Bi-Curious George is the Latest from Hanksy
Marina Rotharmel — September 23, 2012 — Art & Design
References: tomhanksy.tumblr & laughingsquid
Famous street artist Hanksy has done it again and created another hilarious celebrity parody piece. In his latest work he combined the loveable monkey Curious George with the devilishly handsome George Clooney.
The artwork is titled Bi-Curious George, and features George Clooney’s head attached to Curious George's body. The monkey is also shown to be carrying a rather phallic symbol in his hand: a banana.
Hanksy, also known as Christoper Lee Rios, painted the piece in New York City. This is one of many celebrity parody pieces that he’s created. Among some of the other famous faces included in his works are Vanilla Ice, Bruce Willis, Bill Cosby, Ted Danson and Tom Hanks, among others.
If you’re in New York City stop by Ludlow and Orchard Street to check out the piece and have a laugh.
The artwork is titled Bi-Curious George, and features George Clooney’s head attached to Curious George's body. The monkey is also shown to be carrying a rather phallic symbol in his hand: a banana.
Hanksy, also known as Christoper Lee Rios, painted the piece in New York City. This is one of many celebrity parody pieces that he’s created. Among some of the other famous faces included in his works are Vanilla Ice, Bruce Willis, Bill Cosby, Ted Danson and Tom Hanks, among others.
If you’re in New York City stop by Ludlow and Orchard Street to check out the piece and have a laugh.
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