BanksyNY Pulls a Triple Header

Banksy pulled a triple header tonight in New York with 3 separate installations, Silence of the Lambs, the Garden Truck and the Grim Reaper all converging at one location.

Click the jump to enjoy more BanksyNY madness from all over New York

A Closer Look at Banksy's Grim Reaper -- Brace Yourself

Here is a closer look at Banksy's Grim Reaper.

This is an installation featuring a life size Grim Reaper riding a bumper car to the tune of Blue Oyster Cult's 'Don't Fear the Reaper'. Also, there is a live accordion player.  Reportedly, the accordion player is the same dude who impersonated Banksy earlier this week. Some folks really seem to love this installation while others are calling it a cheap carnival-like stunt. But like it or not, this is art. Galleries and museums lust after the kind of attention that Banksy is getting.

Perhaps the most interesting angle of this piece is how this image originated for Banksy. When Banksy released 'Exit Through the Gift Shop', there was already a London based band using that name.  When the band agreed to give Banksy the name for his movie, Banksy donated a painting to the lead singer.  That painting featured this Grim Reaper image, and the bands new name 'Brace Yourself'. Today's installation is the 3d realization of the Brace Yourself painting.

Also, Banksy released a new audio for this on his UK website. The audio a good one~

Brace yourself, and click the jump for more of Banksy's Grim Reaper

Climbing Over Banksy's Pyramid - A Closer Look at the Sphinx!

Here is a closer look at Banksy's pyramid entitled 'Everything but the Kitchen Sphinx'.  Is this piece a commentary on the crumbling of modern society?

The Sphinx is located in a gnarly and gross out-of-the-way area.  This piece seems to be a favorite only amongst the most die-hard BanksyNY fans.  Nice hunting guys!

Also, there is a yellow street sign that got flipped upside down, leading many folks to speculate whether the sign is also part of the Banksy piece.

Inside Banksy's 'Sirens of the Lambs' Truck

Here is a glimpse inside Banksy's Sirens of the Lambs truck.

The animals are actually moved by hand held devices, like puppeteers.  

Click the jump to check it out

A Closer Look at Banksy x Os Gemeos Outdoor Gallery in New York

Here is a closer look at Banksy's outdoor art gallery in New York.

There are two guards at the installation, and when the crowd gets too big they rope off the entrance with yellow caution tape. When folks get out of line, like the dude pictured above, those folks get man handled by the security guards.

There is only one Banksy, but there are all kinds of Banksy fans.  This installation is really making certain types fans of Banksy simmer and go crazy.  Banksy has many fans (and anti-fans) from a graffiti background, but there is another type of Banksy fan whose love for Banksy is based in collecting and ownership of art.  These are the folks who want a Banksy so badly that it hurts. And the way that Banksy is doing this, by hanging actual canvas pieces of art, not street pieces, but gallery type pieces, and by placing them outside, this feels like an open taunt to the collector-based Banksy collectors.

Just like Banksy's graffiti pieces tend to get painted over immediately by Team Robbo and other haters, the collectors are itching to get their hands on these.  Some online comments are saying that these pieces won't last overnight, and others are saying that two armed guards are not enough to protect the art!  Lol.

The sentiment this installation is creating is very similar to Banksy's Central Park Canvas Sale, where Banksy dangles something right in front of the folks who want it, but what they want just can't be grabbed!  It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Also, on a side note, the piss looking water in the dispenser is actually champagne--props to the brave early folks who tried it not knowing!

Click the jump to check out all the mayhem surrounding the Banksy x Os Gemeos outdoor gallery in New York!

A Deeper Look at BanksyNY's Sirens of the Lambs

Here is a closer look at Banksy's meat based mobile installation 'Sirens of the Lambs'.

A Closer Look at Banksy's Beaver

Its been a crazy and eventful day for Banksy's Beaver.  From its disclosure, to the disappointing realization that the piece has been staged, to some guy trying to chisel the piece out of the wall, to some other guys charging folks to see it.  What a wild ride!

Well, some folks managed to get around the gauntlet, get harrassed for the opportunity, or just paid to pose with Banksy.  Click the jump for more pics of Banksy's Beaver!

BanksyNY's Crazy Horse and Collateral Murder

The location to Banksy's latest piece has been revealed, and already throngs of New Yorkers are visiting the site.  Clearly, on an aesthetic level, this piece is a favorite among Banksy's fans.

However, the context of Banksy's mural appears to dig much deeper than pure aesthetics.  The accompanying audio released on BankyNY's website is a clip from Wikileaks Collateral Murder video. In the recording, machine guns are heard, and then US soldiers dismissively discussing the dead, which include a dead child.  The Collateral Murder video was just one part of the files that Bradley Manning leaked from the US military.  Manning was found guilty by a slanted military trial, and Manning has been the subject of previous street art pieces here in Los Angeles.

Banksy's newest piece presents a darker side of battle.  This is also an interesting juxtaposition compared to Banksy's earlier released video, which showed warfare from an insurgents point of view.

Also, notice Banksy's attention to detail, like the way he stenciled 'Both Barrels' onto both barrels.

A heavy hitting piece in many ways, and many different levels from Banksy.

Click the jump for a HUGE pictorial look at this piece--from both sides of the fence.  (Fuck yeah! Dig the LA tag on the fence out front! And Banksy would probably dig the shot of the dog pissing on the piece!)

BanksyNY Rides New York City like Wild Horses

Banksy unveiled his street art offering for the 9th of October, and this one is a thing a beauty.

An installation reminiscient of classical art, but this done on dirty modern streets with graffiti. Featuring a painted car and horses galloping in the background.

Dig it~

Click the jump for more pics!

Still Hazardous

Plastic Jesus' Toxic Hazard installation didn't last long on Melrose--it was gone within a day.

But here are some more day time pics granting a better look at the tremendous installation.  The art might be gone, but like the title says, this shit is still hazardous.

Chod & Teacher - Roving Church Finds a New Home on Melrose

Earlier, M&F posted pics of this custom made art church from Teacher and Chod in front of LACMA. Well, that was not the final resting spot for the Church of None of This is Real.  The 'Church' got moved to Melrose and Gardner, where it has found its final home.

Chod also sent over an explanation of the piece.  Chod says 'I use the phrase None Of This Is Real in several pieces. In some cases it can be metaphorical but in this case it's literal. The statement, when placed on a church and over the words of the Christian Bible is meant to illustrate the fact that both organized religion and every word of the Bible (or any other text on which any religion is based) are constructs created by us. There is no truth in any of it nor is there a god of any kind. None of this is real.'

Dig it.  Love how this piece hits on so many levels.  As a visual art piece, it is truly striking and impressive.  And Chod's explanation demonstrates how the the entire meaning was well conceived.

Click the jump for a HUGE 20+ pictorial, including close up shots of the background pasted Bible verses.

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Teacher & Chod - The Church of 'None of This is Real'

This Sunday, make good use of your time.  Don't go to traditional church.  That place is full of small minded haters.

Instead, come join Teacher and Chod at the Church of 'None of This is Real'.~  Its the only church M&F will be found worshipping at!

The God from the Bible says "Thou shall place no false idols before me", but this piece is worth worshipping.  Seriously, check this out!  This installation is a giant--large enough for a human to walk into.  This thing is solid, because it is made out of wood. And even though the walls look red, the under layer is composed of actual pages from the Bible.

These pictures have the Church situated in front of the light pole installation at LACMA. Why? Because this is true art.

Dig it.  Click the jump for more

Plastic Jesus Teaching the Perils of the Credit Trap

Plastic Jesus and Teacher collaborated on a new piece entitled 'Credit Trap'.

Featuring a giant, human sized mouse trap and oversized credit cards placed on Melrose.

Haven't we all got trapped in this trap at one point or another?

The NSA - Street Camera Spying Edition

Teacher and Plastic Jesus just collaborated on an amazing new street art installation aimed at the NSA's recent spying scandals.   This piece features HUGE NSA cameras aimed at the people walking on the sidewalk.  and a big arrow saying 'You Are Here'.

Dig this piece on many levels.  Great message and impressive execution.

Stay up! (but remember--the NSA is spying on you!)

Plastic Jesus - American Excess 2.0

Plastic Jesus revisits the first round of his American Excess piece with a new 2.0 version.  The new version is bigger and better than ever with a 7 foot snorter made out of a hundred dollar bill.  Check out the interactive pic above of the height it takes for a couple dudes to get down with it.

Dig it.  Happy excess on the 4th, America!

Chod - You Don't Need This (Money)

Chod has done multiple pieces demonstrating a total disdain and unique dis-appreciation of money.

This new piece continues in that same theme.  Chod just put up a giant installation stencil piece on Melrose that says 'None of This is Real'.  The art piece is literally is made out of money, with over 500 single dollar bills of cold hard ca$h money went into the background of the piece itself.

The piece is like like a stripper fantasy~

Fascinating concept playing around with big money.  Do we need this?

LOUDLABS - The Blue Shuttle Project

LOUDLABS / Blue Shuttle Project from LOUDLABS on Vimeo.



LOUDLABS presents a brand new video called 'The Blue Shuttle Project'.  Capturing a street art install in the 'middle of nowhere'.

Dig the dancing palm trees~

New Mr. Ramano Video - All You Need is Heart

Mr. Ramano just released a fresh new video capturing the action surrounding a street art install featuring his 'All You Need is Heart' piece in downtown Los Angeles.

Very well produced video from Viral Punk and dig the last shot how the light interacts with the piece.

Dig it.  Stay up and stay viral~

Snyder - LAPD! - Fight or Flight

Snyder gets up so much in prime spots, and his pieces ride for so long that most people don't realize that most of the time Snyder's pieces are not commissioned but put up in an unsanctioned manner.

Snyder came face to face with a primal realization of that last week when LAPD police responded to a traffic accident right next to Snyder's illicit phone booth installation on Melrose.  A lesser artist might have been frightened off the streets, but Snyder, cool as a cucumber, held his ground and finished the piece.

Snyder calls these street art installations 'Omnipresent Art', and check out Snyder's description of his motivations--and the police excitement, down below.


The goal of these drip sculptures in to emphasize the artistic qualities of the overlooked, forgotten and mundane objects of each day. I exaggerate shape, form and space through texture and color, ultimately highlighting the notion that art is in everything and all around us at all times.

About 45 minutes into the 3.5 hours installation a minor car accident occurred on Melrose just where I was set up. The cars parked immediately behind me followed by the arrival of multiple investigative police police officers. My fight or flight response immediately kicked in. I chose fight and stood my ground while cops conversed amongst themselves. I continued working. At that point I became one with the background and finished the piece uninterrupted.

Dig it. Stay up~

Teacher Goes BIG Mixing Street Art & Hollywood

This piece is so Hollywood.

Street artists go big all the time, and at some point nearly every street artist will put art on an electrical box, but this is the biggest any street artist has ever gone on an electrical box.  Its the biggest ever, because Teacher constructed a 33% larger size model e-box.

It is hard to tell from the above pic (although the ones below have better size comparison), but this box is HUGE.  It stands about 7 feet tall and its girth is big all the way around.

It is said that the electrical boxes are the billboard canvases for street artists in LA, and the root of this piece is so Hollywood, because Teacher composed this box and painted it green to serve as a 'green screen'.  Teacher says that the giant e-box is meant to show support for artists in the Visual Effects Solidarity International--these are the guys who create all the special effects in the movies using a green screen.  Teacher used a power box to show the power of VFX in the movies.

Teacher hopes that this box will serve as a green screen blank canvas for artists and get decorated on the street.  Also notice how the giant e-box is fully functional, and the doors open to reveal the art still riding on the original e-box underneath.

Yet another unique and impressive piece from Teacher.

Dig it.  Stay up!~