Life: A Secret No More...

See it. It's not about Banksy but if you're a fan with half a brain you won't be disappointed. Added bonus, I never expected to laugh as much as I did. There's some controversy surrounding the film.  Is it legit or just another super-sized Banksy hoax. Either way I think it's a brilliant commentary on people who make and particularly people who buy.....art. Have you been Brainwashed?!

Life: I Have Exited Through The Gift Shop

Originally uploaded by Sanctuary-Studio

See it! Wow! Hoax or not? Hmm...

I have my theory.

Have you been Brainwashed?!

Think about it.

Film: Banksy - Exit Through The Gift Shop (Trailer)

Film: Banksy - Exit Through The Gift Shop

I will see this.

Art: Banksy, Ron English & Chase Group Show 5.24.08

From Chase:

"I’m part of a group-show this Saturday May 24th at the LA Contemporary, located in the Culver City Arts District. Aside from my work, the show features work from Defer, Heaven, Joex2, Kofie, Hashim Thomas and special guest artists Ron English and BANKSY.

The opening reception is from 6PM – 9PM
So if you’re in LA, swing by and say hello!"

More info @ lacontemporary.com

Art: Blek Le Rat Sightings

Yes indeed, Blek Le Rat is in full-effect in Soul Cal.  I snapped these shots of his handy work while perusing Sunset Junction over the weekend.  Fresh paint, fer sure!  

Blek's stencils predate Banksy's shared style by about 10 years.  If you're a graff/stencil fan you won't want to miss BLR's first solo US exhibit this weekend @ Subliminal Projects.

Art: Blek le Rat's First US Solo Exhibit!

From subliminalprojects.com:

"The first solo US exhibition of legendary street artist Blek le Rat is opening in a few weeks.

A pioneer of graffiti writers in Europe, Blek le Rat was one of the first people to use stencils to make public art on the street using icons instead of writing his name."

If you're a Banksy fan then you'll dig Blek le Rat.  

Wouldn't miss it!

Art: In Other Banksy News...

The Colonel shot this on his iPhone yesterday while perusing Melrose.  He immediately sent it over to me with hopes of getting another mention in my blog (that attention whore) because he knows that I'm a huge Banksy fan.  Enjoy!

Caveman w/ Fast Food by Banksy.

Art: Banksy Product Warning

From POW:

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It has come to our attention that a number of forged Banksy prints are currently in circulation. These include 'Rude Copper', 'Laugh Now...', 'Happy Choppers', 'Girl With Balloon' and 'I Fought The Law'. They are screenprinted, numbered and embossed with a replica POW stamp.

The forged prints have been allocated print numbers registered to specific retailers that POW supplied some years ago and are sold alongside bogus receipts from these retailers. Only a handful of these have so far come to our attention and they are easily identified as fake by anyone familiar with POW products, but please be aware that buying prints on the secondary market at bargain prices should be undertaken with extreme caution.

We have passed this matter onto the relevant authorities and are, as always, happy to check the provenance of your print if you contact the office.

Thanks