“It’s Friday, I’m in Love (with Banksy)”

Image: Oleg Pereverzev/NurPhoto via Getty Images

I have loved the British street artist Banksy for years, now. Several years ago, while in my beloved UK, I had the wonderful pleasure of visiting a “Pop Up” Banksy shop wherein I procured the following fridge magnet:

Image: Artnet News

In my personal estimation, he is one of THE greats of the 21st century.

Here’s a link to a Smithsonian article which discusses his latest artistic endeavors with regards to the situation in Ukraine. He’s just amazing:

Banksy Reveals Seven Murals Throughout War-Torn Ukraine

This is going to be a short(er) post today. Please take the time to reflect upon these images and, if you’re unfamiliar with Banksy, read this:

Banksy - Wikipedia

If you ever feel, like me, that the world we live in has descended into utter chaos and that no one and nothing matters anymore, please know this:

ART MATTERS. ALWAYS.