Sometimes, a fourth monkey is shown either crossing its arms or covering its genitals, which represents "sezaru" (do no evil). This aligns with the quote attributed to Confucius: “Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety” ( Analects of Confucius). Be vigilant about fakes and get verification. Scams and frauds are common. In the case of Banksy, Pest Control is an authentication service set up by the artist in 2008 that can verify works for a fee. The council viewed the project as a platform to revitalize the street and encourage its regeneration. The councils Executive member for culture Simon Cook said: "This project is very exciting for Bristol. ...this will put us on the map internationally" as a cultural and tourist attraction. [19] Two years previously Banksy show at the City Museum and Art Gallery had attracted large crowds. [20] The organisers also looked towards Melbourne, Australia, were a street project attracted almost half a million visitors a year as an example of how street art could help regenerate urban area. [15] Bio: Andrea Sergio, born in 1978, at the age of 12, he was already known as Wany. [18] In 1994 he won his first regional contest in Puglia. From 1997 to 2000, he specialised at the "International School of Comics" in Rome. He is a link between the academic art gallery circuit and hip-hop culture and street art in Italy.

Bio: Born in 1969, [18] Walker emerged from the Bristol graffiti scene of the early 1980s. Style: he uses both spray can and very controlled, intricate stencilling. His style and humour have gained him a worldwide reputation.For those with smaller amounts to invest, Syer suggests looking at work by Irish street artist Conor Harrington or an unsigned Banksy print. See No Evil: The UK's Largest Urban Street Art Project |". urbanghostsmedia.com. 2012 . Retrieved 7 September 2012.

Some Conservative councillors said that the exhibition was a waste of money and were unhappy the Liberal Democrat-run council had contributed towards funding it. This saying can be interpreted differently, so it may speak to you in a different way to someone else. Within Buddhism, the phrase is supposed to encourage you not to give any time to evil thoughts, however this differs a lot to another interpretation, in which the monkeys suggest a lapse in being morally responsible – for example, pretending not to see an act of evil, or doing nothing to prevent it. There may always be some dissenting voices however, and also a few who spoil the positive appeal of graffiti art.Street arttours are a Bristol ‘must-do’ experience, with professional artists guiding visitors around the city's ever-changing urban outdoor galleries. Temple Meads Enterprise Zone: See No Evil.... Bristol". seenoevilbristol.co.uk. 2012 . Retrieved 11 September 2012. a b "Bristol Media | Hurricane Media take home RTS Awards for 'See No Evil' documentary, ' Who's Lenny?' ". bristolmedia.co.uk. 2012 . Retrieved 7 September 2012.

Some of the most famous Bristol street art is by the legendary local artist Banksy (examples shown above and below). Before getting any tattoo, most people want to know the reason behind any tattoo that they might get, which is completely understandable. Understanding how the Three Wise Monkeys came about can be quite confusing – but rest assured, we’ve tried our best to break this down for you below! Camille Vansette, our tour guide, notices our fascination with the Banksy piece, the first stop on our tour, and says “Bristol’s street art is incredibly interpretive. As I pass a piece of street art, I love trying to find hidden meanings and symbols in it, because most of them are so creative.” With Bristol's streets now on the world map for street painting and graffiti art, this year's event is set to come alive with a buzz of creative energy. Arrangements were made by Inkie for the repainting of the street in August 2012, as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad accompanying the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, [36] with support from Bristol City Council, the Arts Council and London 2012 Festival as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad and Bristol University. [37] See No Evil 2012 began on 13 August when 45 selected (both local and international) artists, with 3,500 cans of spray paint and 700 litres of paint. [38]

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a b " 'See No Evil' in Bristol Brings Thousands to the Streets - Brooklyn Street Art". brooklynstreetart.com. 2012 . Retrieved 1 September 2012. Image - Banksy's Girl with the Pierced Eardrum' near Bristol Marina Start off with a guided street art tour The great thing about Banksy is that oneof his creations could pop up at any time, so why not scour the streets of Bristol and see if you can be the first to spot it! The bohemian area of Stokes Croft is one of Bristol’s street art beating hearts and most buildings in the area have been spiced up with graffiti. Many of the businesses in the area commission graffiti artists to paint their premises, so ingrained is the street art culture in the community. Considered the founder of Guerrilla Knitting, Magda’s 11 year body of work includes the widely recognized knitted/crocheted covered bus in Mexico City as well as her first solo exhibit in Rome at La Museo des Esposizione . Her work has evolved to include large scale installations around the world including commissions and collaborations with companies such as Commes Des Garcon, CR Fashionbook, Absolut Vodka, Insight 51, Mini Cooper, Gap, Smart Car, etc. She continues to participate in shows such as Hangzhou Triennial of Fiber Art, Milan’s Triennale Design Museum, Le M.U.R. in Paris, Artscape Festival in Sweden, and the National Gallery of Australia, among others. Her installations have also been featured prominently in contemporary venues, such as The Standard Hotel, South By Southwest, Austin City Limits Festival, Dover Street Market, 4510 in Dallas, as well as Ten Over Six and By George in Texas and California." Book on to the Graffiti Stories and Street Art Walking Tourwithexperience curator Yuup to be guided around some of Bedminster's best art. You’ll hear about Bristol's own street art story and the history of Upfest, while taking in a mix of the globally acclaimed and lesser-known Upfest pieces.