Can we say of today's Bansky exhibitions that some are more "real" than others, more authentic, closer to this mysterious artist whose identity is unknown?
It is on this competition that two exhibitions devoted to Banksy are currently being held in Italy: one “All about Banksy” at Bramante's cloister in Rome, from the beginning of May until January 9.
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The other, "The world of Banksy" in the shopping center of Milan central station, from December 3 until the end of February.
Whereas in 2006 in Los Angeles, in 2008 in London, in 2009 in Bristol, Banksy took the initiative of his exhibitions, now they are done without him: neither of the two has been initiated, directed, supported, nor even authorized by Banksy.
That of Rome was financed and organized by collectors gathered at Butterfly & David Chaumet - Butterfly Art News, curator of the exhibition, and who show there all the works signed Banksy that they have bought.
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As for that of Milan ...
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