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Brandalism Any advertisement in public space that gives you no choice whether you see it or not is yours. It belongs to you. It's yours to take, rearrange and re-use. Asking for permission is like asking to keep a rock someone just threw at your head.

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Banksy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: July 28
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Robert Banks
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