Before the artist confirmed it was his piece of work, Islington councillor Flora Williamson said it would be “incredible” to have a Banksy artwork “right in the middle of social housing and one of the poorest parts of the borough”.
Spray-on community revitalization and economic development
His work almost never benefits the community though. Councils will actively remove it or individuals will tear down walls just to sell it for private gain.
If the artist genuinely cared about the community they wouldn’t bestow work upon it but work with them instead.
It’s a bit meh, isn’t it?
Agreed. Not one of my fave banksys.
He spruced up the neighborhood!
Precisely.
Spray-on community revitalization and economic development
His work almost never benefits the community though. Councils will actively remove it or individuals will tear down walls just to sell it for private gain.
If the artist genuinely cared about the community they wouldn’t bestow work upon it but work with them instead.
And the community responds:
guardian article, Banksy defaced
Other than the auction thing, Banksy haven’t done anything interesting since ‘exit through the gift shop’, that wasn’t really good neither.
What is your definition of meh? Personally I liked Banksy in Ukraine especially The Judo Competition. But yeah this tree thing is not any good.
Location, location, location
Look, they can’t all be hits, okay?
Not even Meh, I’d flat out argue it’s ugly. Maybe I just don’t get it, but it’s a giant eyesore imo