Banksy Teams Up with Scottish Comedians Frankie Boyle and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd for a Guided Tour of Glasgow Exhibition
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The world-renowned street artist Banksy has teamed up with two of Scotland's most beloved comedians, Frankie Boyle and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, for a guided tour of his new exhibition in Glasgow. The exhibition, titled 'Cut & Run', is Banksy's first in Scotland and is set to be a major draw for art enthusiasts and Banksy fans alike.
Banksy has been an enigmatic figure in the art world for many years, and his works have become some of the most sought-after pieces of modern art. His works often feature social commentary and political messages, and his latest exhibition in Glasgow is no exception. The exhibition includes a range of pieces, from graffiti to sculptures, and Banksy has invited Boyle and Macarthur-Boyd to take viewers on a guided tour of the show.
The video of the tour was uploaded to social media yesterday and begins with a dramatic reading of the invitation from Banksy to Boyle and Macarthur-Boyd. Banksy jokingly remarks that he was unable to find a “leading cultural figure from the city” to review the exhibition, so he asked the two comedians to do the job instead. Boyle and Macarthur-Boyd then take viewers on a tour of the exhibition, providing their unique and humorous commentary on the pieces.
The exhibition is also gaining attention due to the appearance of multiple pieces of graffiti in Glasgow that claim to be original Banksy pieces. The first to appear was just yards away from the GoMA, and featured a small rat with a hydraulic drill. This piece has since disappeared, and it is unclear whether it was indeed an original Banksy or not. Another piece, featuring a small Orange-Walk inspired rat, has also appeared in the city, but remains unconfirmed by Banksy.
The Cut & Run exhibition will be ongoing at the GoMA until August, and Banksy has said that he chose Glasgow as the location for the show because of the city's most famous landmark – the Duke of Wellington statue. Located on Queen Street, in front of the GoMA, the statue has famously been adorned with an orange and white traffic cone for most of the last 40 years, and Banksy has described it as his “favourite work of art in the UK and the reason I’ve brought the show here”.
The Cut & Run box office opens daily from 9am, and online tickets are available on the website. For art enthusiasts and Banksy fans alike, this exhibition is a must-see and the guided tour from Boyle and Macarthur-Boyd is sure to be a unique and entertaining experience.
