Banksy Strikes

Posted by tomo at 05:05 AM in computers . | 9 Comments

Stencil graffiti legend "Banksy" did it again last night when he managed to sneak a painting into the Tate Britain gallery last night.

Artwork being considered for display at Tate Britain usually undergoes a rigorous process of nomination. But under heavy disguise, Banksy bypassed the lengthy process by sneaking his work on the wall of Room Seven on the second level when no one was looking. [Independent.co.uk story]

A caption glued next to the painting read: "This new acquisition is a beautiful example of the neo post-idiotic style. Little is known about Banksy whose work is inspired by cannabis resin and daytime television."

Banksy, best known for his acclaimed images of rats with drills, monkeys with weapons of mass destruction and girls cuddling up to missiles daubed on the sides of buildings, said: "People often ask whether graffiti is art, well it must be now - it's been hanging in the Tate." [The Guardian story]

I believe the man to be an inspiration to stencilers worldwide and with good reason. A quick look at his website should show you why.

He was also in the news recently for his exhibit of painted animals.