This blog looks at ways of learning about the world without having to get on a plane. Discovering art is very low carbon - enjoy the inside story of self-proclaimed art terrorist, AK47, who
stole a Banksy. Words from Nicola Baird.
The film's done well in the US and Paris - but it's an oddball movie so the best way to see it is via download. Enjoy.
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| Meet AK47artist at home. Pic is screenshot version(c) Portable Networks Graphic Image |
The Banksy Job – five years in the making – is a real treat. It's an eccentric art movie about larger-than-life character (but perhaps not exactly an artist) Andy Link. As AK47 he creates an anti-art movement supported by his white-overall clad followers, Art Kieda. AK47’s plan is to steal a massive Banksy sculpture, modelled on Rodin's The Thinker, but reposed to become The Drinker. Success sees the stolen sculpture planted in AK47's back garden. And then in a bizarre twist how it gets to be reinstalled in Shaftesbury Avenue.
The directors, Ian Roderick Gray and Dylan Harvey, call it a heist movie. It’s shot as a documentary, but mocks itself, its characters and the art world with proper British eccentricity. There’s also some choreographed scene stealing from AK47’s overall-clad art crew too.
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If you like street art or are bemused by artistic pontification The Banksy Job is a perfect film. Photo taken at the Prince Charles Cinema premiere. Left is question master Amanda Mo with artist AK47 and the directors, Ian Roderick Gray and Dylan Harvey. |
Curiously I was sent a free ticket courtesy to the premier by the PR for Andrew Lamberty who runs the Lamberty Gallery on Pimlico Road. According to the press release the gallery is: “A busy and pioneering showcase for extraordinary pieces. Lamberty sources and sells the very best in 20th century and contemporary art and design. Alongside this, Lamberty is known for discovering and developing cutting edge emerging talent, representing now some of the leading names in the contemporary furniture design and art scenes.”
I loved it, and really enjoyed the humour. Enjoy the trailer:
The Banksy Job may have a name that hints at car chases and Italy, but it Is most definitely a
London film, covering street art turf wars. It will also introduce you to the bizarre authentication system that Banksy runs, Pest Control.In
other words you don’t have a Banksy until it’s verified by Banksy. Not
having a Banksy I really didn’t know this. But one day perhaps...
Directors: Ian Roderick Gray, Dylan Harvey
Star: AK47 “very fuckin contemporary innit”
Downloadable from 19 June - even the trailer is a lot of fun. Find it on netflix, etc.
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