Street art and murals are always temporary. It’s all part of the game and the process. It might be torn down, weathered, or painted over… But it’s there and you enjoy it while you can. This was original mural showing a classic Banksy rat being shot out of a champagne bottle. This is in the Montmare region in Paris, France. It was incredible to see. It was still fairly fresh and in the wild.

One of Banksy’s more iconic murals was this one, from his time in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. It’s an amazing piece that has stood the test of time. I’d love to own the print version, but don’t have an extra $75,000 laying around. Still, I tracked it down in the streets and took this picture 10 years ago today with my son (and with my own umbrella, as it was drizzling).

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!