Keeping Up with Banksy: Coney Island

Dear Banksy,

Coney Island revisited for us today. Not sure what was up with Momz, but she didn't seem as into it today. I thought it was pretty cool, though, and was happy to have an excuse to ride the train and see go back to Coney Island.

Hey, watch where you're spaying! 

What are all these people looking at?

Getting up close and personal with the work...

Our favorite part was talking to the lovely crossing guards who saw your man pull down the blue tarp.  They were really fun and sweet ladies. We also met a gentleman who congratulated the owner on winning the Lottery. How cool is that! Maybe that's what all the people were there for.

Almost done,

JYK

Keeping Up with Banksy: Greenpoint

Dear Banksy,

Happy early Halloween. I'm glad we got to see your backup plan, considering I don't read. Momz said that's probably a good thing since it wasn't fit to print, whatever that means... Something about people saying the same thing, but better. Kind of left me confused why you bothered in the first place.  Aren't you busy enough?

Banksy n my Balloon Girl

Run, Banksy, run!

Illicitness is exhausting!

Anyway, we saw this one, too. And dressed up for the occasion.

Ho hum,

JYK

PS We had no idea 9/11 had such a "profound" impact on you

Keeping Up with Banksy: Sunset Park

WDear Banksy,

Thanks for the tip.

Kicked the tires to make sure all iz good before I go.

Off to Coney Island.

JYK

Keeping Up with Banksy: Bowery

Dear Banksy,

Abu and Julie joined me again on this one.  It was fun to be out of my 'hood so late in the day.

Confused as ever...

     

READY... SET... GO!--- Huh?

 

After a little dinner and show...

And a check on what Swoon's been up to...

The mood, as well as the view, was much improved.

 

Buhaaa, ha-ha!

Off to bed,

JYK

Keeping Up with Banksy: Perfect Gentleman

Dear Banksy,

I don't know if it's in vain. Haven't you heard of Hope? I heard she ran away with a guy who fell in love with a stripper, yo'.

We got there a little too early so it was pretty crowded, but at least I made a friend

She said:

Take me away from here, so far

Where they ride horses, no cars.

No more strippin' in bars.

You and me 'Clef; against the odds.

Like Billy D, you feelin' me?

JYK

PS This one's for you, No-Cho: the promised land

Keeping Up with Banksy: Willets Point Queens

Dear Banksy,

Afield we go. I think I've always wanted to see the Sphinx, especially after George told me all about it.

All I want to know is...

Does this moat come with fish?

Giza is beautiful this time of year

Monuments at every turn.

All those cars must help the Ancient Egyptians get around, cause here they are in Tribeca.

Whut up Pharaoh!

JYK

Keeping Up with Banksy: South Bronx

Dear Banksy,

If I didn't know any better, I'd say you're looking at me, kid.

Abuela hit this one up with us. How u like the Bronx, Granny from the Block?

Far out

Me explaining to Julie what this piece is all about... "See, right here, this is the second one that looks just like me. Third if you count that other one with the mask."

Waiting while Momz does press

Yo,

JYK

Keeping Up with Banksy: UWS

Dear Banksy,

Turned out to be a fire themed day. Starting with one that brought fire fighters to knock down our neighbor's door. All was good in the end. Momz says the only things en fuego by the time we figured out what was going on were the firemen (whatever that means).

Then, your fire-alarm strongboyman...

Boing!

Something looks familiar...

Also, thanks for picking such a convenient spot for your latest piece.  I'm sure you were aware this wall is four street blocks from the Children's Museum.

This truck never gets old

And your wall is just around the corner from Nice Matin, good for brunching with Momz. We even got the VIP treatment and were seated right away, despite a. 40 minute wait. How did that happen?

Hellllooo cuteness!

Plus the Dali Lama was at the Beacon, so we got a taste of real Tibetan culture along the way.

Whut up, my Munks?

Killin' many birds with this stone,

JYK

Keeping Up with Banksy: Staten Island

Dear Banksy,

You dog, you.  It's been done before, but maybe Freud needed a refresh?

Banksy's Staten Island

 

 

Is contagious your piece?

 

Bajo la misma luna,

 

JYK

Tribeca Edition: Now with More Janz

Dear Mr. Janz,

I'm happy I got to learn about what you do from our time on Staple St. From now on, I'll be keeping an eye out for your stuff around Tribeca like a tourist at Atlamira.

I showed Abuela my favorite bull...

While we were there, we also noticed the Banksy piece encapsulated in plexiglass, including my print. Never my intention to be part of an attempted immortalization.

What do you think?

Your neighbor,

JYK

Keeping Up with Banksy: Chelsea (aka W 24th St, Midtown, Westside)

Dear Banksy,

The Abuelos are very impressed.  They may seem like they're above it all, or like because they're old fashioned they don't get it.  But they were very, very impressed...

See whut I mean?

At first, Abuelo wuz all...

Pero, por Dios! Que es esto? Julie was warming up to it tho

She even incurred the wrath of salivating spectators, unflinchingly. How Banksy of you, Julie!

Get out of the way Old Lady holding the Cutest Little Boy Ever, they yelled. So rude!

Only after a little Banksy juice did Abuelo start to get in the groove.

After the faux gallery piece, he wuz all...

Y este es un Buzny?

No, no, no...

But this one is!

Refurbished, of course

Aqui? Perfecto para un Basky!

Indeed, Abuelo!

Aww, doggie doggie?

Momz, why you buggin'? And whutz hepatitis?

West Side 4 Life,

JYK

P.S. When did NYC start branding fire-hydrants, RD?

Keeping Up with Banksy: Queens

Dear Banksy,

One more for the road, just for the giggles.

What's so great about eternity anyway?

Keep your heels down,

JYK