August 05, 2005

London guerilla graffiti artist visits Palestine. Though Banksy got abuse from both the Israelis and Palestinians ... the latter were slightly less threatening than the Israeli military ...
posted by dickdotcom 19 years ago
  • 'Slightly less threatening than the Israeli military' = every other fucker on the planet...
  • Yes but if the Israeli military types just threaten you be very very thankful.
  • What kitfisto said.
  • MonkeyFilter: Slightly less threatening than the Israeli military.
  • I was also keen on his museum installations--Withus Oragainstus was brilliant.
  • it has been a while since someone has really inspired me, and Banksy is teh shit.
  • i love his work. very cool. but how do the natives take it??? if its on the palestinian side, wouldn't it make them feel more imprisoned.....is that what he's after??? basically, is he just making a statement or trying to inspire?>?? alas, much better than that borf crap that was floating around for a while.......
  • flashboy?
  • Hmmm... it's not bad, this. Not great, the artwork itself is of a far better quality than his normal stuff, but the themes are mediocre (especially given the impressive location for the work). But it's definitely a big step up from his normal, lazy, self-gratifying toss. Also, you know, I'm totally down with him putting himself in situations where he might get shot.
  • BORF IS GOOD FOR YOUR LIVER