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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T.V. has made going to the theatre seem pointless, photography has pretty much killed painting but graffiti has remained gloriously unspoilt by progress.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on how different forms of media have overshadowed traditional art forms, yet graffiti remains authentic and untouched.
In this quote, Banksy suggests that modern advancements like television and photography have diminished the relevance of traditional art forms such as theatre and painting. However, he argues that graffiti, as a raw and spontaneous form of expression, has managed to retain its unique charm and significance, untainted by the pressures of commercialism and progress.
Themes
ArtGraffitiProgressCreativityMedia
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the impact of technology on art at a seminar.
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