Hello, this is a new type of video from me. It’s a podcast, but focussing on a specific issue. In this case, the strange cultural position occupied by Banksy.
Having made two previous videos on this, I decided to consult artist and writer Alexander Adams, to find out whether there was anything more to Bansky that I’m missing.
We talk about the odd concept of being an establishment artist loved by Alastair Campbell, and explore whether art accepted by the powerful is always a bad thing, as historical precedent suggests otherwise.
We then go beyond that to discuss what an art tackling our contemporary moment might look like, and we look at the contrast between Roger Scruton’s ideas of beauty in art versus the shock-based approach of modern art, and whether there is any medium in between.
Watch the video below, or listen to the ad-free audio edition, exclusively for paid subscribers.
Cheers,
Nick
