Were Banksy’s London animals a comment on Gaza – or just monkeying around?

 

 

""The problem for critics is that Banksy’s work resists categorisation. Is it art? If so, can it be judged in traditional terms? Or are these simply illegal scribblings that encourage others to subvert the law? Another problem for our capitalist society is that there’s no obvious profit motive. Except for works donated to particular charities, Banksy has produced no artworks for sale since he exited the gallery scene in 2008, and although his work may bring in millions at auction, those are pieces sold previously to others on which he sees no return. Same with the myriad “museum” shows of his work that have been circulating the globe, put together without his involvement or permission – or, as he’s put it, “non-consensual”. Therefore, how Banksy funds his ventures is as much a mystery as his identity."

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Were Banksy’s London animals a comment on Gaza – or just monkeying around? | Banksy | The Guardian