Where-To-Go Wednesday - The Banksy Museum

We were given complimentary tickets to The Banksy Museum for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own. 

What: The Banksy Museum

Where: 277 Canal St.

             New York, NY

Who: All ages

Banksy is simultaneously one of the most well-known graffiti artists and one of the least known.  Although many people are familiar with his work, only a few know his true identity.  He shuns commercialization and pretentiousness. Yet his work has become coveted by collectors and can even be found in a museum dedicated to the artist and his work.

Still, the Banksy Museum is far from your typical art museum. The walls are concrete and no ropes or alarms keep you at arm's length from the work you're viewing. Of course, you are still not allowed to touch the artwork.

Many of Banksy's most famous pieces are on display in the museum including several variations of his girl with a balloon. One of these was famously shredded immediately upon being auctioned off for a huge sum of money. Other works in the exhibit include some of his Ukranian works, variations on the famous works of others, and numerous depictions of rats.

The museum is open seven (7) days a week and takes up three whole floors.  It is the largest collection of Banksy's Art in the world. 

 

And that's our view. For more about The Banksy Museum or to purchase online tickets to visit the museum, go to museumbanksy.com

Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.

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