Banksy, the British graffiti artist and political activist, began a one-month "artist-in-residence" show on the streets of New York City this month.
Since then, his works, with their signature stencils and political commentary, have been popping up on an almost daily basis all around the city:
He even has a website just for this display, complete with audio guide:
http://www.banksyny.com/#
So, what do you think about this?
Personally, I like his art, and his social commentary. Certainly better than your usual gang-related obscenities usually seen in graffiti. And I hope the authorities in NYC don't scrub them off anytime soon.
And have any of you NY DIS'ers seen any of these?
Since then, his works, with their signature stencils and political commentary, have been popping up on an almost daily basis all around the city:







He even has a website just for this display, complete with audio guide:
http://www.banksyny.com/#
So, what do you think about this?
Personally, I like his art, and his social commentary. Certainly better than your usual gang-related obscenities usually seen in graffiti. And I hope the authorities in NYC don't scrub them off anytime soon.
And have any of you NY DIS'ers seen any of these?