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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by Daniel Silk on Feb 28, 2008 13:32:11 GMT 1, www.islingtongazette.co.uk/content/islington/gazette/news/story.aspx?brand=ISLGOnline&category=news&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newsislg&itemid=WeED27%20Feb%202008%2014%3A16%3A22%3A260
'Rival' blamed for attack on Banksy art
nlnews@archant.co.uk
27 February 2008
AN ICONIC piece of artwork by street artist Banksy has been vandalised for the sixth time.
The stencilled image on a wall called "Gallery Attendant" in Martineau Street, Highbury, was crudely whitewashed over and the stencilled words "All the Best" and "Vida" - Spanish for "life" - were written in red alongside it.
Banksy's stencil of a girl being snatched by a metal arm coming out of a bank machine in Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, and the image of a maid on the corner of Regent's Park Road and Chalk Farm Road, Camden, have also suffered a similar fate.
One of the mysterious Banksy's creations was recently sold for over ยฃ200,000 on auction website eBay.
It is believed that it is vandalism by a rival known as "Vida".
In November, Islington Council's graffiti teams were ordered to preserve and even repair Banksy's artwork in response to calls from residents. Councillor Lucy Watt (Liberal Democrat), deputy leader of Islington Council and executive member for environment, said: "Many people in Islington consider Banksy's work as art and want it preserved for as long as possible.
"Although we don't have an official policy on this, we've responded on a case by case basis, restoring several of them when they have been tagged.
www.islingtongazette.co.uk/content/islington/gazette/news/story.aspx?brand=ISLGOnline&category=news&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=newsislg&itemid=WeED27%20Feb%202008%2014%3A16%3A22%3A260'Rival' blamed for attack on Banksy art nlnews@archant.co.uk 27 February 2008 AN ICONIC piece of artwork by street artist Banksy has been vandalised for the sixth time. The stencilled image on a wall called "Gallery Attendant" in Martineau Street, Highbury, was crudely whitewashed over and the stencilled words "All the Best" and "Vida" - Spanish for "life" - were written in red alongside it. Banksy's stencil of a girl being snatched by a metal arm coming out of a bank machine in Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, and the image of a maid on the corner of Regent's Park Road and Chalk Farm Road, Camden, have also suffered a similar fate. One of the mysterious Banksy's creations was recently sold for over ยฃ200,000 on auction website eBay. It is believed that it is vandalism by a rival known as "Vida". In November, Islington Council's graffiti teams were ordered to preserve and even repair Banksy's artwork in response to calls from residents. Councillor Lucy Watt (Liberal Democrat), deputy leader of Islington Council and executive member for environment, said: "Many people in Islington consider Banksy's work as art and want it preserved for as long as possible. "Although we don't have an official policy on this, we've responded on a case by case basis, restoring several of them when they have been tagged.
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by top on Feb 28, 2008 14:08:50 GMT 1, ..like Banksy said: if you don't like it paint over it..
..he's not special!!
..like Banksy said: if you don't like it paint over it..
..he's not special!!
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by giiiant on Feb 28, 2008 14:17:06 GMT 1, Better that than ebay
Better that than ebay
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by Avian Security on Feb 28, 2008 14:20:35 GMT 1, Everyone else gets dogged. Why not Banksy?
Everyone else gets dogged. Why not Banksy?
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by PRO on Feb 28, 2008 15:34:03 GMT 1, Ha ha classic.... The poor mans graffiti...least you aint gonna get nicked with paint all over ya hands...
Ha ha classic.... The poor mans graffiti...least you aint gonna get nicked with paint all over ya hands...
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by jB on Feb 28, 2008 15:44:58 GMT 1,
here here...well said!
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by eddiedangerous on Feb 28, 2008 16:30:52 GMT 1, even "collected" over "thug for life" was collected yesterday afternoon, well whitewashed over anyway!
you can see its brief lifespan here:
www.flickr.com/photos/eddiedangerous/2296765938/
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by goffy on Feb 28, 2008 16:51:11 GMT 1, While I hate seeing 'Banksy walls' on ebay neither do I want some dickhead going around whitewashing them. Let them 'die' naturally.
While I hate seeing 'Banksy walls' on ebay neither do I want some dickhead going around whitewashing them. Let them 'die' naturally.
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by carlito on Feb 28, 2008 16:51:33 GMT 1, journalists reporting fact..I've never heard anything so ridiculous
journalists reporting fact..I've never heard anything so ridiculous
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by tickz on Feb 28, 2008 23:22:50 GMT 1,
ive seen this before but there was a cromer "CGIed" on the train?? anyone else?
ive seen this before but there was a cromer "CGIed" on the train?? anyone else? |
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by tickz on Feb 28, 2008 23:30:35 GMT 1, ive seen this before but there was a cromer "CGIed" on the train?? anyone else?
sorry! no it wasnt, close but no cigar!
ive seen this before but there was a cromer "CGIed" on the train?? anyone else? sorry! no it wasnt, close but no cigar! |
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by scavos on Mar 2, 2008 1:12:49 GMT 1, If I was Banksy, I'd be going around potential ebay targets and whitewashing them myself. He must be gutted that whole fucking walls are being sold in his name. It flies in the face of what he's about. Silky's got the header spot on and expect to see a Banksy street piece reflecting the sentiment sometime soon. I'd want to take ownership of the work and destroy/deconstruct it if I so pleased.
Thankfully respect for street work still exists, as is evident in the amount out there that remains untouched for us all to enjoy. The thing is, (and as much as I hate to say it) surely none of it was done to last forever so lets enjoy it while we can and that is the nature of the beast.
As for councils protecting work, whilst I hate mindless tagging (trains & buses etc.), I love to see something that says what I feel and I get a tad concerned when anti-establishmentarianism becomes embraced by the establishment. That said, if it means I can see urban art for a bit longer, could you knowledgeable and powerful politicians and demi-gods please humour us just that bit more thoroughly?
If I was Banksy, I'd be going around potential ebay targets and whitewashing them myself. He must be gutted that whole fucking walls are being sold in his name. It flies in the face of what he's about. Silky's got the header spot on and expect to see a Banksy street piece reflecting the sentiment sometime soon. I'd want to take ownership of the work and destroy/deconstruct it if I so pleased.
Thankfully respect for street work still exists, as is evident in the amount out there that remains untouched for us all to enjoy. The thing is, (and as much as I hate to say it) surely none of it was done to last forever so lets enjoy it while we can and that is the nature of the beast.
As for councils protecting work, whilst I hate mindless tagging (trains & buses etc.), I love to see something that says what I feel and I get a tad concerned when anti-establishmentarianism becomes embraced by the establishment. That said, if it means I can see urban art for a bit longer, could you knowledgeable and powerful politicians and demi-gods please humour us just that bit more thoroughly?
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by top on Mar 2, 2008 1:18:27 GMT 1, If I was Banksy, I'd be going around potential ebay targets and whitewashing them myself. He must be gutted that whole f**king walls are being sold in his name. It flies in the face of what he's about. Silky's got the header spot on and expect to see a Banksy street piece reflecting the sentiment sometime soon. I'd want to take ownership of the work and destroy/deconstruct it if I so pleased. Thankfully respect for street work still exists, as is evident in the amount out there that remains untouched for us all to enjoy. The thing is, (and as much as I hate to say it) surely none of it was done to last forever so lets enjoy it while we can and that is the nature of the beast. As for councils protecting work, whilst I hate mindless tagging (trains & buses etc.), I love to see something that says what I feel and I get a tad concerned when anti-establishmentarianism becomes embraced by the establishment. That said, if it means I can see urban art for a bit longer, could you knowledgeable and powerful politicians and demi-gods please humour us just that bit more thoroughly?
Blimey!
..you come alive after 12am then mate? ;D
..enjoyable read scavos..nice post 
If I was Banksy, I'd be going around potential ebay targets and whitewashing them myself. He must be gutted that whole f**king walls are being sold in his name. It flies in the face of what he's about. Silky's got the header spot on and expect to see a Banksy street piece reflecting the sentiment sometime soon. I'd want to take ownership of the work and destroy/deconstruct it if I so pleased. Thankfully respect for street work still exists, as is evident in the amount out there that remains untouched for us all to enjoy. The thing is, (and as much as I hate to say it) surely none of it was done to last forever so lets enjoy it while we can and that is the nature of the beast. As for councils protecting work, whilst I hate mindless tagging (trains & buses etc.), I love to see something that says what I feel and I get a tad concerned when anti-establishmentarianism becomes embraced by the establishment. That said, if it means I can see urban art for a bit longer, could you knowledgeable and powerful politicians and demi-gods please humour us just that bit more thoroughly? Blimey! ..you come alive after 12am then mate? ;D ..enjoyable read scavos..nice post |
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by kingleopald on Mar 2, 2008 23:18:52 GMT 1, think that's some wise words scavos. Our whole culture's establishment now. Hope banksy is doing it himself. If not he should be.
think that's some wise words scavos. Our whole culture's establishment now. Hope banksy is doing it himself. If not he should be.
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by eddiedangerous on Mar 3, 2008 16:40:52 GMT 1,
bleeding star lol
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by Art-el on Mar 3, 2008 17:20:04 GMT 1, If I was Banksy, I'd be going around potential ebay targets and whitewashing them myself. He must be gutted that whole f**king walls are being sold in his name. It flies in the face of what he's about. Silky's got the header spot on and expect to see a Banksy street piece reflecting the sentiment sometime soon. I'd want to take ownership of the work and destroy/deconstruct it if I so pleased. Thankfully respect for street work still exists, as is evident in the amount out there that remains untouched for us all to enjoy. The thing is, (and as much as I hate to say it) surely none of it was done to last forever so lets enjoy it while we can and that is the nature of the beast. As for councils protecting work, whilst I hate mindless tagging (trains & buses etc.), I love to see something that says what I feel and I get a tad concerned when anti-establishmentarianism becomes embraced by the establishment. That said, if it means I can see urban art for a bit longer, could you knowledgeable and powerful politicians and demi-gods please humour us just that bit more thoroughly?
Wise words
Work being tagged, buffed or decaying is an integral part of graff. Part of the challenge for artists to step up a notch, to scout better locations and execution.
Banksy buffing his own work is not only genius, but expected. He may be the most talked about man in the artworld and beyond but I'm sure he's not lost sight of the fact that we live in a world of war, aids and famine. Especially when some cunt is trying to sell a wall for 250k.
All walls for sale should be defaced by artist or by anyone with a passion for the genre
If I was Banksy, I'd be going around potential ebay targets and whitewashing them myself. He must be gutted that whole f**king walls are being sold in his name. It flies in the face of what he's about. Silky's got the header spot on and expect to see a Banksy street piece reflecting the sentiment sometime soon. I'd want to take ownership of the work and destroy/deconstruct it if I so pleased. Thankfully respect for street work still exists, as is evident in the amount out there that remains untouched for us all to enjoy. The thing is, (and as much as I hate to say it) surely none of it was done to last forever so lets enjoy it while we can and that is the nature of the beast. As for councils protecting work, whilst I hate mindless tagging (trains & buses etc.), I love to see something that says what I feel and I get a tad concerned when anti-establishmentarianism becomes embraced by the establishment. That said, if it means I can see urban art for a bit longer, could you knowledgeable and powerful politicians and demi-gods please humour us just that bit more thoroughly? Wise words Work being tagged, buffed or decaying is an integral part of graff. Part of the challenge for artists to step up a notch, to scout better locations and execution. Banksy buffing his own work is not only genius, but expected. He may be the most talked about man in the artworld and beyond but I'm sure he's not lost sight of the fact that we live in a world of war, aids and famine. Especially when some cunt is trying to sell a wall for 250k. All walls for sale should be defaced by artist or by anyone with a passion for the genre |
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by eddiedangerous on Mar 3, 2008 18:32:13 GMT 1, he did have his own statue stolen for publicity, and we're here talking about the old splashed pieces now...
he did have his own statue stolen for publicity, and we're here talking about the old splashed pieces now...
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by hungrig on Mar 3, 2008 19:42:23 GMT 1, he did have his own statue stolen for publicity, and we're here talking about the old splashed pieces now...
Exactly what statue are you talking about?
Not the BOGOF 'The Drinker', I hope. If so, then you've got your facts completely wrong.
he did have his own statue stolen for publicity, and we're here talking about the old splashed pieces now... Exactly what statue are you talking about? Not the BOGOF 'The Drinker', I hope. If so, then you've got your facts completely wrong. |
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by eddiedangerous on Mar 5, 2008 1:12:13 GMT 1, i kno my facts. i kno the storys first hand. i kno 5k changed hands.
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Rival attacks Banksy art?, by eddiedangerous on Mar 5, 2008 18:41:57 GMT 1, no my psychiatrist told me hen e ere tackling my phobia of the letter double U.
sorry
no my psychiatrist told me hen e ere tackling my phobia of the letter double U.
sorry
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