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Alyk

Alyk

Boston, MA
February 2005

DEC 02, 2006 09:33 PM



British graffiti artist Banksy unveiled his most recent piece and, as usual, the media drooled all over it. Banksy’s latest target: child lover and protector, Michael Jackson. The creation featured Jackson in a Christmas-themed scene inspired by the story of Hansel and Gretel.

Jackson is seen trying to coax a little girl and a boy with a sweet in one of four works displayed in Santa’s Ghetto, an amusement arcade that opens in Central London.

The 3,000sq ft space showcases the best in graffiti, art and sculpture from around the world. There is also a chance to win works of art by playing fairground attractions.

“I felt the spirit of Christmas was being lost,” Banksy said. “It was becoming increasingly un-commercialized and more and more.”


Although one would assume this Banksy’s attempt to rip off his clients for a quick buck, the Santa’s Ghetto project may actually do some good; the gallery will be open for 23 days, offering affordable art to consumers.

_panda_

_panda_

I'm lost
November 2005

DEC 03, 2006 11:09 AM

Lets Go!!

sickboyedd

sickboyedd

United Kingdom
January 2004

DEC 03, 2006 11:16 AM

I was there on Saturday and it's really quite impressive in there, there's stuff by quite a few good artists including Pete Fowler, who did all the Super Furry Animals artwork. You can even try win a Banksy screen print by throwing a hoop over the virgin Mary. Well worth a visit smile

JoLeigh

JoLeigh

SUICIDEGIRL

Florida, USA

DEC 03, 2006 11:19 AM

So awesome.

EvilBunny

EvilBunny

Ewa Beach, HI
May 2006

DEC 03, 2006 11:29 AM

too sweet!!

StarBelliedBoy

StarBelliedBoy

Philadelphia, PA
December 2003

DEC 03, 2006 11:47 AM

Oh snap! Making fun of Michael Jackson, how decadently avant-garde!

MrCrisp

MrCrisp

I'm lost
August 2004

DEC 03, 2006 11:53 AM

title should be: "bansky continues to work with tired cliches, battle irrelevance."

SoapBox

soapbox

United Kingdom
November 2005

DEC 03, 2006 12:00 PM

fair play

legman

legman

Portland, OR
February 2006

DEC 03, 2006 12:46 PM

biggrin

Sexdwarf

Sexdwarf

Hermosa Beach, CA
February 2003

DEC 03, 2006 12:54 PM

Wow!

Never thought Banksy would fail me, dang.

I totally don't get this quote either, "I felt the spirit of Christmas was being lost," Banksy said. "It was becoming increasingly un-commercialized and more and more."

So he wants Christmas to be more commercialized?!

MrCrisp said:
title should be: "bansky continues to work with tired cliches, battle irrelevance."



I hate to say it, but soon Banksy'll be able use himself.

bashster

bashster

United Kingdom
December 2004

DEC 03, 2006 12:56 PM

i love that but banksy it should have been a coke bottle with jesus juice written on it.This would been a greaty parody of cokes shit holidays are comin adverts that smack of commercialism

StarBelliedBoy

StarBelliedBoy

Philadelphia, PA
December 2003

DEC 03, 2006 01:59 PM

bashster said:
adverts that smack of commercialism



Ads that "smack of commercialism"?

geasavenger

geasavenger

West Bend, WI
May 2005

DEC 03, 2006 02:24 PM

bashster said:
i love that but banksy it should have been a coke bottle with jesus juice written on it.This would been a greaty parody of cokes shit holidays are comin adverts that smack of commercialism



Agreed, this would have have been more inspired

Crivelli

Crivelli

United Kingdom
January 2005

DEC 03, 2006 02:29 PM

I think Jeff Banks' career has taken an upward turn since his days on The Clothes Show and advertising Persil, good for him.

Qwerty

Qwerty

SUICIDEGIRL

I'm lost

DEC 03, 2006 03:52 PM

ooo wanna go!

verion

verion

United Kingdom
March 2005

DEC 03, 2006 04:07 PM

I went in today and so very nearly bought lots of things. I'm now going back tomorrow to buy gifts for friends.

There was a queue to get in and they had bouncers too. I thought that was quite amusing.

I realised that the majority of the art on the walls are actually on a website called

http://www.picturesonwalls.com/

so anyone that can't get to it can still buy things, mail order style.

smile

black_tar_heroin

black_tar_heroin

I'm lost
January 2003

DEC 03, 2006 04:11 PM

oh those WHACKY millionares............................. whatever

Gringo

Gringo

Spokane, WA
May 2006

DEC 03, 2006 04:13 PM

StarBelliedBoy said:
Oh snap! Making fun of Michael Jackson, how decadently avant-garde!


As is the use of, "Oh snap!"

In regards to the picture, shouldn't it be two boys instead of one of each? We must stay true to the stereotype.

Lemonkid

Lemonkid

Canada
May 2003

DEC 03, 2006 08:55 PM

*yawn*

toothpickmoe

toothpickmoe

Los Angeles, CA
May 2004

DEC 03, 2006 09:01 PM

Love Banksy or hate him, but that "gallery" sounds amazing.

yetimike

yetimike

Portland, OR
October 2006

DEC 04, 2006 12:05 AM

first paris, then michael -- who's next? mel gibson? jesus christ what a twatwaffle that dude is.

Crucial

Crucial

United Kingdom
November 2006

DEC 04, 2006 04:48 AM

StarBelliedBoy said:
Ads that "smack of commercialism"?



HAHA. Quite apart from all that, the actual image is a bit bollocks.

Jennifer_

Jennifer_

Venezuela
November 2006

DEC 04, 2006 07:08 AM

I used to quite like Banksy, but now he just spends his time making fun of celebrities, it's hard to see the difference between him and your average tabloid newspaper.
Can anyone explain to me what, if any, is the difference between Banksy's latest work and a copy of 'Heat' magazine?

Stevex

Stevex

United Kingdom
September 2006

DEC 04, 2006 07:25 AM

i agree


Sexdwarf said:
Wow!

Never thought Banksy would fail me, dang.

I totally don't get this quote either, "I felt the spirit of Christmas was being lost," Banksy said. "It was becoming increasingly un-commercialized and more and more."

So he wants Christmas to be more commercialized?!

MrCrisp said:
title should be: "bansky continues to work with tired cliches, battle irrelevance."



I hate to say it, but soon Banksy'll be able use himself.



Heckler

Heckler

Sooke, BC
May 2004

DEC 04, 2006 07:29 AM

Sexdwarf said:
Wow!

Never thought Banksy would fail me, dang.

I totally don't get this quote either, "I felt the spirit of Christmas was being lost," Banksy said. "It was becoming increasingly un-commercialized and more and more."

So he wants Christmas to be more commercialized?!

MrCrisp said:
title should be: "bansky continues to work with tired cliches, battle irrelevance."



I hate to say it, but soon Banksy'll be able use himself.




I'll give the full quote

"It was becoming increasingly uncommercialised and more and more to do with religion so we decided to open our own shop and sell pointless stuff you didn't need."

Another article on the subject from his home town newspaper . Bristol Evening post





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