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sumthinknew t1_j8l1qzj wrote

Reply to comment by Interestofconflict in PsBattle: Ruined Banksy artwork. Local council immediately removed the abandoned freezer it was painted around. Margate, UK. by eastkent

The context is in the title, right?

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Interestofconflict t1_j8l2gwf wrote

Thought there might be an underlying explanation for who she represents/is and same for him? Political or social statement, etc

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imadethisf0rporn t1_j8l3sy1 wrote

It's art bro, who does it represent to you?

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Half-Naked_Cowboy t1_j8lay91 wrote

To me, the work explores the relationship between the tyranny of ageing and emotional memories. With influences as diverse as Kierkegaard and Frida Kahlo, new synergies are manufactured from both constructed and discovered dialogues.

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getspun97 t1_j8lgzin wrote

Well put. I totally agree. And definitely not because I don't understand what you said want to seem smart too!

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Glorious-gnoo t1_j8lzsew wrote

Social statement about violence against women. You can see she has a swollen eye and missing teeth. And given the clothing is very 1950s, there were not many options for battered women back then.

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