like getting nuggets from McDonald’s – 10 pieces
Banksy, one of the world’s most famous and mysterious artists has debuted his next piece. Or should we say pieces? In the seaside towns of Suffolk and Norfolk in the UK, he went on a painting spree spattering the countryside with 10 pieces of intricate graffiti work.
In a video released by the artist himself, titled the “Great British Spraycation”, he is driving around in a very nondescript van. As always, the identity of the artist is well hidden and he has spray cans along for the ride.
The video has garnered quite a large viewership since it was released, as was expected with all his works. The pieces, which are both on public and private spaces revolve around a number of topics, from capitalism to the fickle nature of youth.
It wasn’t long ago that graffiti was seen as a nuisance and a menace to society. But Banksy’s works, even those on public land, are being preserved. Is this an effect of how he has lent relevance and respect to an art form? Or is it just because Banksy’s works immediately mean more tourism for an area?
Either way, Banksy is one of the few artists who has managed to capture the minds of both the general public and art critics in the 21st century.
Where do you think his next work will pop up?
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