New Book Chronicles Banksy's 2008 New Orleans Murals Created After Hurricane Katrina
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Tom May
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Summary
The article discusses Jesse Zuefle's book 'NOLA RAIN: The New Orleans Banksy Story,' which provides the most comprehensive account of Banksy's 2008 visit to New Orleans where he created 17 murals as commentary on government failure and human resilience three years after Hurricane Katrina. Zuefle, who operates under the pseudonym Banksy Hates Me, brings unique expertise to documenting this iconic street art intervention.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledIn the summer of 2008, the world's most enigmatic street artist slipped into New Orleans like a ghost.
Three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city, commonly known as NOLA or The Big Easy, Banksy left behind 17 murals: a visceral commentary on government failure and human resilience.
Now, NOLA RAIN: The New Orleans Banksy Story, by Jesse Zuefle, offers the most comprehensive account yet of this iconic intervention.
Jesse, who operates under the street art pseudonym Banksy Hates Me, brings unique credentials to this project.
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