Banksy

[CTID1988]

Must be nostalgia that keeps him relevant. Belongs back in the early 2000s, not interesting at all these days imo.
Might go and spray a fat cat onto the Bank of England, that kind of genius will really get the country thinking

 

[hillbillyliar]

They are the ones he does to promote his brand. That’s was Robin ‘Banksy’ Gunningham is: a brand. A business and a big one. I’ll wager within a few months a piece of ‘artwork’ by Banksy will be up for auction at Sotherby’s or Christie’s for big bucks.

Good for him. It's a market economy and he is a successful entrepreneur

 

[CTID1988]

I remember when he gave away a stencil in Bizarre magazine years ago, he said he would authenticate any work done with it as his own. Wonder if he actually did

 

[PPT]

Good for him. It's a market economy and he is a successful entrepreneur

Absolutely. Any piece of art is worth what someone is prepared to pay for it. Damien Hurst is exactly the same. If punters are prepared to pay silly money for something then you can’t blame people for producing them.

 

[PPT]

Must be nostalgia that keeps him relevant. Belongs back in the early 2000s, not interesting at all these days imo.
Might go and spray a fat cat onto the Bank of England, that kind of genius will really get the country thinking

He’s way too establishment and market savvy to do that. Great idea though!

 

[Eccles Blue]

They are the ones he does to promote his brand. That’s was Robin ‘Banksy’ Gunningham is: a brand. A business and a big one. I’ll wager within a few months a piece of ‘artwork’ by Banksy will be up for auction at Sotherby’s or Christie’s for big bucks.

You can tell how much I follow/know about him can’t you??? Absolutely nowt really. I just agree that he seems to get away with graffiti but hey ho that’s life these days. :-)

 

[Bigg Bigg Blue]

 

[I'm With Stupid]

It's all to do with the The Emperors New Clothes James and easily be summarized as follows:

Fear of appearing unfit or incompetent:
The courtiers, townspeople, and Emperor himself all keep up the pretense that the magnificent clothing exists, out of fear of appearing unfit for their positions or incompetent. This highlights the dangers of prioritizing social status and reputation over honesty and authenticity.

Conformity and groupthink:
The collective illusion arises when individuals conformed to a group’s false beliefs, out of social pressure. Everyone in the kingdom sees the Emperor without clothes, but no one dares to speak the truth, fearing ridicule and loss of reputation.

Authenticity and courage:
The little boy who blurts out the truth, “He isn’t wearing anything at all!”, serves as a hero for speaking the truth despite the risk of social ostracism. This emphasizes the importance of authenticity and courage in the face of conformity and group pressure.

Self-reflection and critical thinking:
The story encourages readers to question their own assumptions and biases, and to think critically about what they are told. It highlights the importance of individual judgment and moral courage in the face of collective deception.

Overall, the moral of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” cautions against the dangers of conformity, groupthink, and the prioritization of social status over honesty and authenticity. It promotes individual critical thinking, courage, and the importance of speaking truth to power.

Just sayin like.

I mean welcome to art, I guess. He's managed to create a mystique around himself. The Mona Lisa is only famous because someone tried to steal it. Before that, it was just another painting. Now it's behind bullet proof glass and people come from around the world and queue up to see it. The artwork itself hasn't changed. But to story or context around the artwork is part of its appeal, I guess. People like the idea of this mysterious artist who just pops up randomly.

I preferred wanksy myself. The bloke who used to draw a dick around potholes because it made the council fix them quicker.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

You can tell how much I follow/know about him can’t you??? Absolutely nowt really. I just agree that he seems to get away with graffiti but hey ho that’s life these days. :-)

He has at least 2 questions a week on The Chase
As soon as Bradley begins with "which British street artist....... " you know the answer is Banksy.

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

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