kingdomcome
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Urban Warfare?, by kingdomcome on May 13, 2008 10:03:23 GMT 1, there has been alot of bollocks on here lately about NW and Banksy being the same person.
my theory (and it might be bollocks too) is that infact maybe they dont get on?
NW paints a vandal blowing up a rat, a week or so later, someone paints over it.
At the Cans festival Banksy paints a gorilla wearing a flat cap, not too unlike the ones worn by NW - taking the piss maybe?
NWs work wasnt present at Cans, ( I dont think) even though he was in London, he is also no longer on the POW roster.
NW has said in the past that he knows Banksy, but they dont hang out anymore.
You see where Im going with this?!!
there has been alot of bollocks on here lately about NW and Banksy being the same person.
my theory (and it might be bollocks too) is that infact maybe they dont get on?
NW paints a vandal blowing up a rat, a week or so later, someone paints over it.
At the Cans festival Banksy paints a gorilla wearing a flat cap, not too unlike the ones worn by NW - taking the piss maybe?
NWs work wasnt present at Cans, ( I dont think) even though he was in London, he is also no longer on the POW roster.
NW has said in the past that he knows Banksy, but they dont hang out anymore.
You see where Im going with this?!!
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Urban Warfare?, by rosstierney on May 13, 2008 10:12:59 GMT 1, this thread is no different to replies made in the active thread 
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Urban Warfare?, by Curley on May 13, 2008 10:26:01 GMT 1, there has been alot of bollocks on here lately about NW and Banksy being the same person. my theory (and it might be bollocks too) is that infact maybe they dont get on? NW paints a vandal blowing up a rat, a week or so later, someone paints over it. At the Cans festival Banksy paints a gorilla wearing a flat cap, not too unlike the ones worn by NW - taking the piss maybe? NWs work wasnt present at Cans, ( I dont think) even though he was in London, he is also no longer on the POW roster. NW has said in the past that he knows Banksy, but they dont hang out anymore. You see where Im going with this?!!
I think this is closer to the truth than some people crazy ideas
there has been alot of bollocks on here lately about NW and Banksy being the same person. my theory (and it might be bollocks too) is that infact maybe they dont get on? NW paints a vandal blowing up a rat, a week or so later, someone paints over it. At the Cans festival Banksy paints a gorilla wearing a flat cap, not too unlike the ones worn by NW - taking the piss maybe? NWs work wasnt present at Cans, ( I dont think) even though he was in London, he is also no longer on the POW roster. NW has said in the past that he knows Banksy, but they dont hang out anymore. You see where Im going with this?!! I think this is closer to the truth than some people crazy ideas |
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spirit
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Urban Warfare?, by spirit on May 13, 2008 10:58:52 GMT 1, there has been alot of bollocks on here lately about NW and Banksy being the same person. my theory (and it might be bollocks too) is that infact maybe they dont get on? NW paints a vandal blowing up a rat, a week or so later, someone paints over it. At the Cans festival Banksy paints a gorilla wearing a flat cap, not too unlike the ones worn by NW - taking the piss maybe? NWs work wasnt present at Cans, ( I dont think) even though he was in London, he is also no longer on the POW roster. NW has said in the past that he knows Banksy, but they dont hang out anymore. You see where Im going with this?!!
Word.
All I would add to that is that NW has been painting for a fair bit longer than Banksy but has not achieved anything like the same recognition and success (because his work is nowhere near as good). In NW's eyes Banksy is the "new kid" from the same town who has eclipsed him at his own game (he'd never admit that - he just says they do "different things") - but it's got to hurt a bit.
there has been alot of bollocks on here lately about NW and Banksy being the same person. my theory (and it might be bollocks too) is that infact maybe they dont get on? NW paints a vandal blowing up a rat, a week or so later, someone paints over it. At the Cans festival Banksy paints a gorilla wearing a flat cap, not too unlike the ones worn by NW - taking the piss maybe? NWs work wasnt present at Cans, ( I dont think) even though he was in London, he is also no longer on the POW roster. NW has said in the past that he knows Banksy, but they dont hang out anymore. You see where Im going with this?!! Word. All I would add to that is that NW has been painting for a fair bit longer than Banksy but has not achieved anything like the same recognition and success (because his work is nowhere near as good). In NW's eyes Banksy is the "new kid" from the same town who has eclipsed him at his own game (he'd never admit that - he just says they do "different things") - but it's got to hurt a bit. |
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kingdomcome
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Urban Warfare?, by kingdomcome on May 13, 2008 11:00:21 GMT 1, good point, NW nealry 40 I think, while Banksy is a few years younger.
good point, NW nealry 40 I think, while Banksy is a few years younger.
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Karl Read
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Urban Warfare?, by Karl Read on May 13, 2008 11:04:45 GMT 1, Maybe it's a bit of press for both of them! Not that Banksy needs it mind! It could be something to boost Walkers profile a bit!
Maybe it's a bit of press for both of them! Not that Banksy needs it mind! It could be something to boost Walkers profile a bit!
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Urban Warfare?, by rosstierney on May 13, 2008 11:12:34 GMT 1, good point, NW nealry 40 I think, while Banksy is a few years younger.
banksy's 33 or nearly judging by this article:
arts.guardian.co.uk/features/story/0,,999712,00.html
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Urban Warfare?, by seidbereit on May 13, 2008 11:13:39 GMT 1, Can someone explain to me why B and NW would not get on with each other? I don't think I've heard anyone yet giving a proper explanation of this theory (it's very often merely repeated).
That said I've been wondering for a while if the Vandal character has anything to do with the chap shown (and sentiments outlined) on p. 196 of Wall and Piece.
Can someone explain to me why B and NW would not get on with each other? I don't think I've heard anyone yet giving a proper explanation of this theory (it's very often merely repeated).
That said I've been wondering for a while if the Vandal character has anything to do with the chap shown (and sentiments outlined) on p. 196 of Wall and Piece.
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spirit
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Urban Warfare?, by spirit on May 13, 2008 11:20:01 GMT 1, Can someone explain to me why B and NW would not get on with each other? I don't think I've heard anyone yet giving a proper explanation of this theory (it's very often merely repeated). .
I think my post above gives a plausible reason seid - at least from NW's point of view. People who do the same thing in the same town often don't get on - look at the rivalry between Arsenal Vs Tottenham or Liverpool Vs Everton for example.
Obviously there may be other personal reasons that have led to a fall out between them which we will probably never know.
NW has said himself that they don't really speak these days.
Can someone explain to me why B and NW would not get on with each other? I don't think I've heard anyone yet giving a proper explanation of this theory (it's very often merely repeated). . I think my post above gives a plausible reason seid - at least from NW's point of view. People who do the same thing in the same town often don't get on - look at the rivalry between Arsenal Vs Tottenham or Liverpool Vs Everton for example. Obviously there may be other personal reasons that have led to a fall out between them which we will probably never know. NW has said himself that they don't really speak these days. |
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Urban Warfare?, by rosstierney on May 13, 2008 11:26:26 GMT 1, 
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seidbereit
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Urban Warfare?, by seidbereit on May 13, 2008 11:35:47 GMT 1, Can someone explain to me why B and NW would not get on with each other? I don't think I've heard anyone yet giving a proper explanation of this theory (it's very often merely repeated). . I think my post above gives a plausible reason seid - at least from NW's point of view. People who do the same thing in the same town often don't get on - look at the rivalry between Arsenal Vs Tottenham or Liverpool Vs Everton for example. Obviously there may be other personal reasons that have led to a fall out between them which we will probably never know. NW has said himself that they don't really speak these days.
Soz, spirit I should have read on... I just read the first post which again just repeated the old theory and listed various things which pointed towards the possibility of its being true without going into why it should be so. The two being from the same turf (and seemingly following each other around the world - London, NY, LA, etc) does seem plausible to a degree. I have yet to see lots of apish angels around Berlin though... 
Can someone explain to me why B and NW would not get on with each other? I don't think I've heard anyone yet giving a proper explanation of this theory (it's very often merely repeated). . I think my post above gives a plausible reason seid - at least from NW's point of view. People who do the same thing in the same town often don't get on - look at the rivalry between Arsenal Vs Tottenham or Liverpool Vs Everton for example. Obviously there may be other personal reasons that have led to a fall out between them which we will probably never know. NW has said himself that they don't really speak these days. Soz, spirit I should have read on... I just read the first post which again just repeated the old theory and listed various things which pointed towards the possibility of its being true without going into why it should be so. The two being from the same turf (and seemingly following each other around the world - London, NY, LA, etc) does seem plausible to a degree. I have yet to see lots of apish angels around Berlin though... |
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kingdomcome
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Urban Warfare?, by kingdomcome on May 13, 2008 11:39:07 GMT 1, I think my post above gives a plausible reason seid - at least from NW's point of view. People who do the same thing in the same town often don't get on - look at the rivalry between Arsenal Vs Tottenham or Liverpool Vs Everton for example. Obviously there may be other personal reasons that have led to a fall out between them which we will probably never know. NW has said himself that they don't really speak these days. Soz, spirit I should have read on... I just read the first post which again just repeated the old theory and listed various things which pointed towards the possibility of its being true without going into why it should be so. The two being from the same turf (and seemingly following each other around the world - London, NY, LA, etc) does seem plausible to a degree. I have yet to see lots of apish angels around Berlin though...
i would have thought the reasons why they may not have got on were pretty obvious...
turfs wars are common. i was only starting the debate, interesting feedback, thanks
I think my post above gives a plausible reason seid - at least from NW's point of view. People who do the same thing in the same town often don't get on - look at the rivalry between Arsenal Vs Tottenham or Liverpool Vs Everton for example. Obviously there may be other personal reasons that have led to a fall out between them which we will probably never know. NW has said himself that they don't really speak these days. Soz, spirit I should have read on... I just read the first post which again just repeated the old theory and listed various things which pointed towards the possibility of its being true without going into why it should be so. The two being from the same turf (and seemingly following each other around the world - London, NY, LA, etc) does seem plausible to a degree. I have yet to see lots of apish angels around Berlin though... i would have thought the reasons why they may not have got on were pretty obvious... turfs wars are common. i was only starting the debate, interesting feedback, thanks |
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