Queen Ziggy and the Idea of Monarchy in Banksy Street Art

Queen Ziggy and the Idea of Monarchy in Banksy Street Art

Not long after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on September 21, the stencil depicting the deceased Head of State appeared on Reading Bridge in Caversham. This piece of news doesn’t sound somehow surprising except for one detail. The graffiti artwork was made in the style of Banksy street art, which stirred up public attention. Many people wondered whether the world’s most wanted artist had struck again after a long pause.

As it turned out, it was not Banksy but Peachy, a rising street art star who is called the new Banksy due to the stylistic similarities between their techniques. If the Bristolian icon had painted a mural dedicated to monarchy, it would have been something much different. The Queen as Ziggy Stardust is an excellent example of the painter’s attitude to monarchy. Let’s elaborate on that!

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NYC Street Art: Best Hotspots to Visit

NYC Street Art: Best Hotspots to Visit

New York City and street art have always been synonymous, as the Big Apple once was the cradle for emerging graffiti painters in the US in the 1970s. Today, it is one of the most prosperous destinations for mural lovers around the world. If you are one of them and you dream of coming to New York to see some quality works, you need to know the best hotspots with the finest NYC street art. Have a look!

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A Timely Intervention: How Do NFTs Preserve Stencil Wall Art?

A Timely Intervention: How Do NFTs Preserve Stencil Wall Art?

NFTs have been around for several years, and there are still many questions that an innovative art medium raises. Some people actively support the initiative and invest in crypto-based artworks, while some others are not that keen on the whole idea of tokens and virtual collections. Recently, however, NFT art started serving a good cause, which both groups would find beneficial for the global art community. Believe it or not, NFTs are now a good way to extend the life of stencil wall art. Let’s see how it is possible.

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