Banksy
"The immature poet imitates and the mature poet plagiarizes," said T.S. Eliot. If imitation is indeed the finest form of flattery, then does it follow that plagiarism is a worthwhile pursuit? Indeed it can be. Street art, including visual art Continue Reading...
BanksyBanksy started off as a graffiti artist in England in the 1990s and rose to popular fame as a stencil artist when the film Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) appeared in movie theaters (ArtNet, 2021). Banksy was depicted as a renegade, anti-esta Continue Reading...
Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) Banksy
Introduction to the Documentary
Banksy, in his documentary 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' seeks to highlight street art and tell people the difficulties inherent in being a street artist and making a living ou Continue Reading...
Disney sets them up, sexes them up, and throws them under the bus when they come of age. But who is complaining? Very few. The fact is celebrity gossip has become an industry unto itself. People love watching stars fall. If Disney can provide the st Continue Reading...
GraffitiArt or Vandalism?The debate over whether graffiti should be considered art or vandalism has been ongoing for decades. Proponents of graffiti argue that it is a valid form of self expression and a legitimate art form, citing famous examples li Continue Reading...