APW: Banksy (885 hits)
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Submitted by HurtByTheSun (View user info) at 2007-04-18 06:20:49 EDT
Let's get APW off the mark shall we?
In all honesty, I can't be arsed typing out a huge thing about how cool Banksy is and what he's done for the world of graffiti and graphic art in general, so I won't bother. If you want to read about one of the most kick ass street artists of our time, here's some links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banksy
http://www.banksy.co.uk/
Here's some of my favourite things he's done. I've seen quite a few of them, but never had a camera handy, which is pretty lame.
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Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2007-07-11 16:08:21 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
Submitted by mikethescottish (user info) at 2007-07-11 16:02:28 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2007-07-11 15:39:51 EDT (#)
Ranking: -1
I like his art, but am disturbed by his ignorance of middle eastern politics, his cowardice for not addressing the wall issue with refugee camps in surrounding countries, or his anti-semitism (I don't know which caused him to pick the wall in Gaza for his art).
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Because obviously anyone offering an artistic alternative to zionist propaganda is anti-semitic.
Ignorant? My arse.
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Sorry how is a wall that has cut down on terroristic attacks propaganda?
I am not saying it is definately anti-semitism, it could be ignorance of what else is going on in the middle east. Why is he not trying to paint walls that seperate Palestenian refugee camps (which have worse conditions and fewer rights) from people in Jordan?
Submitted by mikethescottish (user info) at 2007-07-11 16:02:28 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2007-07-11 15:39:51 EDT (#)
Ranking: -1
I like his art, but am disturbed by his ignorance of middle eastern politics, his cowardice for not addressing the wall issue with refugee camps in surrounding countries, or his anti-semitism (I don't know which caused him to pick the wall in Gaza for his art).
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Because obviously anyone offering an artistic alternative to zionist propaganda is anti-semitic.
Ignorant? My arse.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2007-07-11 15:39:51 EDT (#)
Ranking: -1
I like his art, but am disturbed by his ignorance of middle eastern politics, his cowardice for not addressing the wall issue with refugee camps in surrounding countries, or his anti-semitism (I don't know which caused him to pick the wall in Gaza for his art).
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-06-04 08:05:36 EDT (#)
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WTF The Banksy site is now on B@W. I demand reflected credit!
Submitted by Realpolitik (user info) at 2007-04-19 00:13:59 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Brings back fond memories, while I was at the University of Michigan, there was a graffiti of Han Solo standing in the classic pose with his blaster up - it was the background of my phone for the longest time.
Submitted by PrescriptionX (user info) at 2007-04-18 23:51:59 EDT (#)
Ranking: -2
You want a cookie for copying and pasting images off his site? No cookie, you get a -2. Next time try including some original content.
Submitted by DirtyHarry (user info) at 2007-04-18 16:12:12 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Awesome stuff.
Submitted by Shlongy (user info) at 2007-04-18 15:15:41 EDT (#)
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Piss off Orgasmoron: +2 this: http://www.ubersite.com/m/100833
Submitted by sweetcheebs (user info) at 2007-04-18 14:13:36 EDT (#)
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Ahhh, reminds me of my younger years. Except I was in America and my art sucked hard. Still, the memory is there...
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 13:46:33 EDT (#)
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Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 13:02:04 EDT (#)
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Submitted by The_taste_of_Monkeys (user info) at 2007-04-18 18:00:39 BST (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 14:25:28 BST (#)
Ranking: 0
Sounds like a Glasgow ubercon is on the cards then. Though it might be highly dangerous.
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Theres a terrifying prospect right there
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BUCKFAST AND CHIBBINGS FOR ALL!
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I hope thats something nice.
Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2007-04-18 13:20:53 EDT (#)
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INTERESTING
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 13:02:04 EDT (#)
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Submitted by The_taste_of_Monkeys (user info) at 2007-04-18 18:00:39 BST (#)
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Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 14:25:28 BST (#)
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Sounds like a Glasgow ubercon is on the cards then. Though it might be highly dangerous.
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Theres a terrifying prospect right there
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BUCKFAST AND CHIBBINGS FOR ALL!
Submitted by The_taste_of_Monkeys (user info) at 2007-04-18 13:00:39 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 14:25:28 BST (#)
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Sounds like a Glasgow ubercon is on the cards then. Though it might be highly dangerous.
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Theres a terrifying prospect right there
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:31:08 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2007-04-18 16:29:12 BST (#)
Ranking: 2
You know what, he probably did.
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If you're the offspring of Banksy, I demand that you post some kind of art you made in honour of both APW and your awesome heritage.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:29:12 EDT (#)
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You know what, he probably did.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:04:13 EDT (#)
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Submitted by particle_man58 (user info) at 2007-04-18 16:01:21 BST (#)
Ranking: 2
Holy shit, this guy is my new hero.
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There's some guy who goes by 'Inch' around Newcastle. He's proper shit at graffiti, but he manages to get to some phenomenal places, so I have endless respect for him.
Submitted by particle_man58 (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:01:21 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Holy shit, this guy is my new hero.
Submitted by Fey (user info) at 2007-04-18 10:54:38 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Merlina (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:04:49 EDT (#)
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Submitted by orph (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:35:35 EDT (#)
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I love Bansky's stuff - great APW choice!
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 10:39:34 EDT (#)
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Submitted by richardcranium (user info) at 2007-04-18 15:35:17 BST (#)
Ranking: 1
Correct grammar is for pussies.
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Doesn't change the fact that you have the writing ability of a 15 year old. Congratulations slick, what's it feel like to know you're never going to college?
Submitted by richardcranium (user info) at 2007-04-18 10:35:17 EDT (#)
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Correct grammar is for pussies.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 10:23:11 EDT (#)
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Submitted by richardcranium (user info) at 2007-04-18 15:21:17 BST (#)
Ranking: 1
Yeah, I read that in the newspaper crap too. However it doesn't change the fact it's grafitti.
Whatever. Your a piece of horse shit.
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Is it graffiti or is it art? Even the fine art snobs are beginning to agree that street art, in this form, not like 'Baz was here' is pretty impressive and beautiful.
Way to use grammar, tit for brains.
Submitted by orph (user info) at 2007-04-18 10:22:33 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
The below insult should have read 'you're', not 'your'.
Submitted by richardcranium (user info) at 2007-04-18 10:21:17 EDT (#)
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Yeah, I read that in the newspaper crap too. However it doesn't change the fact it's grafitti.
Whatever. Your a piece of horse shit.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 10:18:51 EDT (#)
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Submitted by richardcranium (user info) at 2007-04-18 15:09:14 BST (#)
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All good. It kind of pisses me off that graffiti was graffitied (sp) over and the cats were convicted of a crime.
Meh, who gives a crap, it stupid f'ing british people. That have ignorant laws.
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The point is that it was one of the most photographed pieces of street art, loved by the owner of the pub it was painted on and generally admired. If you knew anything about Banksy you'd know that a piece of his work on your wall is probably worth at least £10,000.
Submitted by richardcranium (user info) at 2007-04-18 10:09:14 EDT (#)
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All good. It kind of pisses me off that graffiti was graffitied (sp) over and the cats were convicted of a crime.
Meh, who gives a crap, it stupid f'ing british people. That have ignorant laws.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:49:09 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Draco (user info) at 2007-04-18 14:48:01 BST (#)
Ranking: 2
That smiley face death is fucking awesome
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When I first saw it, I fell about the place laughing.
Submitted by Draco (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:48:01 EDT (#)
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That smiley face death is fucking awesome
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:36:53 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Very cool artwork.
Submitted by DrogoRoch (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:29:06 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Nice stuff
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:25:28 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 14:23:58 BST (#)
Ranking: 2
Met two guys when I was in Oz last month from Glasgow, top blokes, still out there in fact sending me fecking messages about how great it is. Will visit them in about 8 months when they are back!
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Sounds like a Glasgow ubercon is on the cards then. Though it might be highly dangerous.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:23:58 EDT (#)
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Met two guys when I was in Oz last month from Glasgow, top blokes, still out there in fact sending me fecking messages about how great it is. Will visit them in about 8 months when they are back!
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:17:28 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 14:14:52 BST (#)
Ranking: 2
Sorry fucked up your rating HBTS.
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Don't worry about it dude, you live in a horrible place. Mind you, the Toon isn't much better, though I'm sure at some point Looky will deny this. He'll just be jealous when I move to a proper city: Glasgow.
Submitted by phuzzygish (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:16:23 EDT (#)
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I read the title, clicked it and gave my rating.
Banksy is a fucking legend.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:14:52 EDT (#)
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Sorry fucked up your rating HBTS.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:14:14 EDT (#)
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Tell a lie Joey I did the Princes Trust and to cut a long story short met this family from Swindon! Single 39 year old father and 3 kids 5,9 and 11. These poor kids had never ever been on holiday in their lives. So being the kind devils we were we took them to the Isle Of Wight!
After the course , myself and Malcolm paid them a visit.
They lived in the scummiest area in a horrible flat, just rows and rows of houses. Anyway we ended up going to the Swindon Oasis and I loved it!! So that infact is the best thing about Swindon.
The father was going out with a 16 year old school girl........maybe Swindon is a bit odd.
Submitted by lungfish (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:07:47 EDT (#)
Ranking: 2
Most enjoyable
Submitted by Merlina (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:04:49 EDT (#)
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Submitted by orph (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:35:35 EDT (#)
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I love Bansky's stuff - great APW choice!
Submitted by FartSmeller (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:02:15 EDT (#)
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cool
Submitted by JoeyG (user info) at 2007-04-18 09:01:13 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 13:55:03 BST (#)
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I have only ever been to Swindon once, to the County Ground In fact. It seemed a kinda harmless place to be honest. Sure you could find a similar job in Bristol, I have!
Around the County Ground, and the town centre, it's fine.
However the suburbs like Penhill, Park North and Pinehurst are fucking awful places. They're like St Pauls in Bristol, and Knowle West before they started to clean them up.
HBTS - Apologies for the camp out on your post, it's just rare to hear from other people in my neck of the woods!
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:55:03 EDT (#)
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Submitted by JoeyG (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:31:50 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:34:53 BST (#)
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He actually makes me proud to be from Bristol.
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Wish I could be proud to be from Swindon.
We're only 2 train stops away from you, yet it seems like a completely different world.
I only stay here because I'm too lazy to find another job that pays as much for doing so little.
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I have only ever been to Swindon once, to the County Ground In fact. It seemed a kinda harmless place to be honest. Sure you could find a similar job in Bristol, I have!
Submitted by Mr_Burns (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:51:03 EDT (#)
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Hmm.. Banksy, eh?
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:46:14 EDT (#)
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In fairness Joey, that's hardly his best piece. Still, I suppose his old work will become much more sought after. 'Wot no Banksy?' is genius.
Submitted by JoeyG (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:43:17 EDT (#)
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Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 13:30:28 BST (#)
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I read a story in the paper a few weeks back, where some local council cleaned a wall because of the graffiti.
Turned out it was a Banksy piece worth loads of money.
"WHAT? NO BANKSY?"
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That fuckin' sucks, where was it?
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/bristol/6444501.stm
Submitted by orph (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:33:57 EDT (#)
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Submitted by JoeyG (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:31:50 EDT (#)
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Wish I could be proud to be from Swindon.
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You're in Swindon? Small world - I work in Reading (but resign next week).
Submitted by JoeyG (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:31:50 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:34:53 BST (#)
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He actually makes me proud to be from Bristol.
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Wish I could be proud to be from Swindon.
We're only 2 train stops away from you, yet it seems like a completely different world.
I only stay here because I'm too lazy to find another job that pays as much for doing so little.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:30:28 EDT (#)
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I read a story in the paper a few weeks back, where some local council cleaned a wall because of the graffiti.
Turned out it was a Banksy piece worth loads of money.
"WHAT? NO BANKSY?"
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That fuckin' sucks, where was it?
Submitted by JoeyG (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:27:47 EDT (#)
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Banksy is great.
I read a story in the paper a few weeks back, where some local council cleaned a wall because of the graffiti.
Turned out it was a Banksy piece worth loads of money.
"WHAT? NO BANKSY?"
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:22:17 EDT (#)
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love that queen victoria one.
Submitted by snag (user info) at 2007-04-18 08:21:56 EDT (#)
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Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2007-04-18 07:28:19 EDT (#)
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I heard the Bristol vetenary school students like to light their pubic hair ablaze.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:56:50 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:54:30 BST (#)
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I don't think Southeners survive up North. Plus my passport runs out soon, they may keep me and never let me go. Mother always told me up North was much like a concentration camp.
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=GtW7N__XulY
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:55:33 EDT (#)
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I hasten to add I do not have a distinctive Bristolian accent.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:54:30 EDT (#)
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I don't think Southeners survive up North. Plus my passport runs out soon, they may keep me and never let me go. Mother always told me up North was much like a concentration camp.
Submitted by The_taste_of_Monkeys (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:51:36 EDT (#)
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Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:36:41 BST (#)
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http://www.banksy.co.uk/cuttings/metroindex.html
That one Emission? Sadly my opinion is that without Banksy, Bristol might as well not exist.
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Im fairly glad it does either way since thats where I got my radiotherapy and bone marrow transplant.
Nice city Bristol, reminds me a lot of Glasgow but with a different, but equally annoying,accent.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:44:22 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:42:08 BST (#)
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Hang on I live here! Hope you would re home me. Yes thats the one i am on about. You dont realise how much detail there is.
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Dude, I've seen it in real life in Bristol and everything! You can have my awesome flat in Newcastle, I'm leaving in two months, wahoo!
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:42:08 EDT (#)
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Hang on I live here! Hope you would re home me. Yes thats the one i am on about. You dont realise how much detail there is.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:36:41 EDT (#)
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http://www.banksy.co.uk/cuttings/metroindex.html
That one Emission? Sadly my opinion is that without Banksy, Bristol might as well not exist.
Submitted by orph (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:35:35 EDT (#)
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I love Bansky's stuff - great APW choice!
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:34:53 EDT (#)
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Its the one of the guy on Park Street, hanging out of the window I like but all of his are quality.
He actually makes me proud to be from Bristol.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:28:25 EDT (#)
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Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 11:26:57 BST (#)
Ranking: 2
The naked man is my personal favourite, really tells a story
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The one on the side of the sexual health clinic? Yeah, I like that one too, and I should have put it on probably. D'oh.
Submitted by The_taste_of_Monkeys (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:28:20 EDT (#)
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One of the best things about Bristol is when your walking about and you find one of his things just hidden down some street. The mans a genius.
Submitted by EmissionImpossible (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:26:57 EDT (#)
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The naked man is my personal favourite, really tells a story. Actually Banksy is from the same City as me so always good for him to get the recognition he deserves. Well Done HBS.
Submitted by greEn_uGly (user info) at 2007-04-18 06:25:14 EDT (#)
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