But there's no way round it-commercial success is a mark of failure for a graffiti artist. We're not supposed to be embraced in that way. When you look at how society rewards so many of the wrong people, it's hard not to view financial reimbursement as a badge of self-serving mediocrity.
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.
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.
Nobody knows what you feel inside unless you tell them. - Banksy
Nobody knows what you feel inside unless you tell them.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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
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