Banksy is a popular graffiti artist who has gained fame with his incredible skill, biting political message, and his trademark rat. Recently he visited Manhattan for a small exhibit in the West Village and also managed to place a few tags around town.
Banksy: Let Them Eat Crack [PICS]|Environmental Graffiti
Today, I was walking down Broadway and I saw that they were painting over this work of art. I felt very very sad to see it. The irony is that the art would have given this building's property value a boost. Now, they're going to have a big white splotch that they hope will be covered up by whatever gets built beside it.
I would consider Banksy's art to be work of cultural importance and this censorship is heartbreaking.