At least a Forum gallery show wouldn't just be in London, it have to be around the country for all members to see. And CBL could provide photos for our American cousins.

I was a little disapointed with the show only 20 Banksy pieces on display , Some of the classics were missing. I bet if we all got together we could put on a better show. Imagine every possible banksy under one roof - The great man may even visit

thanks guys for the criticism... but at least i have managed a debate...

yes no one takes me seriously but that is in my opinion what they are doing... marketing themselves...

remmeber... laz did not have an idea of what is art... he used to sell processed chicken meat, and he has no o level in art... but he is clever and he is laughing all the way to the "banksy" with our money...

i am not trying to insinuate anything against laz, as i have no interest and its his business after all... but i recall a recent post by CBL regardng pows finances... so the proof is in the pudding.

thanks guys for the criticism... but at least i have managed a debate...

yes no one takes me seriously but that is in my opinion what they are doing... marketing themselves...

remmeber... laz did not have an idea of what is art... he used to sell processed chicken meat, and he has no o level in art... but he is clever and he is laughing all the way to the "banksy" with our money...

i am not trying to insinuate anything against laz, as i have no interest and its his business after all... but i recall a recent post by CBL regardng pows finances... so the proof is in the pudding.

Thanks for posting the pics speebe.

This can't be the work of Banksy, in this photo you can clearly see the straight lines of overspray top and bottom from the edge of the stencil, Banksy is much more professional than that, it looks like the stencil size was too small.

I went and had a look around today. Must agree with the comments already posted.
The Banksy side of the exhibition was quite poor and badly presented.
To the best of my memory it consisted of:

Several POW released prints (Applause, Jack & Jill, Morons, Soup cans,)

A hanging flying copper on cut out card

A large 'Laugh Now' on plaster, which i'm sure was at the Andipa a while back.

The boy painting 'What' on a huge steel door.

A huge 'Churchil' canvas from Turf War.

A massive canvas as you go through the door, 'Are you using that chair'

Deride & Conquer, Rude Copper, Laugh Now Chimp. All small canvases.

A large 'Kate'

And I think that's it......

If you're thinking of going...be prepared to queue, It was PACKED.
and don't get your camera out....there's a prowling security guard hell bent on throwing you out.

On the plus side....some of the Warhol stuff is STUNNING...!!!
Particularly liked the Ingrid Bergman 'Nun' and Grace Kelly silk screens.

My son and I went down to look at the show Friday morning and as far as getting photos it was out of the question there were signs up every where saying no film or photos to be taken and every time I tried to take some shots I was pounced upon by some bloke policing the joint.
Fearing I was about to be thrown out I put my camera away.

It was great to see WHAT? and also the steel door which hung next to it with the words ‘This is not a photo opportunity” however both looked completely out of context and an example of how street art does not always work on the inside and should as Banksy wants be left alone.

As for the show itself? I am sorry but in my opinion it is TERRIBLE

Not the best pieces on show from either artist and very little in the way of Banksy pieces .
I've seen better from both artists this summer ie Sothebys and Christie's.

I do realise that these pictures were from private owners and it looks as though the gallery putting on this show might have had trouble sourcing stuff.

However I was pleased to see ‘Turf War’ and 'Are You Using That Chair?'
For some strange reason 'Are You Using That Chair?' was placed out in amongst some random stuff nothing to do with the show, in the foyer next to the lifts. It was much larger than I had realised, in fact massive but due to the odd placing and with all the clutter around it it got lost and I didn’t didn’t really notice it, well not until I left.

It was also nice to see the Flying Copper albeit hanging precariously via nylon thread from the ceiling by the window and oh my favourite Banksy the Rude Copper a small canvas which as always made me smile.

I agree some of the framing was very poor both Banksy's and Warhol's also the lighting was bad and the space well small and not well used.

I am not sure about the thinking behind this show I get the feeling it was no more than an advertising stunt for the place.

I was told by some gallery person as I left that Banksy had done the Marilyn stencil outside somthing I was not convinced of and that Banksy had been at the preview, how she knew was anyone's guess but I am sure if he had sneaked in at the private view the night before, I know he would say it was terrible too.

After the show my son Andy and I went off to Elms and it was interesting to see his reaction to the show, we then went on to Paul's show and Andy was blown away he just loves Paul's work.
I was pleased he loved the 'LOVE' I have ordered and am still waiting for to go with my 'PEACE'.

I had a great day Friday sneaking out of work the first day in ages spending quality time with son just he and I together. We ended up in a wine bar together discussing the 3 exhibitions and we both agree Banksy is still KING despite a terrible show which he had nothing to do with and we both agreed Banksy was the WINNER.

I ended my day at POW more on that in a separate thread.