LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Famend graffiti artist Banksy on Friday criticised style retailer Guess, saying it had used his work with out permission, and invited shoplifters to pay the London store a go to.
Banksy, whose true id is a intently guarded secret, posted a photograph of Guess’ Regent Road retailer in central London on Instagram, suggesting shoplifters ought to pay it a go to.
“Consideration all shoplifters. Please go to GUESS on Regent Road. They’ve helped themselves to my paintings with out asking, how can it’s unsuitable so that you can do the identical to their garments?” the publish informed Banksy’s 11.6 million followers.
The shop window show featured Banksy’s Flower Thrower graffiti, and showcased a brand new capsule assortment from Guess, which its web site says was “created in partnership with Brandalised, an city graffiti license whose mission is to supply Banksy followers reasonably priced graffiti collectibles.”
After the Banksy publish, retailer employees coated the window show.
Guess couldn’t be instantly reached for remark.
Final week Banksy unveiled a piece within the Ukrainian city of Borodyanka, which had been occupied by Russia till April and closely broken by combating within the early days of Moscow’s invasion.
Reporting by Henry Nicholls; writing by James Davey; Modifying by Sandra Maler
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