Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Art is for the people, not you. "Art Buff's removal lead to a small protest, which had to be diffused by police.There was also a march on Sandgate Road calling for the Banksy to be reinstated.The wall where Banksy's work once stood was targeted by graffiti vandalism twice in five days.On November 5, words reading: "F*** you.

"I want to see this artwork restored to the people of Folkestone and put back on display in the town. "The Godden family, who own the Palace Amusements building, made the decision to sell Art Buff.They were looking for an offer of £125,000, with profits raised to be donated to the the cancer charity set up in memory of the late Jimmy Godden.Damian Collins explained: "What I want is to get the Banksy back for the town, but the Goddens do not share that sentiment.

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Banksy’s got nothing to keep him busy except create mayhem in his own bathroom. was left in the same place.The then arts minister Ed Vaizey spoke in parliament after Damian Collins appealed for his support, saying: "Sometimes it makes one wonder about the motivation of one’s fellow man that, when Banksy is prepared to be public spirited enough to create community artwork in public spaces for the benefit of the local population who take it to their hearts, somebody should seek to use that windfall because it happens to be on their private property.

They are celebrating our decline and fall. "Hopes for Art Buff's return to Folkestone were reignited when the artwork failed to sell.The Godden family flew the piece out to a Miami art fair, but industry insiders thought selling the Banksy could be difficult as it had not been authenticated as his.A spokesman for Folkestone's Creative Foundation said: "The Creative Foundation believes Banksy intended Art Buff to be part of the Folkestone Triennial. "Speaking to the Folkestone Herald in 2014, Shepway District Councillor Jenny Hollingsbee said: "This is a tremendous opportunity for the people of Folkestone to see a Banksy original. Our plans enhance your reading experience.

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"We are proud to be able to play a part in ensuring as many residents and visitors as possible will be able to appreciate the work.The Folkestone Herald reported that Banksy's piece had been attracting a steady stream of visitors since its discovery the week before.Art Buff had previously been protected by sheeting, but it was now under perspex and a security guard was placed at the site.Only a couple of weeks after Art Buff appeared in Folkestone, the artwork fell victim to puerile graffiti vandalism.Banksy's piece was vandalised when an image of male genitalia was painted over the perspex protecting it.A frustrated resident tweeted: "Bet Banksy wishes he didn’t do the painting in Folkestone now. We will also bring you updates from our courts and councils, as well as more lighthearted long reads.When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The display of political art comes amid youth-led political protests calling for the resignation of Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. A mysterious Banksy painting drew the crowds in back in 2014 when the anonymous artist's Art Buff appeared on the side of a building. What a lovely town we live in.