Opinion

Banksy made news, but not a lot of great art

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The latest Banksy painting on a building located on Jerome Avenue at E162nd Street in the Bronx, NY on October 30, 2013. (Photo/Christopher Sadowski) Christopher Sadowski
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Banksy
This undated photo provided by Housing Works shows a painting, which includes an addition to the scene by the secretive British graffiti artist Banksy. After buying a painting of a… AP
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Banksy Art in New York
Oct. 28, 2013 – New York, USA – Day 28 of Banksy’s month-long New York residency ‘Better out than In’ appeared in Coney Island, photographed here on October 28, 2013…. Zumapress.com
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The latest work from street artist Banksy Blocked Messages
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 27: The latest work from street artist Banksy. Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter. Banksy is in the… Splash News
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British artist Banksy’s work “Ghetto 4 Life” at 450 East 153st Street is shown in the process of being protected by plexiglass and a pull-down garage door in New York City
British artist Banksy’s work “Ghetto 4 Life” at 450 East 153st Street is shown in the process of being protected by plexiglass and a pull-down garage door in New York… Splash News
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The latest work from street artist Banksy.
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 25: The latest work from street artist Banksy. Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter. Banksy is in the… Splash News
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Banksy Street Art Spotted in Queens
USA Rights Only-Queens, NY -10/23/13- Banksy Street Art Spotted in Queens. October 22, 2013 -PICTURED: Atmosphere (Banksy Street Art) -PHOTO by: Future Image/startraksphoto.com -Startraks_action_17831057 Editorial – Rights Managed Image –… Startraksphoto.com
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102113-BANKSY-DM-7.jpg Latest Banksy installation, with defaced protective plexiglass cover installed by Saul Zabar, owner of building, temporarily removed, NE corner of West 79th Street @ Broadway, NYC. David McGlynn 10/21/13 David McGlynn
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British Street Artist Banksy Continues His Month-Long New York City Residency
NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 18: Banksy’s latest art work in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City on October 18, 2013. The British street artist Banksy has been creating… WireImage
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Banksy: ‘Better Out Than in’ NY Exhibition
Oct. 10, 2013 – New York, NY, USA – Art work by the British graffiti artist Banksy in East New York. A group of locals covered the artwork up with… Zumapress.com
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Banksy installation of “The Reaper” on Houston and Elizabeth St, NYC
Banksy installation of “The Reaper” on Houston and Elizabeth St, NYC Ref: SPL637842 251013 Picture by: Derek Storm / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York:… Splash News
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A new Banksy piece Waiting in vain  on the shutters of The Hustler Club  in New York City
A new Banksy piece appeared on the shutters of The Hustler Club called Hell’s Kitchen; Waiting in vain… in New York City, on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Pictured: Banksy’s Waitng… Splash News
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Banksy “Sirens of the Lambs” and Shoe Shining Ronald McDonald make a rare appearance together in Greenwich Village, NYC
Banksy “Sirens of the Lambs” and Shoe Shining Ronald McDonald make a rare appearance together in Greenwich Village, NYC Ref: SPL635544 221013 Picture by: Derek Storm / Splash News Splash… Splash News
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Banksy “Sirens of the Lambs” and Shoe Shining Ronald McDonald make a rare appearance together in Greenwich Village, NYC
Banksy “Sirens of the Lambs” and Shoe Shining Ronald McDonald make a rare appearance together in Greenwich Village, NYC Ref: SPL635544 221013 Picture by: Derek Storm / Splash News Splash… Splash News
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Banksy sighting in the Lower East Side, NYC
Banksy’s graffiti-covered car door on Ludlow Street in Manhattan Splash News
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http://www.banksy.co.uk/ UK Street graffiti artist Banksy set up a stall in Central Park on Saturday Oct. 12. the ‘Spray Art’ on canvas was selling for $60. banksy.co.uk
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NYC Banksy Graffiti
FILE – In this Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, file photo, graffiti by the secretive British artist Banksy, featuring a dog and a fire hydrant, draws attention on 24th Street, near… AP
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Banksy art piece in Queens, New York
epa03909900 A mural created by British street artist Banksy is seen on a side of a building in Queens, New York, USA, 14 October 2013. Banksy is a pseudonym for… EPA
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Banksy Graffiti
A Banksy in Brooklyn. AP
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Banksy art in New York City
The “Twin Towers in Tribeca” art installation created by British street artist Banksy can be seen in Tribeca in New York City on October 15, 2013. Banksy is a pseudonymous… UPI
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Banksy invasion of NYC Day 12, Cooper Union
Banksy invasion of NYC Day 12, Cooper Union Ref: SPL629206 121013 Picture by: Derek Storm / Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666… Splash News
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10/7/13 British street artist Banksy has created a small piece of art depicting a red, heart-shaped balloon with band aids on it (pictured) at the corner of King Street and… Gregory P. Mango