New York is hosting an exhibition of the legendary Banksy and you definitely do not want to miss it
'24.01.2022'
ForumDaily New York
The one-of-a-kind Banksy exhibition is here in New York. But she won't be here for long... and trust us, you won't want to miss her! Secret nyc got a chance to look behind the scenes of one of the most famous (but enigmatic) street artists of our time at the exhibition Banksy Expo: Genius or Vandal?. You will be absolutely amazed at how many (more than 80, to be exact!) authentic works by Banksy are on display.
One of the most exciting Banksy exhibitions in the world is open right in the center Manhattan, in the former Urban Outfitters store at 6 526th Avenue. She introduces visitors to numerous sculptures, videos, photographs, original works and limited edition screen prints.
However, an incredible exhibition Banksy will be here only until February 27, 2022. Highly recommend visit before it's too late!
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The multi-sensory experience gives guests an "unprecedented immersion" into the artist's point of view. Take a look at some of his most controversial work, as well as some from international private collectors. Many people may have seen Banksy's work in photographs or maybe, if they're lucky, on the street (have you seen the one on the Upper West Side?). But never before have we been able to see them all in one place.
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On two floors of the exhibition, you can see Banksy's work in various forms. From the wall cutouts of his legendary graffiti to his lesser-known 3-D sculptural creations.
And the entire space is steeped in Banksy's style, from his signature use of red and black to his stencil format that mimics quotes from himself. artist through the walls. There is even a massive bright red wall perfect for photo ops, see us below!
More than 80 exhibits are authentic, they are provided to the public from private collections. You will personally see cult works such as "Girl with a balloon", "Love is in the air". Also you will find Happy Helicopters, Flying Copper and Decentralized Parliament series!
On the first floor, along with art expositions, there are his works in the form of high-tech video mapping. So his inspirations and creations curve and intertwine 360 degrees around you.
In addition to just taking the pieces apart, you will also learn more about Banksy as a person and as an artist. Although, of course, his identity is still a complete mystery. Almost all of his works contain some sort of social commentary. You'll get a glimpse of what inspired him to create some of his most iconic works. From the meaning of animal images such as monkeys and rats to his humanitarian projects such as supporting refugees.
He also explores his larger partisan art projects, from his "Dismaland" in an English seaside resort to "Walled Off Hotel" overlooking the Bethlehem Wall in Palestine.
The exhibition ends with a mesmerizing virtual reality experience that takes you to the streets around the world. You will see Banksy's work in person. Some of the work will even come to life in whimsical animations. You won't believe how real they are!
The exhibition has already visited more than 15 cities around the world and received rave reviews. We highly recommend visiting this incredible NYC exhibit while you have the chance!
