"TEL AVIV, Israel — A long-lost painting by the British graffiti artist Banksy has resurfaced in a swank art gallery in downtown Tel Aviv, an hour's drive and a world away from the concrete wall in the occupied West Bank where it was initially sprayed.
The relocation of the painting — which depicts a slingshot-toting rat and was likely intended to protest the Israel occupation — raises ethical questions about the removal of artwork from occupied territory and the display of such politically-charged pieces in radically different settings from where they were created."
It's amazing how art can travel such a long way, both in terms of distance and context. The fact that Banksy's painting, with its powerful message, has found a new home in Tel Aviv definitely sparks some thought-provoking ethical questions. Art has a unique way of making us reflect on complex issues. BTW, using Acrylic paint on the sketchbook can also be a form of art – it can add a nice touch to any story!