The Next Banksy Project?

[hupster]

Well it's been a while since GDP. Let's have some ideas on what Mr B is going to do next.... All fun for all to have a punt at.


Hupster

[nikos76]

His instagram profile picture is black maybe he lost someone close.
I hope everything is going well for him.
Maybe the subject will be the next big crisis that's coming
In any case, I don't see any demonstrations for the end of this war.
He may be waking up the peoples

[FЯ]

He has been completely silent about the war

I heard a word about something was meant to happen but then the war started and they had to pause / stop it. Not sure what.

[Extra Ball]

Jun 23, 2022 11:12:02 GMT 1 @msredhed said:

It doesn't surprise me that he has not responded to the new war considering the amount of work him and his team have put into the support of refugees- particularly those from middle Eastern areas who are now being shipped off to Rawanda instead of being allowed to stay in the UK.

Then all of a sudden- if you are from the Ukraine there is specific funding and places for you to live here?

I am seething in the same black void- Palestinians in particular are being treated like vermin. Syrians starving to the point where children eat grass and leaves. And I cannot even describe the casual attitude towards the situtation in Afganistan.

I have family in Bangladesh who are meters under water right now- whole villages and towns washed away. Do you think the government will allow them to move here as refugees? Hell no. Even if you fill the forms in, have the income and space they still say no.

But Ukraine? Yes.

It does not make sense. At all.

It would have to be something incredibly intelligent to comment on the issue above. Maybe he will do a complete UTurn and make a campaign based on something else entirely? 

be patient. often he takes his time to:
1) Better to surprise
2) hit very hard
I don't think he has variable geometry empathy. I understand the impatience of some, but let time do its thing.

[I Dont Know You Know]

And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.


Matthew 24 6-7

next move hopefully to give the world a “reality” check 

[Jules Leotard]

Jun 23, 2022 10:34:35 GMT 1 nikos76 said:

His instagram profile picture is black maybe he lost someone close.
I hope everything is going well for him.
Maybe the subject will be the next big crisis that's coming
In any case, I don't see any demonstrations for the end of this war.
He may be waking up the peoples

Nikos,

His insta account profile has been black in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.  If you scroll through to the US flag lit by a candle post he did, he expresses his sentiments succinctly there.  The Colston statue ties into that as well. 

[Jules Leotard]

Regarding his next move and not weighing in on the war, it seems a lot of people were split on Staycation. I very much enjoyed it as it brought some levity to the covid times. The world has so much 'heavy' stuff going on and so many running (negative) commentaries. Everything msredhead said above plus a looming food shortage worldwide and another potential financial crisis on deck. Everyone here knows B's opinion on the situation in Eastern Europe. He doesn't need to express it and maybe there will be a "hinge" moment where creating something visual will make a difference. I don't think it is now and it would largely get lost in the moment (imo).

Something light that makes us see a light at the end of the tunnel gets my vote.

2022 is the year we all thought we were rounding the corner to head toward a good place and its like the sky opened up and started raining shite and monkeypox on us.  Seriously. 

[ursa]

What do you think about 'Massive Attack's' tour cancellation 2022 due to a serious illness coinciding with no 'Banksy' so far.

[Daniel Silk]

I would love to hear other artists honest opinions on Banksy's path in recent years, I mean artists that have worked alongside him in the past. To me it feels like he has become distant from the scene, the Artists and Galleries that helped him get to where he is. Is it due to the way they treated him? Or the way he treated them?

[7star]

Beginning to get genuinely concerned that Mr B has indeed retired or he's seriously ill

[yoss]

I'm really not sure of the odds of it, but I'm hoping he is getting tired of being cooped up in Ol' Blighty and he heads over here to Charlotte, NC, and brightens up our lives with some fun wall images...

we could use some humor over here in the States right now...

[bigp]

Could the "See Monster" project of which is on the old Dismaland site, be anything to do with Banksy? Jo Brooks is involved by the looks of it.

[Skizz 82]

Jul 15, 2022 22:40:45 GMT 1 bigp said:

Could the "See Monster" project of which is on the old Dismaland site, be anything to do with Banksy? Jo Brooks is involved by the looks of it.

in my opinion this is a plausible hypothesis

[bigp]

It does seem to have Banksy written all over it.
news.sky.com/story/old-oil-rig-to-be-transformed-into-see-monster-art-installation-12651433?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter

[Fast Eddie]

It is designed as a cool installation & overall it does not necessarily look like Banksy's art. That is a good sign.

If it's by Banksy, the rendering should be a complete curve ball and not informative of what he is up to. So probably this is it.

[Fast Eddie]

Jul 17, 2022 8:43:16 GMT 1 @foobansky said:

I say not and I’m certain.

Also I say other things to fill up void.

Do you have any hard evidence that this project is definitely not linked to Banksy?

[Sam Am]

Maybe he seriously I’ll with mental health. There’s some history with big artists and taking breaks from it all to build themselves back. Hope he and everyone is keeping well ⚡️

[fuckoff]

Hi All I wrote to mr b and suggested he gets himself to Ukraine so he can spray over the  letter Z on the tanks with a W or C!!
Obviously W or C letters would be far more appropriate… under the circumstances 
Ive even offered to assist him if and when necessary So let’s see if takes up the idea 
I can’t be fairer than that!! 
best to you all 
ta

[nikos76]

I think he's out of ideas at the moment, maybe he wants to be disconnected from everyone, it's not easy to find the subject where to have him check the security, it's all that work.
I hope you are well good day to everyone urbanartassociation

[Jake Sullivan]

He lost it when the 'Team Robbo' tag was sprayed over his prison piece. Makes me wonder whether the Banksy v Robbo war was all himself

[Winchester]

Long time no see,

It's probably those unanswered questions from JPS regarding the fraud at sothebys that made team Banksy unwell.

[Matt 2 ttaM]

Yeah this is quite unusual for him to stay quiet for 7, going into 8 months.

[moron]

Jul 15, 2022 22:40:45 GMT 1 bigp said:

Could the "See Monster" project of which is on the old Dismaland site, be anything to do with Banksy? Jo Brooks is involved by the looks of it.

 See Monster is run by an outfit that is government funded called Unboxed. 

  unboxed2022.uk/see-monster

  unboxed2022.uk/our-board




 Apparently this necessary monstrosity (that for you Just Stop Oil hypocrit's) will be dismantled by the company that owns it and the metal recycled.  Some bods persuaded the government to give them lots of money to allow this thing to be installed in Weston-super-Mare for a while and to be blinged up or decorated for lucky people to be able to look at it. Then it will be towed away and dismantled.

[Daniel Silk]

I think a good simple Cans Festival style event is needed. But in different locations around the World, such as LA, New York, Paris, somewhere in Africa, Asia. All with Banksy art and backing included, plus a group of other big named artists along with local artists.

[My Name is Frank]

Augmented reality would be an interesting route for a street artist. Would cost a bundle, but could be interesting. Like his old treasure hunts with a modern twist.

Publicity gold mine, zombies all walking round a chosen city phone in hand looking for a hidden prize worth a fortune. Ultimately not anarchic enough for Banksy these days I guess, maybe a better idea for someone like invader.

Unless of course, he were able to use the augmented to bring attention to people, highlighting the charities at work in the town, bringing awareness and offering donation links.

Anyway, something along those lines would be interesting and lots of angles for ideas.

[Georgie Poppit]

I wonder if he produced a lot of work leading up to lockdown which prevented him doing a show/event.
The world has changed so much since coming out of lockdown he’s looked at it and felt it irrelevant now.
Could be a case of back to the drawing board and the work will never see the light of day. Or maybe not.

[tambourinequeen]

Hi All, new member here...does anyone recognise this T Shirt...is it by Banksy...Thankyou

[The Italian One]

-"Who is Banksy?"

- "Banksy is dead baby, banksy is dead!!"

braaap brap braadaap bralaap braaf

[ursa]

Look here: GDP
Publication date in the Gazette: ...
The Registrar of Companies gives notice that, unless cause is shown to the contrary, the Company will be struck off the register and dissolved
tinyurl.com/2p8p8rnt
tinyurl.com/4j85wucn

[Daniel Silk]

Maybe this gives us a better idea of what might being though Banksy's mind -

twitter.com/joymillward

An interesting read.