Exhibiting street art and graffiti is harder than you think. The most difficult (and expensive) part is without doubt negotiating the release and removal from the legal owner. Next comes the actual “harvesting” of part of a wall en bloc ensuring it remains intact. The hunk of brick and mortar must then be inserted into a bespoke metal frame so that it can be moved and transported. Who would be crazy enough to attempt this? Keszler Gallery in association with Bankrobber are responsible for what many art fans are calling ”cultural looting”.
The exhibition features original street works “lifted” from their original locations in Bethlehem, Brighton, London and Los Angeles. The exhibition is apparently unsanctioned by Banksy himself. Subversive artist meets rebel exhibitor?
