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InterstellerReptile t1_j8jjs0l wrote

Reply to comment by BlorseTheHorse in PsBattle: Ruined Banksy artwork. Local council immediately removed the abandoned freezer it was painted around. Margate, UK. by eastkent

Modern art is 99% story. Banksy doesn't create art, he created a mysterious persona that puts random graffiti on places with a bit of social commentary and manages to keep his identity a secret. Rich people don't just want something that looks nice, they want the story behind the piece so that can talk/brag about it to their rich friends.

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drunktriviaguy t1_j8k6qxp wrote

If modern art is 99% story and Banksey's paintings/sculptures sell because 99% of what is interesting about them is their story, how is it that Banksey does not create art?

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vanilla_wafer14 t1_j8lcs00 wrote

Yeah I get what they are saying but Banksey defiantly creates art since the story is the art.

Also a great way to get junk removed.

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