Street art for everyone.
Street art for everyone.
0 2023/06/23 12:39:52
Read the poster from Allen gardens---seems a fair request, yeah? Banksy dabbled with spray cans early in his career, but has long been identified with his stencil mastery. The man is a genius, with his take on witty social comment. I see a straight line going from '60s protest songs to his works. A pair of his originals have recently been uncovered in the Shoreditch/Hoxton area, but seem to have been removed by opportunistic 'investors'.
Read the poster from Allen gardens---seems a fair request, yeah? Banksy dabbled with spray cans early in his career, but has long been identified with his stencil mastery. The man is a genius, with his take on witty social comment. I see a straight line going from '60s protest songs to his works. A pair of his originals have recently been uncovered in the Shoreditch/Hoxton area, but seem to have been removed by opportunistic 'investors'.
0 2023/06/23 12:39:41
These street artists near Box Park gave me Banksy's real name: Ray Gunningham. It wasn't really a secret anymore. Few artists in any genre were so successful for so long, in keeping their real names and images out of the public eye. The fellow on the right told me that he was an old acquaintance of Banksy's from their old Bristol art scene days. *btw, Banksy's old car is now behind glass in Ely place.
These street artists near Box Park gave me Banksy's real name: Ray Gunningham. It wasn't really a secret anymore. Few artists in any genre were so successful for so long, in keeping their real names and images out of the public eye. The fellow on the right told me that he was an old acquaintance of Banksy's from their old Bristol art scene days. *btw, Banksy's old car is now behind glass in Ely place.
0 2023/06/23 12:39:27
Time for some street art. There are pedestrian spray-can specialists involved in graffiti. Then there is (sound of trumpets) BANKSY. He wrote the above short book. But there is actually a more comprehensive, now second edition, biography about his career arc. An Italian duo have also recently written a graphic novel about him.
Time for some street art. There are pedestrian spray-can specialists involved in graffiti. Then there is (sound of trumpets) BANKSY. He wrote the above short book. But there is actually a more comprehensive, now second edition, biography about his career arc. An Italian duo have also recently written a graphic novel about him.
0 2023/06/23 12:39:11
Banksy became very influential. Above, a fellow artist's lifesize 'Shoreditch Urban Fisherman' piece. Banksy not only redefined the meaning, construction and purpose of street art, but crucially as well, moved the goalposts regarding how art may be marketed during the digital age. He is a millionaire who could be even more wealthy if he wanted to. Imagine our surprise upon learning just prior to departure for England, that an old friend we'd not seen in years now sells Banksy prints for a living
Banksy became very influential. Above, a fellow artist's lifesize 'Shoreditch Urban Fisherman' piece. Banksy not only redefined the meaning, construction and purpose of street art, but crucially as well, moved the goalposts regarding how art may be marketed during the digital age. He is a millionaire who could be even more wealthy if he wanted to. Imagine our surprise upon learning just prior to departure for England, that an old friend we'd not seen in years now sells Banksy prints for a living
0 2023/06/23 12:38:52
0 2023/06/23 12:38:17
Time for some street art. Banksy has redefined the meaning of street art and as well, moved the goalposts for how art may be marketed during the digital age. His old car is now displayed behind glass in Ely Place. The above short book was actually produced by Banksy himself, but there is now a newish second edition to a well-done bio about him. Highly recommended. It describes not only his trajectory into superstardom. He is wealthy but could easily have become even wealthier had he wanted.
Time for some street art. Banksy has redefined the meaning of street art and as well, moved the goalposts for how art may be marketed during the digital age. His old car is now displayed behind glass in Ely Place. The above short book was actually produced by Banksy himself, but there is now a newish second edition to a well-done bio about him. Highly recommended. It describes not only his trajectory into superstardom. He is wealthy but could easily have become even wealthier had he wanted.
0 2023/06/23 12:33:11
This short book was actually by Banksy himself. But there exists a newish, second edition of a very-worthy bio. Fascinating and highly recommended. It describes the past 2 decades of the emergence of street art as a valued commodity (Banksy is very wealthy and could easily have been wealthier) as well as the meaning behind various street art stylings. There is also a new graphic novel about him, written by a pair of Italians. Note that his car is behind glass in Ely Place.
This short book was actually by Banksy himself. But there exists a newish, second edition of a very-worthy bio. Fascinating and highly recommended. It describes the past 2 decades of the emergence of street art as a valued commodity (Banksy is very wealthy and could easily have been wealthier) as well as the meaning behind various street art stylings. There is also a new graphic novel about him, written by a pair of Italians. Note that his car is behind glass in Ely Place.
0 2023/06/23 12:27:55
Time for some street art. Banksy moved the goalposts when it came to what defined street art and crucially, how it might be marketed in this modern digital age. Seen above, another artist's um, 'Shoreditch fisherman' mannequin? Imagine our surprise, when we learned days before departure that an old friend whom we hadn't seen in years, was now making his living selling Banksy prints!
Time for some street art. Banksy moved the goalposts when it came to what defined street art and crucially, how it might be marketed in this modern digital age. Seen above, another artist's um, 'Shoreditch fisherman' mannequin? Imagine our surprise, when we learned days before departure that an old friend whom we hadn't seen in years, was now making his living selling Banksy prints!
0 2023/06/23 12:24:20
A clever lamp for sale at the Courtald Gallery Gift Shop.
A clever lamp for sale at the Courtald Gallery Gift Shop.
0 2023/06/22 15:46:16
Perhaps you've heard of the controversial Bethnal Green Trio? That was the infamous trio of teen girls who went to become ISIS brides. They lived close to our rental, just a few blocks north. Their former Bethnal Green Academy has been renamed the Mulberry school. In recent interviews, their surviving member, Shemima Begum, seems not yet 100% repentant.
Perhaps you've heard of the controversial Bethnal Green Trio? That was the infamous trio of teen girls who went to become ISIS brides. They lived close to our rental, just a few blocks north. Their former Bethnal Green Academy has been renamed the Mulberry school. In recent interviews, their surviving member, Shemima Begum, seems not yet 100% repentant.
0 2023/06/22 15:36:29
Ann has alluded to her legal past. Hours after we photographed this court entry shadow, a promising young lawyer made her final departure there. A violent attacker murdered her when she was nearly home. Pretty sure that incident was somewhere in North London.
Ann has alluded to her legal past. Hours after we photographed this court entry shadow, a promising young lawyer made her final departure there. A violent attacker murdered her when she was nearly home. Pretty sure that incident was somewhere in North London.
0 2023/06/22 15:32:05
The south-facing part of that new garden displayed a series of coloured-glass abstract flowers plus this replica of the Crown Jewels.
The south-facing part of that new garden displayed a series of coloured-glass abstract flowers plus this replica of the Crown Jewels.
0 2023/06/21 07:55:49
Maitaitom had requested that this imagery be posted a while back, but we were held up by some family tragedies.
Maitaitom had requested that this imagery be posted a while back, but we were held up by some family tragedies.
0 2023/06/21 07:55:21
0 2023/06/21 07:54:56
Finally, the Tower of London and its 'Superbloom' Jubilee garden. It was a wildflower meadow featuring a giant, mock wicker garden basket.
Finally, the Tower of London and its 'Superbloom' Jubilee garden. It was a wildflower meadow featuring a giant, mock wicker garden basket.
0 2023/06/21 07:54:45
This garden too, had some rarities that Mrs Z and I had never seen before.
This garden too, had some rarities that Mrs Z and I had never seen before.
0 2023/06/21 07:52:32
An incredible coincidence. This lovely teen bridesmaid at a photo shoot there, was not only a student from the old elementary school that I once attended in Toronto, but she lived a block away from my childhood home! What were the odds?
An incredible coincidence. This lovely teen bridesmaid at a photo shoot there, was not only a student from the old elementary school that I once attended in Toronto, but she lived a block away from my childhood home! What were the odds?
0 2023/06/21 07:52:16
The chief gardener was most friendly and unprompted, showed us a photo op or two.
The chief gardener was most friendly and unprompted, showed us a photo op or two.
0 2023/06/21 07:52:02
0 2023/06/21 07:51:19
eugeneicus fodoriacus
eugeneicus fodoriacus
0 2023/06/21 07:50:43
0 2023/06/21 07:50:14
zeebekia nikonicus.
zeebekia nikonicus.
0 2023/06/21 07:49:53
Cala lily.
Cala lily.
0 2023/06/21 07:49:26
Its known for this flower---azaleas, am I right?
Its known for this flower---azaleas, am I right?
0 2023/06/21 07:48:58
Richmond Park's 'Isabella Plantation'---add this to your list if you like to seek out the untypical. Its a bit of a walk through the parched grasslands of this vast park (all the while looking over your shoulder for lions, its so African-esque). But you will not regret the effort.
Richmond Park's 'Isabella Plantation'---add this to your list if you like to seek out the untypical. Its a bit of a walk through the parched grasslands of this vast park (all the while looking over your shoulder for lions, its so African-esque). But you will not regret the effort.
0 2023/06/21 07:48:34
The sun finally came out.
The sun finally came out.
0 2023/06/21 07:48:03
Its also known for its ponds.
Its also known for its ponds.
0 2023/06/21 07:47:27
One of the school groups were intrigued by this unusual species.
One of the school groups were intrigued by this unusual species.
0 2023/06/21 07:47:08
Endless Tropical plants.
Endless Tropical plants.
0 2023/06/21 07:46:46
0 2023/06/21 07:46:31
Shutterbug heaven, is Kew gardens.
Shutterbug heaven, is Kew gardens.
0 2023/06/21 07:46:09
0 2023/06/21 07:45:49
0 2023/06/21 07:45:24
Can someone please ID this exotic flower?
Can someone please ID this exotic flower?
0 2023/06/21 07:44:54
Whereas in the wild, giant waterlilies are pollinated by a beetle (Georgeus Harrisonicus), at Kew the process is instead done by hand, using a delicate paintbrush.
Whereas in the wild, giant waterlilies are pollinated by a beetle (Georgeus Harrisonicus), at Kew the process is instead done by hand, using a delicate paintbrush.
0 2023/06/21 07:43:54
Tropic Sunset.
Tropic Sunset.
0 2023/06/21 07:43:37
Murasaki shikibu.
Murasaki shikibu.
0 2023/06/21 07:43:24
Saint Louis Gold.
Saint Louis Gold.
0 2023/06/21 07:43:12
Nymphae Georginae.
Nymphae Georginae.
0 2023/06/21 07:42:52
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