Quand Banksy vend ses œuvres pour 60 dollars dans la rue. Better Out Than In - the movie. About Hanksy. - Hanksy(CV – Statement)Hanksy Video Aerosol, Mixed Media on Panel, Canvas and other Objects click to view images larger New York City based artist HANKSY uses the streets as his canvas, employing clever puns and turns of phrases to delight fans and observant passersby. Shortly after moving to New York in 2010, HANKSY began noticing the city’s vibrant street art scene, in which hand painted works of art, elaborate stencils, and detailed screen prints enrich blighted spots and capture the attention of urban dwellers.
Wanting to contribute to the ever-growing movement, but determined to maintain a light-hearted approach, HANKSY began satirizing British street art legend Banksy by mashing up his most famous works with references from Tom Hanks films. HANKSY’s new work broadens his satirical scope, lampooning pop culture icons like Bruce Willis and Ryan Gosling, while staying true to his punny origins. The Artist Hanksy Creates Banksy-like Images of Tom Hanks. We at HuffPost Arts are fans of street art and Tom Hanks. If you combine both of these, you will get Hanksy, a New York-based graffiti artist who converts walls into hilarious tributes. Fans of Banksy, the British street artist, will get a kick out of the slideshow of appropriated images below, each curiously featuring Tom Hanks' benevolent visage. As Banksy says on his website, "Stencils are good for two reasons; One -- they're quick; two -- they annoy idiots.
" So what do you think, readers? Is this a great spoof or what? See more images over at The L Magazine here. "Hanksy" will run from January 13th - January 31st at Krause Gallery in New York. Loading Slideshow Let Them Eat ChocolateYou've Got MaleApollo 13OscarsBanksy - HANKSYCatch Me If You CanPlanet of The HanksWilsoooooon! Video unavailable due to location We're sorry, but the video you are trying to watch cannot be viewed from your current location.
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