The Art of Banksy Boston (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)
By Emily Tan Boston University News Service
From the company that brought us “Immersive Van Gogh,” “The Art of Banksy” — an unauthorized exhibit of authentic Banksy art — features more than 100 pieces of the renowned artist’s work, including the iconic “Girl with Balloon.” The touring exhibit is located on 12 Palmer St., Cambridge, and will run until April 3, 2022.
Boston University News Service photographer Emily Tan captured some of the artworks displayed at the exhibit.
With more than 100 original artworks, the exhibit is said to showcase the world’s largest collection of privately owned Banksy art. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2, 2022) (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)Iconic quotes from the street artist can be found throughout the exhibit. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2, 2022) (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)In 2015, Banksy organized “Dismaland,” a dystopian theme park in Somerset, England. The pop-up art exhibit was opened to the public for five weeks. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2, 2022) (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)Banksy released his bestselling book “Wall and Piece” in 2005. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2, 2022) (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)Various music album covers created by Banksy through the years. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2, 2022) (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)In 2006, Banksy replaced 500 copies of Paris Hilton’s debut album “Paris” with his spoofed remix in 48 CD shops across the United Kingdom. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2, 2022) (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)
In 2017, Banksy opened The Walled Off Hotel, a 10-room boutique hotel in Bethlehem, Palestine. The project operates as an art gallery and a social commentary on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2, 2022) (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)
The people behind “The Art of Banksy,” exhibit. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2, 2022) (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)
Banksy’s famous critique of the art industry. (Cambridge, Massachusetts, March 2, 2022) (Photo by Emily Tan/BU News Service)
