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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by met on Dec 3, 2019 9:49:13 GMT 1,   the background of this one from the same Poll Tax riots seems to fit the style of skyline, traffic lights etc from the original Banksy painting.
inefficiency of — A quick follow-up.
I resized and cropped the poll tax riot photo you found with the skyline, and flipped it horizontally:
the background of this one from the same Poll Tax riots seems to fit the style of skyline, traffic lights etc from the original Banksy painting. — A quick follow-up. I resized and cropped the poll tax riot photo you found with the skyline, and flipped it horizontally: |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by met on Dec 3, 2019 18:01:34 GMT 1,
There will often be overlap between the two, but in some cases with Banksy artworks, it's fair to distinguish:
(i) the original inspiration; and
(ii) the source imagery.
The photo below falls more into the second category. I'm also just guessing it's the relevant source image — there isn't certainty on my part.
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Russian communist revolutionary leader, Vladimir Lenin (1879–1924), addressing Vsevobuch servicemen at Red Square, Moscow, 25 May 1919. Photo probably taken by the Russian Telegraph Agency (ROSTA), later replaced by TASS*.
["Vsevobuch was the programme of compulsory military training undertaken by men in Communist Russia. It was introduced in 1918 to provide men to fight against opponents of Bolshevik rule and continued until 1923. The scheme was re-introduced in the Second World War after the Nazis invaded the Soviet Union."]
Banksy, Red Lenin
Rotate photo angle clockwise by about 20 degrees:
 
There will often be overlap between the two, but in some cases with Ban ksy artworks, it's fair to distinguish: (i) the original inspiration; and (ii) the source imagery. The photo below falls more into the second category. I'm also just guessing it's the relevant source image — there isn't certainty on my part. __________ Russian communist revolutionary leader, Vladimir Lenin (1879–1924), addressing Vsevobuch servicemen at Red Square, Moscow, 25 May 1919. Photo probably taken by the Russian Telegraph Agency (ROSTA), later replaced by TASS *. ["Vsevobuch was the programme of compulsory military training undertaken by men in Communist Russia. It was introduced in 1918 to provide men to fight against opponents of Bolshevik rule and continued until 1923. The scheme was re-introduced in the Second World War after the Nazis invaded the Soviet Union."]Banksy, Red LeninRotate photo angle clockwise by about 20 degrees: |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by met on Dec 4, 2019 11:29:53 GMT 1, There will often be overlap between the two, but in some cases with Ban ksy artworks, it's fair to distinguish: (i) the original inspiration; and (ii) the source imagery. The photo below falls more into the second category. I'm also just guessing it's the relevant source image — there isn't certainty on my part. __________ Russian communist revolutionary leader, Vladimir Lenin (1879–1924), addressing Vsevobuch servicemen at Red Square, Moscow, 25 May 1919. Photo probably taken by the Russian Telegraph Agency (ROSTA), later replaced by TASS *. ["Vsevobuch was the programme of compulsory military training undertaken by men in Communist Russia. It was introduced in 1918 to provide men to fight against opponents of Bolshevik rule and continued until 1923. The scheme was re-introduced in the Second World War after the Nazis invaded the Soviet Union."]Banksy, Red LeninRotate photo angle clockwise by about 20 degrees:
CORRECTION WITH APOLOGIES:
Source image for the Banksy is another painting, not a photograph.
Vladimir Serov (Russian, 1910–1968), V.I. Lenin proclaims Soviet power
The setting for this work is Smolny Palace, Petrograd (then capital of Russia) on the night of 7 November 1917 at the Second All-Russian Congress of Soviets of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies. It follows the carefully-timed armed insurrection which had begun earlier in the day in Petrograd — by the Bolsheviks against the Russian Provisional Government led by Alexander Kerensky.
Serov painted at least three versions of this October Revolution piece. The original in 1947 depicted Joseph Stalin, Felix Dzerzhinsky and Yakov Sverdlov standing on the tribune behind Lenin. That painting was considered so important it was gifted by Soviet officials to Mao Zedong.
Following the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1956, during which the personality cult and dictatorship of Stalin were denounced by Khrushchev, Serov was apparently ordered to exclude Stalin and the other leaders in future paintings of the scene, and to replace them with representatives of the working people.
Vladimir Serov, V.I. Lenin proclaims Soviet power (possibly 1954)
Vladimir Serov, V.I. Lenin proclaims Soviet power (date unknown, possibly 1962)
Banksy, Red Lenin, 2007 (flipped horizontally)
NB: There are contradictions with many of the details, images and corresponding dates available on the internet for V.I. Lenin proclaims Soviet power.
In particular, given:
(i) the popularity of these pieces;
(ii) the fact they've since been reproduced many times by other artists; and
(iii) the general confusion with (and unreliability of) information online,
I am not confident about the dates of the above two Serov works — or whether Serov himself even painted those specific versions.
There will often be overlap between the two, but in some cases with Ban ksy artworks, it's fair to distinguish: (i) the original inspiration; and (ii) the source imagery. The photo below falls more into the second category. I'm also just guessing it's the relevant source image — there isn't certainty on my part. __________ Russian communist revolutionary leader, Vladimir Lenin (1879–1924), addressing Vsevobuch servicemen at Red Square, Moscow, 25 May 1919. Photo probably taken by the Russian Telegraph Agency (ROSTA), later replaced by TASS *. ["Vsevobuch was the programme of compulsory military training undertaken by men in Communist Russia. It was introduced in 1918 to provide men to fight against opponents of Bolshevik rule and continued until 1923. The scheme was re-introduced in the Second World War after the Nazis invaded the Soviet Union."]Banksy, Red LeninRotate photo angle clockwise by about 20 degrees: Source image for the Ban ksy is another painting, not a photograph. Vladimir Serov (Russian, 1910–1968), V.I. Lenin proclaims Soviet powerThe setting for this work is Smolny Palace, Petrograd (then capital of Russia) on the night of 7 November 1917 at the Second All-Russian Congress of Soviets of Workers' and Soldiers' Deputies. It follows the carefully-timed armed insurrection which had begun earlier in the day in Petrograd — by the Bolsheviks against the Russian Provisional Government led by Alexander Kerensky. Serov painted at least three versions of this October Revolution piece. The original in 1947 depicted Joseph Stalin, Felix Dzerzhinsky and Yakov Sverdlov standing on the tribune behind Lenin. That painting was considered so important it was gifted by Soviet officials to Mao Zedong. Following the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1956, during which the personality cult and dictatorship of Stalin were denounced by Khrushchev, Serov was apparently ordered to exclude Stalin and the other leaders in future paintings of the scene, and to replace them with representatives of the working people. Vladimir Serov, V.I. Lenin proclaims Soviet power (possibly 1954) Vladimir Serov, V.I. Lenin proclaims Soviet power (date unknown, possibly 1962) Banksy, Red Lenin, 2007 (flipped horizontally) NB: There are contradictions with many of the details, images and corresponding dates available on the internet for V.I. Lenin proclaims Soviet power. In particular, given: (i) the popularity of these pieces; (ii) the fact they've since been reproduced many times by other artists; and (iii) the general confusion with (and unreliability of) information online, I am not confident about the dates of the above two Serov works — or whether Serov himself even painted those specific versions. |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by Rubberneck on Sept 13, 2020 21:41:43 GMT 1, As this painting has just popped up on another thread thought it would be good to add here
‘Looking for Trouble‘ Melvyn Buckley 1940
As this painting has just popped up on another thread thought it would be good to add here ‘Looking for Trouble‘ Melvyn Buckley 1940 |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by lha on Oct 8, 2020 0:35:37 GMT 1, [...] Not Sure on this one but its the closest i can find (May-68.-6th-arrond-Boulevard-Saint-Germain.-Students-hurl-projectiles-against-the-police.-Bruno-Barbey)  [...] There is one thing we can say with a degree of certainty about the Flower Thrower / Love is in the Air imagery featuring the single thrower (various designs used for street work, record company illustrations, fine art canvases and prints): The direct inspiration would be another painting by Banksy himself, created circa 2000–2001 and shown at Peace is Tough — the 2001 joint exhibition with Jamie Reid held at The Arches* in Glasgow. Not sure about the title of the piece, though it might be called Riot.   __________ Regarding the inspiration for that initial painting, it could be any number of riot scenes in a large city. Looking however at the architecture, the style of street furniture (such as the traffic lights, signage, and 'Keep Left' traffic bollard *), and the clothing worn by the rioters (including a baseball cap and an Adidas tracksuit), my guess is that the source photo(s) was/were shot in the UK and probably around the 1990s — as opposed to Paris in May 1968. Although not an exact fit (even when taking into account changes to the cityscape over the last two decades), the background buildings do remind me of London's Square Mile — near the Royal Exchange, the Bank of England and Mansion House. Here's a photo showing the Bank of England along with the Royal Exchange: 
[...] Not Sure on this one but its the closest i can find (May-68.-6th-arrond-Boulevard-Saint-Germain.-Students-hurl-projectiles-against-the-police.-Bruno-Barbey) [...] There is one thing we can say with a degree of certainty about the Flower Thrower / Love is in the Air imagery featuring the single thrower (various designs used for street work, record company illustrations, fine art canvases and prints): The direct inspiration would be another painting by Banksy himself, created circa 2000–2001 and shown at Peace is Tough — the 2001 joint exhibition with Jamie Reid held at The Arches* in Glasgow. Not sure about the title of the piece, though it might be called Riot. __________ Regarding the inspiration for that initial painting, it could be any number of riot scenes in a large city. Looking however at the architecture, the style of street furniture (such as the traffic lights, signage, and 'Keep Left' traffic bollard *), and the clothing worn by the rioters (including a baseball cap and an Adidas tracksuit), my guess is that the source photo(s) was/were shot in the UK and probably around the 1990s — as opposed to Paris in May 1968. Although not an exact fit (even when taking into account changes to the cityscape over the last two decades), the background buildings do remind me of London's Square Mile — near the Royal Exchange, the Bank of England and Mansion House. Here's a photo showing the Bank of England along with the Royal Exchange: The LIITA thrower was taken from this Susan Meiselas photo |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by lee3 on Oct 8, 2020 2:25:23 GMT 1, ^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date:
^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date: |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by Not 4 The Thril on Oct 8, 2020 2:47:23 GMT 1, ^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date:
^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date: great find. same hand, shoes, and pant shadows. |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by lha on Oct 8, 2020 7:22:25 GMT 1, ^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date:
Aha! Thanks Lee, that’s a great find. I was wondering if it was a re created pic but looks very much like an original.
My understanding was that the Meiselas image was the basis for the thrower, however the image you’ve posted looks as though the thrower comes directly from it. Interesting - will delve further!
Which website is the image from Lee?
^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date: Aha! Thanks Lee, that’s a great find. I was wondering if it was a re created pic but looks very much like an original. My understanding was that the Meiselas image was the basis for the thrower, however the image you’ve posted looks as though the thrower comes directly from it. Interesting - will delve further! Which website is the image from Lee? |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by Skizz 82 on Oct 8, 2020 7:43:10 GMT 1, ^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date: Aha! Thanks Lee, that’s a great find. I was wondering if it was a re created pic but looks very much like an original. My understanding was that the Meiselas image was basis for the thrower, however the image you’ve posted looks as though the thrower comes directly from it. Interesting - will delve further! Which website was the image on Lee?
^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date: Aha! Thanks Lee, that’s a great find. I was wondering if it was a re created pic but looks very much like an original. My understanding was that the Meiselas image was basis for the thrower, however the image you’ve posted looks as though the thrower comes directly from it. Interesting - will delve further! Which website was the image on Lee? i think it is something close to photo editing of this image |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by cosmic on Oct 8, 2020 7:47:25 GMT 1, ^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date:
Thanks !
^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date: Awesome find , been waiting for this one ! Thanks ! |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by peaky on Oct 8, 2020 7:58:28 GMT 1, ^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date: Awesome find , been waiting for this one ! Thanks !
That's Banksy!
^Iha, I'm not sure if that's correct. I saw this photo a few weeks ago through couldn't find much else about it on a quick google search. No info whatsoever but this pose is the closest match I've seen to date: Awesome find , been waiting for this one ! Thanks ! That's Banksy! |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by ursa on Oct 31, 2020 9:27:12 GMT 1, Sources?
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by Foolsgold on Oct 31, 2020 9:37:22 GMT 1,   I could be way off but I noticed a similarity between the two. thoughts?
No arguing that the composition is similar, however, Fowlers nose up goal celebration was because he got the all clear on a drugs test...the copper was probably bang on it 🤣
I could be way off but I noticed a similarity between the two. thoughts? No arguing that the composition is similar, however, Fowlers nose up goal celebration was because he got the all clear on a drugs test...the copper was probably bang on it 🤣 |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by Not 4 The Thril on Apr 11, 2021 3:41:42 GMT 1,
A local skateboarder passed away and his friends set up a lil shrine at the skatepark. Someone put this poster/advertisement there as a part of it. I don't know what it is advertising or where it is from but I recognized the image immediately.
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by henryc on Apr 11, 2021 4:53:53 GMT 1, I was watching that movie, passport to Pimlico from 1949 and I went mmmm pigs on parachutes,it does ring a bell!!
And i know the difference between a piggy and a moo moo lol
But you see what I mean 
I was watching that movie, passport to Pimlico from 1949 and I went mmmm pigs on parachutes,it does ring a bell!! And i know the difference between a piggy and a moo moo lol But you see what I mean |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by dawn2006 on Apr 11, 2021 10:37:53 GMT 1, What a brilliant thread . Thank you for all these contributions.
What a brilliant thread . Thank you for all these contributions.
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by gross on Apr 11, 2021 10:58:17 GMT 1, Copy's from other artist and paying to do the work
Copy's from other artist and paying to do the work
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by Lroy on Apr 11, 2021 11:44:12 GMT 1, Turf war is Churchill obviously but this is actually the inspiration which was a demo years ago on environment or global warming or something. Cannot actually remember but this was a classic pic from it As I remember there is also a pic of the guy who did it as he was putting it on. This pic and the situation/event also explains the title of the piece    May Day demos used to happen in central London every year back then. The Churchill Mohican was done in 2000.
Turf war is Churchill obviously but this is actually the inspiration which was a demo years ago on environment or global warming or something. Cannot actually remember but this was a classic pic from it As I remember there is also a pic of the guy who did it as he was putting it on. This pic and the situation/event also explains the title of the piece May Day demos used to happen in central London every year back then. The Churchill Mohican was done in 2000. Impressive ! I saw other pictures, but the 1 and the 3 are awesome ! allo WCP ? |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by Reader on Apr 11, 2021 12:22:09 GMT 1, Impressive ! I saw other pictures, but the 1 and the 3 are awesome ! allo WCP ? Iconic stuff that wound up all the right people. That said, there seems to be more of a fuss these days. We've definitely moved towards the Right in the last 20 years, Politically. It is sad to see.
Impressive ! I saw other pictures, but the 1 and the 3 are awesome ! allo WCP ? Iconic stuff that wound up all the right people. That said, there seems to be more of a fuss these days. We've definitely moved towards the Right in the last 20 years, Politically. It is sad to see. |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by cosmic on Aug 26, 2024 10:35:39 GMT 1, wake up thread wake up !
wake up thread wake up !
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by loui on Aug 26, 2024 12:35:59 GMT 1,
lets hope they went to the zooooo and they finally used some pictures of themselves this time 🙄
www.londonzoo.org/whats-here/animals
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by PC Baby on Aug 26, 2024 15:58:29 GMT 1, ...and the zoo animals nodded amongst themselves in agreement that the urban zoo was visiting their refugee camp again and taking selfies amidst the misery and caged living arrangements and point blank refusals to grant permissions to leave!
Does this remind us of some place else in the news since October 7th last, or rather since it's occupation began in 1967?
...and the zoo animals nodded amongst themselves in agreement that the urban zoo was visiting their refugee camp again and taking selfies amidst the misery and caged living arrangements and point blank refusals to grant permissions to leave! Does this remind us of some place else in the news since October 7th last, or rather since it's occupation began in 1967? |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by loui on Aug 26, 2024 17:03:51 GMT 1, ...and the zoo animals nodded amongst themselves in agreement that the urban zoo was visiting their refugee camp again and taking selfies amidst the misery and caged living arrangements and point blank refusals to grant permissions to leave! Does this remind us of some place else in the news since October 7th last, or rather since its occupation began in 1967?
I interviewed a former reporter once who was in the area during the attacks on Sabra and Shatila. He is a Jew, it changed his perception on Israel 100 percent.Were you there, 1982?
...and the zoo animals nodded amongst themselves in agreement that the urban zoo was visiting their refugee camp again and taking selfies amidst the misery and caged living arrangements and point blank refusals to grant permissions to leave! Does this remind us of some place else in the news since October 7th last, or rather since its occupation began in 1967? I interviewed a former reporter once who was in the area during the attacks on Sabra and Shatila. He is a Jew, it changed his perception on Israel 100 percent.Were you there, 1982? |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by loui on Aug 26, 2024 17:13:25 GMT 1, ...and the zoo animals nodded amongst themselves in agreement that the urban zoo was visiting their refugee camp again and taking selfies amidst the misery and caged living arrangements and point blank refusals to grant permissions to leave! Does this remind us of some place else in the news since October 7th last, or rather since it's occupation began in 1967?
They have a lot of problems in that area to grant eachother the light in their eyes.
...and the zoo animals nodded amongst themselves in agreement that the urban zoo was visiting their refugee camp again and taking selfies amidst the misery and caged living arrangements and point blank refusals to grant permissions to leave! Does this remind us of some place else in the news since October 7th last, or rather since it's occupation began in 1967? They have a lot of problems in that area to grant eachother the light in their eyes. |
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Original inspiration for Banksy Images, by PC Baby on Aug 26, 2024 17:25:40 GMT 1, ...and the zoo animals nodded amongst themselves in agreement that the urban zoo was visiting their refugee camp again and taking selfies amidst the misery and caged living arrangements and point blank refusals to grant permissions to leave! Does this remind us of some place else in the news since October 7th last, or rather since its occupation began in 1967? I interviewed a former reporter once who was in the area during the attacks on Sabra and Shatila. He is a Jew, it changed his perception on Israel 100 percent.Were you there, 1982?
Moreover, I listened to the talk last evening at the Massive Attack festival, which was also very much on point and up to date. 
...and the zoo animals nodded amongst themselves in agreement that the urban zoo was visiting their refugee camp again and taking selfies amidst the misery and caged living arrangements and point blank refusals to grant permissions to leave! Does this remind us of some place else in the news since October 7th last, or rather since its occupation began in 1967? I interviewed a former reporter once who was in the area during the attacks on Sabra and Shatila. He is a Jew, it changed his perception on Israel 100 percent.Were you there, 1982? Nope! But I visited and took in the information helpfully provided in the museum at the WOH about this matter and, subsequently, acquired a very informative book about the conflict by Ian Black called 'Enemies and Neighbours', which is a very balanced view and thorough reflection of all that has been going on between all parties involved in this ongoing conflict since the creation of the State of Israel. Moreover, I listened to the talk last evening at the Massive Attack festival, which was also very much on point and up to date. |
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