He is a self-portrait of the artist: he is a man who travels, like a cosmopolitan migrant who "walks" through the walls on which he is represented from one city to another. The man is one of Blek le Rat's most iconic characters. At the bottom center we find in gold the silhouette of a rat, distinctive mark of the artist. Unique work on canvas by Blek le Rat, The man who walks through the walls represents on a bright red background the figures (in black and white and made with stencils) of a sheep and a man holding two bulky bags. See and hear author interviews, book reviews, and other news on the Martin Bull's page HEREĬlick here for one-page information sheet on this product.Blek le Rat - The man who walks through the walls - Unique Work See and hear artist interviews, book reviews, and other news on the Banksy's page HERE Martin donates 10% of his royalties to organisations that help people improve their lives. Martin Bull is a London-based photographer, fan, curator, and promoter of street art. Banksy's identity remains unknown, but his work is unmistakable. Not only did he smuggle his pieces into four of New York City's major art museums, he's also “hung” his work at London's Tate Gallery and adorned Israel's West Bank barrier with satirical images. Bull’s unpretentious style and dedication to graffiti art comes across in everything he writes.”īanksy, Britain's now-legendary “guerilla” street artist, has painted the walls, streets, and bridges of towns and cities throughout the world. “Martin Bull charts the mysterious appearances-and sadly, sloppy destruction-of Banksy graffiti all over London, complete with maps and notes on the present condition of his works. A no-nonsense travel guide to all his London locations.” “Are you a big fan of Banksy and got no plans this summer? Then this is the perfect book for you. “Witty and thought-provoking, his images excite and infuriate in equal measure.” edition has locations updated and 25 additional photos. Boasting over 100 color photos, Banksy Locations and Tours Volume 1 also includes graffiti by many of Banksy's peers, including Eine, Faile, El Chivo, Arofish, Cept, Space Invader, Blek Le Rat, D*face, and Shepherd Fairey.
In three guided tours, Martin Bull documents sixty-five London sites where one can see some of the most important works by the legendary political artist.
While newspapers and magazines the world over send their critics to review the latest Damien Hirst show at the Tate Modern, Bull, in turn, is out taking photos of the latest street installations by guerilla art icon Banksy. However, not if photographer Martin Bull has anything to say about it. When it comes to art, London is best known for its galleries, not its graffiti.
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