This was a really fascinating exhibition. While we all know about Banksy and his notoriety this presentation gave me a real insight into his mindset; his politics, humanity and way of seeing the paradox of the world in which we live. The basis of capitalism which underpins war, consumerism and the unseen machinery directing our daily lives and which is suffused with irony. His imagery is really telling and as street art has significance.
His commentary ranges from immigration to war and from policing to violence and art all in the context of capitalism. His take on the art market is full of paradox and irony given the preposterous sums of money his own sells for. In buying postcards of his art in the exhibition shop I’m contributing to that extreme paradox.
Immigration
War
Art and the consumer society
Escape to myself 
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