Amazing Street Art by Ukrainian Banksy. Amazing Street Art by Ukrainian Banksy Posted on 05 September 2010 Crni A Ukrainian street artist that calls himself “Sharik” is creating amazing art in the streets of Simferopol.
He uses paint to make fun and thoughtful graffiti on concrete walls of different buildings, or just on huge rocks and blocks. People call him the “Ukrainian Banksy”, because they are comparing him with an English graffiti artist called “Banksy” who travels across the world and leaving graffiti pranks in many different countries. Some of Sharik’s drawings can be interpreted as amusing pranks. Via Re-Actor. Public Poster Project (updated on 5 september) on the Behance Network. Doris Salcedo at Alexander and Bonin. Banksy. Banksy.
The man, the myth, the legend. Banksy is the pseudonym of a British graffiti artist, political activist and painter, whose identity is unconfirmed. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine irreverent dark humour with graffiti done in a distinctive stencilling technique. Such artistic works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world. We just think his work looks cool and brightens up this place called earth. 101. 106 of the most beloved Street Art Photos – Year 2010. More info.
More info. The Cans Festival - Banksy street exhibition. THE public is making its mark on graffiti artist Banksy’s first British exhibition in three years as a whole street has been transformed into an art exhibition.
The Cans Festival, a three-day street party of stencil art, kicks off yesterday in an old tunnel formerly used by taxis, which was vacated when Eurostar left its Waterloo terminal in London. Artists from as far afield as Brazil, Canada and Australia are also taking part. Huge installations include smashed up cars, a CCTV camera-laden tree, an ice cream van, a cut-out of the Queen, and statues as well as artwork on the walls.
Boris Johnson also features in murals by a Dutch artist named Hugo Kaagman. In one piece – We Need Change – the politician’s face appears by a picture of a Smurf. From today the public can add to the exhibition with their own stencilling. Banksy said: “Graffiti doesn’t always spoil buildings, in fact it’s the only way to improve a lot of them. The free event is open to the public from 10am until 10pm on Monday. NEW BANKSY IN LONDON. The Art of OaKoAk. Some of the best street art has humor built into it.
In the case of French street artist, OaKoAk, they take what the city gives to them and creates a witty street piece. Who hasn't wanted to turn a tile doorstep into a piano, or a sewer cover into a Viking's shield? A lot of these pieces are simple statements done very well. We like the Gameboy one especially. Via TCR. 1560EF024BAF15CA0F92FF (JPEG Image, 800x1063 pixels) - Scaled (60. Everything. Fs-94.jpg (JPEG Image, 600x374 pixels) 4309_84dd. Beach-catacombs_32750_990x742. 14 Great Banksy Street Art Photos and Quotes!
“There are four basic human needs; food, sleep, sex and revenge.” – Banksy “Nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful people with talent, leave the house before you find something worth staying in for. ” – Banksy “Think outside the box, collapse the box, and take a fucking sharp knife to it.” – Banksy “You’re mind is working at its best when you’re being paranoid.
You explore every avenue and possibility of your situation at high speed with total clarity.” – Banksy (Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall) “Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. “People who get up early in the morning cause war, death and famine.” – Banksy (Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall) “I need someone to protect me from all the measures they take in order to protect me. ” – Banksy “My main problem with cops is that they do what they’re told. “Become good at cheating and you never need to become good at anything else.” – Banksy (Wall and Piece)