better out than in: banksy’s NYC street art – part two
banksy takes his art to the streets of new york city, presenting new work everyday, for 31 days.
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better out than in: banksy’s NYC street art – part two
all images courtesy banksy
for day 18 of ‘better out than in’, british street artist banksy has collaborated with brazilian graffiti artists os gêmeos in a temporary exhibition on west 24th street in new york city. the installation houses two paintings, features a bench, some carpet and complimentary refreshments. ‘are you the sort of person who enjoys going to art galleries, but wished they had more gravel in them?’ if you’re in the area, you can check out the show october 18th through sunday, october 20th from 11am until midnight.
the various interventions – which started taking place october 1st – exhibit new artwork throughout the streets of NYC everyday, for 31 days. stay tuned for a recap of banksy’s new work next friday as designboom covers day 19 – day 25.
west 24th street – day 18
‘people ask why I want to have an exhibition in the streets, but have you been to an art gallery recently? they’re full.’
west 24th street – day 18
bed stuy – day 17
bed stuy – day 17
all city – mcdonalds – day 16
‘a fibreglass replica of ronald mcdonald having his shoes shined by a real live boy. the sculpture will visit the sidewalk outside a different mcdonalds every lunchtime for the from october 16th – 23rd.’
all city – mcdonalds – day 16
tribeca – day 15
tribeca – day 15
queens – day 14
‘some people criticize me for using sources that are a bit low brow (this quote is from ‘gladiator’) but you know what? “I’m just going to use that hostility to make me stronger, not weaker” as kelly rowland said on the X factor.’
central park – day 13
‘yesterday I set up a stall in the park selling 100% authentic original signed banksy canvases. for $60 each.’
central park – day 13
‘concrete confessional’
manhattan – day 12
‘concrete confessional’
manhattan – day 12
manhattan – day 12
to see coverage of the rest of banksy’s ‘better out than in’ from day 1 to 11, see here.
