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Banksy & Ken Livingstone, by rosstierney on Apr 22, 2008 19:09:35 GMT 1, apologies if it has already been posted
Banksy-esque images purportedly supporting Ken Livingstone's mayoral campaign have sparked a whodunnit mystery after appearing on London walls overnight.
Stencilled chimps and rats - both signature subjects of the secretive urban artist whose work is highly collectible - have sprung up in small side streets urging passers-by to 'Vote Ken'.
Banksy is, reportedly, a Livingstone fan and is said to have recently donated ยฃ195,000 from a fundraising auction for one of his paintings to the Labour candidate's election fund. But it is far from certain that the acclaimed graffiti artist is behind these latest works.
Indeed, one group of West Country art students are claiming the spray-canned efforts as their work, created as a protest against Banksy's donation.
'They claimed they did it because they are angry that their hero has given money to a mainstream politico linked to Labour,' one source said.
Calls to Banksy's agent and PR were not returned yesterday, thus prolonging the mystery.
Certainly the chimp, which appeared on a tiny lane in Clerkenwell and in another in the West End, bears a striking resemblance to Banksy's famous Chimpanzee with Sandwich Board image.
But those who believe it is simply a hoax point out that the stark message 'Vote Ken' demonstrates none of the subtle humour of Banksy originals, and that the images fail to interact intelligently with their surroundings - a hallmark of the street artist that has earned him so many fans.
'The message seems to be - vote for Ken and get a rat. Or vote for Ken and get a chimp,' said the source. The fact the students knew exactly where the images are would also seem to tip the balance in their favour.
Usually Banksy claims responsibility for his work, featuring it on his website. But yesterday there was silence. The mystery continues.
Banksy-esque images purportedly supporting Ken Livingstone's mayoral campaign have sparked a whodunnit mystery after appearing on London walls overnight.
Stencilled chimps and rats - both signature subjects of the secretive urban artist whose work is highly collectible - have sprung up in small side streets urging passers-by to 'Vote Ken'.
Banksy is, reportedly, a Livingstone fan and is said to have recently donated ยฃ195,000 from a fundraising auction for one of his paintings to the Labour candidate's election fund. But it is far from certain that the acclaimed graffiti artist is behind these latest works.
Indeed, one group of West Country art students are claiming the spray-canned efforts as their work, created as a protest against Banksy's donation.
'They claimed they did it because they are angry that their hero has given money to a mainstream politico linked to Labour,' one source said.
Calls to Banksy's agent and PR were not returned yesterday, thus prolonging the mystery.
Certainly the chimp, which appeared on a tiny lane in Clerkenwell and in another in the West End, bears a striking resemblance to Banksy's famous Chimpanzee with Sandwich Board image.
But those who believe it is simply a hoax point out that the stark message 'Vote Ken' demonstrates none of the subtle humour of Banksy originals, and that the images fail to interact intelligently with their surroundings - a hallmark of the street artist that has earned him so many fans.
'The message seems to be - vote for Ken and get a rat. Or vote for Ken and get a chimp,' said the source. The fact the students knew exactly where the images are would also seem to tip the balance in their favour.
Usually Banksy claims responsibility for his work, featuring it on his website. But yesterday there was silence. The mystery continues.
Banksy & Ken Livingstone, by clipit101 on Apr 22, 2008 20:51:13 GMT 1, Wayyy! Dont you love Boris, its his hair that makes me laugh it says everything you need to know about him.
Wayyy! Dont you love Boris, its his hair that makes me laugh it says everything you need to know about him.
Banksy & Ken Livingstone, by slowmo on Apr 22, 2008 21:06:24 GMT 1, He has done loads for culture in London through channeling funding to the theatres in the west end, supporting fringe organisations and free to attend events everywhere and promoting tourism globally to pay for this. These funds will almost certainly be earmarked towards more police and big brother surveillance in the capital, something most of you guys seem to hate?
I perfectly understand why someone who likes to promote his art for free to as many people as possible and puts up most of his work in London would want to support someone who understands a city is only as good as its culture. Why the fxxk would he ever support a tory candidate?
He has done loads for culture in London through channeling funding to the theatres in the west end, supporting fringe organisations and free to attend events everywhere and promoting tourism globally to pay for this. These funds will almost certainly be earmarked towards more police and big brother surveillance in the capital, something most of you guys seem to hate?
I perfectly understand why someone who likes to promote his art for free to as many people as possible and puts up most of his work in London would want to support someone who understands a city is only as good as its culture. Why the fxxk would he ever support a tory candidate?
Banksy & Ken Livingstone, by funyoung on Apr 22, 2008 21:18:28 GMT 1, Out of interest. And only asking. Do you guys get 'The Londoner' - Ken's propaganda 'fact' sheet sent out? Don't get it myself so no idea what impact it may play.
Boris for me. But moving 'up north' (the midlands) so will leave it to you to really decide. Boris has apparently pledged to end this free 'newspaper' (costs ยฃ3million a year) and pay for trees for each road instead. Think I'd rather have trees with the amount of free newspapers there already are in London.
Out of interest. And only asking. Do you guys get 'The Londoner' - Ken's propaganda 'fact' sheet sent out? Don't get it myself so no idea what impact it may play.
Boris for me. But moving 'up north' (the midlands) so will leave it to you to really decide. Boris has apparently pledged to end this free 'newspaper' (costs ยฃ3million a year) and pay for trees for each road instead. Think I'd rather have trees with the amount of free newspapers there already are in London.
Banksy & Ken Livingstone, by Happy Shopper on Apr 22, 2008 21:24:10 GMT 1, Unfortunately i think Ken is the only serious candidate. Boris and the other bloke are just idiots. They'll say whatever they think people want to hear, but I seriously doubt they've any idea what's involved. It's a total joke !
Unfortunately i think Ken is the only serious candidate. Boris and the other bloke are just idiots. They'll say whatever they think people want to hear, but I seriously doubt they've any idea what's involved. It's a total joke !
Banksy & Ken Livingstone, by clipit101 on Apr 22, 2008 21:25:34 GMT 1, You see we all know what will really happen if old Bozza gets in. He'll bring back slavery but only for people without a knighthood, we'll see public hangings in again and compulsory corsets for the under 5's
You see we all know what will really happen if old Bozza gets in. He'll bring back slavery but only for people without a knighthood, we'll see public hangings in again and compulsory corsets for the under 5's
Unfortunately i think Ken is the only serious candidate. Boris and the other bloke are just idiots. They'll say whatever they think people want to hear, but I seriously doubt they've any idea what's involved. It's a total joke !
Unfortunately i think Ken is the only serious candidate. Boris and the other bloke are just idiots. They'll say whatever they think people want to hear, but I seriously doubt they've any idea what's involved. It's a total joke !
Banksy & Ken Livingstone, by clipit101 on Apr 22, 2008 21:26:57 GMT 1, Is it me or does Borris look constantly pissed. He reminds me of captin Jack Sparrow
Is it me or does Borris look constantly pissed. He reminds me of captin Jack Sparrow
Some old Etonian duffer for Mayor of London ? What is the world coming to ?
Yea its great isnt it. Im taking bets that if he does get in he'll play that Take That song that Blair played when he got in. "Things can only get better...
Some old Etonian duffer for Mayor of London ? What is the world coming to ?
Yea its great isnt it. Im taking bets that if he does get in he'll play that Take That song that Blair played when he got in. "Things can only get better...
Some old Etonian duffer for Mayor of London ? What is the world coming to ?
Its senses?
Mike, you have strong opinions on Boris, you've promoted him for months, question is, why? I really do fear a shite London under Boris, he has already given major things away (shutting down the London development agency offices globally, saying he'll shut a paper down when his powers would not extend to doing so) . I wonder if this isn't a subtle campaign on your part to make Manchester the new capital of England?
Some old Etonian duffer for Mayor of London ? What is the world coming to ?
Its senses?
Mike, you have strong opinions on Boris, you've promoted him for months, question is, why? I really do fear a shite London under Boris, he has already given major things away (shutting down the London development agency offices globally, saying he'll shut a paper down when his powers would not extend to doing so) . I wonder if this isn't a subtle campaign on your part to make Manchester the new capital of England?
Banksy & Ken Livingstone, by clipit101 on Apr 22, 2008 21:53:26 GMT 1, Well as leeds is such a shit hole and Manchesters the next best thing i stand by Mike if thats the case. Lol has my nose gone brown?
Well as leeds is such a shit hole and Manchesters the next best thing i stand by Mike if thats the case. Lol has my nose gone brown?
Unfortunately i think Ken is the only serious candidate. Boris and the other bloke are just idiots. They'll say whatever they think people want to hear, but I seriously doubt they've any idea what's involved. It's a total joke !
Hear here!
anyone who has seen the 3 front running candidates debating in the run up to the election could not argue that Boris would be a appalling mayor.
Change wouldn't be a bad thing, and quite like the bumbling idiot Boris (was even going to vote for him) but after seeing him in action, he is exactly the idiot he tries to appear to be with his floppy haircut pretending he is down with the kids! He hasn't got a clue.
Vote Ken! In fact, chuck Gordon out - Ken for Prime Minister!!
Unfortunately i think Ken is the only serious candidate. Boris and the other bloke are just idiots. They'll say whatever they think people want to hear, but I seriously doubt they've any idea what's involved. It's a total joke !
Hear here!
anyone who has seen the 3 front running candidates debating in the run up to the election could not argue that Boris would be a appalling mayor.
Change wouldn't be a bad thing, and quite like the bumbling idiot Boris (was even going to vote for him) but after seeing him in action, he is exactly the idiot he tries to appear to be with his floppy haircut pretending he is down with the kids! He hasn't got a clue.
Vote Ken! In fact, chuck Gordon out - Ken for Prime Minister!!
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