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Banksy’s ‘Scar of Bethlehem’ Nativity Scene appears at The Walled Off Hotel, 2019

December 21, 2019

The Walled Off Hotel opened its doors this morning with some slightly different decor. Overnight Banksy has installed a brand new Christmas themed artwork titled ‘Scar of Bethlehem’ in the hotel, between the fireplace and reception. The artwork represents in Christianity tradition, the nativity scene, representing the birth of Jesus, with his mother Mary and her husband, Joseph. […]

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The Meaning Behind “Hanging Klansman” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained

December 17, 2019

Banksy’s “Hanging Klansman” is a provocative artwork that challenges the viewer to confront the darker aspects of society. The commemorative poster is based on the original painting displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago, from June 13th to August 31st 2009, and featured more than 100 works […]

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The Meaning Behind “Riot Copper” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained

December 17, 2019

Banksy’s “Riot Coppers” is a provocative artwork displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago, from June 13th to August 31st 2009, and featured more than 100 works of art that explored the themes of rebellion, politics, and social justice. Riot Copper Banksy’s “Riot Coppers” was seen upon […]

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The Meaning Behind “Dorothy … I don’t think” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained

December 17, 2019

Banksy’s “Dorothy… I don’t think ” was displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago, from June 13th to August 31st 2009, and featured more than 100 works of art that explored the themes of rebellion, politics, and social justice. The Wizard of Oz Banksy’s “Dorothy… I don’t […]

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The Meaning Behind “David” at Banksy vs Bristol Museum – Explained

December 17, 2019

Banksy’s “David” was displayed at “Banksy versus Bristol Museum”. The exhibition ran for 11 weeks over a decade ago, from June 13th to August 31st 2009, and featured more than 100 works of art that explored the themes of rebellion, politics, and social justice. David and Goliath… and Michelangelo “David” by Banksy is based on the […]

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RainBird Mural: HOXXOH’s Monumental Colour Field

December 15, 2019

This large-scale mural title RainBird pushed abstraction into new territory through an unconventional application method using pressurised spray systems inspired by irrigation tools. Rather than relying on traditional aerosol gestures, the artist employed gardening hoses and custom nozzles to propel paint across the wall. The result was a vast atmospheric gradient that feels less painted […]

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Invader Unveils Largest Space Invader Mosaic in Paris, 2019

December 10, 2019

Nestled in the heart of Paris’s 4th arrondissement is the largest mosaic creation by the street artist Invader – the monumental Space Invader artwork is known as PA_1432. This striking artwork spans a massive 70 sqm and towers at an impressive 9 metres tall and 7 metres wide. Comprised of a staggering 447 tiles, the […]

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Banksy’s Christmas Message highlights Homelessness, Birmingham 2019

December 9, 2019

Banksy shared a video today of his latest mural on Vyse Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery quarter, highlighting homelessness, especially around the festive Christmas time. With contrast to the gold and diamonds found in Birmingham’s Jewellery quarter, Banksy’s video shows a homeless man with a white beard going to sleep on a public bench, with two […]

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Robert Montgomery Lights up Downtown Fort Smith with a Message of HOPE, Arkansas 2019

December 7, 2019

Scottish-born, London-based poet, artist, and sculptor Robert Montgomery has collaborated with global creative house Justkids towards a poetic contribution to the Downtown Fort Smith community embodied as a site-specific installation lighting up the downtown urban-scape with a timely yet wholehearted command “MINE LOVE DISTRIBUTE HOPE”. The LED lighted sculpture, part of the conceptual artist light […]

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Exploring Banksy’s Top Ten Most Notable Pranks: A Look at the Artistic Legacy of the Enigmatic Artist

December 7, 2019

Banksy, the elusive graffiti artist, has captured the art world’s imagination with his thought-provoking works that combine social commentary with an unmistakable style. His art pieces have become cultural touchstones and have been the subject of countless debates, discussions, and analyses. This blog post will delve into Banksy’s artistic legacy and explore some of his […]

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The Meaning Behind Pejac’s ‘YIN-YANG Diptych’ – Explained

December 5, 2019

Pejac’s Yin-Yang diptych print features one of his most popular drawings from his Paris show, recreated on a larger scale. The artwork is a powerful representation of the artist’s recurring themes of global warming and climate change. The artwork portrays an Inuit man fishing through a hole in thick ice, symbolising the fragility of the […]

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