[Warm Gun]

nice one!

[They call me Stephen]

Very nice Fragile, what is the piece like in the real world? Nice to see it is still perfectly intact

[formula400]

oh oh where is this??

[boaty]

Fragile, where is this located?
As always nice pics and posts...

[yeah]

see this thread.... www.flickr.com/groups/banksy/discuss/72157624955312880/

It's on Mount Pleasant Road, near the corner with the main road, Onslow Road (A335).

Postcode = SO14 0ED

The road in front of it is double yellow lines so photographers will be happy

[curiousgeorge]

Good placement, is a school within 400 yds if i recall correctly

May have actually worked on that building many moons ago, very vibrant area with lots of blues for after hours fun

[formula400]

wicked, cheers for that, a 400 miles round trip to see this and the robot, damm thats a lot of riding.

[fuzzed]

Great to finally get to see this piece today, I'd been wondering where it was hiding, thought it could be on the Isle of Wight with the others. Few photos over on my flickr - www.flickr.com/photos/fuzzed1/

[jamo]

I went to the postcode in Southampton (St. Deny's) from one of the forum postings last night and found it no problem. IMHO it is Banksy. Look at the legs and face, in particular. Up close, there was no doubt in my mind.

I even met this chap who claimed to be Banksy. Real name Elliot. 12 years old.

Cheers

[Sliding on the Walls]

www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/8682588.Southampton____Graffiti____is_a___20_000_Banksy_original_mural/



From Southampton Daily Echo:

"HE is the world famous guerrilla graffiti artist who swoops secretly in the night to splash urban landscapes with his edgy paintings.

His anti-establishment work sells for up to £1m and his celebrity fans include Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Now, the world’s most elusive aerosol painter Banksy has left his mark on a Southampton street wall in the middle of the night. Bristol-born Banksy, whose true identity remains secret, has sprayed a piece of his art work in Bevois Valley.

It has been painted on the 6ft white garden wall of a privately-owned terraced house.

Experts estimate the work would be worth more than £20,000 and that does not include the cost of putting up a new wall. Dozens have already travelled to take photos of the eye-catching drawing of a monochrome young boy who appears to be sat on a pavement holding a balloon with the words “No Future” in red letters above.

It is believed the urban warrior sprayed his iconic stencil en route to the Isle of Wight.

Although the art has been there for a number of weeks it has only just been confirmed as the work of the famous spray painter.

Keith Sekree, owner of TAOI Gallery in Shamrock Quay, who displays Banksy originals, said the work will make the city more vibrant.

The art dealer, said: “It is really unusual for him to do such a random piece. Usually there is a point to him being there. It is the first time he has been to Southampton and it is fantastic for the city.

“One of the most sought after artists of a generation has spent his time painting something which really should be preserved for people to see and appreciate.”

Mr Sekree, added: “The piece in Southampton is a great one, it encapsulates so much of what Banksy is good at. The message is linked to his famous Girl With Balloon via the red balloon making up part of the slogan.”

Local councillor for Bevois and Labour arts spokesman, Derek Burke added: “It’s fabulous that Banksy’s been to Bevois and left his mark. It might be a springboard to add some life into what is a run-down area and get people flooding into the city.

Last night, Southampton City Council confirmed they would not be removing the work.

Leader Councillor Royston Smith said: “The graffiti was done on a private wall and naturally we would let the owner decide what they want to do with it. The council would therefore not protect the work.”

[charlie]

very exciting.
Bevois Valley was my second home as a student, The Hobbit, Clowns and Jesters.... I even lived above Clowns for my final year.
Perfect excuse to go back down for a beer.

[hlarmy]

Nice to see a forum member (or x-forum member I think now) getting a mention and some PR for his gallery.

Hope all is well Keith; give me a shout if you're still in the insurance business...

[Sliding on the Walls]

This will be featuring on South Today TONIGHT at 18:30GMT BBC 1 in the south!!

[jonnyx]

i noticed they used an eelus image in the report! (the good the bad and the moon).

[jonnyx]

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00w5fmf/South_Today_23_11_2010/

right towards the end. (spot the eelus image in the report)

[jonnyx]

coming soon on iplayer (apparently)

[Daniel Silk]

Banksy "No Future" Southampton

www.flickr.com/photos/paulo2070/5199407792


www.flickr.com/photos/paulo2070/5199410154/

[Daniel Silk]

Watch the BBC news report here - www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-11823462

"Controversial street artist Banksy is believed to be responsible for a mural on a garden wall in Southampton"

[Sliding on the Walls]

It pains me to have to say this, but somebody has just painted over it.

I took these pictures about 10 minutes ago, after leaving the pub.

i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc220/Jonno_RMS/P1060417.jpg

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[etched]

vandals!!

[formula400]

mans thats rubbish, why would they do it, good job i went last thursday.

[fuzzed]

No surprised at all, I knew as soon as I saw the newspaper article on here that it wouldn't last.

I wonder how long it would've lasted for had the paper and BBC not picked up on it? Anyone else think it's strange that they now report on EVERY street piece B does?

[jonnyx]

good headline from this is hampshire website - BANKSY NOW A BLANKSY

www.thisishampshire.net/news/8684295.Banksy_work_of_art_ruined/

[fuzzed]

You been back down there again fragile?

[fuzzed]

Nov 24, 2010 11:45:53 GMT 1 Fragile said:

Nov 24, 2010 11:34:09 GMT 1 fuzzed said:

You been back down there again fragile?

nah, photo from here:

www.flickr.com/photos/56276726@N06/5202674731/in/pool-banksy

Ahh I see, thought it was dedication from you! It's a shame, glad I got down there to see it whilst it was still looking fresh!

[Daniel Silk]

Banksy Southampton
www.flickr.com/photos/m8rty/5194331077


www.flickr.com/photos/m8rty/5194330095

[Warm Gun]

Ti's a shame, nice to see it last as long as it did though.

[jonnyx]

that is brilliant - well done small children

[Daniel Silk]

www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3244744/20k-Banksy-wall-art-ruined-by-vandal.html

"FURIOUS Joe Sidhu has lost out on £20,000 after a Banksy was sprayed on his garden wall and a jealous local painted over it."

[wizzy]

Tough luck Joe, take the 20k knock and offer the property at a more realistic market price.
That aside its a shame this was painted over.