If you feel dirty, insignificant or unloved, then rats are a good role model. They exist without permission, they have no respect for the hierarchy of society, and they have sex 50 times a day.
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Painting something that defies the law of the land is good. Painting something that defies the law of the land and the law of gravity at the same time is ideal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the value of creativity that challenges societal norms and physical limitations.
In this quote, Banksy expresses the idea that true artistic brilliance lies in the ability to transcend not only societal restrictions but also the fundamental laws of nature. By defying these boundaries, an artist can create works that resonate on a deeper level, igniting thought and conversation about the possibilities of freedom in expression.
Themes
ArtCreativityFreedomExpressionChallengeBoundaries
In practice
Example use cases
During a gallery opening, one might use the quote to provoke discussion about the role of art in society.
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Graffiti ultimately wins out over proper art because it becomes part of your city, it' s a tool; "I'll meet you in that pub, you know, the one opposite that wall with a picture of a monkey holding a chainsaw". I mean, how much more useful can a painting be than that?
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