New Banksy in Los Angeles

[rkitek]

I agree with you RPM. Of course it could be the building owner putting it on protect the piece until they can figure out how to remove the piece with the wall. Really wish people would leave street art on the street.

[ilmambo]

Feb 25, 2011 16:41:48 GMT 1 rkitek said:

I agree with you RPM. Of course it could be the building owner putting it on protect the piece until they can figure out how to remove the piece with the wall. Really wish people would leave street art on the street.

yes, it's the owner of the building that put the perspex on.

Feb 25, 2011 16:13:39 GMT 1 RPM said:

f you don't gain permission to put it up (i.e. if it's not a sanctioned mural), then you're not entitled to protection. Such a shame ...

RPM

But if you own the building, you can do what you like. Its easy for us to complain about this, but if it was my property im not sure how ell id sleep if it was left to fate

[rkitek]

I don't disagree but speaking as a member of the general population I personally think it's a shame.

[sal]

I really think protecting it like this is the right way to go if you own the building that its on.. it's still out on the street, so everyone can enjoy it, plus it's protecting your wall that is most likely to get more "damaged"... and Im not just talking about Banksy, but any street art piece that might pop on your wall, and you like it..

[cnh]

My 74 yr old mother in law just phoned to tell me Radio 4 were about to run a piece on Banksy on LA by Rajesh Mirchandani, if you missed it you may be able to listen again on the iplayer about 5.45 on the PM show.

[Wearology]

I have no idea how to post photos but Banksy is in San Diego and just completed a large rat wearing star glasses flying a kite with a family make a run for the border - TMZ just covered it. It is on the side of a taco stand.

[ilmambo]

[Wearology]

Banksy in San Diego February 25, 2011

www.tmz.com/2011/02/25/banksy-academy-award-strikes-again-rat-taco-shop-southern-california-oscar/

[gibbin82]

Don't know if it is just me, but does anyone think this has a look about it that is not quite Banksy? Hope I am wrong and it appears on the Banksy web site soon to confirm it is genuine.

[cnh]

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/world_news_america/9407023.stm
Just found this on the BBC website same as the story I mentioned on radio 4 earlier today. Appologies if it's been mentioned before.

[ilmambo]

Feb 25, 2011 19:18:26 GMT 1 gibbin82 said:

Don't know if it is just me, but does anyone think this has a look about it that is not quite Banksy? Hope I am wrong and it appears on the Banksy web site soon to confirm it is genuine.

I was going to say the same... I'm not very sure...

[Viva La Republique]

Feb 25, 2011 19:11:28 GMT 1 ilmambo said:

Not Banksy!

[decorum]

I didn't know Eyesaw was in San Diego!

[mmmike]

It looks unfinished.

[EYESAW]

Feb 25, 2011 19:26:26 GMT 1 decorum said:

I didn't know Eyesaw was in San Diego!

NOT GUILTY

[RPM]

Re: possible piece in San Diego - the tail and the rat's fur look odd to me. Hard to tell from the picture though ...

Re: perspex on building in L.A. - of course the owner of the building is entitled to do anything he/she wants. But the only reason for the perspex is because of the perceived value of the piece. However, let's not kid ourselves, it has nothing to do with the artistic value of the piece - it's the monetary value that is being protected.

I worry about a world that determines certain street art should be protected while other street art is not. It seems like people believe that Banksy and his work is somehow deserving of protection while other street art is not. Who gets to make that decision? What qualifications does one earn before they can make such a decision?

In my view, street art should live and die by the elements, whether human and/or natural. Do I personally like seeing Banksy's on the street - of course. Am I disappointed when a Banksy is buffed, stolen or defaced - yes. But I'm also disappointed that I no longer get to see certain pieces by Faile, Barry McGee, Choe, Saber, etc. out on the streets so it goes beyond just what Banksy has done. However, in the end I'd rather it be gone and live with the memory or pictures then have it put behind perspex. To me it's kinda like caging a wild animal. Plus, if you want your art to last forever, don't put it out on the street, pure and simple.

RPM

[ilmambo]

better pic of the rat in San Diego here:
www.flickr.com/photos/apeflavored/5477471962/

definitely not a Banksy, overall poor execution.

[Ågentßacardi]

BANKSY'S CAUTION WAS TAGGED AND REMOVED!!!!
#@$@%^%$*$$^%*(*@@!!!!!!!!!!

Its location was a mystery until early this morning, and even before the sun has set, it's been totally ruined.







According to Melrose + Fairfax, some one pulled up in a car, tagged it, hopped back in his car, and drove away. A while later, some workmen showed up with saws, and cut it out, presumably to be put for sale.

I understand the part about opportunistic greed, but WHY would people tag over it!??!???? (No, it's not a rhetorical lament, I REALLY want to know!!!!)

I'm glad I went there first thing in the morning to take my pictures instead of waiting till I got off work... but now I'm just plain disgusted. Sigh.

I blame Banksy
;D

Attachments:

[fragile]

www.flickr.com/photos/ultrashineblind/5477974124/in/pool-banksy

[Daniel Silk]

;D Welcome Home

Feb 23, 2011 22:34:47 GMT 1 Ågentßacardi said:

(BTW, in case Silky's reading this: How ya doin'? Long time no see!) :-)

[Cornishcrayon]

Feb 25, 2011 19:38:39 GMT 1 mmmike said:

It looks unfinished.

ditto the rat looks half finished......Is he pushing his luck with locations ?

[digitalkid]

Feb 26, 2011 9:22:23 GMT 1 fragile said:

www.flickr.com/photos/ultrashineblind/5477974124/in/pool-banksy

What does that say - out to lunch?

[ramo]

What does that say - out to lunch?[/quote]

Yes sir

[sal]

Feb 26, 2011 3:10:37 GMT 1 Ågentßacardi said:

WHY would people tag over it!??!???? (No, it's not a rhetorical lament, I REALLY want to know!!!!)

people write tags to leave their mark, get noticed and recognized.. and knowing how much coverage Banksy pieces are getting, it's obvious target for it.. no other tag will be seen by as many people as the one over that sign...
Im just surprised companies are not using his works that are still out there in the street, for advertising purpose (or are they?!)...

[rkitek]

The Banksy in Boyle Height has now been tagged as well.

[illu2305]

Feb 26, 2011 16:14:52 GMT 1 sal said:

Feb 26, 2011 3:10:37 GMT 1 Ågentßacardi said:

WHY would people tag over it!??!???? (No, it's not a rhetorical lament, I REALLY want to know!!!!)

people write tags to leave their mark, get noticed and recognized.. and knowing how much coverage Banksy pieces are getting, it's obvious target for it.. no other tag will be seen by as many people as the one over that sign...
Im just surprised companies are not using his works that are still out there in the street, for advertising purpose (or are they?!)...

tesco

[sal]

Feb 26, 2011 18:11:26 GMT 1 illu2305 said:

tesco

hehe.. I knew must have missed something..

[RPM]

Feb 26, 2011 3:10:37 GMT 1 Ågentßacardi said:

I understand the part about opportunistic greed, but WHY would people tag over it!??!???? (No, it's not a rhetorical lament, I REALLY want to know!!!!)

People also tag over other people's works as a sign of disrespect. It happens to everyone, just par for the course. Not everyone is a huge fan of Banksy ...

RPM