Banksy turns tunnel into gallery (pics)


	Banksy turns tunnel into gallery (pics)

queerty

5-7-2008 11:09 AM

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5-7-2008 5:20 PM

littlesparrow

Check out this video on Current.com we just posted that discusses Banksy's philosophy, the Cans Festival, and recent criticism that Banksy has received for his work.

http://current.com/items/88937068_the_dark_arts

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