Whilst scurrying along eerily empty City streets early on Saturday morning heading towards BritMums Live, or #BML16 as it has been rechristened, I was rewarded with the sighting of this Banksy on Chiswell Street.
When Banksy rat stencil first appeared he was in black and white and the placard read “London Doesn’t Work”. Then along came another street artist Robbo, who changed the placard to read “I love London, Robbo”. The amendment was all part of a long running feud between the two artists, which saw the pair making changes to each others work. All this came to an end in 2011 when Robbo had an accident that led to his death. All the Robbo tags have been left, just as they are, as a tribute to the artist.
Not all of Banksy’s work is to be found on walls waiting to be viewed for free. If you would like to read about my visit to Sotheby’s to see Banksy’s not on walls but in frames and for sale click here.
Great spot, makes a perfect Sunday photo
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Thank you and congratulations!
I’ve always wanted to see a Banksy in real life, although I’d probably walk by without realising 🙂 I hope you had a fab time. #MySundayPhoto
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I had a fab time, lots of cake and great to meet so many other bloggers in real life.
Isn’t it great when you stumble across a Banksy? Very eye catching.
This is a fab photo. We had a Banksy near us and it caused nothing but trouble as people tried to deface it – so sad! It is now all covered up to try to preserve it 🙁
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That’s mad. Very sad when people just try to destroy
What a great find – I love this! 🙂
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It was just opposite the entrance!
I love it, so simple yet so effective.
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Fantastic photo!
I would love to see one in real life. #MySundayPhoto
What a great find. We have a copy of one near us, and I’ve seen another copy of one in Stretford, but never a real one.
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It did make me look twice!
Oh I love Banksy so much, he is artist with his finger on the pulse. This is a great picture, hope you had a great time xx
How awesome, love Banksy’s work 🙂 #mysundayphoto