Bus stops are far more interesting and useful places to have art than in museums. Graffiti has more chance of meaning something or changing stuff than anything indoors. Graffiti has been used to start revolutions, stop wars, and generally is the voice of people who aren't listened to. Graffiti is one of those few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don't come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make somebody smile while they're having a piss.
You're advised not to drink the replica Arab spring water. - Banksy
You're advised not to drink the replica Arab spring water.
- Banksy
I used to encourage everyone I knew to make art; I don't do that so much anymore. - Banksy
I used to encourage everyone I knew to make art; I don't do that so much anymore.
Nobody knows what you feel inside unless you tell them. - Banksy
Nobody knows what you feel inside unless you tell them.
Film is incredibly democratic and accessible, it's probably the best option if you actually want to change the world, not just re-decorate it. - Banksy
Film is incredibly democratic and accessible, it's probably the best option if you actually want to change the world, not just re-decorate it.
My lawyer's opinion is that the cops might not actually be able to charge me with criminal damage any more - because theoretically my graffiti actual… - Banksy
My lawyer's opinion is that the cops might not actually be able to charge me with criminal damage any more - because theoretically my graffiti actual…
It doesn't take much to be a successful artist-all you need to do is dedicate your entire life to it. - Banksy
It doesn't take much to be a successful artist-all you need to do is dedicate your entire life to it.
Is graffiti art or vandalism? That word has a lot of negative connotations and it alienates people, so no, I don't like to use the word 'art' at all. - Banksy
Is graffiti art or vandalism? That word has a lot of negative connotations and it alienates people, so no, I don't like to use the word 'art' at all.
Nobody ever listened to me until they didn't know who I was - Banksy
Nobody ever listened to me until they didn't know who I was
We can't do anything to change the world until capitalism crumbles. In the meantime we should all go shopping to console ourselves. - Banksy
We can't do anything to change the world until capitalism crumbles. In the meantime we should all go shopping to console ourselves.
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