Banksy: The Legendary Street Artist’s Most Baffling Secrets Finally Revealed!
The Satirical Exhibitionist
In a world where art often takes itself too seriously, Banksy dared to mock. In 2008, he made a striking entry into New York’s art scene with “The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill” in Greenwich Village.
Banksy offered a provocative commentary on animal ethics and factory farming through bizarre displays like animatronic hot dogs and chicken nuggets with legs. His installation, featuring a robot monkey watching TV, humorously critiqued societal values: “New Yorkers don’t care about art, they care about pets. So I’m exhibiting them instead.”
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