PsBattle: Ruined Banksy artwork. Local council immediately removed the abandoned freezer it was painted around. Margate, UK.BlorseTheHorse t1_j8jb5sz wrote
Reply to comment by ApiContraption in PsBattle: Ruined Banksy artwork. Local council immediately removed the abandoned freezer it was painted around. Margate, UK. by eastkent
to be fair, the freezer was some garbage on the street so it was going to get thrown out sooner or later. I don't get the big deal behind Banksy anyway. It's cool art, but at the end of the day it's just art and nothing else. something to look at that's supposed to say something about society.
VoilaVoilaWashington t1_j8jf4y7 wrote
I agree with you in principle, but it seems that this thing had been there for months, and then the moment Banksy painted around it, they removed it.
So this is actually an interesting commentary, and I wouldn't be surprised if it was deliberate - the story isn't "Banksy painted a thing around garbage" and no one gives a shit, it's "CITY COUNCIL IGNORES PROBLEM AND THEN SUDDENLY THROWS OUT ART ZOMG!!!"
eastkent OP t1_j8jkzrg wrote
Apparently the council took it away to 'make it safe', then they're going to put it back!
VoilaVoilaWashington t1_j8jmffr wrote
Again, I think it's all staged - Banksy probably had people report it as unsafe or recruited a city worker, outrage ensues, and now it's going to be put back and the art will be displayed in all its glory.
Krynn71 t1_j8k870k wrote
Artwork has been used to draw attention to unsafe things for a long time. He probably painted it and it just made it more obvious and shameful for the city council to ignore. Like how this guy (nicknamed Wanksy) got pot holes fixed by painting dicks on them.
PM_ME_SEXIST_OPINION t1_j8krlpk wrote
Hahahahaha "Wanksy"
I'd heard of the action before but the name absolutely tickles me
koos_die_doos t1_j8jsvhd wrote
It’s Banksy, it doesn’t need outrage.
VoilaVoilaWashington t1_j8jtqxi wrote
I don't know about you, but I've heard of 2 Banksy pieces in the last few years - the one that was shredded and this one.
A random piece painted on a building doesn't make headlines. This did, even if briefly.
ShopliftingSobriety t1_j8kygsz wrote
All of his recent works have been headlines on all the UK apps. So yeah, random building painting does - if you're Banksy.
He also recently did pieces in Ukraine that got a ton of international coverage. He definitely doesn't need anything for publicity.
cadex t1_j8kcrxu wrote
I can tell you that is not the case. But I'm sure my acquaintance who works for TDC will get a giggle from this theory.
PM_ME_SEXIST_OPINION t1_j8kstgz wrote
That's your theory huh?
CosmicCreeperz t1_j8jws1c wrote
Reminds me of the guy in Manchester who drew penises around potholes so they would get fixed faster.
Krynn71 t1_j8k8bc0 wrote
Dang, you beat me to it. That's exactly who I thought of too.
frogjg2003 t1_j8jgxvo wrote
It was almost certainly Banksy's intention to point out the freezer. If nothing happens, then there's art. If it gets thrown out, then it's a different kind of art. That's really on brand for him. Of anything, this is more of a Banksy now than when he originally painted it.
Easilycrazyhat t1_j8jzfis wrote
>If it gets thrown out, then it's a different kind of art.
This is the bit so many people miss. A creator like Banksy 100% puts their art in these situations purposefully. It can't be "ruined" or "broken". The story is the art.
InterstellerReptile t1_j8jjs0l wrote
Modern art is 99% story. Banksy doesn't create art, he created a mysterious persona that puts random graffiti on places with a bit of social commentary and manages to keep his identity a secret. Rich people don't just want something that looks nice, they want the story behind the piece so that can talk/brag about it to their rich friends.
drunktriviaguy t1_j8k6qxp wrote
If modern art is 99% story and Banksey's paintings/sculptures sell because 99% of what is interesting about them is their story, how is it that Banksey does not create art?
vanilla_wafer14 t1_j8lcs00 wrote
Yeah I get what they are saying but Banksey defiantly creates art since the story is the art.
Also a great way to get junk removed.
-Gnome_Man- t1_j8k2mgs wrote
Overrated stencil trash. People act like his "art" is some sacred thing that should never perish.
vanilla_wafer14 t1_j8lcyhc wrote
I mean I love the art but the point of it in this case was to either get the junk removed or to make a joke at the expense of the city for not removing it
fgtethancx t1_j8kmbrq wrote
It’s a Valentine’s Day related piece.
[deleted] t1_j8l0o7j wrote
[removed]
Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments