Talking about the types of public art in class yesterday made me think about one of my favorite artists Banksy. He's a British street artist know for his political activism. He started as a free hand graffiti artist but picked up stenciling because it was much faster. His works usually involve rats, policemen, monkey, soldiers, and kids. They usually portray an idea of anti-capitalism, anti-war, or anti-establishment but in a creative and interesting way that really makes you think. There's a movie about him, Exit Through the Gift Shop, and a book of a collection of his work, Wall and Piece.
Here are some of my favorites of his...
And an interview...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxzsfZkH9Bw&feature=related
(Just a warning there's some profane language in it)
And a clip from a British culture show about him...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e0IJSOq0xg
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