Banksy is Dead, Art is Dead

This piece of street art seems to be from the same person who put up the 'Banksy is Dead' wheat paste over the crater where Banky's Charlie Brown used to be.

The writing says, 'are you fake. are you sure. art is dead.'

It is placed next to one of Alec's Twiggy pieces on Melrose. Not sure if it is a slight at Banksy, Alec, or the whole of street art in general. Click the jump for more

We think that this is the same artist because of the dead thing, and some posters went up lower down on this building that have the same framed outline as the 'Banksy is Dead' wheat paste, suggesting the same person.

Interesting stuff. Banksy has really inspired some street commentary here in Los Angeles.

Banksy is Dead

The wall that Banksy's Charlie Brown has been ripped out of the building, and a new wheat paste has been affixed in that spot saying 'Banksy is Dead'. Click the jump for more.

This is not a piece of plywood covering the piece. This is a piece of plywood covering a massive hole in the wall where the Banksy used to be.

It really seems like this piece might have been placed at this spot with the intention of being removed. And, not sure, but we think the 'Banksy is Dead' wheat paste, might be from Banksy himself.

Huge thanks to Adam from The Loyal Subjects for the timely info and the pics. The Loyal Subjects is one of LA's producers of top designer vinyl art, and have some really cool things going on. It is well worth checking out.

Fascinating to see how this develops, and stay tuned to MELROSEandFAIRFAX to be the first in the know for the what's happening with Banksy.