Does Banksy's art still belong on the street? #Banksy

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.

[indiac-c]

Here from half asleep Chris’s vandelism video. This is so well produced ☺️

[Hannah-uvhy]

This channel...


Is so underrated!

[MrTables]

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

[DonnaIRL]

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.

[joshwhittonmusic]

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!

[HaydnRushworth-Filmmaker]

Great work mate! You're the first Welsh YouTuber I've stumbled across who shows promise.

[Foxy]

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

[LeeSmithCardiff]

Another great video! Took me a few seconds to get the last graphic! I can never read the graffiti tags!

[cathleenkasenda]

Damn… Chris was right you are underrated imma sub to u rn

[Whatever-mxbt]

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.

[SaoudFahad]

I came here because of half asleep chris

[zacharyswan]

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.

[powerupbud]

I got to a Banksy 2 hrs after it was painted

[abdurrahmannayyer]

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'

[I_dunno]

Banksy wants it to be left on the street.

[zhiyongzhang]

Every single day you are on your own with me I don’t care about what you’re saying or doing but I’m here if you’re here if you’re here to be honest 🎉
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