Banksy

Banksy, as I have mentioned before as one of my favorite artists, is in LA. Many believe it is due to his movie "Exit Through the Gift Shop" being nominated for the Oscar for Best Documentary Film, and he is creating some hype for the movie by making some artistic appearances throughout the LA area.

I really dont care why he is here. I am just excited he is here. I love his art, I love his message, and I loved his movie. Most of his work is done in his native Britain, but the prospect of him being here in the United States makes me pretty excited. He has already made a few "pieces" here in LA this last week, including a mockery of Charlie Brown and the American Dream. I am really excited to see what other pieces come up and how American politics/society influences him to do unique things with his art.

And when his movie wins the Oscar, he will most likely make a mockery of that too. I can imagine that golden little statue man might get a little spraypaint on it.

Whatever happens, I am excited to see an artist with such social, cultural, and political influence so close to home.