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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Acme Thunderer on Mar 19, 2024 20:33:49 GMT 1, Great Cartoon by Ella Baron in The Guardian link
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by .dappy on Mar 19, 2024 21:33:49 GMT 1,
... I'd be careful with this purchase ... the sort code is the Bank of Nigeria ... he told me he needs a new boiler ...
... I'm checking if it will fit in the overhead locker ... otherwise I will have to step out of the deal ...
... I'd be careful with this purchase ... the sort code is the Bank of Nigeria ... he told me he needs a new boiler ...
... I'm checking if it will fit in the overhead locker ... otherwise I will have to step out of the deal ...
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by atomone on Mar 19, 2024 21:33:50 GMT 1, Banksy all fenced in tonight
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Dice on Mar 19, 2024 21:36:48 GMT 1, Please do not climb on the (Banksy) tree
Please do not climb on the (Banksy) tree
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by jaimesl on Mar 19, 2024 21:47:39 GMT 1, +1
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by jp on Mar 19, 2024 22:05:50 GMT 1, Interesting to see some other interpretations of the work:
“It’s typical Banksy,” said Jenna Edwards, 31, a local resident who came to see the mural when she heard about it around the neighborhood. Edwards thinks it’s a symbol of unity. “No matter if the branches and the leaves fall off, as long as you address the root, and we all come together, then we can grow back better,” she said of the tree and its painted foliage.
Jonathan Ward, 55, a local resident and community activist, believes the mural carries an environmental message. Ward said the young person painted on the wall “seems to be holding a weedkiller spray,” in what could be a reference to the “damaging effect” of products such as glyphosate.
Some observers noted that the paint’s shade of green is similar to a shade used by Islington Council, the district authority in charge, in street signs. Yet others said it was a reference to St. Patrick’s Day, which was Sunday.
Rafael Schacter, an associate professor of anthropology and material culture at University College London, said in an email that the mural was “one of the best Banksy works I’ve seen in a while,” and felt “genuinely site-specific.”
“The brutally pollarded tree against the plain side wall of the adjacent building it sits against provides a really perfect backdrop,” he said, speculating that the work was a statement on the debate about how to best maintain and care for trees. He said the use of color and technique “in which hand-pumped garden pressure sprayers are re-purposed to paint graffiti - something similarly done with fire extinguishers - is a nice touch in term of the relation to … their use in gardening, often for weeding.”
www.sfgate.com/news/article/banksy-came-overnight-a-neighborhood-wakes-19205066.php
Interesting to see some other interpretations of the work: “It’s typical Banksy,” said Jenna Edwards, 31, a local resident who came to see the mural when she heard about it around the neighborhood. Edwards thinks it’s a symbol of unity. “No matter if the branches and the leaves fall off, as long as you address the root, and we all come together, then we can grow back better,” she said of the tree and its painted foliage. Jonathan Ward, 55, a local resident and community activist, believes the mural carries an environmental message. Ward said the young person painted on the wall “seems to be holding a weedkiller spray,” in what could be a reference to the “damaging effect” of products such as glyphosate. Some observers noted that the paint’s shade of green is similar to a shade used by Islington Council, the district authority in charge, in street signs. Yet others said it was a reference to St. Patrick’s Day, which was Sunday. Rafael Schacter, an associate professor of anthropology and material culture at University College London, said in an email that the mural was “one of the best Banksy works I’ve seen in a while,” and felt “genuinely site-specific.” “The brutally pollarded tree against the plain side wall of the adjacent building it sits against provides a really perfect backdrop,” he said, speculating that the work was a statement on the debate about how to best maintain and care for trees. He said the use of color and technique “in which hand-pumped garden pressure sprayers are re-purposed to paint graffiti - something similarly done with fire extinguishers - is a nice touch in term of the relation to … their use in gardening, often for weeding.” www.sfgate.com/news/article/banksy-came-overnight-a-neighborhood-wakes-19205066.php |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by loui on Mar 19, 2024 22:56:59 GMT 1, Interesting to see some other interpretations of the work: “It’s typical Banksy,” said Jenna Edwards, 31, a local resident who came to see the mural when she heard about it around the neighborhood. Edwards thinks it’s a symbol of unity. “No matter if the branches and the leaves fall off, as long as you address the root, and we all come together, then we can grow back better,” she said of the tree and its painted foliage. Jonathan Ward, 55, a local resident and community activist, believes the mural carries an environmental message. Ward said the young person painted on the wall “seems to be holding a weedkiller spray,” in what could be a reference to the “damaging effect” of products such as glyphosate. Some observers noted that the paint’s shade of green is similar to a shade used by Islington Council, the district authority in charge, in street signs. Yet others said it was a reference to St. Patrick’s Day, which was Sunday. Rafael Schacter, an associate professor of anthropology and material culture at University College London, said in an email that the mural was “one of the best Banksy works I’ve seen in a while,” and felt “genuinely site-specific.” “The brutally pollarded tree against the plain side wall of the adjacent building it sits against provides a really perfect backdrop,” he said, speculating that the work was a statement on the debate about how to best maintain and care for trees. He said the use of color and technique “in which hand-pumped garden pressure sprayers are re-purposed to paint graffiti - something similarly done with fire extinguishers - is a nice touch in term of the relation to … their use in gardening, often for weeding.” www.sfgate.com/news/article/banksy-came-overnight-a-neighborhood-wakes-19205066.php
There are different opinions on what interesting is. What some may find interesting is that banksies ma worked in the same hospital as nick walkers ma.
Interesting to see some other interpretations of the work: “It’s typical Banksy,” said Jenna Edwards, 31, a local resident who came to see the mural when she heard about it around the neighborhood. Edwards thinks it’s a symbol of unity. “No matter if the branches and the leaves fall off, as long as you address the root, and we all come together, then we can grow back better,” she said of the tree and its painted foliage. Jonathan Ward, 55, a local resident and community activist, believes the mural carries an environmental message. Ward said the young person painted on the wall “seems to be holding a weedkiller spray,” in what could be a reference to the “damaging effect” of products such as glyphosate. Some observers noted that the paint’s shade of green is similar to a shade used by Islington Council, the district authority in charge, in street signs. Yet others said it was a reference to St. Patrick’s Day, which was Sunday. Rafael Schacter, an associate professor of anthropology and material culture at University College London, said in an email that the mural was “one of the best Banksy works I’ve seen in a while,” and felt “genuinely site-specific.” “The brutally pollarded tree against the plain side wall of the adjacent building it sits against provides a really perfect backdrop,” he said, speculating that the work was a statement on the debate about how to best maintain and care for trees. He said the use of color and technique “in which hand-pumped garden pressure sprayers are re-purposed to paint graffiti - something similarly done with fire extinguishers - is a nice touch in term of the relation to … their use in gardening, often for weeding.” www.sfgate.com/news/article/banksy-came-overnight-a-neighborhood-wakes-19205066.phpThere are different opinions on what interesting is. What some may find interesting is that banksies ma worked in the same hospital as nick walkers ma. |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Atom Gallery on Mar 19, 2024 23:57:45 GMT 1, Had a fantastic response to our insta posts yesterday, not surprisingly, and by late afternoon today had well over 2k likes and nearly 200 comments on one of them. The odd thing, to me, is that the comments have pretty much all turned negative, B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made , very strange.
Had a fantastic response to our insta posts yesterday, not surprisingly, and by late afternoon today had well over 2k likes and nearly 200 comments on one of them. The odd thing, to me, is that the comments have pretty much all turned negative, B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made , very strange.
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by minibear on Mar 20, 2024 3:02:27 GMT 1, Really should post clearer pictures, you can’t even see the edges. And a proper condition report.
Really should post clearer pictures, you can’t even see the edges. And a proper condition report.
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Harveyn on Mar 20, 2024 7:59:25 GMT 1, I would be more worried about a pet free home ....... 
I would be more worried about a pet free home ....... |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by loui on Mar 20, 2024 8:20:23 GMT 1, Had a fantastic response to our insta posts yesterday, not surprisingly, and by late afternoon today had well over 2k likes and nearly 200 comments on one of them. The odd thing, to me, is that the comments have pretty much all turned negative, B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made , very strange.
Had a fantastic response to our insta posts yesterday, not surprisingly, and by late afternoon today had well over 2k likes and nearly 200 comments on one of them. The odd thing, to me, is that the comments have pretty much all turned negative, B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made , very strange. B’s always one of organising his own subversion so I guess it’s his own trollarmy. |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Onket on Mar 20, 2024 8:21:19 GMT 1, Had a fantastic response to our insta posts yesterday, not surprisingly, and by late afternoon today had well over 2k likes and nearly 200 comments on one of them. The odd thing, to me, is that the comments have pretty much all turned negative, B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made , very strange.
Had a fantastic response to our insta posts yesterday, not surprisingly, and by late afternoon today had well over 2k likes and nearly 200 comments on one of them. The odd thing, to me, is that the comments have pretty much all turned negative, B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made , very strange. There's a lot more intolerance around these days, i think. The country has been pulled apart by the Tories for over a decade and with no hope being offered by Starmer's Labour I'm not particularly surprised. Then there's the wider global situation which is all death and destruction. Its difficult to find positives at the moment. Graffiti is an easy thing for people to have a moan about, isn't it. |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by loui on Mar 20, 2024 8:22:55 GMT 1, Still wondering what a top lawyer as Mark H Stephens thinks of his involvement in this imaginary deity thingie.
Still wondering what a top lawyer as Mark H Stephens thinks of his involvement in this imaginary deity thingie.
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Newar on Mar 20, 2024 8:37:13 GMT 1, would be perfect for my small parisian flat 
would be perfect for my small parisian flat |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Yabadabdo on Mar 20, 2024 8:50:11 GMT 1, Is it signed with COA?
Is it signed with COA?
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by rusty66 on Mar 20, 2024 9:28:14 GMT 1, Anyone knows when Banksy had the idea of it - and no, it`s not important if it was realized "some days" later. (also known as the #hirsteffect )
Anyone knows when Banksy had the idea of it - and no, it`s not important if it was realized "some days" later. (also known as the #hirsteffect )
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by The Silence on Mar 20, 2024 9:32:40 GMT 1, Condition report notes: mild splatters of green paint and some undulation. No mention of the corners. Looks like a solid buy though 
Condition report notes: mild splatters of green paint and some undulation. No mention of the corners. Looks like a solid buy though |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by PC Baby on Mar 20, 2024 9:59:57 GMT 1, Had a fantastic response to our insta posts yesterday, not surprisingly, and by late afternoon today had well over 2k likes and nearly 200 comments on one of them. The odd thing, to me, is that the comments have pretty much all turned negative, B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made , very strange. B’s always one of organising his own subversion so I guess it’s his own trollarmy.
..some 'trolls' are intent on discrediting him, no matter what - yet they are no match and insignificant in the scheme of things!
Had a fantastic response to our insta posts yesterday, not surprisingly, and by late afternoon today had well over 2k likes and nearly 200 comments on one of them. The odd thing, to me, is that the comments have pretty much all turned negative, B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made , very strange. B’s always one of organising his own subversion so I guess it’s his own trollarmy. Why would 'Mr B' diss his own art, when he quite rightly must be so proud of all his achievements (including the ones not officially acknowledged; perhaps due to unforeseen events overtaking them)? ..some 'trolls' are intent on discrediting him, no matter what - yet they are no match and insignificant in the scheme of things! |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by loui on Mar 20, 2024 10:29:15 GMT 1, B’s always one of organising his own subversion so I guess it’s his own trollarmy. Why would 'Mr B' diss his own art, when he quite rightly must be so proud of all his achievements (including the ones not officially acknowledged; perhaps due to unforeseen events overtaking them)? ..some 'trolls' are intent on discrediting him, no matter what - yet they are no match and insignificant in the scheme of things!
B’s always one of organising his own subversion so I guess it’s his own trollarmy. Why would 'Mr B' diss his own art, when he quite rightly must be so proud of all his achievements (including the ones not officially acknowledged; perhaps due to unforeseen events overtaking them)? ..some 'trolls' are intent on discrediting him, no matter what - yet they are no match and insignificant in the scheme of things! I am no troll and am not discrediting the achievements of banksy at all. I think good things have been done and awareness has been raised. I am however extremely disappointed by the people who are now trying to put a face to banksy. They are not succeeding. At all. And that is because they are not so much concerned with making the world a better place for everyone as they are with themselves. And you bet the old banksy guys feel the same way. |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by PC Baby on Mar 20, 2024 10:56:22 GMT 1, Why would 'Mr B' diss his own art, when he quite rightly must be so proud of all his achievements (including the ones not officially acknowledged; perhaps due to unforeseen events overtaking them)? ..some 'trolls' are intent on discrediting him, no matter what - yet they are no match and insignificant in the scheme of things! I am no troll and am not discrediting the achievements of banksy at all. I think good things have been done and awareness has been raised. I am however extremely disappointed by the people who are now trying to put a face to banksy. They are not succeeding. At all. And that is because they are not so much concerned with making the world a better place for everyone as they are with themselves. And you bet the old banksy guys feel the same way.
I was actually referring to Atom Gallery 's comment "B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made, very strange".
Trolls like to hide behind newly created anonymous accounts!
Why would 'Mr B' diss his own art, when he quite rightly must be so proud of all his achievements (including the ones not officially acknowledged; perhaps due to unforeseen events overtaking them)? ..some 'trolls' are intent on discrediting him, no matter what - yet they are no match and insignificant in the scheme of things! I am no troll and am not discrediting the achievements of banksy at all. I think good things have been done and awareness has been raised. I am however extremely disappointed by the people who are now trying to put a face to banksy. They are not succeeding. At all. And that is because they are not so much concerned with making the world a better place for everyone as they are with themselves. And you bet the old banksy guys feel the same way. Sorry, loui you misunderstood me. I would never call you a troll! I was actually referring to Atom Gallery 's comment "B is copying others, its vandalism, its not art, its just shit etc. many of the accounts seemed to have just been made, very strange". Trolls like to hide behind newly created anonymous accounts! |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by thisisthesam on Mar 20, 2024 11:24:40 GMT 1,
Had enough time to get it protected with perspex. What the f is a fence going to do! LOL. Landlord / council - whoever is a plonker.
Had enough time to get it protected with perspex. What the f is a fence going to do! LOL. Landlord / council - whoever is a plonker. |
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by drip on Mar 20, 2024 11:30:03 GMT 1, Bit of a poor effort, that. Both from the critic and whoever thought a fence and a stern sign would deter a human being with a single, all-encompassing thought in an otherwise lonely headspace.
A good restorer could fix that. Heck, even a bad one could.
A learning experience for all involved.
Bit of a poor effort, that. Both from the critic and whoever thought a fence and a stern sign would deter a human being with a single, all-encompassing thought in an otherwise lonely headspace.
A good restorer could fix that. Heck, even a bad one could.
A learning experience for all involved.
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by drip on Mar 20, 2024 11:36:51 GMT 1, Call that defacement? Looks like the owner of the building got a potential valuation back for their new Banksy and jizzed all up the wall with excitement.
I've seen worse and more aggressive defacement at the sperm bank.
Call that defacement? Looks like the owner of the building got a potential valuation back for their new Banksy and jizzed all up the wall with excitement.
I've seen worse and more aggressive defacement at the sperm bank.
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Onket on Mar 20, 2024 11:39:43 GMT 1, It isn't permanent.
Its graffiti, people will add to it, parts will be covered, etc.
Let it happen.
It isn't permanent.
Its graffiti, people will add to it, parts will be covered, etc.
Let it happen.
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Acme Thunderer on Mar 20, 2024 11:44:00 GMT 1, When I first saw the piece, I thought it would be something great to evolve and change over time - i.e. let it grow and change like a tree. Trying to keep it exactly the same goes against what it stands for. Stick a bit of Perspex over the man and let nature take it’s cause over the rest.
(obviously with a bit more creativity than white emulsion)
When I first saw the piece, I thought it would be something great to evolve and change over time - i.e. let it grow and change like a tree. Trying to keep it exactly the same goes against what it stands for. Stick a bit of Perspex over the man and let nature take it’s cause over the rest.
(obviously with a bit more creativity than white emulsion)
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by Slipped Crown on Mar 20, 2024 11:48:55 GMT 1, Can't perpex that whole wall, there's pipes and all sorts. Just perspex the figure I guess
Can't perpex that whole wall, there's pipes and all sorts. Just perspex the figure I guess
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Banksy Tree Mural • North London, by drip on Mar 20, 2024 11:53:34 GMT 1, It's always easier to destroy than to create (except when making a baby compared to strangling a fully grown adult), and I have little respect for folk who go out of their way to make something, anything, look worse, just because they feel like it. And I get it, some will argue that Banksy made the building look worse in the first place, we all have opinions.
I can't stand paint-chuckers though. My 80-year-old gran was attacked by a paint chucker once. Knocked her clean off her bike and put her in hospital. Ok, it wasn't paint, it was liquid cow poo, but it still dried on like paint. Ever since then, I've been like - if you're not making a nice picture with it, you're just making a situation worse. And society is unattractive enough without folk urinating over everything they don't like or understand.
It's always easier to destroy than to create (except when making a baby compared to strangling a fully grown adult), and I have little respect for folk who go out of their way to make something, anything, look worse, just because they feel like it. And I get it, some will argue that Banksy made the building look worse in the first place, we all have opinions.
I can't stand paint-chuckers though. My 80-year-old gran was attacked by a paint chucker once. Knocked her clean off her bike and put her in hospital. Ok, it wasn't paint, it was liquid cow poo, but it still dried on like paint. Ever since then, I've been like - if you're not making a nice picture with it, you're just making a situation worse. And society is unattractive enough without folk urinating over everything they don't like or understand.
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