Banksy’s new works in New York City are being vandalized
His first piece titled “The street is in play”:
Banksy New Street Art in Chinatown – New York City, USA #streetart #banksy http://t.co/tNkacl7Gc5 pic.twitter.com/CbZU4DZcaS
— StreetArtNews (@streetartnews) October 1, 2013
Ended up like this, one day later:
Just one day later, Banksy’s “The Street Is In Play” in New York City is fully painted over #banksy #banksyny pic.twitter.com/fhbCMR5GK4
— StreetArtNews (@streetartnews) October 2, 2013
His second, “This is My New York Accent”:
Banksy "This is My New York Accent" New Piece – New York City #streetart #banksy #banksyny http://t.co/N2Ca3ognuH pic.twitter.com/ULRdROGIhg
— StreetArtNews (@streetartnews) October 2, 2013
Was tagged:
Just a few hours after being unveiled Banksy’s “This Is My New York Accent” is already damaged #banksy #banksyny pic.twitter.com/Cwxs5wRkMS
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Number three, “You complete me”:
Banksy "You Complete Me…" New Mural – New York City, USA #streetart #banksy #banksyny http://t.co/3OE07BFgUB pic.twitter.com/ygi0J9v4fn
— StreetArtNews (@streetartnews) October 3, 2013
Also tagged:
Banksy’s third piece in NYC is yet to be officially revealed but it has already been damaged #banksy #banksyny pic.twitter.com/IEKqSFyDcC
— StreetArtNews (@streetartnews) October 3, 2013
Piece four, which kicked off a series of “The Musical” pieces that, according Banksy’s website is “Random graffiti given a Broadway makeover” is not yet tarnished. According to Gothamist, the owner of the tagged building plans to preserve the piece under plexiglass:
Banksy’s “Dirty Underwear The Musical” is located on 208 Bushwick Avenue #banksy #banksyny pic.twitter.com/IolYUxkbQt
— StreetArtNews (@streetartnews) October 4, 2013
Number five:
Banksy "The Musical" New Pieces For Better Out Than In – New York City #banksy #banksyny http://t.co/SMLKhIwyLE pic.twitter.com/IPrHA9t61p
— StreetArtNews (@streetartnews) October 4, 2013
Gone:
Banksy’s “Occupy! The Musical” is already buffed #banksy #banksyny pic.twitter.com/8TktVTr4en
— StreetArtNews (@streetartnews) October 4, 2013
And here’s his latest, the as-of-yet, un-messed-with “Playground Mob The Musical”. So far, so good:
Banksy’s “Playground Mob The Musical” is located on the South-side of Delancey and Bowery #banksy #banksyny pic.twitter.com/WpAvw1n6ur
— StreetArtNews (@streetartnews) October 4, 2013
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For the entire month of October, elusive street artist Banksy is painting a new piece of art on seemingly random buildings throughout New York City. But if you want to see one of them in person, you have to act fast, because they keep getting vandalized or painted over.
Here’s a rundown of what’s been painted so far: