Even though I'm not a huge fan of Banksy's political statements (the guy likes to pat himself on the back for "standing up" for freedom and other values the West has held as important for centuries), I do love (most) of his work. He has installed a whole show, under a whole lot of secrecy, in Bristol's City Museum and Art Gallery.
I love that he has kept his identity a secret, since that also lends to a bit of suspense in his art. It's like the White Stripes b.s. back story, is it a bit pretentious? Yes. Does made up stuff and secrets work well in the art world? Yes. So I actually congratulate him for keeping his anonymity thus far.
I would totally fly to England to visit this exhibition if I could. Video will suffice for now.
Hat tip: Peter
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