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Wall and Piece

By Banksy

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| Paperback | 9781844137879

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The collected works of Britain’s most wanted artist.

Artistic genius, political activist, painter and decorator, mythic legend or notorious graffiti artist? The work of Banksy is unmistakable, except maybe when it’s squatting in the Tate or New York’s Metropolitan Museum. Banksy is responsiblContinue

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Wall and Piece By Banksy

By Banksy. Century, 240 pp, $27.95, softcover Of all those who make their statements to the world armed with aerosol cans and vitriol, few have achieved the name recognition of Banksy. The London-based artist, who chooses to preserve his anonymity, i ... (read full critics)

straight published on Tue, 31 Aug 2010

7 Reviews

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The people who truly deface our neighbourhoods are the companies that scrawl giant slogans across buildings and buses trying to make us feel inadequate unless we buy their stuff. They expect to be able to shout their message in your face from every available surface but you're never allowed to answe ... (continue)

The people who truly deface our neighbourhoods are the companies that scrawl giant slogans across buildings and buses trying to make us feel inadequate unless we buy their stuff. They expect to be able to shout their message in your face from every available surface but you're never allowed to answer back. Well, they started the fight and the wall is the weapon of choice to hit them back.

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noein (fuck the sisma) said on Sep 7, 2011 | Add your feedback

While I don't support graffiti, I checked out this book because I do support Banksy's outlook on society and government. He puts so many contradictions together that makes you re-examine your view of the world; rioters throwing flowers, soldiers drawing peace symbols, army helicopters with pink bow ... (continue)

While I don't support graffiti, I checked out this book because I do support Banksy's outlook on society and government. He puts so many contradictions together that makes you re-examine your view of the world; rioters throwing flowers, soldiers drawing peace symbols, army helicopters with pink bows, starving children with Burger King paper crowns, policemen spray painting a wall and I could go on and on. I really liked one of Banksy's quotes when he said:
"It takes a lot of guts to stand up anonymously in a western democracy and call for things no-one else believes in - like peace and justice and freedom." (pg. 29)

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Stcin10 said on Oct 2, 2011 | Add your feedback

It's not like there is a lot to read here, but if you like Banksy you're gonna love it.

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Isam said on Aug 29, 2010 | Add your feedback

I love this artist. Every his drawing's really creative and so pretty real.
It's a collection of his all drawings in all part of the world. In the book you can find some interesting themes and troubles about the english life...
Well if you want know about this fleeting artist you must buy it!

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paolorinaldo said on Jul 17, 2010 | Add your feedback

Thank you Biri

Back from London with such a nice book... honey, you're always so lovely :-) Great choise

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Kerstin said on Jun 8, 2010 | Add your feedback