Okay so I’m a bit late, apologies, I’ve been enjoying far too much of the Christmas spirit(s) 
. Hope you’re all looking forward to the break and that you’ll enjoy these new pieces spotted by Mammal and Curley in London this week.
I I Don’t Believe in Global Warming
Banksy Rat
Banksy
Thanks to ArrestedMotion
Sourharvest is running an interview with Jon Halperin, an avid art collector who mentions a few bits about his Banksy pieces among his treasure trove of art.
What was your biggest score of 2009 collecting wise? Best score to date?
Best score to date? Any of my six Banksy prints….I realize that I may not be a lot to some, but I cherish them….
If you could add any piece of artwork to your collection, from any time period, which work would that be?
Banksy from 2002-ish. I realize I would appear mensa if I said Picasso or Chagal or something like that. But I am pop as shit. I make Britney Spears look metal.
Not exactly direct Banksy related news but hey, we’re all here as we love all things Banksy, including immitation art. I noticed Mr X Stitch had this piece on Banksy’s Flowerbomber.
Possible sighting of some new Banksy work at Broadwick Street, Soho, London, December 2009
Update 15/12/2009 this is actually by Paul Insect. Thanks for the heads up Korky.
[via Westendium]
For those of you who don’t know, Blek le Rat is a famous stencil artist, and arguable the main inspiration of Banksy which he has even said himself. Thanks to SteetArtLocator, Nuart and Leased Ferrari who all spotted this video of Blek le Rat talking about Banksy
Spotted a great little video on Vimeo today entitled ‘Please Love Me – 10 Years of Banksy’ which covers exhibition in July this year at in Londons Covent Garden.
Please Love Me – 10 Years of Banksy from The Assembly on Vimeo.
Banksy and a number of other leading urban artists, including Blek le Rat (whom Banksy has previously credited as one of his main inspirations) are currently on display at an Urban Art show at the Warrington Museum. The (R)Evolution of Urban Art exhibition will run until March 2010, entry is free.
Source: Warrington Guardian, VisitNorthWest
Le Shouvre, a super cool custom painted shoe shop, has done a pair of Banksy shoes! You can read the full details of the project here and view some more excellent pics here.
Banksy has announced another print to be released shortly via Pictures On Walls. The print entitled “No Ball Games”, is of two children (Jack and Jill) throwing around a paving slab with the slogan written on it on it. Two editions have been created with a green version available online and a grey version available in store. These prints will be available from December 12th.