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Devolved Parliament Art analysis

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Devolved Parliament Art analysis This piece, titled Devolved Parliament by Banksy, is a 2009 oil on canvas work depicting politicians as chimpanzees in the British House of Commons. "It was first unveiled as part of the Banksy vs Bristol exhibit in 2009 and was lent to the Bristol Museum in March 2019, marking both the exhibit’s 10th anniversary and Britain’s original planned exit from the EU on 29 March." I enjoy this piece as, though you don’t have to be a British citizen to understand the tumultuous work of politicians and how they affect our everyday lives, this is probably my favorite Banksy piece because of the witty nature and nod to the state of politics. Even though this piece was released in 2009, it still rings true. Laboureau, S. (2022, September 18). Devolved parliament, 2009 - banksy explained . Banksy Explained -. https://banksyexplained.com/devolved-parliament-2009/ 

Intro, Art and my relationship with art

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 Hi, my name is Jaelon, and for all intents and purposes, I will be your art curator. I have a particular taste in art, as you will come to find out. I do like classic and more recognizable pieces, but I also love abstract and out-of-the-box art. Some of my favorite artists are Hajime Sorayama, Banksy, and more. I hope that you will enjoy my personal curation of different art styles and favorite pieces. Hopefully, if executed correctly, this blog will serve as a window to the soul, particularly my soul. now I've always had an extremely complicated relationship with art. I would love to create it, but I believe I am unable to do so, thus I admire it from a distance. I enjoy going to art museums and am particularly fond of sculptures as well. One of my favorite aspects of art is the mental dissection of the pieces, trying to understand the thoughts that went through the artist's mind and grasping the realization and understanding of their works. This piece of art is the album cov...