Advertisements Quote by Banksy
“the people who run our cities dont understand graffiti because they think nothing has the right to exist unless it makes a profit... the people who truly deface our neighborhoods are the companies that scrawl giant slogans across buildings and buses trying to make us feel inadequate unless we buy their stuff… any advertisement in public space that gives you no choice whether you see it or not is yours, it belongs to you ,, its yours to take, rearrange and re use.Asking for permission is like asking to keep a rock someone just threw at your head..”
About This Quote
Source Street Art: Public graffiti, 2015
The artist argues that corporate advertising dominates public space, while true graffiti is a form of free expression and reclaiming ownership.
In simple terms: Commercial ads dominate, true graffiti reclaims space.
Key Takeaway
Support authentic public art, question corporate messages.
Themes
art
public space
consumerism
rebellion
ownership
Mood
provocative
defiant
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- city planning
- community murals
- advertising regulation
- public protests
Key Concepts
cultural critique
urban sociology
visual activism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities protect authentic street art?
- What responsibilities do artists have in public spaces?
A Different Perspective
Balancing free expression with community standards can be contentious.
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