A Great British Spraycation Explained

A Great British Spraycation are a series of 2021 artworks by the anonymous British street artist Banksy in various East Anglian towns in England.[1] Pieces appeared in Great Yarmouth, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Gorleston-on-Sea, Cromer, and King's Lynn.[2]

The artworks were confirmed as authentic via an elaborate three minute video posted on Banksy's Instagram account and have further been revealed to be named en totale, A Great British Spraycation.[3]

Works

The series comprises the following works:

Response

In a statement, Great Yarmouth Borough Council said that it "may be the case" that the art was in support of the area's bid to become the UK City of Culture in 2025. Paul Gough said the works were "very sophisticated" and "show an artist at the top of his game".[9] The art garnered some criticism, with the works being called "derivative" and "too tame and too cliched to make a difference".[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Banksy-style pieces appear in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. BBC News. 2021-08-07. 2021-08-09.
  2. Web site: Banksy: A guide to his 'Great British Spraycation' . . 14 August 2021 . 13 August 2021.
  3. Web site: Banksy confirms he is behind British seaside 'spraycation' artworks . . 14 August 2021 . 14 August 2021.
  4. Web site: Part of 'Banksy' artwork near Lowestoft removed over flood fears . . 14 August 2021 . 8 August 2021.
  5. Web site: Boggis. Mark. 2021-11-12. Banksy mural to be removed from Lowestoft building. 2021-11-13. Lowestoft Journal. en-UK.
  6. Web site: Liz Coates . Seaside Banksy 'brought to life' by local street artist . . 14 August 2021 . 10 August 2021.
  7. Web site: Casey Cooper-Fiske . Potential Banksy artwork defaced in Gorleston . . 14 August 2021 . 13 August 2021.
  8. Web site: David Hannant . Why council removed verified Banksy from Norfolk beach . . 14 August 2021 . 14 August 2021.
  9. Web site: Sarah Cascone . Banksy May Have Just Gone on an Art-Making Spree, With Murals and Installations Popping Up Across Five English Coast Towns . . 14 August 2021 . 9 August 2021.
  10. Web site: Sarah Burgess . Who cares if Banksy came to town? He's rubbish anyway . . 14 August 2021 . 11 August 2021.