[Whitefish]

This is probably nothing but I thought I would share just in case...    



These Banksy posters were put up all over Nashville this weekend to build hype around an art project in the City.  Nashville is opening up its walls for street artists from around the world to what they do.  It is reported that the artists who will be participating will be announced by the end of the month!   

This project is being coordinated by Brian Greif

[South Bound]

Any idea when or where I can find more info? Would love to check this out.

[Shoeless]

I don't know Mr. B personally so I can't really speak for him.
I am, although, good friends with one of the participating artists. Of course Banksy rumors have been circulating but at this point, it's nothing more than hype for the project.
It would add excitement for sure, but even without him it will be an excellent display of artists from all over.

Looking forward to some murals around my city!

[Whitefish]

Mar 13, 2016 20:56:42 GMT 1 South Bound said:

Any idea when or where I can find more info? Would love to check this out.

Stay tuned!!

[Lroy]

Hes I hear that he takes already lessons of pedalsteel guitars, ordered some stetson and santiags or olf gringos boots !
It is great news anyway, thanks arthunter ( I did not have time to answer you buit I will , apart instagram I dont go often on socail media.. ) ..
Yeps, good old news !

[naughtyshorty]

I would say give the quality of the rat on the poster, it's unlikely unfortunately.

[jim65535]

From The Tennessean....


No, famous English street artist Banksy is not coming to Nashville.

Several posters stamped with the name Banksy were stapled across the city this weekend, causing buzz among street art fans.

But several international street artists are coming to create murals in town, and one of Banksy's works might have something to do with this Nashville Walls Project, too.

"This involves one of his most famous original public works," said local project coordinator Brian Greif.

From April to June, Nashville will open its blank walls to to six international artists from Germany, Amsterdam, London and Australia (they will be announced at the end of the month) to publicly draw murals on specific walls downtown — and it doesn't stop there.

This is the first wave of what will be an ongoing project. As more artists come later on, their canvases will be spread out in the city. And people are welcome to watch the artists at work.

"It’s in essence a free outdoor museum with very talented — these are fine artists," Greif said.

Local street artists will also be involved by assisting, collaborating and painting murals nearby the international artists. Funding comes from sponsorship and from the businesses offering their walls.

"This is a new form of visual arts that really if you go to most major cities now this is a huge part of the city landscape," Greif said. "It’s the biggest art movement since pop art."

Greif and fellow coordinators Tova Lobatz of San Francisco and Eva Boros of Columbus, Ohio, are also behind the Mural House in Belle Meade and the Mars Molecules sculptures at Centennial Park, created by Mario "Mars-1" Martinez.

For details, visit www.facebook.com/NashvilleWallsProject.

[tuftynuts]

It is highly unlikely that Banksy would advertise himself so obviously and so cheaply. It looks like organisers trying to drum up interest off the back of an artist who won't actually be there. It's a bit of a shame they don't have the confidence in the artists that will be participating to drive the interest.

[Shoeless]

So, the association of Banksy to our Nashville Walls Project is the "Haight Street Rat" will be on display.

[Shoeless]

But the artists actually coming to paint murals include Hush, Herakut, Rone, and others!

[Whitefish]

Thanks again Brian Greif

[Whitefish]

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[Shoeless]

Herakut getting their mural started

[Shoeless]

Wrapping up day 2 a bit early to avoid incoming rain.
Should finish up tomorrow.
Its been amazing watching them work and this mural come to life. 
My favorite thing about their work has always been the eye details and this one does not disappoint. 





Rone arrived in town and should begin his mural tomorrow. Unfortunately, I won't be able to watch the progress but will post up some pics as they come in.

[Shoeless]

Its been a busy week here in Nashville!
Herakut finished their mural:


Rone has been making progress in between storms:


Shoe making progress as well:


Adele Renault painting in Tinney Contemporary:


And installing the Haight Street Rat for the opening this weekend:



Should be a great exhibit.
Works by Rone, Shoe, Herakut and Kofie.