Warhol vs. Banksy
Who wins? Andy Warhol, pop icon of the 20th century, and the underground graffiti artist known only as Banksy.
Last Saturday we headed to the Warhol vs Banksy exhibition at The Hospital.
Andy Warhol, famous for his works of Campbell Soup cans, Marilyn Monroe, Edie Sedgwick of Factory Girl. Famous for shooting a film that lasted hours and hours, of him n*ked.
Banksy, famous for his left-wing, anti-est*bl*shm*nt, anti-gov*rnm*nt graffiti art, sculptures and hanging up his works himself, at The Met (NY), Tate (London), Museum of Modern Art (NY).
Both artists have some things in common. Their works leaves an imprint in our minds in some way. Their works are recognisable from miles and miles away.
The question was asked, Warhol vs. Banksy. Who will make a more lasting impression in modern day society? PLEASE ADD A COMMENT, I would really like to hear what you think!
posted by Jess at 10:24 PM
3 Comments:
Has to be Warhol babe - apart from anything else he left us with the "15 minutes of fame" comment that will be around 4EVA! Luv ya x
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I don't know if I agree with you. I am a big Warhol fan of course, but Banksy is in a class of his own. An artist whose passion clearly shows in his work, Banksy has certainly made an impact on modern day society.
I agree that Warhol's "15 minutes of fame" is tops in quotes of the 20th century, but Banksy's messages nudges us deep in our hearts.
His work has flavours on how Westerners *xploit under-nourished th*rd-world children. How there is a fine, fine line in photojournalism when you see suffering. How we simply cannot place full trust in the j*stice system. Bansky's works are not for us to laugh with because we know it is true, it is not for our entertainment, for us to get shocked by and move on. Banksy's work has to be reflected on, for us to ponder on the deepest meanings conveyed.
So does modern society measure success by the letters L and V emblazoned on bags, perverse red sports cars?
That's vulgarity. That's the 21st century. What are we (underlined) going to do about it?
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