10.16.2008

NEW BANKSY

Courtesy of Nick P.

While New Yorkers have been consumed by the stock market meltdown, couple more banks bankrupt, a tiny little pet store quietly opened four days ago at the West Village of New York City.


British street artist BANKSY, made his stay in New York a longer one than anticipated, long enough to open up his own store. What ? You expecting limited edition prints, canvas, original work where you can consume? wait wait…check what he is offer you, or me.




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This is the first time that Banksy has used animatronics, and the effect is absolutely amazing.


A clear departure form last year’s behemoth show in Los Angeles, Banksy’s first ever show in New York City (the others have been fakes) is being held in a tiny storefront that’s less than 300 square feet and can’t hold more than 20 people at any one time.


One of my favorite things about what Banksy has done is that the entire show is completely visible to the public both day and night through the store front windows. And unless you’re a hard core Banksy fan, or until someone like me tells you, it’s absolutely impossible to know that the work has been done by Banksy. There are no paintings or graffiti in the entire space.


The store can still considered street art according to Banksy, since it can be seen from the street everyday until October 31st. For those located in NY be sure to stop by and see what all the talk is about.


89 7th Avenue
West Village
New York, NY 10011

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