For those not involved in the art scene, the infamous, anonymous street artist known as Banksy opened up a hotel with an art focus a few years ago called the “Walled Off Hotel”… A take on the Waldorf hotel. He had local sculptors create small pieces of the retaining wall for sale to bring money to the region. These little mini wall sculpture pieces are highly collectible and very valuable. Especially the bigger wall sections like the ones picture here.

If you haven’t seen the Banksy directed the movie “Exit Through the Gift Shop”, I suggest you do. It details, the origin story of urban artist Mr. brainwash and asks the question is this art? I was able to meet Mr. Brainwash at his pop-up art show in London in 2012. The first 250 people in line received this print for waiting hours in the rain to get in. Thoughts?

OK folks… You may not recognize the importance of this odd looking print. Gonefellow is one of the artists in Banksy’s conglomerate and a good friend of his. This art print is very limited in its edition size and features what’s known to be a “portrait“ of the most famous/infamous Urban artist of our generation Banksy (with a box over his head to protect his anonymity, of course!) and can go into details about what I know about him and his crew….but I won’t do that. I know a lot of things about a lot of things…IYKYK

You just don’t see these. Like ever. I could have had it for $1000 5 years ago and I paused. And then. Just like that, it was gone. Damn it. A good reminder, if you see super rare stuff you like…just buy it. You might never see it again!

The year was 2010. I was in Park City, Utah for the Sundance film Festival. I was amazed and astounded when I noticed a mural on the side of a coffee shop. It was recognizable as something in the style of Banksy. The mural was brand new, as it wasn’t there the night before. Did I just discover a Banksy? Yes… In fact, Banksy was unknowingly in town as he painted five pieces prior to the release of this documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop”. I will forever be linked to Banksy in this manner. Pictures of me and the mural surfaced in the Desatttar for the local Salt Lake City newspaper. His movie, one of brilliance, was nominated for an Oscar. Sadly, it didn’t win. I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t have shown up to pick up the award anyways!