Banksy is at it again, this time with a mural beside the French embassy in London, criticizing European authorities treatment of refugees in refugee camps. The image looks like the poster of Les Mis, but the girl has tears in her eyes and is being engulfed by tear gas. This is commentary on the French authorities alleged use of teargas against refugees.
I think this mural is interesting--it shows how art can really convey a strong message. The allusion to Les Mis also makes it interesting. This kind of reminds me of the political cartoons people have made through out history--pictures that make a point, or clearly state the artists opinion on a particular topic.
Source:http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/25/arts/banksy-new-art-french-embassy/index.html
Wasn't Banksy arrested and identified? That's pretty courageous to continue doing illegal activity is everyone already knows who's behind it. I seriously respect his silent outcries of socially accepted values through a socially dissed medium. - Kera Mickus
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