Here's a version of the "Exit Through the Gift Shop" poster. But this isn't what Banksy has been doing in L.A.
The first Banksy to be spotted was this one, which sits in an alley behind an Urban Outfitters in Westwood.
Banksy's website calls it "Crayon Boy"
On Sunset Boulevard just east of La Cienega, a small alley now sports the figure of Charlie Brown, gas can in hand and cigarette dangling from his mouth.
The building is still boarded up after recent fire damage that can still be seen in missing windows and scorched walls.
Here's Banksy's foray into a high-rent neighborhood: Little Santa Monica Boulevard, just inside the Beverly Hills city limits.
An impressive stream of urine for such a little fella.
In his biggest change-of-pace, Banksy apparently added to a billboard on Sunset Blvd. near Crescent Heights. (Photo from Banksy's website.)
But his work only lasted for a day before the billboard's owner had it taken down. Outraged Banksy fans called the cops, but to no avail.
It's hardly a normal "for your consideration" Oscar campaign, but the street artist Banksy has been busy in Los Angeles this week. Since Monday he's left several pieces of art on walls and billboards around town -- and while one was quickly removed by the owners, the others are still out there as unusual reminders that Banksy's first movie, "Exit Through the Gift Shop," is nominated for Best Documentary Feature.
Banksy has claimed most of these as his own at his website.
(Photos by Steve Pond)
