regards to the "Take That!" tree piece, and the "You concrete me" piece, he just sees art where other people don't. This is what makes him a genius imo. |
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Banksy in Detroit, by Daniel Silk on May 11, 2010 11:48:53 GMT 1, This is QUALITY Banksy  Love it!
This is QUALITY Banksy Love it! |
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Banksy in Detroit, by angel41 on May 11, 2010 12:13:07 GMT 1, Ha ha. That's really good.
Ha ha. That's really good.
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Banksy in Detroit, by rowan on May 11, 2010 12:21:55 GMT 1, That new tight rope rat is just brilliant... 10/10 for effort!
I wonder how long it takes him to execute something like this?
Does he spot the location, fire up photoshop or what ever method he uses, churn out the stencil, and return to put it up in no time... Considering the amount of time he must be in a location before his work goes up! He must work darn quickly...
That new tight rope rat is just brilliant... 10/10 for effort!
I wonder how long it takes him to execute something like this?
Does he spot the location, fire up photoshop or what ever method he uses, churn out the stencil, and return to put it up in no time... Considering the amount of time he must be in a location before his work goes up! He must work darn quickly...
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Banksy in Detroit, by jmandrums on May 11, 2010 17:01:00 GMT 1, I used to live not too far from where the rat on the tight rope is. I will have to go look for it!
I used to live not too far from where the rat on the tight rope is. I will have to go look for it!
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Banksy in Detroit, by mattgold on May 11, 2010 17:30:48 GMT 1, Will be back home in Detroit in about a week. Excited to check these out.
I'm sure there are more not yet discovered. Too much terrain ripe for Banksy that many people would never notice.
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Will be back home in Detroit in about a week. Excited to check these out.
I'm sure there are more not yet discovered. Too much terrain ripe for Banksy that many people would never notice.
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Banksy in Detroit, by TheCatalyst on May 11, 2010 20:10:46 GMT 1, Tightrope Rat is one of my new favs out of all his US pieces. He makes me laugh.
Tightrope Rat is one of my new favs out of all his US pieces. He makes me laugh.
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Banksy in Detroit, by jmandrums on May 11, 2010 21:00:55 GMT 1, There is another but I dont have a pic yet. A child on the side of a building sitting on an island he drew with a marker.
Ill be going around tomorrow hopefully and get some pics.
There is another but I dont have a pic yet. A child on the side of a building sitting on an island he drew with a marker.
Ill be going around tomorrow hopefully and get some pics.
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Banksy in Detroit, by Greekboy on May 11, 2010 21:36:54 GMT 1, Could not believe that Banksy hit up Detroit. Went out first thing at 6:00 in the morning before work to see if I could find them. Lucky that I did, since you can see that the process of buffing the Diamond Girl piece is already underway. I doubt it's still up there now. A shame that it couldn't last longer. I guess it will be coming to an ebay auction in the near future.
Could not believe that Banksy hit up Detroit. Went out first thing at 6:00 in the morning before work to see if I could find them. Lucky that I did, since you can see that the process of buffing the Diamond Girl piece is already underway. I doubt it's still up there now. A shame that it couldn't last longer. I guess it will be coming to an ebay auction in the near future.
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Banksy in Detroit, by jmandrums on May 11, 2010 22:30:16 GMT 1, That's sad I hope the rat is still there. I want to go take some pics especially of the one in midtown
That's sad I hope the rat is still there. I want to go take some pics especially of the one in midtown
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Banksy in Detroit, by Greekboy on May 11, 2010 22:38:14 GMT 1, The rat isn't going anywhere. It's on the side of a factory on a major street with tons of traffic, even at such an early hour. Hopefully this weekend, I can find the large piece at the abandoned factory.
The rat isn't going anywhere. It's on the side of a factory on a major street with tons of traffic, even at such an early hour. Hopefully this weekend, I can find the large piece at the abandoned factory.
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Banksy in Detroit, by fredflamme on May 11, 2010 22:38:56 GMT 1, Street art is not made to last forever, and can easily be replicated, so don't be sad if you can't check it out in the flesh,that's what street art is about,consider yourself lucky to see a picture of it ! 'nough said ...(excuse my english,this is not my mother's tongue)
Street art is not made to last forever, and can easily be replicated, so don't be sad if you can't check it out in the flesh,that's what street art is about,consider yourself lucky to see a picture of it ! 'nough said ...(excuse my english,this is not my mother's tongue)
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Banksy in Detroit, by jmandrums on May 11, 2010 22:42:23 GMT 1, Street art is not made to last forever, and can easily be replicated, so don't be sad if you can't check it out in the flesh,that's what street art is about,consider yourself lucky to see a picture of it ! 'nough said ...(excuse my english,this is not my mother's tongue)
Yea i understand that. more annoyed i didn't get to see it first lol. There other one I know of not posted here looks to big to be stolen lol.
Street art is not made to last forever, and can easily be replicated, so don't be sad if you can't check it out in the flesh,that's what street art is about,consider yourself lucky to see a picture of it ! 'nough said ...(excuse my english,this is not my mother's tongue) Yea i understand that. more annoyed i didn't get to see it first lol. There other one I know of not posted here looks to big to be stolen lol. |
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Banksy in Detroit, by eddiedangerous on May 12, 2010 8:10:03 GMT 1, got thi flickr mail this morning but the photo that goes with it was removed before I could see it, and I presume it must be the girl with diamond...
"You don't know me, but I live near not far from where this piece was done. Anyway, the wall was going to be destroyed by scrappers within a week. So, a friend and I reached out to a local grassroots art gallery, and they decided to save the wall. They mobilized a crew, and worked for hours to preserve the wall. It won't be sold; they will frame it and display it at their gallery in the city. I believe they plan on inviting Bansky (although I wouldn't imagine he would be interested in showing up - maybe anonymously though?)...
Just thought I'd let you know, this great piece will be saved... I can let you know the details of the display when they are done if you're interested."
got thi flickr mail this morning but the photo that goes with it was removed before I could see it, and I presume it must be the girl with diamond...
"You don't know me, but I live near not far from where this piece was done. Anyway, the wall was going to be destroyed by scrappers within a week. So, a friend and I reached out to a local grassroots art gallery, and they decided to save the wall. They mobilized a crew, and worked for hours to preserve the wall. It won't be sold; they will frame it and display it at their gallery in the city. I believe they plan on inviting Bansky (although I wouldn't imagine he would be interested in showing up - maybe anonymously though?)...
Just thought I'd let you know, this great piece will be saved... I can let you know the details of the display when they are done if you're interested."
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Banksy in Detroit, by Greekboy on May 12, 2010 12:36:24 GMT 1, That's great. I tried contacting the Detroit Institute of Arts but no one returned my call. I'm just happy it won't be sold on ebay as many pieces before it. Please give me the details when you have them. I would love to see it again.
That's great. I tried contacting the Detroit Institute of Arts but no one returned my call. I'm just happy it won't be sold on ebay as many pieces before it. Please give me the details when you have them. I would love to see it again.
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Banksy in Detroit, by jmandrums on May 12, 2010 13:21:05 GMT 1, www.detroitfunk.com/?p=4407
They have pics of the piece being removed from the old packard plant
Looks like it was taken for "preservation" by the 555 gallery. To be honest im glad it was taken by a NP gallery and if it gets more traffic to their place so be it. As long as they don't sell it.
Plus it doesn't look too safe to be hanging out over there lol.
www.detroitfunk.com/?p=4407They have pics of the piece being removed from the old packard plant Looks like it was taken for "preservation" by the 555 gallery. To be honest im glad it was taken by a NP gallery and if it gets more traffic to their place so be it. As long as they don't sell it. Plus it doesn't look too safe to be hanging out over there lol.
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Banksy in Detroit, by mattgold on May 12, 2010 14:38:21 GMT 1, The Packard Plant has a lot of history - even after they stopped rolling cars off the lot.
In the early days of the 'Rave' scene, the Packard Plant was a frequently used venue for parties. I recall seeing many DJs and Rappers there who now headline events like ULTRA, DEMF (Movement), Global Gathering and other 'Electronic Music Festivals'. Although my personal taste has changed, it's nice to see Banksy give a nod to this specific building and the historical relevance it has to both culture and counter-culture.
IMO, MOCA(D) would have been a better call then the DIA. But then again, too much red tape for either of them I'm sure. Im not personally familiar with 555 Gallery as my personal favorite gallery (C-Pop) shut down a few years ago after I had moved to Miami... but I give them a pat on the back for making the effort and preserving the work.
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The Packard Plant has a lot of history - even after they stopped rolling cars off the lot.
In the early days of the 'Rave' scene, the Packard Plant was a frequently used venue for parties. I recall seeing many DJs and Rappers there who now headline events like ULTRA, DEMF (Movement), Global Gathering and other 'Electronic Music Festivals'. Although my personal taste has changed, it's nice to see Banksy give a nod to this specific building and the historical relevance it has to both culture and counter-culture.
IMO, MOCA(D) would have been a better call then the DIA. But then again, too much red tape for either of them I'm sure. Im not personally familiar with 555 Gallery as my personal favorite gallery (C-Pop) shut down a few years ago after I had moved to Miami... but I give them a pat on the back for making the effort and preserving the work.
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Banksy in Detroit, by jmandrums on May 12, 2010 16:49:13 GMT 1, IMO, MOCA(D) would have been a better call then the DIA. But then again, too much red tape for either of them I'm sure. Im not personally familiar with 555 Gallery as my personal favorite gallery (C-Pop) shut down a few years ago after I had moved to Miami... but I give them a pat on the back for making the effort and preserving the work. -M
C-pop closed last year. Tristan Eaton had the last show i think. I was at it. kinda disappointed it closed.
IMO, MOCA(D) would have been a better call then the DIA. But then again, too much red tape for either of them I'm sure. Im not personally familiar with 555 Gallery as my personal favorite gallery (C-Pop) shut down a few years ago after I had moved to Miami... but I give them a pat on the back for making the effort and preserving the work. -M C-pop closed last year. Tristan Eaton had the last show i think. I was at it. kinda disappointed it closed. |
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Banksy in Detroit, by Warm Gun on May 12, 2010 17:05:07 GMT 1, That rat on the tightrope chain is just fantastic!
Love it.
That rat on the tightrope chain is just fantastic!
Love it.
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Banksy in Detroit, by mattgold on May 12, 2010 17:07:34 GMT 1, IMO, MOCA(D) would have been a better call then the DIA. But then again, too much red tape for either of them I'm sure. Im not personally familiar with 555 Gallery as my personal favorite gallery (C-Pop) shut down a few years ago after I had moved to Miami... but I give them a pat on the back for making the effort and preserving the work. -M C-pop closed last year. Tristan Eaton had the last show i think. I was at it. kinda disappointed it closed.
Wow, you're right. It was 6/13/09... Seems like it's been longer. Then again, I haven't lived there for 5 years. Was always a perfect getaway when I didn't feel like going to class at Wayne State... That and the video arcade. 
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IMO, MOCA(D) would have been a better call then the DIA. But then again, too much red tape for either of them I'm sure. Im not personally familiar with 555 Gallery as my personal favorite gallery (C-Pop) shut down a few years ago after I had moved to Miami... but I give them a pat on the back for making the effort and preserving the work. -M C-pop closed last year. Tristan Eaton had the last show i think. I was at it. kinda disappointed it closed. Wow, you're right. It was 6/13/09... Seems like it's been longer. Then again, I haven't lived there for 5 years. Was always a perfect getaway when I didn't feel like going to class at Wayne State... That and the video arcade. -M |
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Banksy in Detroit, by Michael Jacob on May 12, 2010 17:27:40 GMT 1, Great thread. I cant believe Banksy did Detroit. Im just 40 miles south. Who else is in or near Detroit. I didn't think anyone else on the forum was from the midwest (except Chicago). We need to get together and party.
Great thread. I cant believe Banksy did Detroit. Im just 40 miles south. Who else is in or near Detroit. I didn't think anyone else on the forum was from the midwest (except Chicago). We need to get together and party.
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Banksy in Detroit, by froz on May 12, 2010 17:45:04 GMT 1, Man jake,
If I was back in Ohio I'd be saying ROAD TRIP!
Man jake,
If I was back in Ohio I'd be saying ROAD TRIP!
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Banksy in Detroit, by Michael Jacob on May 12, 2010 20:30:55 GMT 1, hell yeah Froz, a six pack of beer and a crave case from white castle.
hell yeah Froz, a six pack of beer and a crave case from white castle.
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Love it!
