The piece states that it appears to be molded fiberglass. But is anyone aware of any more in depth analysis of its materials/possible production technique? Was the pillar barren on top before?
New statue in London, attributed to Banksy, of a suited man, blinded by a flag
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#33Banksy is the patron saint of the “I’m 13 and this is deep” mentality.
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#34I think it's a reasonable statue. But does anyone else think it's a bit obvious, more so than his other work? Like there is no doubt on the meaning at all, it's all right there on the surface level.
> there is no doubt on the meaning at all Which flag? Or, what kind of flag? Or does it matter?
It is universal. The flag, the state, the man. Details don't matter.
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#35Really makes you think. I guess Palestine and Ukraine should just give up.
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#36I misparsed this headline as (Statue (of a man (blinded by a flag (put up by Banksy)))) in central London It is intended to be ((Statue (of a man (blinded by a flag))) (put up by Banksy)) in central London
The actual headline is more coherent but I'm not too fond of it either. You really don't see any good ol' fashioned short and sweet headlines that read best to the ear in a Mid-Atlantic accent anymore.
Banksy erects central London statue of man blinded by flag, maybe?
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#37Re: New statue in London, attributed to Banksy, of a suited man, blinded by a flag
#38Earlier quoted context omitted.
it gets people talking which many of those who like it consider to be the primary point. In other words, it's not great public art, it's basically government approved engagement bait or engineered pro-establishment viral messaging and it's very successful at that! (but it doesn't inspire and elevate that art should aspire to)
> engineered pro-establishment viral messaging I don’t understand this. What speaks pro-establishment in this piece?
If one can read this as pro-establishment, it's proof that the the art is indeed not so obvious as suggested above :)
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#39Banksy's "anonymity" is a total farce at this point, thoroughly supported by those in power.
Re: New statue in London, attributed to Banksy, of a suited man, blinded by a flag
#40I think it's a reasonable statue. But does anyone else think it's a bit obvious, more so than his other work? Like there is no doubt on the meaning at all, it's all right there on the surface level.
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