Well, are you going to find some original Banksy’s at these museums? No you are not. You are going to see reproductions of the stencilled artwork that Banksy had placed somewhere on some wall. And the museums are all under their building’s roof. But aren’t Banksy’s stencilled little doodles on walls out under the sun, or moon? Yes they are…
So Banksy, the anti-establishment activist, in his secret form, instead of fighting the system, the establishment, he is contributing to the growth and development of the same. And he is making beaucoup bucks from it. And I do not blame him. I advocate for artists making money, as much money as they can. After all we do our art to sell it, at least most of us do. But, come on, hypocrisy is something very disdainful and for an anti-establishment guerrilla activist these moves are totally hypocritical.
So, if one morning you arise to find that Banksy left one of his stencilling’s on your front wall, don’t think you’ve a Banksy. No, you first must run it through his agency called Pest Control. If they authenticate it, they will then issue you a Certificate of Authenticity, which I imagine you must have to pay for, as everyone wants their cut, their piece of the anti-establishment pie. Now, with the COA in hand you can re-sell your authentic Banksy and continue greasing the wheels of the capitalist economy, i.e. the establishment, the one Banksy is fighting.
And don’t forget his online store where you will find dozens of anti-establishment articles that you can buy to enrich those fighting against the establishment. And sincerely, I do not think Banksy is a person, and much less an artist. He, or They, or whatever, is a marketing company with brilliant ideas, not for art, but for merchandising.
So if you are a struggling artist, take a look at Banksy’s business model, you too can become an anti-establishment rich capitalist.
And, by the by, entrance to his museums, on the average, is approximately 30£.
CHEERS
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Very nice
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Thank you Sir, very much!
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Good night aie.
Sweet dreams.
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Sweet dreams Sir. Catch you in the morning 🌅
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Good morning Sir.
Have a nice day.
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Top of the morning 🌅 to you Sir!
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You made me laugh on this one F. Until recently, we’ve always disagreed about Banksy because I thought he was an artist with a message, whereas you thought he was just a vandal. My opinion of him has changed in recent times because his message in art doesn’t coincide with my way of thinking, but unless I’ve got it wrong, you’ve paid good money to go and see a somewhat fake art gallery – and after all what you’ve just said. Don’t take this comment too seriously my friend – I’m just pulling your leg.😀
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It is a fake art gallery and the admission fee! Good grief! I am glad you have come to your senses about Banksy, the anti-establishment capitalist! Hehehe… cheers mate and all the best! 😊
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That doesn’t necessarily mean I agree with you completely either about Banksy F. 😊
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That’s ok Malc, but at least you’re beginning to see the real Banksy (who might just be a corporate entity)… 😊
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😊
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I wish I could charge £30 for people to come and view my art…and it’s not fake! 🤷♀️
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And it is entirely superior Sara. Thanks! All the best! 🌻🌻🌻
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Thank you very much, Francisco! 😁
Have a fab evening! 🌻🌞🌻
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Pleasure Sara! You too and a peaceful night. Bona nit and sweet dreams 😴
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Sleep tight Francisco! 💤
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Good morning 🌅 Sara! Have a wonderful day! 🌻🌞🌻
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Good morning Francisco! Have a fabulous Friday. 🌻🧡🌻
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Thank you Sara! You too! All the best! 🌻🌞🌼🌻
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Enjoy the lovely sun ☀️🌻🌞
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Wish I could but it is a rather cloudy day, rain coming tomorrow. But I still enjoy it. All the best Sara. 🌻
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Enjoy Francisco – from sunny Wales! 🌞🌻
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Glad to hear! You too Sara! 🌞🌞🌞
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you can, but if they will do it? maybe you should just try it
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Really enjoyed this post, Francisco. While I have enjoyed a few of Banksy’s works, I don’t care enough about him or the ‘art’ to spend time or money on them.
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Good decision Pat. And thanks so much!
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De nada.
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anti-establishment activist who is making millions, and stole the idea and style from a Frenchman
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Who was that?
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Blek le Rat
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go to youtube or google and look for Blek le Rat
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Fascinating! Thank you for the info. Not being an artist myself, I’d not come across him before and it did make me think. Without Blek le Rat, I don’t think there would have been a Banksy somehow.
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I agree
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your welkom Malc and i think your right
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A great way to be an anti-establishment activist. But a brilliant business plan!
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The exhibition was here too. Apparently very well received.
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I am sure it would be as he (or she or they) has many fans… thank you Cassa Bassa.
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Muito bom dia e um ótimo final de semana!!
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Muito obrigado Gustavo. Igual a ti
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Can you have a museum with only reproductions? It’s amazing how people pay to experience an ersatz street to look at artificial graffiti, as if the real version wasn’t available outside for free. I was in Bristol a few months ago and loved stumbling upon his works all over the city. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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So true Aiva. But that’s the way of the world of Art Business! Banksy is not a person but a corporate entity to make lots and lots of money! Thank you Aiva!
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