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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by dreadnatty on Jan 25, 2016 0:44:22 GMT 1, When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh.
When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh.
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by doyle on Jan 25, 2016 0:48:09 GMT 1, this is pretty much in your face with all the security around there
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by doyle on Jan 25, 2016 0:49:30 GMT 1, let's hope it stays the night at least
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Dr Plip on Jan 25, 2016 0:53:07 GMT 1, Do you ever look at the news and think to yourself, isn't it amazing? These refugees or economic migrants, whichever you prefer, some will have given up their homes, sold most of their possessions, perhaps paid people traffickers thousands of pounds, sailed to Greek shores using overloaded boats and wearing defective lifejackets, perhaps seen friends and family members die attempting the crossing, walked and travelled miles across mainland Europe where they might then face living in cold, damp tents in squalid and dangerous conditions, some might risk turning to crime, some will risk their lives trying to board trucks entering the UK, risk their lives attempting to walk through a train tunnel that goes under the sea; and all in the hope that life in the UK will be better for them. Better than their home country. Better than all the other countries that they've travelled through. Whether it's the welfare system, NHS, or just plain old job opportunities.
Immigrants eh? Wanting something for nothing.
I was born here.
Do you ever look at the news and think to yourself, isn't it amazing? These refugees or economic migrants, whichever you prefer, some will have given up their homes, sold most of their possessions, perhaps paid people traffickers thousands of pounds, sailed to Greek shores using overloaded boats and wearing defective lifejackets, perhaps seen friends and family members die attempting the crossing, walked and travelled miles across mainland Europe where they might then face living in cold, damp tents in squalid and dangerous conditions, some might risk turning to crime, some will risk their lives trying to board trucks entering the UK, risk their lives attempting to walk through a train tunnel that goes under the sea; and all in the hope that life in the UK will be better for them. Better than their home country. Better than all the other countries that they've travelled through. Whether it's the welfare system, NHS, or just plain old job opportunities.
Immigrants eh? Wanting something for nothing.
I was born here.
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Coach on Jan 25, 2016 0:54:07 GMT 1, let's hope it stays the night at least
I agree. But no chance.
let's hope it stays the night at least I agree. But no chance. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Coach on Jan 25, 2016 0:57:17 GMT 1, When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh.
Meh? Really? That bad?
Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend.
But I think it's so much better than that.
That's art for you I guess.
When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh. Meh? Really? That bad? Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend. But I think it's so much better than that. That's art for you I guess. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by mojo on Jan 25, 2016 1:05:49 GMT 1, That looks like a very tricky stencil ....almost a doily! Could the picture of La Miserable tear gassed Cosette have been painted onto the board beforehand and put up in a hurry while the stencil of the gas canister was being sprayed directly onto the wall? I can't suss it out from the pictures. That looks way too difficult to do quickly even behind scaffold and tarpaulin?
That looks like a very tricky stencil ....almost a doily! Could the picture of La Miserable tear gassed Cosette have been painted onto the board beforehand and put up in a hurry while the stencil of the gas canister was being sprayed directly onto the wall? I can't suss it out from the pictures. That looks way too difficult to do quickly even behind scaffold and tarpaulin?
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Dr Plip on Jan 25, 2016 1:08:52 GMT 1, When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh. Meh? Really? That bad? Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend. But I think it's so much better than that. That's art for you I guess.
When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh. Meh? Really? That bad? Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend. But I think it's so much better than that. That's art for you I guess. The bar for Banksy is now so high, he has to take on murderous terrorist groups. Ordinary graffiti just seems bland now. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by dreadnatty on Jan 25, 2016 1:31:50 GMT 1, When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh. Meh? Really? That bad? Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend. But I think it's so much better than that. That's art for you I guess.
When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh. Meh? Really? That bad? Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend. But I think it's so much better than that. That's art for you I guess. Not bad Coach but just not impressed. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by dreadnatty on Jan 25, 2016 1:35:46 GMT 1, Meh? Really? That bad? Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend. But I think it's so much better than that. That's art for you I guess. The bar for Banksy is now so high, he has to take on murderous terrorist groups. Ordinary graffiti just seems bland now.
Meh? Really? That bad? Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend. But I think it's so much better than that. That's art for you I guess. The bar for Banksy is now so high, he has to take on murderous terrorist groups. Ordinary graffiti just seems bland now. Doesn't have to take them on but how about speaking out for the people that have been subject to the horror of these type groups that cannot escape? When you're the top of your profession the bar is always high(as it should be IMO) |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by mojo on Jan 25, 2016 1:39:01 GMT 1, Does Banksy really need his PR Agent to announce to the world that he painted something on a piece of wood. It wreaks of desperation and I find the image and the announcement a bit lame. If it wasn't for his hired mouthpieces announcement I wouldn't believe that Banksy would have done this piece due to its lack of creativity and artistic merit. Banksy is better than this and hopefully this is not the start of things to come from his spin masters in 2016 !!!!
Does Banksy really need his PR Agent to announce to the world that he painted something on a piece of wood. It wreaks of desperation and I find the image and the announcement a bit lame. If it wasn't for his hired mouthpieces announcement I wouldn't believe that Banksy would have done this piece due to its lack of creativity and artistic merit. Banksy is better than this and hopefully this is not the start of things to come from his spin masters in 2016 !!!! UGH? Desperate Lame and lacking in artistic merit. I see brave concise and relevant. Few have the bottle to put that up directly opposite the French Embassy in one of the highest level security areas of central London. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Deleted on Jan 25, 2016 1:39:58 GMT 1, Do you ever look at the news and think to yourself, isn't it amazing? These refugees or economic migrants, whichever you prefer, some will have given up their homes, sold most of their possessions, perhaps paid people traffickers thousands of pounds, sailed to Greek shores using overloaded boats and wearing defective lifejackets, perhaps seen friends and family members die attempting the crossing, walked and travelled miles across mainland Europe where they might then face living in cold, damp tents in squalid and dangerous conditions, some might risk turning to crime, some will risk their lives trying to board trucks entering the UK, risk their lives attempting to walk through a train tunnel that goes under the sea; and all in the hope that life in the UK will be better for them. Better than their home country. Better than all the other countries that they've travelled through. Whether it's the welfare system, NHS, or just plain old job opportunities. Immigrants eh? Wanting something for nothing. I was born here.
No one forced them to bypass safe countries and head for Calais.
They could have stayed in a safe country en route and got a job or work for a living.
We all know why they want to come to Britian. Europe too and the majority being young men, lets hope they all fit in and work for a living and are not a civilian army in disguise thatw ant to kill us.
In the 1950's and 60's migrants arrived in the UK, worked hard, took any job they could to make a better life.
Todays migrants just expect a free house and money moan about the color of the front door.
Do you ever look at the news and think to yourself, isn't it amazing? These refugees or economic migrants, whichever you prefer, some will have given up their homes, sold most of their possessions, perhaps paid people traffickers thousands of pounds, sailed to Greek shores using overloaded boats and wearing defective lifejackets, perhaps seen friends and family members die attempting the crossing, walked and travelled miles across mainland Europe where they might then face living in cold, damp tents in squalid and dangerous conditions, some might risk turning to crime, some will risk their lives trying to board trucks entering the UK, risk their lives attempting to walk through a train tunnel that goes under the sea; and all in the hope that life in the UK will be better for them. Better than their home country. Better than all the other countries that they've travelled through. Whether it's the welfare system, NHS, or just plain old job opportunities. Immigrants eh? Wanting something for nothing. I was born here. No one forced them to bypass safe countries and head for Calais. They could have stayed in a safe country en route and got a job or work for a living. We all know why they want to come to Britian. Europe too and the majority being young men, lets hope they all fit in and work for a living and are not a civilian army in disguise thatw ant to kill us. In the 1950's and 60's migrants arrived in the UK, worked hard, took any job they could to make a better life. Todays migrants just expect a free house and money moan about the color of the front door. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Deleted on Jan 25, 2016 2:14:25 GMT 1, let's hope it stays the night at least
Its now on site by the way.
let's hope it stays the night at least 2 attempted removals already so fingers crossed. Its now on site by the way. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Deleted on Jan 25, 2016 2:16:28 GMT 1, Does Banksy really need his PR Agent to announce to the world that he painted something on a piece of wood. It wreaks of desperation and I find the image and the announcement a bit lame. If it wasn't for his hired mouthpieces announcement I wouldn't believe that Banksy would have done this piece due to its lack of creativity and artistic merit. Banksy is better than this and hopefully this is not the start of things to come from his spin masters in 2016 !!!! UGH? Desperate Lame and lacking in artistic merit. I see brave concise and relevant. Few have the bottle to put that up directly opposite the French Embassy in one of the highest level security areas of central London.
Does Banksy really need his PR Agent to announce to the world that he painted something on a piece of wood. It wreaks of desperation and I find the image and the announcement a bit lame. If it wasn't for his hired mouthpieces announcement I wouldn't believe that Banksy would have done this piece due to its lack of creativity and artistic merit. Banksy is better than this and hopefully this is not the start of things to come from his spin masters in 2016 !!!! UGH? Desperate Lame and lacking in artistic merit. I see brave concise and relevant. Few have the bottle to put that up directly opposite the French Embassy in one of the highest level security areas of central London. ......and that road is fkin busy!. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by 11 on Jan 25, 2016 3:09:58 GMT 1, After realising it was only on ply-board and fearing I might not see it if I waited till tomorrow I jumped in the motor and shot up there. Well worth the journey, a really lovely piece especially for a street-piece. I don't think it needed the QR code to link to the video as the piece itself should have evoked enough thought to make the viewer look into the meaning and relevance.
I expected there to be more people, there were maybe 5 or 6 when i got there but someone had already tried to remove it. A 3" strip across the bottom of the piece had already been pulled off as well but fortunately the piece remained in pretty much one-piece.
I saw someone else pull away another thin strip of the ply from the bottom of the piece and then another group removed all the screws and attempted to leverage it off without any success thankfully.
From what I can tell the female figure and flag may have been sprayed up at a different location and then have then transported the boarding to the shop. It looks like they have then glued the painted boards onto existing boarding and screwed it down while it set. The CS Gas canister and clouds were obviously added at the location but that might explain how he could do an intricate piece so easily.
I'm hopeful it might actually survive the night now - I think the real danger is someone will destroy it trying to remove it
Les Miserables by 11 for UAA, on Flickr
Les Miserables by 11 for UAA, on Flickr
Les Miserables by 11 for UAA, on Flickr
Les Miserables by 11 for UAA, on Flickr
Les Miserables by 11 for UAA, on Flickr
After realising it was only on ply-board and fearing I might not see it if I waited till tomorrow I jumped in the motor and shot up there. Well worth the journey, a really lovely piece especially for a street-piece. I don't think it needed the QR code to link to the video as the piece itself should have evoked enough thought to make the viewer look into the meaning and relevance. I expected there to be more people, there were maybe 5 or 6 when i got there but someone had already tried to remove it. A 3" strip across the bottom of the piece had already been pulled off as well but fortunately the piece remained in pretty much one-piece. I saw someone else pull away another thin strip of the ply from the bottom of the piece and then another group removed all the screws and attempted to leverage it off without any success thankfully. From what I can tell the female figure and flag may have been sprayed up at a different location and then have then transported the boarding to the shop. It looks like they have then glued the painted boards onto existing boarding and screwed it down while it set. The CS Gas canister and clouds were obviously added at the location but that might explain how he could do an intricate piece so easily. I'm hopeful it might actually survive the night now - I think the real danger is someone will destroy it trying to remove it
Les Miserables by 11 for UAA, on Flickr
Les Miserables by 11 for UAA, on Flickr
Les Miserables by 11 for UAA, on Flickr
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by rbk on Jan 25, 2016 3:40:00 GMT 1, must say think its a good piece and hits the spot really well. hope it stays to re enforce the point
@11 great pics thx
must say think its a good piece and hits the spot really well. hope it stays to re enforce the point
@11 great pics thx
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Coach on Jan 25, 2016 8:23:56 GMT 1, Thank you for the fab pics 11.
Thank you for the fab pics 11.
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Whitefish on Jan 25, 2016 8:46:18 GMT 1, EDIT
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Matt on Jan 25, 2016 9:47:58 GMT 1, Appart from the bold placement, I find this piece excessively week. I was really hoping it would turn out not to be by Banksy
First of all using a largely commercial image from a broadway Musical to represent the plight of those poor folks in Calais is an odd choice to say the least.
Showing only a fraction of a video where migrants are being gassed, without context to an overall event, is below Banksy. What is the point of standing against something if you are going to use the same deceitful tactics as them ?
Appart from the bold placement, I find this piece excessively week. I was really hoping it would turn out not to be by Banksy
First of all using a largely commercial image from a broadway Musical to represent the plight of those poor folks in Calais is an odd choice to say the least.
Showing only a fraction of a video where migrants are being gassed, without context to an overall event, is below Banksy. What is the point of standing against something if you are going to use the same deceitful tactics as them ?
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by FЯ on Jan 25, 2016 10:01:46 GMT 1, Does Banksy really need his PR Agent to announce to the world that he painted something on a piece of wood. It wreaks of desperation and I find the image and the announcement a bit lame. If it wasn't for his hired mouthpieces announcement I wouldn't believe that Banksy would have done this piece due to its lack of creativity and artistic merit. Banksy is better than this and hopefully this is not the start of things to come from his spin masters in 2016 !!!!
she would have known about this in advance. As soon as it went up she would have sent the press release out to all the newspapers, blogs, a network of facebook pages and obviously twitter. Thats how pr companies work. Newspapers really do little investigation and those that do get the story wrong. You can bet a dollar that the guardian newspaper for example is on her email list, they were quick off the mark. She will attach photos and a brief explanation on the piece. Its all planned and chorographed so you go up there and takes selfies with it
Does Banksy really need his PR Agent to announce to the world that he painted something on a piece of wood. It wreaks of desperation and I find the image and the announcement a bit lame. If it wasn't for his hired mouthpieces announcement I wouldn't believe that Banksy would have done this piece due to its lack of creativity and artistic merit. Banksy is better than this and hopefully this is not the start of things to come from his spin masters in 2016 !!!! Thats her job, she is a pr agency and pow and banksy are her client. she would have known about this in advance. As soon as it went up she would have sent the press release out to all the newspapers, blogs, a network of facebook pages and obviously twitter. Thats how pr companies work. Newspapers really do little investigation and those that do get the story wrong. You can bet a dollar that the guardian newspaper for example is on her email list, they were quick off the mark. She will attach photos and a brief explanation on the piece. Its all planned and chorographed so you go up there and takes selfies with it |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Whitefish on Jan 25, 2016 10:13:35 GMT 1, Take his message and lets try and actually make a difference with ART...I have not searched this forum for a philanthropic thread but this might be a decent opportunity to do some good. If somebody on this forum would like to set up a charity auction that would go to the cause that would benefit the message here, I would be willing to donate 5 Shepard Fairey prints to start it off. All pieces donated will go to one trusted longstanding forum member here, which we will vote on. The donations will be sold off and proceeds will go to whatever the community decides would deliver the best message... Please direct me if there is somewhere I should post this. erase/edit that photo
Take his message and lets try and actually make a difference with ART...I have not searched this forum for a philanthropic thread but this might be a decent opportunity to do some good. If somebody on this forum would like to set up a charity auction that would go to the cause that would benefit the message here, I would be willing to donate 5 Shepard Fairey prints to start it off. All pieces donated will go to one trusted longstanding forum member here, which we will vote on. The donations will be sold off and proceeds will go to whatever the community decides would deliver the best message... Please direct me if there is somewhere I should post this. erase/edit that photo |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Deleted on Jan 25, 2016 10:15:18 GMT 1, Can somebody clarify who is who in this pic... Now I am getting JO and BANKSY confused:/ Please hurry before it is removed  Why would anyone clarify who is in this pic?
Can somebody clarify who is who in this pic... Now I am getting JO and BANKSY confused:/ Please hurry before it is removed Why would anyone clarify who is in this pic? ....and why would it be removed?. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Coach on Jan 25, 2016 11:01:38 GMT 1, Appart from the bold placement, I find this piece excessively week. I was really hoping it would turn out not to be by Banksy First of all using a largely commercial image from a broadway Musical to represent the plight of those poor folks in Calais is an odd choice to say the least. Showing only a fraction of a video where migrants are being gassed, without context to an overall event, is below Banksy. What is the point of standing against something if you are going to use the same deceitful tactics as them ?
As I understand it, from the Guardian article, the wider context was that the French police wanted to create a buffer zone between the camp and the motorway.
Appart from the bold placement, I find this piece excessively week. I was really hoping it would turn out not to be by Banksy First of all using a largely commercial image from a broadway Musical to represent the plight of those poor folks in Calais is an odd choice to say the least. Showing only a fraction of a video where migrants are being gassed, without context to an overall event, is below Banksy. What is the point of standing against something if you are going to use the same deceitful tactics as them ? As I understand it, from the Guardian article, the wider context was that the French police wanted to create a buffer zone between the camp and the motorway. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by sakyamuni on Jan 25, 2016 11:01:56 GMT 1, Take his message and lets try and actually make a difference with ART...I have not searched this forum for a philanthropic thread but this might be a decent opportunity to do some good. If somebody on this forum would like to set up a charity auction that would go to the cause that would benefit the message here, I would be willing to donate 5 Shepard Fairey prints to start it off. All pieces donated will go to one trusted longstanding forum member here, which we will vote on. The donations will be sold off and proceeds will go to whatever the community decides would deliver the best message... Please direct me if there is somewhere I should post this. erase/edit that photo
"charity auction that would go to the cause that would benefit the message here" ?
Take his message and lets try and actually make a difference with ART...I have not searched this forum for a philanthropic thread but this might be a decent opportunity to do some good. If somebody on this forum would like to set up a charity auction that would go to the cause that would benefit the message here, I would be willing to donate 5 Shepard Fairey prints to start it off. All pieces donated will go to one trusted longstanding forum member here, which we will vote on. The donations will be sold off and proceeds will go to whatever the community decides would deliver the best message... Please direct me if there is somewhere I should post this. erase/edit that photo
"charity auction that would go to the cause that would benefit the message here" ?
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Whitefish on Jan 25, 2016 11:12:52 GMT 1,
"charity auction that would go to the cause that would benefit the message here" ?
"charity auction that would go to the cause that would benefit the message here" ?
Medical supplies, food, gas masks, water, shelter it doesn't really matter... As long as it goes to those in need for basic human survival. |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Deleted on Jan 25, 2016 11:23:36 GMT 1, Looks like it's being removed now by some builders
http://instagram.com/p/BA9THaJlNlX
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Harveyn on Jan 25, 2016 11:27:51 GMT 1, When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh. Meh? Really? That bad? Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend. But I think it's so much better than that. That's art for you I guess. I am with you on this one Coach. Its well executed, a strong image well chosen with an equally strong message. The placement is relevant and brave and it has brought needed attention to the issue.
On the PR from Jo maybe he wanted to get the important message he was drawing attention to in the public domain quicker rather than him or her wanting to promote his work. It is a current and live issue. Maybe I am being naïve but I am surprised at some of the cynical views. I am not sure he needs the publicity.
When he sneaks into Syria and does an anti-Isis type piece, Nigeria for an anti-Boko Haram piece or something along those lines then Ill be impressed. This - meh. Meh? Really? That bad? Obviously if that's your opinion, then fair enough my friend. But I think it's so much better than that. That's art for you I guess. I am with you on this one Coach. Its well executed, a strong image well chosen with an equally strong message. The placement is relevant and brave and it has brought needed attention to the issue.
On the PR from Jo maybe he wanted to get the important message he was drawing attention to in the public domain quicker rather than him or her wanting to promote his work. It is a current and live issue. Maybe I am being naïve but I am surprised at some of the cynical views. I am not sure he needs the publicity.
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Happy Shopper on Jan 25, 2016 11:30:48 GMT 1, First of all using a largely commercial image from a broadway Musical to represent the plight of those poor folks in Calais is an odd choice to say the least. Showing only a fraction of a video where migrants are being gassed, without context to an overall event, is below Banksy. What is the point of standing against something if you are going to use the same deceitful tactics as them ?
The image of the girl, through it's use in the musical, has become an iconic symbol of the French Revolution.
You could argue the refugees in Calais are causing a new type of revolution, or uprising... and look how they're treated, with tear gas, etc.
It might not be one of Banksy's best, but that's not the point. It's raising an issue and making people talk.
I agree slightly about the video though. In parts the refugees are clearly laughing, rather than running scared, and look like they're up for causing trouble with the police (maybe rightfully so, but it doesn't quite serve the right message IMO)
First of all using a largely commercial image from a broadway Musical to represent the plight of those poor folks in Calais is an odd choice to say the least. Showing only a fraction of a video where migrants are being gassed, without context to an overall event, is below Banksy. What is the point of standing against something if you are going to use the same deceitful tactics as them ? The image of the girl, through it's use in the musical, has become an iconic symbol of the French Revolution. You could argue the refugees in Calais are causing a new type of revolution, or uprising... and look how they're treated, with tear gas, etc. It might not be one of Banksy's best, but that's not the point. It's raising an issue and making people talk. I agree slightly about the video though. In parts the refugees are clearly laughing, rather than running scared, and look like they're up for causing trouble with the police (maybe rightfully so, but it doesn't quite serve the right message IMO) |
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Banksy Street Art • Les Miserables, by Matt on Jan 25, 2016 11:34:08 GMT 1, Appart from the bold placement, I find this piece excessively week. I was really hoping it would turn out not to be by Banksy First of all using a largely commercial image from a broadway Musical to represent the plight of those poor folks in Calais is an odd choice to say the least. Showing only a fraction of a video where migrants are being gassed, without context to an overall event, is below Banksy. What is the point of standing against something if you are going to use the same deceitful tactics as them ? As I understand it, from the Guardian article, the wider context was that the French police wanted to create a buffer zone between the camp and the motorway.
Some of the ingredients (trying to stay neutral here)
- The locals of Calais have been conducting silent marches, begging for the government to step in and help, as their town is dying of this situation. This is peaceful so far, but tension is growing and you can't blame them really
- Some migrants stormed a Ferry terminal further disrupting what is a dying business and adding to the tensions. This is now a daily desperate circus at truck stops, train stations etc...
- The police have been sent to Calais, but in very small numbers compared to what is needed, namely due to "terrorist threat" response in all public places, upcoming taxi strike likely to paralyse Paris, growing unrest and protests in several regions of France (e.g., vent debout movement in Brittany)...a lot of stuff the govt needs to stifle and control before it becomes an issue for them
- Extreme right and left groupe are stirring this as much as they can to their own benefit
While I applaud any attempt to bring attention to this clusterfuck, I also appreciate being thoughtful in the response, which this Banksy pieces is not. It is weak and partial, exactly the opposite of what is required
Appart from the bold placement, I find this piece excessively week. I was really hoping it would turn out not to be by Banksy First of all using a largely commercial image from a broadway Musical to represent the plight of those poor folks in Calais is an odd choice to say the least. Showing only a fraction of a video where migrants are being gassed, without context to an overall event, is below Banksy. What is the point of standing against something if you are going to use the same deceitful tactics as them ? As I understand it, from the Guardian article, the wider context was that the French police wanted to create a buffer zone between the camp and the motorway. I think it should really be looked at in the bigger context of a lose-lose situation for all those at the heart of it. Some of the ingredients (trying to stay neutral here) - The locals of Calais have been conducting silent marches, begging for the government to step in and help, as their town is dying of this situation. This is peaceful so far, but tension is growing and you can't blame them really - Some migrants stormed a Ferry terminal further disrupting what is a dying business and adding to the tensions. This is now a daily desperate circus at truck stops, train stations etc... - The police have been sent to Calais, but in very small numbers compared to what is needed, namely due to "terrorist threat" response in all public places, upcoming taxi strike likely to paralyse Paris, growing unrest and protests in several regions of France (e.g., vent debout movement in Brittany)...a lot of stuff the govt needs to stifle and control before it becomes an issue for them - Extreme right and left groupe are stirring this as much as they can to their own benefit While I applaud any attempt to bring attention to this clusterfuck, I also appreciate being thoughtful in the response, which this Banksy pieces is not. It is weak and partial, exactly the opposite of what is required |
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