Banksy Safari in London

[loui]

Aug 5, 2024 18:39:34 GMT 1 King and a Duck said:

Aug 5, 2024 18:36:21 GMT 1 nipper said:

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_gazelle

Thank you - the meaning was lost on me before this.

Is it a gazElle or an ibex? 

[Reader]

BANKSY
The Mountain Gazelle

The mountain gazelle is a national animal of Palestine. The gazelle's agility and elegance are seen as a reflection of the Palestinian spirit – resilient and enduring in the face of challenges.

[sevrin]

Aug 5, 2024 18:36:21 GMT 1 nipper said:

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountain_gazelle

Horns are wrong for a Gazelle, the Banksy piece has the horns of an Ibex, a wild species of mountain goat.

[tidybut]

Aug 5, 2024 18:48:20 GMT 1 Acme Thunderer said:

Aug 5, 2024 18:41:42 GMT 1 Acme Thunderer said:

I was going to order a Goat Curry this evening to mark the occasion. I will see if they can make a Gazelle Curry as I’ve got to get it right. 🐐🍴

Apparently, there is not much meat on the Gazelle animal, so I’ve now got some Curry Gazelle’s. This Banksy collecting can get expensive!

😂😂

[hnkpnk]

Is this most of the stencil inspiration? Except for the head.

[mojo]

Aug 5, 2024 18:50:17 GMT 1 larsson said:

Scapegoat theory...

In light of the recent riots in the UK, a Banksy silhouette of a goat perched on the edge, watched by a CCTV camera, takes on profound significance. The goat represents the rebellious spirit of those feeling marginalised or oppressed, fighting against perceived injustices and systemic issues. It also symbolises the scapegoating of certain groups during times of social unrest.

The CCTV camera highlights the increased surveillance and control measures implemented by the state in response to the riots. It symbolises the government's attempt to maintain order and assert authority, reflecting the tension between state power and civil liberties.

The goat's precarious position on the edge mirrors the fragile state of UK society, teetering on the brink of chaos due to the recent disturbances. This positioning suggests the limitations and vulnerabilities of both the protesters and the authorities, questioning how far individuals can push against societal constraints and how far the state can go in exerting control without worsening tensions.

Overall, the artwork critiques the current social and political climate in the UK. It emphasises the conflict between the desire for change and the state's efforts to maintain order, urging a deeper consideration of the root causes of unrest and the balance between security and freedom. It calls for dialogue on addressing these issues while respecting individual rights and freedoms.

"In light of the recent riots in the UK, a Banksy silhouette of a goat perched on the edge, watched by a CCTV camera, takes on profound significance. The goat represents the rebellious spirit of those feeling marginalised or oppressed, fighting against perceived injustices and systemic issues."

I take issue with this statement, what we witnessed during the weekend was NOT rebellious spirit it was racist idiotic thuggery orchestrated by the far right and quite possibly the most insensitive, disrespectful and ugly display of behaviour I've seen in the UK for some time.  The rebellious spirit will be from all the civilised people that stand together against their fascist nonsense and will not tolerate them.

I think its more likely to be -
The Black Goat Act, enacted by the Israeli government in 1950, made it illegal to possess or herd black goats in Palestine. The law targeted the most common livestock in Palestine and a centuries-old farming tradition. The law also barred black goats from forests and woodlands, claiming they caused environmental damage.

[Jules Leotard]

Does anyone know the actual date when it went up? Is it an homage to Robbo marking the decennial of his passing asserting that he still hasn't been surpassed? It certainly isn't self-referential. B is too humble for that.

[loui]

Aug 5, 2024 19:49:17 GMT 1 @essexframer said:

Trying to learn but I don’t understand it. Today riots are going on across UK and Banksy is known for political statements I was thinking. So this painting if political, it’s trying not to offend the facists. Is that a PR choice?

Very strange. I would have thought a blue chip artist like Banksy have a stronger message against right wing facists. With everything happening right now. Very confused messages from this artist.

Nothing is clear.

It’s only day one 🤷🏽‍♂️

[loui]

Aug 5, 2024 19:53:49 GMT 1 @essexframer said:

Aug 5, 2024 19:50:13 GMT 1 loui said:

It’s only day one 🤷🏽‍♂️

It’s very intense in Uk right now. This piece very strange. 

It’s the scapegoat and he’s saying all eyes are on the goat and he’s limited. We all are actually. Sorry.
Then again, he climbed up the ladder to spray the work, so he’s not that limited I guess 

[loui]

Aug 5, 2024 20:09:48 GMT 1 @essexframer said:

Aug 5, 2024 20:02:05 GMT 1 loui said:

It’s the scapegoat and he’s saying all eyes are on the goat and he’s limited. We all are actually. Sorry.

Doesn’t he have a strong anti facist / anti racist message? 
I'm surprised. Now’s the exact moment for that… sitting on the fence?.

Maybe. I really haven’t got a clue. Best wait if there are more to come, perhaps it makes sense then. It’s an odd world, not the best times to grow up in I guess.

[Lroy]

Aug 5, 2024 15:27:09 GMT 1 drip said:

Aug 5, 2024 14:50:25 GMT 1 Lroy said:

For me it’s a chamois … is it because Banksy is uncatchable ? I wrote that in the comments ( I post the screenshot as we con’t copy/paste the comments …

Could well be, yes.

My late father used to wash his car with a chamois. Every Sunday my dad would soap the car up and grab his chamois. And each time, the goat would go fucking mental. Repeatedly ramming the car, and then my father. Awful scenes. On a Sunday too. The sound of church bells drowning out my father's pleas for mercy.

Anyway, yeah, could be a chamois. Lovely animals.

Mysterious,,secretive and legendary ones ( I remember them with my parents when we go to the Alpes mountains, trying to catch with the eyes, some chamois ). Like the Crows or the Sioux, you can’t see one or if you see one he already disappears, on the top behind the mountains.. They are mythic animals, full of stories or legends, as Indians people, they migrate in another place and move when it’s time.. Chamois are very clever and live as herds with daily rituals, following the same ways in silence. They are majestic, they are like edelweiss, another mythic flower that you cannot  catch too … So high ! 
One of the best comment I’ve seen on Instagram was : «  anti-climbing paint »

Yes, it is. 

[trapnel1]

Novak Djokovich clinched Olympic gold yesterday to finally cement his place as the tennis GOAT.  Surely can't be coincidence.....

[Charlesworth]

Banksy has clearly been smoking too much horny goat weed

[Lroy]

[Jeezuz Jones Snr]

Other GOAT news..

Novak Djokovic Wins Elusive Olympic Gold Medal To Cap GOAT Résumé.

What a player!! 🙌🙌💪💪🥇🥇

[mojo]

Simone Biles (3 gold 1 silver olympic medals) so far...outstanding!
And she wears a goat necklace...goats are obvs trending right now.

  

[King and a Duck]

keyboard to copy

[Acme Thunderer]

Aug 5, 2024 14:39:16 GMT 1 zoomrider said:

Aug 5, 2024 14:30:40 GMT 1 Acme Thunderer said:

As this is day 1, each day Banksy will revisit the same wall and new add a new goat until a big crevice appears.

Although the crevice will appear earlier than expected as Brandler was just spotted at B&Q buying a massive chisel set.

Will one of the goats be applied in gold leaf? And are you sure Banksy will be doing the hand finishing? 😄

Hand finishing goats is a highly skilled process and will be done by someone far more gentle than Banksy.

[Fast Eddie]

This forum is going down the drain. The general incompetence when it comes to identifying ungulates is utterly depressing.

[Smokeidaeye]

Aug 5, 2024 18:00:53 GMT 1 reg said:

Am I the only one a bit annoyed how the angle of the camera is just a little off?

Looks like the camera was already in place before this piece so not sure it has anything to do with it. Hard to tell how it was originally angled in this photo though.

[PC Baby]

Aug 5, 2024 21:43:40 GMT 1 Lroy said:

Lroy the picture above and indeed the image portrayed by Banksy is that of an Ibex, which has much larger horns than a Chamois (theirs are short and slightly hooked at the ends) - see comparisons..

Chamois:


Ibex:


Whilst looking for pictures, I came across a video showing the amazing ability of Ibex clambering up near-vertical walls and the balance and acrobatics they can perform with absolute ease.

A herd of ibex climb a Swiss dam for an acrobatic picnic

Unfortunately, I don't understand French, but the pictures speak for themselves! 👀

[Art Attackkk]

remove duplicate elements

Interesting angle by the Guardian. Makes it look like you could touch the falling stones.

[pauljones23]

is it just me, or is the outline of palestine between the gazelle's legs?

[cocos]

I’m planning to head over this afternoon. Anyone been this morning? Hoping there’s no hideous perspex housing built before I get there!

[loui]

Fingers crossed. Is it day 2 yet?

[met]

Banksy:  I could paint one of those mountain goats with the big horns on top of that buttress over there.

And then readjust the CCTV camera so it's pointing towards the goat.

Haha, that would be funny.


UAA:  Yes, okay, but what does the goat actually mean?

What does it really mean?

[hnkpnk]

Aug 6, 2024 8:57:49 GMT 1 met said:

Banksy:  I could paint one of those mountain goats with the big horns on top of that buttress over there.

And then readjust the CCTV camera so it's pointing towards the goat.

Haha, that would be funny.


UAA:  Yes, okay, but what does the goat actually mean?

What does it really mean?

Agree, I believe there’s a lot of overthinking some of Banksys work.   

[Dutch Art Collector]

They changed the filename haha, no Day-1 anymore :-P
Are they reading this forum? ;-)

[Acme Thunderer]

If you look at the legs, they spell out K II, so Banksy is clearly making a reference to K2, which is one of the highest mountains in the world.



(I don’t really think that, but just adding to the stupid theories 😉)

[loui]

Aug 6, 2024 8:57:49 GMT 1 met said:

Banksy:  I could paint one of those mountain goats with the big horns on top of that buttress over there.

And then readjust the CCTV camera so it's pointing towards the goat.

Haha, that would be funny.


UAA:  Yes, okay, but what does the goat actually mean?

What does it really mean?

Are you saying he lost his wittiness Met? Not sure he’d be pleased to hear that 🙈😅