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[–] EndOfLine@lemm.ee 33 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Umm, isn't Banksy's entire career centered around helping himself to others property without asking permission?

I'm honestly confused if he is using this display to advance his subversive messaging or if he is upset that he is the one being subverted.

[–] DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone 7 points 1 day ago

The public has a right to public spaces

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 27 points 2 days ago

As far as I know, he doesn't make money from that. He gets publicity from street art, but it's not like someone is paying for it —at least, they aren't paying for it to be created, but many will pay more for it after.

[–] DarkDarkHouse@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 2 days ago

He's just noting that Guess has entered the ring.