Friday, February 11, 2011

Banksy

My dog is named after the infamous graffiti artist that goes by Banksy.  His true identity is concealed because of the large amount of damage his artwork has done to public property.  It is known that he has artwork hung in some of the most reputable museums of the world under his true name.  Even some of Banksy's street work has been transferred to museums.

Some themes of Banksy's work include; anti-war, anti-capitalism, anti-fascism, anti-imperialism, greed, hunger, despair, and hypocrisy.






His artwork is relevant to the times and makes you think.  View more of his pieces at his website.  If you enjoy his work and want to learn more about street art rent his Academy Award Best Documentary nominated film Exit Through the Gift Shop.

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