Few know who Bansky is - by design I presume. He is, however, the most talked about global artist of the moment. His work will have you wondering does art imitate life or does life imitate art?

If you are a student of Marcel Duchamp and Duchamp is the father of “art imitating life”, then Andy Warhol is the stepchild of the movement, and Bansky is its prodigal son. The sometimes prodigious art of Banksy has made its way to Miami.

So, with a large scale traveling museum-worthy exhibition featuring over 100 works, has the prodigal son of controversial art gone commercial? The better question is do we care, and, the answer is no, we do not.

Bansky’s tapestry of art is a parody. If imitation is the ultimate flattery he has managed to flatter Campbell’s soup, Charlie Brown, and Kate Moss, among others. He also manages to make us think - about war, commercialism, race, peace, religion, immigration, love - and even hope.

Most notably, the elusive Banksy's famed shredded artwork, 'Love Is in the Bin,' sold for a record $25.4 million at Sotheby's—18 times the non-shredded price of the picture boasting his most famed art piece - featuring a girl with a red ballon. What’s good for the art world is good for the art world.

The curiosity is not what Bansky will create next, it is what illusions he may deconstruct. He is, after all, without limits.

The Bansky exhibition”The Art of Bansky - “Without Limits” is in Miami until April 2022 at 1400 N. Miami Avenue Tickets are about $35. None of the works are for sale. The gift shop entry is free. Go to www.artofbanksy.com/miami for more information.

*The vlog above features images of Bansky works from the Miami exhibit and other sources. The music includes the hits of Janet Jackson who will be releasing her own documentary at the end of January.

Art tells a story - past, present, and future. It is a place to relax and dream. From the first original painting I purchased in the streets of La Paz, Bolivia in 1995 to my latest piece- a pop art “Unamused” I acquired during the 2021 Miami Art Basel from the amazing Billy Bodden (www.billyartworks.com) who will be the next topic of conversation in the art world. Additionally, this collection includes the art of an Andy Warhol contemporary. It also includes inspiring pieces painted by my 92 year old grandmother and my 23 year old niece.

My days and nights have been filled with the stories of the artists and the art itself. Everyday, I am reminded life is a canvas we paint with our brushes, imagination, and dreams. I want it to be a shared experience. Many of the artworks I collected during my travels around the world. I hope you enjoy them.

The work pictured here”Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” is not in my collection. Versions of it can be found at the Wynwood Walls gift shop in Miami, Florida. There, I am reminded of Banksy’s “Exit through the Gift Shop” as the Wynwood Walls now charges an entry fee - but not if you are just visiting the gift shop.

The blogs or vlogs of this site will include the WTFs - who, when, where, and what the ?’s - of art. Much of the commentary will focus on the ever-changing Miami arts and leisure scene. Contact me if you are interested in purchasing the art or have any other questions. Some of the pieces on this site are for sell. Prices are not listed.