Banksy? Benchez?

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jerey

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I don't know, that's the issue.

He's prolly the only artist from the post-graffito generation who is actively making money outside of galleries. I reckon if you explore the work, you might say that some of it is crass and obvious but when put in it's proper context, it's fantastic,

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chalice said:
I reckon if you explore the work, you might say that some of it is crass and obvious but when put in it's proper context, it's fantastic,
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If you look at the art of a load of geniuses you would probly say the same thing. It's easy not to do that, just never have an original idea or push a boundary. The great one's do but.

Not suggesting he's great, we've just been introduced. Just saying like.
 
Mr JP Fugley said:
If you look at the art of a load of geniuses you would probly say the same thing. It's easy not to do that, just never have an original idea or push a boundary. The great one's do but.

Not suggesting he's great, we've just been introduced. Just saying like.
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Wouldn't it be a great job, tho'?

To re-define public sensibilities? The Kissing Policemen have caused untold public dessent.

Isn't that what art's about?
 
chalice said:
Wouldn't it be a great job, tho'?

To re-define public sensibilities? The Kissing Policemen have caused untold public dessent.

Isn't that what art's about?
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Amongst other things, no.

It may be to make the public question their sensibilities, preconceptions and prejudices. However it shouldn't be to shape them. The viewers should do that for themselves.
 
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