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  • SUNDAY DECEMBER 3 2006 11:00 AM

Banksy Takes on Michael Jackson

Submitted by Alyk

Edited by Alyk

Tags: Banksy, Michael Jackson, Santa's Ghetto



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.

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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

Canada
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





PointBlank

PointBlank

New York, NY
November 2004

DEC 04, 2006 07:58 AM

Ooooh, take that, Michael Jackson! Burn!

Next up for banksy: Liz Taylor has been married a lot. Milton Berle has a big schlong. Catherine the Great may have been slutty. And what's the deal with airline peanuts?

MrCrisp

MrCrisp

I'm lost
August 2004

DEC 04, 2006 08:07 AM

the best piece there wasn't even by banksy, but dolk lundgren.

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