This New Banksy Wall Piece Takes Over the City of Angels
Matt Ho — February 23, 2011 — Pop Culture
This Banksy wall piece shows that the mysterious graffiti artist has no signs of slowing down. With the Oscars coming this weekend, it's clear that he's here to make his mark. His latest piece depicts a colorful chalk-drawn playhouse being boarded up by a man with a little girl watching.
With Banksy wall piecees popping up everywhere in L.A., it's clear that he's in the City of Angels. The only question is, will he show up at the Oscars if Exit Through The Gift Shop wins?
With Banksy wall piecees popping up everywhere in L.A., it's clear that he's in the City of Angels. The only question is, will he show up at the Oscars if Exit Through The Gift Shop wins?
Trend Themes
1. Guerilla Art Movement - The rise of guerilla art movements such as Banksy opens up opportunities for savvy art entrepreneurs or communities to create disruption by promoting it as a legitimate art form.
2. Street Art Tourism - The growth of street art tourism presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for local businesses and cities to provide artistic, guided tours, merchandise, and events to increase cultural and economic value for the community.
3. Social Media Incitement - The power of social media in inciting crowd engagement on Banksy's graffiti art poses a disruptive innovation opportunity for marketers, advertisers, and influencers wanting to leverage the popularity of street art and attain wider engagement.
Industry Implications
1. Art Industry - The continued success of Banksy as a public persona presents an opportunity for artists, art dealers, and other stakeholders to leverage and capitalize on guerilla art's value as a legitimate art form.
2. Tourism Industry - Given that Banksy's artwork draws not only fans but curious tourists, the tourism industry has a unique opportunity to develop new tourism packages, hotel deals, and artistic experiences for visitors, targeting street art enthusiasts and collectors.
3. Marketing Industry - Banksy's art, being a powerful tool in the digital age, opens up disruptive opportunities for marketers and retailers to create campaigns that leverage street art's popularity, especially on social media platforms and other web spaces.
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