Banksy. Not a name that will ring many bells in popular culture. If you want instant name recognition few can top Paris Hilton. The former is renowned (in certain circles) for his subversive talent, the latter is famous for being famous.
Banksy is a guerrilla artist who is known for his sight specific graffiti stencils and artistic high jinx. The Bristol boy has smuggled his demented works of art and sculptures into some of the most famous museums in the world such as the New York National History Museum where they have gone undetected for days. He stands out because of his talent ( he wont use his real name). So what does he have in common with the girl named after a hotel?
The answer is simple, they have both released a Paris Hilton CD. She used a major record label and promotion company and he used DIY tactics and distributed them himself to over 50 record shops through out the UK. She told everyone who would listen what she was at, he made nary a peep as he smuggled his alternative copies into stores. His covers have a topless Paris on ‘em and a dogs head superimposed on the leggie blonde on the inside. He also gave her the remix treatment with song titles like Why Am I Famous? What Have I Done? and What Am I For? A spokesman for Virgin Megastores said staff were searching for affected CDs but it was proving hard to find them all.
“I have to take my hat off - it’s a very good stunt,” he added.
As to why Banksy would target Paris Hiltons stab at pop here is the mans motto;
“The time of getting fame for your name on its own is over.
Artwork that is only about wanting to be famous will never make you famous.
Any fame is a by-product of making something that means something.
You don't go to a restaurant and order a meal because you want to have a shit.”
‘Nuff said.
