Banksy’s Business Rat Piece
October 2, 2008 ⋅ Uncategorized ⋅ by L. Ruano ⋅ 41 Views

Looks like Bansky is back at it again. Another piece of his work has been spotted in New York, this time its a rat featured in a suit with briefcase and umbrella in hand and the words “Let Them Eat Crack” in blood scripted across. Rats surely do go about their business in the New York underground, check out the pictures after the jump.

Photography: Jake Dobkin
Source: The Worlds Best Ever

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  • http://profiles.google.com/democracyee M WAHEED JADOON

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    PLEASE SUPPORT MY FILM RATS ON WALL STREET

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    PLEASE SUPPORT MY FILM RATS ON WALL STREET

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    PLEASE SUPPORT MY FILM RATS ON WALL STREET

  • CRASS

    “They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted, and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of brining entire civilizations to their knees.

    If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model.”

    Sounds like a real writer to me and not banksy. Well at least anymore.

  • CRASS

    “They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted, and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of brining entire civilizations to their knees.

    If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model.”

    Sounds like a real writer to me and not banksy. Well at least anymore.

  • CRASS

    “They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted, and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of brining entire civilizations to their knees.

    If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model.”

    Sounds like a real writer to me and not banksy. Well at least anymore.

  • CRASS

    “They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted, and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of brining entire civilizations to their knees.

    If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model.”

    Sounds like a real writer to me and not banksy. Well at least anymore.

  • MugenCl7

    I will always have respect for Banksy as an artist and for what “graffitti” he did back in Bristol that was so original, daring, and controversial. I appreciate that he is trying to bring his art here to the states, but what the fuck is up with him commissioning people to do the work for him? That’s complete bullshit if you ask me. It’s like when you were little and you thought up a sinister idea, but didn’t want to get caught, so you told your friend to do it for you. That way, you see it in action, but if there ARE consequences, you aren’t the one who suffers.

  • MugenCl7

    I will always have respect for Banksy as an artist and for what “graffitti” he did back in Bristol that was so original, daring, and controversial. I appreciate that he is trying to bring his art here to the states, but what the fuck is up with him commissioning people to do the work for him? That’s complete bullshit if you ask me. It’s like when you were little and you thought up a sinister idea, but didn’t want to get caught, so you told your friend to do it for you. That way, you see it in action, but if there ARE consequences, you aren’t the one who suffers.

  • MugenCl7

    I will always have respect for Banksy as an artist and for what “graffitti” he did back in Bristol that was so original, daring, and controversial. I appreciate that he is trying to bring his art here to the states, but what the fuck is up with him commissioning people to do the work for him? That’s complete bullshit if you ask me. It’s like when you were little and you thought up a sinister idea, but didn’t want to get caught, so you told your friend to do it for you. That way, you see it in action, but if there ARE consequences, you aren’t the one who suffers.

  • MugenCl7

    I will always have respect for Banksy as an artist and for what “graffitti” he did back in Bristol that was so original, daring, and controversial. I appreciate that he is trying to bring his art here to the states, but what the fuck is up with him commissioning people to do the work for him? That’s complete bullshit if you ask me. It’s like when you were little and you thought up a sinister idea, but didn’t want to get caught, so you told your friend to do it for you. That way, you see it in action, but if there ARE consequences, you aren’t the one who suffers.

  • sucka

    dude i was JUST there 2 days ago and it wasnt there.. went up so quick!!!

  • sucka

    dude i was JUST there 2 days ago and it wasnt there.. went up so quick!!!

  • sucka

    dude i was JUST there 2 days ago and it wasnt there.. went up so quick!!!

  • sucka

    dude i was JUST there 2 days ago and it wasnt there.. went up so quick!!!

  • Biggs

    To everyone that says its not Banksy:
    Because everything on the internet is always true, especially on a website called the gothamist. Very nicely done art

  • Biggs

    To everyone that says its not Banksy:
    Because everything on the internet is always true, especially on a website called the gothamist. Very nicely done art

  • Biggs

    To everyone that says its not Banksy:
    Because everything on the internet is always true, especially on a website called the gothamist. Very nicely done art

  • Biggs

    To everyone that says its not Banksy:
    Because everything on the internet is always true, especially on a website called the gothamist. Very nicely done art

  • hooded

    he’s surreal that banksy.
    he’s the reason i started writing

  • hooded

    he’s surreal that banksy.
    he’s the reason i started writing

  • hooded

    he’s surreal that banksy.
    he’s the reason i started writing

  • hooded

    he’s surreal that banksy.
    he’s the reason i started writing

  • pisser

    this shits tight, but i agree bout this being legal shit goin over katsu’s real graffiti. fuck wall street though

  • pisser

    this shits tight, but i agree bout this being legal shit goin over katsu’s real graffiti. fuck wall street though

  • pisser

    this shits tight, but i agree bout this being legal shit goin over katsu’s real graffiti. fuck wall street though

  • pisser

    this shits tight, but i agree bout this being legal shit goin over katsu’s real graffiti. fuck wall street though

  • estcstvibe

    katsu haha

  • estcstvibe

    katsu haha

  • estcstvibe

    katsu haha

  • estcstvibe

    katsu haha

  • Stylez

    Who’s ready to start the “snuff Banksy registration vote”

  • Stylez

    Who’s ready to start the “snuff Banksy registration vote”

  • Stylez

    Who’s ready to start the “snuff Banksy registration vote”

  • Stylez

    Who’s ready to start the “snuff Banksy registration vote”

  • Youngmuggzy85

    “who” is an effing hater. Respect the artist for the immense size, detail, and effort on his piece. Exposure is exposure. There’s no such thing as selling out in art. It’s a product you make for yourself to express yourself; if you happen to be able to sell it or sell similar products then many blessings to you. If his message is true to what he believes in, then he has been true to himself. To judge him makes you look envious of his success. Step your game up and you too can achieve greatness.

  • Youngmuggzy85

    “who” is an effing hater. Respect the artist for the immense size, detail, and effort on his piece. Exposure is exposure. There’s no such thing as selling out in art. It’s a product you make for yourself to express yourself; if you happen to be able to sell it or sell similar products then many blessings to you. If his message is true to what he believes in, then he has been true to himself. To judge him makes you look envious of his success. Step your game up and you too can achieve greatness.

  • Youngmuggzy85

    “who” is an effing hater. Respect the artist for the immense size, detail, and effort on his piece. Exposure is exposure. There’s no such thing as selling out in art. It’s a product you make for yourself to express yourself; if you happen to be able to sell it or sell similar products then many blessings to you. If his message is true to what he believes in, then he has been true to himself. To judge him makes you look envious of his success. Step your game up and you too can achieve greatness.

  • Youngmuggzy85

    “who” is an effing hater. Respect the artist for the immense size, detail, and effort on his piece. Exposure is exposure. There’s no such thing as selling out in art. It’s a product you make for yourself to express yourself; if you happen to be able to sell it or sell similar products then many blessings to you. If his message is true to what he believes in, then he has been true to himself. To judge him makes you look envious of his success. Step your game up and you too can achieve greatness.

  • alexander worthington iii @ steelcloset.com

    It’s not Banksy. It’s just clever marketing.

    http://gothamist.com/2008/09/27/banksy_mural_going_up_right_now_in.php

  • alexander worthington iii @ st

    It’s not Banksy. It’s just clever marketing.

    http://gothamist.com/2008/09/27/banksy_mural_going_up_right_now_in.php

  • alexander worthington iii @ st

    It’s not Banksy. It’s just clever marketing.

    http://gothamist.com/2008/09/27/banksy_mural_going_up_right_now_in.php

  • alexander worthington iii @ st

    It’s not Banksy. It’s just clever marketing.

    http://gothamist.com/2008/09/27/banksy_mural_going_up_right_now_in.php

  • beastonem230

    SUper dope!

  • beastonem230

    SUper dope!

  • beastonem230

    SUper dope!

  • beastonem230

    SUper dope!

  • bape808

    how the hell did he make such a huge piece in the middle of a metro area?

  • bape808

    how the hell did he make such a huge piece in the middle of a metro area?

  • bape808

    how the hell did he make such a huge piece in the middle of a metro area?

  • bape808

    how the hell did he make such a huge piece in the middle of a metro area?

  • who

    enough with this guy already.pays the buildings owners and pays collosal to paint it for him.legal.giant ad to sell his art.hes become a company.wack.

  • who

    enough with this guy already.pays the buildings owners and pays collosal to paint it for him.legal.giant ad to sell his art.hes become a company.wack.

  • who

    enough with this guy already.pays the buildings owners and pays collosal to paint it for him.legal.giant ad to sell his art.hes become a company.wack.

  • who

    enough with this guy already.pays the buildings owners and pays collosal to paint it for him.legal.giant ad to sell his art.hes become a company.wack.

  • Jay

    You can find that on the corner of BROADWAY AND HOWARD ST. Close to Canal

  • Jay

    You can find that on the corner of BROADWAY AND HOWARD ST. Close to Canal

  • Jay

    You can find that on the corner of BROADWAY AND HOWARD ST. Close to Canal

  • Jay

    You can find that on the corner of BROADWAY AND HOWARD ST. Close to Canal

  • Rats

    They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted, and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of brining entire civilizations to their knees.

    If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model.

  • Rats

    They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted, and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of brining entire civilizations to their knees.

    If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model.

  • Rats

    They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted, and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of brining entire civilizations to their knees.

    If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model.

  • Rats

    They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted, and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of brining entire civilizations to their knees.

    If you are dirty, insignificant, and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model.

  • Bram

    nice, im seeing the KATSU tag haha

  • Bram

    nice, im seeing the KATSU tag haha

  • Bram

    nice, im seeing the KATSU tag haha

  • Bram

    nice, im seeing the KATSU tag haha

  • nece

    Where is it????

  • nece

    Where is it????

  • nece

    Where is it????

  • nece

    Where is it????

  • joeo

    awesome

    whats the streets I can find that on?

  • joeo

    awesome

    whats the streets I can find that on?

  • joeo

    awesome

    whats the streets I can find that on?

  • joeo

    awesome

    whats the streets I can find that on?

  • Hieroglyphics

    beautiful piece

  • Hieroglyphics

    beautiful piece

  • Hieroglyphics

    beautiful piece

  • Hieroglyphics

    beautiful piece