Exit Through the Gift Shop: Banksy Exhibit Arrives in Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Starvox Entertainment president Corey Ross to talk about the company’s traveling Banksy exhibition, which just landed in Chicago.

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“I keep finding him fascinating, because he’s so full of contradictions and he’s such an interesting creator to study. On one hand, you look at the pieces, and their imbued with an anti-capitalist message, and yet, I’ve now met the collectors, and know that he’s selling art for millions of dollars.” - The Art of Banksy producer Corey Ross talking about the enigma that is Banksy.

FLYING COPPER on display in THE ART OF BANKSY exhibit. Photo credit: Gary Zidek

A traveling exhibit displaying the work of world renowned street artist Banksy has arrived in Chicago. THE ART OF BAKSY exhibition is currently on display on the 4th floor of the building that houses the Museum of Broadcast Communications (360 north State St.). Visitors can see over 80 authenticated works from the notorious provocateur. Banksy, himself, is not involved in any way with the exhibit, the pieces on display come from private collectors

"Girl with Balloon" Trio Edition. Photo Credit” Kyle Flubacker

THE ART OF BANKSY traveling exhibit is produced by Toronto-based Starvox Entertainment, the same organization behind the immersive Van Gogh Experience currently being presented in the Old Town neighborhood. The local response to both offerings has been strong, there have already been lines of people waiting to get into the Banksy exhibit.

The new Art of Banksy exhibit is on display at 360 N. State Street in Chicago through October 31 . You can find more information at banksyexhibit.com/chicago. And of course, make sure to exit though the gift shop.

THE ART OF BANKSY gift shop is waiting for visitors as they exit.