Rob Ayling, yer Gonzo Grande Fromage, writes:
"Thom the World poet is an old mate of mine from way back in my history. Even pre-dating Voiceprint, when I was running "Otter Songs" and Thom's poetry tapes and guest appearances with Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth and Mother Gong are well known and highly regarded. It just felt right to include a daily poem from Thom on our Gonzo blog and when I approached him to do so, he replied within seconds!!! Thom is a great talent and just wants to spread poetry, light and positive energy across the globe. If we at Gonzo can help him do that - why not?"
TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN THE ART WORLD
One went Banksy,the other Damien Hirst
Banksy went anonymous,made street art murals
Damien Hirst found fame and fortune making a dead shark
diamond skulls,and handprints of children killed by the Hindleys
Sensationalist,salacious,expensive works of art
All stamped with the moniker brand name DAMIEN HIRST
You do not know if you have a Banksy
It may be sliced and diced at auction
'and still retain its cash value.The art is in value-
what is it that attracts you to art?The price?or its efficacy?
Banksy created DISMAL LAND satirizing Disney land
He also made THE WALLED OFF HOTEL next to the Gaza wall
when he slipped into Gaza,he could have been shot by an Israeli sniper.
He was hunted in New York for his public art,and sold it cheaply on the street
He remains anonymous,while Damien Hirst makes millions via controversy
Who would you follow? Whose art would you buy?
One is too expensive, the other anonymous.Two paths still diverge..
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