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West Banksy in New York

Staff / Truthdig Sep 8, 2011 A contemporary art gallery in New York opened an unauthorized show of works by England-based renegade graffiti artist Banksy on Aug. 25 that has incensed art critics, Banksy fans and residents of the West Bank in the Middle East. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Difference Between Public Art and Vandalism

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2011 Last week we told you about a new Banksy mural that was reportedly threatened by the people who own the wall it was painted on. Such street art is often derided as vandalism by property owners and city managers, but on a trip to see the painting ourselves we discovered, sadly, that some idiot really had vandalized the wall. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

L.A. Residents Try to Save Banksy Mural

Staff / Truthdig Feb 18, 2011 According to the people posting on this Facebook event page, Urban Outfitters, a retailer that usually tries just a little too hard to be cool, is threatening to paint over a new work by the world's most famous street artist. We can't confirm whether Urban Outfitters is that boneheaded, but it's nice to see the public rise to the defense of art, regardless. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Graffiti Artist Redraws ‘Simpsons’ Intro (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Oct 12, 2010 Although it has now been not funny longer than it was the best show on television (or ever?), "The Simpsons" is still finding ways to stay innovative. This guest title sequence, overseen by brilliant street artist Banksy, self-reflexively addresses accusations of slave labor against the show. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Lady Gaga, Sarah Palin, Bill Clinton Make Time’s Power List for 2010

Staff / Truthdig Apr 29, 2010 How exactly does Time magazine measure influence? That exact formula, such as it exists, might be known only to Time's editorial team, but the rest of us can still exercise our own evaluative faculties in sizing up the mag's picks for the 2010 Time 100 . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )