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VidarAs we gear up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, it’s the perfect time to remind on the powerful statements made by Banksy’s street art during the 2012 London Olympics.
Banksy, always unflinchingly honest, used his art to challenge the commercialization and militarization of the Olympic Games. Here’s a look at these iconic pieces that still resonate today.
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In “Hackney Welcomes the Olympics,” Banksy depicted a javelin thrower hurling a missile instead of a spear.
In his “Pole Vaulter” piece, an athlete vaults over a barbed wire fence, with barbed wire replacing the usual bar.
“The Thrower” portrays an athlete ready to throw a grenade instead of a discus.
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What are your thoughts on Banksy’s 2012 Olympic artworks?
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AutisticMumTo3I was the wrong colour to perform at the London Olympics – acting is still run by the white middle classes | The Independent
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I was the wrong colour to perform at the London Olympics – acting is still run by the white middle classes
‘Colour-blind casting’ has made it hard for white male actors to find work, according to a former RSC boss. But such an innovation might have saved my stage and screen career, writes Nicholas Beveney. To earn a living, I had to leave the country – a decision I took when I lost my starring role in the 2012 opening ceremony