Should Banksy reveal himself for an Oscar?

By Brian De Los Santos
February 24th, 2011
Section: Opinions - Question of the Day

World famous graffitti artist, Banksy, is nominated for an Oscar for his documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop.” The award show will be taking place this Sunday at the Kodak Theatre.

But his aura is already in town and his recent pieces on Angeleno buildings are proof of his appearance in the city.

However, academy directors have denied his incognito identity to enter in disguise for the Oscars. His whole artist career has been based on his mysterious persona and political paintings that have impacted the world. If the street artist would attend the award show, he would be forced to lift the veil, showcase his identity and possibly lose the personal statement he has molded for his career.

He will not lose a shot at the award if he does not show up, but he could loose a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stand on the Oscar stage holding an award delivering a speech.

Should someone give up his or her life’s statement for special recognitions?

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  • Anonymous

    Screw it, it’s not worth it for Banksy to reveal himself. Keep the mystery alive. It’s not important who Banksy is, what is important is what he produces.

    He should tag the Oscar statue, that would be amazing.

  • Flowerchucker

    Don’t be a fool. Give up what has made his career for the numb nuts in Hollywood? Those talentless no nothings don’t have an artistic bone in the collective bodies and they should let the artist do what he ordinarily does – revel in his anonymity. Then, let them go back to making another retread movie or the next Marvel superhero dud.

  • Bukuplitlcamper

    is standing on a stage really that importatn?