Monday Morning Fun: Courtesy Anon. -- Banksy Nearly Whacked In Ukraine By A "Babushka"?!

And in a slightly more serious vein, Banksy has called for people to feel free to steal clothes and other items from Guess (particularly the outlet on Regents Street, in London), as it was using his artwork without permission, or compensation -- in ad campaigns. He has won the UK right to both trademark and copyright his work -- anonymously, so Guess ought to seek permission, and pay royalties.

But back to the babushka -- she apparently owns one of the buildings in Kyiv, Ukraine, where he was painting a mural, and so. . . chased him off angrily with a broom, as he was finishing the work. Here's that whimsical story.

. . .Legacy of War Foundation lent Banksy one of its ambulances to work from when he painted multiple murals in and around the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv last month, he stated Friday for the release of a limited-edition print to benefit the group.

The vehicle “turned out to be extremely useful when an angry babushka found me painting on her building and called the Police,” he wrote on the charity’s website. “I feel the least I should do is raise enough money to replace the number plates on the ambulance I hotted up.”

In an Instagram post, Banksy shared an image of the rat-themed print. Sales will help Legacy of War Foundation as it supports civilians affected by Russia’s invasion, which began in February. . . .

Now you know -- and thanks, Anon.! Hadn't seen any of this, prior to your note. . . smile. Onward.

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