Banksy Sends Us a Holiday Message


Updated 01/02/12 3:59 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Banksy in Mayfair

Elusive street artist Banksy offered an in-your-face shopping message today in London, just in time for the holidays. A new stencil and spray-paint piece appeared in East London today, a short distance from the city's financial district. It reads, "Sorry! The lifestyle you ordered is currently out of stock." And on another unused building, he depicts a woman who has lost one of her high heels Read more

Picture It: Mouse Trap


Updated 02/18/11 11:19 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Banksy Mickey and Minnie Billboard Removed in LA

With the help of drunk Mickey and Minnie, Banksy left his mark on Los Angeles with this naughty billboard. Unfortunately, city officials have already removed it, perhaps not knowing how much it's worth. The street artist, whose documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop is nominated for an Oscar, is in town for the awards show. Check out Banksy's latest below. View 5 Photos › Photo 1 Photo Read more

Want a Banksy Temporary Tattoo? Here You Go


Updated 01/23/11 7:49 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Get New Banksy Art Temporary Tattoos

Street artist Banksy has become the art world's biggest mainstream success since Damien Hirst and Takashi Murakami hit the scene, so it was only a matter of time before his designs started showing up in unexpected places. My favorite recent use of his art are these unauthorized Banksy Temporary Tattoos ($11), which showcase some of the artist's most iconic graffiti pieces. I'd definitely try on Read more

Link Time — Willow Smith and Jay-Z May Take On an Annie Remake


Updated 03/22/12 10:36 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Will Smith Remaking Annie With Willow Smith as Star and Jay-Z Participating

Will Smith wants to remake Annie with daughter Willow in the lead, Jay-Z may take part — The Wrap The eBay seller trying to sell Banksy's identity claims he was paid off — Moviefone Mia Wasikowska is eying two projects, The Wettest County in the World and Stoker — Coming Soon Listen to Lady Gaga's new German-tinged single — Vulture Lethal Weapon is the latest franchise to get a reboot Read more

Cool Idea: Create Wall Art With Records


Updated 10/18/10 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Art Made With Vinyl Records DIY

When I was researching ideas for storing vinyl records, I happened upon this adorable idea for using old records as artwork. Featured at the Hardware Gallery in May in its Medium: Vinyl exhibition, old vinyl records were either used as canvases or incorporated within the artwork. It would be easy to riff on this idea using your own stencils and records. Does that little girl look familiar to Read more

Banksy Makes a Statement on The Simpsons — Bold or Baffling?


Updated 10/11/10 10:43 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Video of Banksy's Controversial Simpsons Opening Sequence 2010-10-11 10:30:03

On this week's episode of The Simpsons, the mysteriously buzz-worthy graffiti artist Banksy put his famous tags all over the title sequence. The artist's presence didn't simply end there, though: following the standard opening credits, the audience is taken to what looks like a sweatshop, where Asian works are seemingly forced to help animate the Fox cartoon and provide promotional merchandise. Read more

Speed Read — Street Artist Banksy Comes to Springfield


Updated 10/11/10 9:47 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

Banksy Simpsons Opening Credits

The Simpsons opening gets the Banksy treatment — Washington Post Maddest moments from last night's Mad Men — BuzzSugar New Stieg Larsson book exists — Daily Beast Tickets to Michelle Obama fundraiser go for more than the president's — New York Post Is the Facebook movie sexist? — Slate 7 baffling effects of the recession — SavvySugar NY governor candidate thinks we're brainwashing Read more

The Week in Pictures


Updated 06/12/10 8:05 AM · Posted by TresSugar · 0 comments

Pictures From the 2010 World Cup, Super Tuesday, and More

The better to see you with! This young girl has the right idea wearing enormous yellow glasses to watch broadcast of the first World Cup game in South Africa on Friday. We can't be there in person, but we're content to gawk at the hot players and all of the other stunning photos that hit the wires this week. Here's a look at what happened in the world of women, art, culture, and more. Read more

Speed Read! Banksy Engages in a Graffiti Art War


Updated 12/30/09 1:57 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 1 comment

Speed Read! Banksy Engages in a Graffiti Art War

London street artist Banksy is at war with another graffiti artist after painting over a 24-year-old work — Daily Mail Bristol Palin has filed for full custody of her son Tripp — Alaska Dispatch The first year as president has left Barack Obama tired — AP Happy airplane news: crew helps man propose — Lemondrop A couple in Argentina will have Latin America's first gay marriage — CNN Read more

Guerilla Artist Banksy Has Official Exhibit in His Hometown


Updated 06/13/09 1:03 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 2 comments

Guerilla Artist Banksy Has Official Exhibit in His Hometown

Anonymous in the age of celebrity and making artwork with social commentary while other artists cash in, graffiti artist Banksy has intrigued audiences with his art and identity since he began stencilling/vandalizing public property in the early '90s. (No official image of the guy exists!) Known for installing his own work surreptitiously in museums, Banksy helped mount a surprise exhibit in his Read more