Banksy is the world's most renowned graffiti artist. His work is recognised internationally and is worth thousands. Producing art this valuable, makes the public see it as 'pure gold'. However, the NYPD think otherwise.
After The New York Post claimed that the Vandal Squad is on the hunt for this British-born artist, the newspaper was told by a source that if Banksy is caught "he will be charged with vandalism".
This controversial view of whether Banksy is a vandal is being taken very light-heartedly; not only by Banksy himself, but by some individual police officers too. Banksy suggested on his website that he takes what newspapers say 'with a pinch of salt'. In addition, police officers have shown interest in Banksy's artwork on Instagram, even posting their own smartphone photos of his work.
Is it right to hunt down and arrest such an inspirational artist? To create public fury?
Or is it right to arrest someone who is breaking the law? Committing the crime of vandalism?
References:
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/is-banksy-being-hunted-by-the-nypd-police-sources-at-odds-over-whether-to-arrest-artist-8889129.html
CATEGORY: ART & DESIGN and POLITICS
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