Banksy is one of the world's most notorious street artists. A few weeks ago one of his paintings appeared in Port Talbot, a town not too far from me. I decided to check it out, but I was disappointed by what I saw.
Incredible video, every single time you release something, you always manage to leave me thinking. Your videos are really frickin inspiring, and I can’t wait to see more from ya, Andrew. Best of luck dude
I've thought about this as well and it's sad really. I believe there was a couple in LA that were vandalized as well. It sucks that the point of his art is kind of lost the more famous he has become.
I wonder if there's a name for that phenomena, where people get so successful at doing something, that what they do eventually becomes less interesting than the success of it. Or maybe that's just called being famous, haha
I'm from Neath and can confirm everything said in this. The council had a poor attitude towards it, despite efforts from local Ministers to work with the home owner. Real good coverage and glad you brought the topic to light!
This video is so underrated, being a year old even But one of the most badass things Banksy has done has to be when he shredded something right after it was auctioned off
Cheers, Foxy! Yeah that was really cool. Did you see the behind the scenes video Banksy released afterwards? Apparently it was supposed to shred all the way but the frame shredder malfunctioned
It's not a factory it's a steel plant and when it does finally shut down Port Talbot will change from a 2 horse town to a ghost town with tumbleweed rolling down Station Road past boarded up charity shops, cafes, hairdressers, estate agents and Tesco. It's disgusting that we no longer have a book shop or record shop. The only bit of culture the town has aspired to in years is the Banksy. If you don't drink alcohol then you have no other options for an entertaining night out in Port Talbot. I have a love /hate relationship with Sunny San Portablo and find myself constantly looking for positive things in the town but the short sightedness of the council frustrates me constantly. Viva San Portablo.
@@AndrewMadeAFilm hmm you have a lot of comments and me, who got almost zero likes, was noticed by you, sure it took 2 months but that shows your dedication to your audience, keep up the good work!
@@Chris-rt3vk They make a lot of money off of it lol. The art is worth more than the wall. I think it's kinda nuts too. Banksy has become so famous that his artwork gets targeted on purpose. There is a guy in New Orleans that had to put a plexglass on a Banksy drawn there in 2008. It has only made it this long because of the reinforced glass he uses and he goes and cleans the glass off every few weeks. The building owner doesn't want to sell it but rather keep it for the neighborhood. It is the last Banksy in New Orleans out of the 6 he drew when he was there. The others where painted over or vandalized.
It's a great question your video puts forward. I personally believe Banksy appreciates the recognition his pieces get due to the protection that comes coupled with it. It allows his work to be respected and appreciated rather than vandalised and tagged as you mentioned. It also provides his work with global recognition and allows the statements he is making to be emphasised increasing their impact. It paves the way for him to express his thoughts and opinions to a much wider audience. That being said however it may be as simple as he would like his work to remain as he created it 'a piece of streetart to be appreciated by those walking past'
Yeah, there are definitely benefits to both sides: if you're revered then your work is protected, probably lasts longer and is seen by more people than would otherwise have been possible, so is that the point of street art? Or is street art about creating something and accepting the risk it will be covered or defaced? Lots of questions and not many answers, which kind of adds to the already mysterious figure.
@@AndrewMadeAFilm Yes certainly. A very interesting topic of discussion which poses a lot of unanswered questions. So thank you very much for taking the time to make this great video! I must say you've swayed my initial thoughts haha! My thoughts now being- if Banksy had wanted his work to be treated (in the way it has been) would he not have just done it on a canvas? Instead he chose the street as his canvas. So he must want for his work to be treated as he created it- street art.
Honestly Banksy probably doesn't care because his work is immortalized in his Instagram photos, I don't believe the point of his art is to be sold or kept anywhere but digital... it's a waste of resources and art often fills up landfills and pollution. I don't think he appreciates that.
Banksy's artwork is primarily a physical form though - spraypainting on real walls in the public that would naturally fade over time. But who knows what he really thinks. Such is his mystique!
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Now we got that out of the way. Your videos are always worth the time :) Nice of you to bring us along on your visit. It truly shows how much time you put into every single one. Banksy is a strange phenomenon. How can we be sure it is one artist and not a whole group, or a copycat? And how can others sell or buy a 2D piece of art on a wall? Are they gonna move the entire wall?? The message and symbolism behind Banksy's work is what actually matters, but that doesn't get the credit it deserves in the media.
Thanks, Storystein! Always appreciate you stopping by. And that's a good point you raise; I've often thought Banksy has become more of a figurehead for his art and likely has a team these days opposed to just heading out alone, although I bet he does that too. And it is a shame that there's so much more focus on the price than the art - it's understandable in many ways and should certainly be a big part of the conversation, but it seems to overshadow the work itself.
