Banksy in Poplar, London

Just as fast as it went up, Banksy’s most recent work in Poplar, London has vanished. Focusing

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Just as fast as it went up, Banksy’s most recent work in Poplar, London has vanished. Focusing solely on type to communicate his message, “Sorry! The lifestyle you ordered is currently out of stock” is undoubtedly a jab at the global community that subscribed to a lifestyle beyond their means which has resulted in our current dark economic climate. The piece as previously mentioned was quickly buffed over.

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