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Re:Some artists are disappearing from society to let their w... by coldtea on Thursday April 23, 2020 @08:53AM (#22955366)
>I have no clue what is interesting about Banksy and know people who buy his crap who have no idea either.

For one, it's distinctive and iconic.

Second, in 2020, it still has an element of social commentary, whereas most "modern art" is abstract BS.

Third, it's not academic wordy social commentary (like some other art aspires to), but something plain folks can appreciate.

So, lots to like.

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Re:Some artists are disappearing from society to let their w... by itronitron on Thursday April 23, 2020 @09:22AM (#22955621)
"every time I think I've painted something slightly original, I find out that Blek le Rat has done it as well, only twenty years earlier." >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blek_le_Rat
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