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Post by fragile on Oct 12, 2009 9:22:03 GMT 1
This is the piece that Banksy has donated to the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery.  I went back at the weekend. Very strange: no queues, no people. Posters are still for sale in the shop but they are no longer on display (Monkey Parliament all sold out now though). |
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Post by motor on Oct 12, 2009 12:14:36 GMT 1
Thanks for an update Fragile.
Nice one.
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Post by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2009 12:58:15 GMT 1
Hmmmm  Dont think that was a very good choice. Wonder why they picked that? |
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Post by HRE on Oct 12, 2009 13:16:36 GMT 1
Did the Museum get to chose on this piece or did Banksy
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Post by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2009 13:22:38 GMT 1
Did the Museum get to chose on this piece or did Banksy Think it was supposed to be a joint decision. |
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Post by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2009 13:24:32 GMT 1
I think it would have been better if it was a more iconic piece by Banksy Like one of the Crude Oils. |
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Post by fragile on Oct 12, 2009 13:33:42 GMT 1
FYI, the text under the black marker is PCO (Pest Control Office)  |
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Post by fragile on Oct 12, 2009 13:45:56 GMT 1
IMO Monkey Parliament should have been donated
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Post by njr911 on Oct 12, 2009 13:49:15 GMT 1
I think it would have been better if it was a more iconic piece by Banksy Like one of the Crude Oils. The Crude oils were mostly from private collections so they couldn't donate one of those. |
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Post by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2009 13:53:01 GMT 1
IMO Monkey Parliament should have been donated Yeah, the PR of having a quality piece up in display in the Bristol City Museum for years to come!  is a great opportunity, even for Banksy. Plus I don't see this choice really making much sense displayed on its own Opportunity lost  |
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Post by Daniel Silk on Oct 12, 2009 13:54:01 GMT 1
I think it would have been better if it was a more iconic piece by Banksy Like one of the Crude Oils. The Crude oils were mostly from private collections so they couldn't donate one of those. Dint know that. interesting!  Thanks. |
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Post by rdl81 on Oct 12, 2009 14:07:25 GMT 1
i cant see the picture someone mind saying what one it is?
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Post by G-Man on Oct 12, 2009 15:25:32 GMT 1
Very odd choice IMO
I agree with you Silky a missed opportunity i think... perhaps the museum were nervous about theft/damage if it had been more iconic???
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Post by fragile on Oct 12, 2009 15:36:27 GMT 1
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Post by fragile on Oct 12, 2009 16:04:33 GMT 1
This piece looks very odd at the musuem, just there all alone. It's still in the same place as it was originally located. I was looking forward to seeing Monkey Parliament again, alas it was not to be.
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Post by lee3 on Oct 12, 2009 17:55:49 GMT 1
I thought the angel bust with the paint can was one of the better sculptures at the show. Nice gift
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Post by Guest on Oct 12, 2009 19:25:52 GMT 1
Really liked this from the show and think it will go down well at the museum as it does not need any explanation. Sure it will liven up the visit of many school parties. Think there was a monkey on bomb canvas on display before the show - not sure if this was on loan or another donation to the museum. Either way we do not know for sure if the angel has been donated, or if it has, is the only donation.
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Post by fragile on Oct 12, 2009 19:59:46 GMT 1
The monkey on bomb canvas is still upstairs by the chair and 'rolf harris' piece. I was told by the staff that the angel had been donated by banksy.
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Post by Whatson on Oct 12, 2009 20:58:57 GMT 1
Can't understand why people complain about this donation. Allltho there where loads of better pieces I wouldn't mind this one  good on mr. B & pest control. IMO it's a typical Banksy. |
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Post by craigf on Oct 12, 2009 21:30:47 GMT 1
I think the Museum did well out of the show and has a lasting momento over and above the additional cash it earned. Good on Mr. B ;D
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Post by curiousgeorge on Oct 12, 2009 22:00:35 GMT 1
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Post by Guest on Oct 12, 2009 22:37:41 GMT 1
Looks good to me.
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Post by BK83 on Oct 13, 2009 0:23:11 GMT 1
Although one of the crude oils, or one of his paintings may have spoken more to Banksy's signature subversive art, I think this choice speaks to Banksy the graffiti vandal and therefore more of a statement about Banksy. I like this choice.
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Post by coconido on Apr 5, 2011 20:58:57 GMT 1
cool
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Post by naughtyshorty on Apr 5, 2011 21:49:13 GMT 1
I actually like it a lot- and I actually hate monkey parliament! This is a Great piece.
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