So, popular celeb gossip website, TMZ, has reported a sighting of graffiti artist Banksy at work here in our own backyard. The photo is of the side of Oceanside's Bull Taco Shop on the corner of Coast Highway and Cassidy St. While an obvious display of Banksy style, we can't help but be skeptical. It seems as though this may be a "fake". (And/or, just a really good marketing ploy by Bull Taco, cashing in on the hype surrounding the artist and his films nomination at the Academy Awards this Sunday.) And with that being said, is there really such thing as authenticity with an artist who no doubt has several people collectively producing his artwork? This recent pop-up has sparked a lot of debate, and I want to hear what you think! What do you think about Banksy as an artist, or is he now a brand? Maybe both? Is he just a rip-off of Blek le Rat, an older graffiti artist who created rats long before Banksy started showing them in his artwork? It's all speculation, I want your opinions!
Check out the coverage here and here. . . and while your at it, go check out the piece and decide for yourself what it's all about.
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