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New Banksy olympics!, by brendan1985 on Jul 24, 2012 9:03:15 GMT 1, I really like everything about these, Although I feel event based art can loose it's impact after the event has passed. So a print may not be as timeless as other designs. How I interpreted the images was aimed at the money spent on the games on self defence and the money not spent on homeless with the pole vault piece. Not sure if this is the case with London but I was living in Vancouver during the last winter Olympics and they spent what I would imagine to be millions on relocating homeless folks out of town during the 3 weeks of the games. Needless to say this created quite an uproar locally, not sure if this is the case here?
I really like everything about these, Although I feel event based art can loose it's impact after the event has passed. So a print may not be as timeless as other designs. How I interpreted the images was aimed at the money spent on the games on self defence and the money not spent on homeless with the pole vault piece. Not sure if this is the case with London but I was living in Vancouver during the last winter Olympics and they spent what I would imagine to be millions on relocating homeless folks out of town during the 3 weeks of the games. Needless to say this created quite an uproar locally, not sure if this is the case here?
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New Banksy olympics!, by Dr Plip on Jul 24, 2012 9:22:12 GMT 1, I really like everything about these, Although I feel event based art can loose it's impact after the event has passed. So a print may not be as timeless as other designs. How I interpreted the images was aimed at the money spent on the games on self defence and the money not spent on homeless with the pole vault piece. Not sure if this is the case with London but I was living in Vancouver during the last winter Olympics and they spent what I would imagine to be millions on relocating homeless folks out of town during the 3 weeks of the games. Needless to say this created quite an uproar locally, not sure if this is the case here?
I was there too. The helicopters carrying snow was a nice touch. And the vast amount of money spent on "security" was a joke. It would have been cheaper for them just to pay everybody to behave themselves rather than throw money at a private contractor.
But let's not get onto that subject, as it's a sore point in the UK at the moment.
Anyway, back to Banksy. They're amusing.
I really like everything about these, Although I feel event based art can loose it's impact after the event has passed. So a print may not be as timeless as other designs. How I interpreted the images was aimed at the money spent on the games on self defence and the money not spent on homeless with the pole vault piece. Not sure if this is the case with London but I was living in Vancouver during the last winter Olympics and they spent what I would imagine to be millions on relocating homeless folks out of town during the 3 weeks of the games. Needless to say this created quite an uproar locally, not sure if this is the case here? I was there too. The helicopters carrying snow was a nice touch. And the vast amount of money spent on "security" was a joke. It would have been cheaper for them just to pay everybody to behave themselves rather than throw money at a private contractor. But let's not get onto that subject, as it's a sore point in the UK at the moment. Anyway, back to Banksy. They're amusing. |
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New Banksy olympics!, by klyde on Jul 24, 2012 9:22:36 GMT 1,
Could be by any number of artists. Nothing much to it really. Bored already.
Could be by any number of artists. Nothing much to it really. Bored already.
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New Banksy olympics!, by Rsyok on Jul 24, 2012 9:58:19 GMT 1, I really like everything about these, Although I feel event based art can loose it's impact after the event has passed. So a print may not be as timeless as other designs. How I interpreted the images was aimed at the money spent on the games on self defence and the money not spent on homeless with the pole vault piece. Not sure if this is the case with London but I was living in Vancouver during the last winter Olympics and they spent what I would imagine to be millions on relocating homeless folks out of town during the 3 weeks of the games. Needless to say this created quite an uproar locally, not sure if this is the case here?
Not far off Brendan, I remember a story of lots of landlords evicting tenants on zero notice for the accomodation. Also the local council started offering housing to locals in the Midlands! (no offence Fragile)
I bet Banksy (& team) had extra adrenaline involved on these guessing they are 'Olympically' placed locations ?
There are six missile stations ..
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18778723
I really like everything about these, Although I feel event based art can loose it's impact after the event has passed. So a print may not be as timeless as other designs. How I interpreted the images was aimed at the money spent on the games on self defence and the money not spent on homeless with the pole vault piece. Not sure if this is the case with London but I was living in Vancouver during the last winter Olympics and they spent what I would imagine to be millions on relocating homeless folks out of town during the 3 weeks of the games. Needless to say this created quite an uproar locally, not sure if this is the case here? Not far off Brendan, I remember a story of lots of landlords evicting tenants on zero notice for the accomodation. Also the local council started offering housing to locals in the Midlands! (no offence Fragile) I bet Banksy (& team) had extra adrenaline involved on these guessing they are 'Olympically' placed locations ? There are six missile stations .. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18778723 |
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New Banksy olympics!, by Deleted on Jul 24, 2012 16:43:43 GMT 1, It would be awesome if these were on the walls on the West Bank, reminds me of this.....
It would be awesome if these were on the walls on the West Bank, reminds me of this..... |
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New Banksy olympics!, by letiss on Jul 24, 2012 17:01:53 GMT 1, I really like everything about these, Although I feel event based art can loose it's impact after the event has passed. So a print may not be as timeless as other designs. How I interpreted the images was aimed at the money spent on the games on self defence and the money not spent on homeless with the pole vault piece. Not sure if this is the case with London but I was living in Vancouver during the last winter Olympics and they spent what I would imagine to be millions on relocating homeless folks out of town during the 3 weeks of the games. Needless to say this created quite an uproar locally, not sure if this is the case here? Not far off Brendan, I remember a story of lots of landlords evicting tenants on zero notice for the accomodation. Also the local council started offering housing to locals in the Midlands! (no offence Fragile) I bet Banksy (& team) had extra adrenaline involved on these guessing they are 'Olympically' placed locations ? There are six missile stations .. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18778723
I know this isn't your main point but no residents living in Olympic Boroughs were ever offered housing in the Midlands. A story was in the press about a private conversation between a housing association and a council to do with the possibility of residents moving to supported living in Stoke. This was no more than a conversation that the media ran with.
Both pieces look excellent to me
I really like everything about these, Although I feel event based art can loose it's impact after the event has passed. So a print may not be as timeless as other designs. How I interpreted the images was aimed at the money spent on the games on self defence and the money not spent on homeless with the pole vault piece. Not sure if this is the case with London but I was living in Vancouver during the last winter Olympics and they spent what I would imagine to be millions on relocating homeless folks out of town during the 3 weeks of the games. Needless to say this created quite an uproar locally, not sure if this is the case here? Not far off Brendan, I remember a story of lots of landlords evicting tenants on zero notice for the accomodation. Also the local council started offering housing to locals in the Midlands! (no offence Fragile) I bet Banksy (& team) had extra adrenaline involved on these guessing they are 'Olympically' placed locations ? There are six missile stations .. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-18778723I know this isn't your main point but no residents living in Olympic Boroughs were ever offered housing in the Midlands. A story was in the press about a private conversation between a housing association and a council to do with the possibility of residents moving to supported living in Stoke. This was no more than a conversation that the media ran with. Both pieces look excellent to me |
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New Banksy olympics!, by Sacked... on Aug 5, 2012 17:15:17 GMT 1, The Banksy piece 'Aiming for new Heights' is in Gaza,Palestine.
The Banksy piece 'Aiming for new Heights' is in Gaza,Palestine.
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New Banksy olympics!, by eschiff on Aug 5, 2012 19:58:31 GMT 1, The Banksy piece 'Aiming for new Heights' is in Gaza,Palestine.
How do you know? My girlfriend is from Palestine and was saying there's not much of the wall there (mostly a fence) and gaza up until the uprising has been closed completely as Egypt blocked it as well as Israel (hence all the tunnels).
The Banksy piece 'Aiming for new Heights' is in Gaza,Palestine. How do you know? My girlfriend is from Palestine and was saying there's not much of the wall there (mostly a fence) and gaza up until the uprising has been closed completely as Egypt blocked it as well as Israel (hence all the tunnels). |
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New Banksy olympics!, by Cornish Crayon on Aug 11, 2012 20:27:46 GMT 1, Do we have confirmed locations for these as yet ?
Are they London ?
Do we have confirmed locations for these as yet ?
Are they London ?
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New Banksy olympics!, by Cornish Crayon on Aug 11, 2012 20:32:52 GMT 1, Please pm if you don't wish to tell all
No worries
Please pm if you don't wish to tell all
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New Banksy olympics!, by logicaluk on Aug 11, 2012 23:15:33 GMT 1, Heres a new Banksy............................
Across the road from Mr Brainwash current show at the Old post office!
Attachments:
Heres a new Banksy............................ Across the road from Mr Brainwash current show at the Old post office! Attachments:
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New Banksy olympics!, by Cornish Crayon on Aug 11, 2012 23:26:40 GMT 1, Is it 
Writing doesn't look like right ?
Is it Writing doesn't look like right ? |
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New Banksy olympics!, by Deleted on Aug 11, 2012 23:32:32 GMT 1, Heres a new Banksy............................ Across the road from Mr Brainwash current show at the Old post office!
No it's not... the handwriting is stencilled.
Heres a new Banksy............................ Across the road from Mr Brainwash current show at the Old post office! No it's not... the handwriting is stencilled. |
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New Banksy olympics!, by Wearology on Aug 12, 2012 0:14:18 GMT 1, .
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New Banksy olympics!, by Deleted on Aug 12, 2012 0:16:58 GMT 1, I reckon it needs covering up with perspex right away incase it gets defaced or even worse that someone cuts a massive hole in the wall and then stores it for a few months in order to preserve it, then attempts to flog it at an auction with some rubbish provenance.
Its not Banksy though.
ps. You didnt go to the Brainwash show though? you aint keen on his works i remember.
I reckon it needs covering up with perspex right away incase it gets defaced or even worse that someone cuts a massive hole in the wall and then stores it for a few months in order to preserve it, then attempts to flog it at an auction with some rubbish provenance.
Its not Banksy though.
ps. You didnt go to the Brainwash show though? you aint keen on his works i remember.
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New Banksy olympics!, by Deleted on Aug 12, 2012 2:26:51 GMT 1, I reckon it needs covering up with perspex right away incase it gets defaced or even worse that someone cuts a massive hole in the wall and then stores it for a few months in order to preserve it, then attempts to flog it at an auction with some rubbish provenance. Its not Banksy though. ps. You didnt go to the Brainwash show though? you aint keen on his works i remember.
Wiz if you're referring to me, no I'm not a fan of his work but still went to the party thing. All of which reaffirmed my thoughts on MBW but felt it was worth seeing what all the fuss is about... to be best informed.
Anywhoo... I saw the piece in question prior to the show/event opening and had a close look to confirm that it was indeed a pale imitation of a Banksy.
I reckon it needs covering up with perspex right away incase it gets defaced or even worse that someone cuts a massive hole in the wall and then stores it for a few months in order to preserve it, then attempts to flog it at an auction with some rubbish provenance. Its not Banksy though. ps. You didnt go to the Brainwash show though? you aint keen on his works i remember. Wiz if you're referring to me, no I'm not a fan of his work but still went to the party thing. All of which reaffirmed my thoughts on MBW but felt it was worth seeing what all the fuss is about... to be best informed. Anywhoo... I saw the piece in question prior to the show/event opening and had a close look to confirm that it was indeed a pale imitation of a Banksy. |
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New Banksy olympics!, by Deleted on Aug 12, 2012 7:18:31 GMT 1, I reckon it needs covering up with perspex right away incase it gets defaced or even worse that someone cuts a massive hole in the wall and then stores it for a few months in order to preserve it, then attempts to flog it at an auction with some rubbish provenance. Its not Banksy though. ps. You didnt go to the Brainwash show though? you aint keen on his works i remember. Wiz if you're referring to me, no I'm not a fan of his work but still went to the party thing. All of which reaffirmed my thoughts on MBW but felt it was worth seeing what all the fuss is about... to be best informed. Anywhoo... I saw the piece in question prior to the show/event opening and had a close look to confirm that it was indeed a pale imitation of a Banksy.
No no Speebe, i was aiming at the original poster, i remember in the past he had made some scathing comments about Brainwash prints and how he didnt like him or his art.
I reckon it needs covering up with perspex right away incase it gets defaced or even worse that someone cuts a massive hole in the wall and then stores it for a few months in order to preserve it, then attempts to flog it at an auction with some rubbish provenance. Its not Banksy though. ps. You didnt go to the Brainwash show though? you aint keen on his works i remember. Wiz if you're referring to me, no I'm not a fan of his work but still went to the party thing. All of which reaffirmed my thoughts on MBW but felt it was worth seeing what all the fuss is about... to be best informed. Anywhoo... I saw the piece in question prior to the show/event opening and had a close look to confirm that it was indeed a pale imitation of a Banksy. No no Speebe, i was aiming at the original poster, i remember in the past he had made some scathing comments about Brainwash prints and how he didnt like him or his art. |
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New Banksy olympics!, by Deleted on Aug 12, 2012 11:26:03 GMT 1, Wiz if you're referring to me, no I'm not a fan of his work but still went to the party thing. All of which reaffirmed my thoughts on MBW but felt it was worth seeing what all the fuss is about... to be best informed. Anywhoo... I saw the piece in question prior to the show/event opening and had a close look to confirm that it was indeed a pale imitation of a Banksy. No no Speebe, i was aiming at the original poster, i remember in the past he had made some scathing comments about Brainwash prints and how he didnt like him or his art.
MY BAD.... I still love you Wiz
Wiz if you're referring to me, no I'm not a fan of his work but still went to the party thing. All of which reaffirmed my thoughts on MBW but felt it was worth seeing what all the fuss is about... to be best informed. Anywhoo... I saw the piece in question prior to the show/event opening and had a close look to confirm that it was indeed a pale imitation of a Banksy. No no Speebe, i was aiming at the original poster, i remember in the past he had made some scathing comments about Brainwash prints and how he didnt like him or his art. MY BAD.... I still love you Wiz |
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New Banksy olympics!, by payney on Aug 12, 2012 12:37:51 GMT 1, Heres a new Banksy............................ Across the road from Mr Brainwash current show at the Old post office!
It is brainwash
Heres a new Banksy............................ Across the road from Mr Brainwash current show at the Old post office! It is brainwash |
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New Banksy olympics!, by Deleted on Aug 12, 2012 14:53:51 GMT 1,
Bloody hell J!, thats a bit strong!.
Bloody hell J!, thats a bit strong!. |
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New Banksy olympics!, by chyren on Aug 12, 2012 20:21:09 GMT 1, Anyone mentioned the stench??
Anyone mentioned the stench?? |
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New Banksy olympics!, by bonesy on Aug 15, 2012 1:53:46 GMT 1, Was probably said elsewhere but.....
I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard.
Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when?
Was probably said elsewhere but.....
I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard.
Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when?
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New Banksy olympics!, by rottenredrooster on Aug 15, 2012 2:21:39 GMT 1, Was probably said elsewhere but..... I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard. Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when?
He doesn't need the media attention.
You say graffiti or street art to someone who is completely none the wiser about urban art and they say Banksy. Job done on his behalf.
Was probably said elsewhere but..... I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard. Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when? He doesn't need the media attention. You say graffiti or street art to someone who is completely none the wiser about urban art and they say Banksy. Job done on his behalf. |
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New Banksy olympics!, by ilmambo on Aug 15, 2012 2:35:17 GMT 1, Was probably said elsewhere but..... I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard. Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when?
let the man enjoy some summer vacations... he spent 8 months trying to glue glitters on a gorilla mask! 
Was probably said elsewhere but..... I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard. Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when? let the man enjoy some summer vacations... he spent 8 months trying to glue glitters on a gorilla mask! |
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New Banksy olympics!, by Deleted on Aug 15, 2012 3:13:17 GMT 1, Was probably said elsewhere but..... I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard. Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when? let the man enjoy some summer vacations... he spent 8 months trying to glue glitters on a gorilla mask!
Hahaha, nice one
Was probably said elsewhere but..... I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard. Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when? let the man enjoy some summer vacations... he spent 8 months trying to glue glitters on a gorilla mask! Hahaha, nice one |
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New Banksy olympics!, by bonesy on Aug 15, 2012 11:52:34 GMT 1, Was probably said elsewhere but..... I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard. Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when? He doesn't need the media attention. You say graffiti or street art to someone who is completely none the wiser about urban art and they say Banksy. Job done on his behalf.
I don't think Banksy used media attention in the past to necessarily promote himself, more to promote things he wanted to make a statement regarding. I would say there are more things relevant for him to comment on today than 5-7 years ago yet he is much more quiet. I didnt want to join the group but I am falling into the party that thinks Banksy has gotten older and with that are going to be seeing less and less of him on the streets.
Was probably said elsewhere but..... I gotta say now that the Olympics are over that Banksys output was very disappointing.... Gotta assume 5 years ago the man would have much better utilized the situation/ media attention in his backyard. Has me wondering how much work we'll see in the coming years. If not for the Olympics then when? He doesn't need the media attention. You say graffiti or street art to someone who is completely none the wiser about urban art and they say Banksy. Job done on his behalf. I don't think Banksy used media attention in the past to necessarily promote himself, more to promote things he wanted to make a statement regarding. I would say there are more things relevant for him to comment on today than 5-7 years ago yet he is much more quiet. I didnt want to join the group but I am falling into the party that thinks Banksy has gotten older and with that are going to be seeing less and less of him on the streets. |
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New Banksy olympics!, by obeymidget on Aug 15, 2012 21:25:59 GMT 1, No, there was no big statement during the Olympics. I was expecting a big exhibition, and when I heard about the Brainwash thing, I suspected that might be a cover for it. However it didn't materialise.
He is more quiet these days and I wonder what the future holds. There's some speculation that he became a father earlier this year, and that is bound to calm somebody down and refocus their priorities. The Poundland Jubilee work and the Olympic ones felt slightly tokenistic, as if he was keeping the Banksy pot boiling - but for what?
No, there was no big statement during the Olympics. I was expecting a big exhibition, and when I heard about the Brainwash thing, I suspected that might be a cover for it. However it didn't materialise.
He is more quiet these days and I wonder what the future holds. There's some speculation that he became a father earlier this year, and that is bound to calm somebody down and refocus their priorities. The Poundland Jubilee work and the Olympic ones felt slightly tokenistic, as if he was keeping the Banksy pot boiling - but for what?
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New Banksy olympics!, by brooksie82 on Sept 21, 2012 10:52:08 GMT 1, Where was the Olympic Graffiti in general, it was in a whole very dissapointing, people to scared or too lazy?
Where was the Olympic Graffiti in general, it was in a whole very dissapointing, people to scared or too lazy?
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New Banksy olympics!, by Red 35 on Oct 15, 2012 11:46:57 GMT 1, Was the location for the olympic work ever found..Is there any other pics of this work ?
Was the location for the olympic work ever found..Is there any other pics of this work ?
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