Banksy will be coming to Norwich as part of an exclusive exhibition that will be open for one week only.
From August 11 to 18, Urban Art Store and MOBA will be hosting a Banksy vs Bitcoin show at the Undercroft Gallery, with city dwellers able to see several of the artist’s original works up close.
Lee Webster, founder of the Urban Art Store, said: “There are easily at least 15 Banksys on display, some that haven’t been seen in public before.
Organiser Lee Webster with some of the Banksys which will be on show at the exhibition at the Undercroft Gallery (Image: Denise Bradley) “A 15ft canvas was mysteriously dropped off last week by someone, so we will hang it above a sofa.
“We’ve set it up to be really interactive, as we want people to touch the art and interact with each other, talking and enjoying themselves.
“There will be music playing and guests will have a chance to go on the decks themselves.”
The Banksy vs Bitcoin show will run from August 11 to August 18 (Image: Denise Bradley) One of Mr Webster’s associates has been collecting some of the pieces on display for more than 30 years.
The show will also feature around 150 sculptures from Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, as well as rare relics from Dismaland, his legendary “bemusement park”.
Speaking about the show, Mr Webster said: “Curating an art show is hard and takes a long time, but I’m excited to see what people make of it.
People will be able to hold Banksy style placards (Image: Denise Bradley) “We just want people to come and enjoy themselves and the works.
“Norwich often gets overlooked, but we have a great art scene.
“After this week, we will take the show on the road to London and then potentially to Dubai.”
An original Banksy on show (Image: Denise Bradley) Local artists will also be sharing the walls with Banksy, and the sales of some of their work will go to charity.
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There will also be a full-scale pop-up Enter Through the Gift Shop, featuring collectibles and exclusive merch.
Tickets are on sale for £10 and can be exchanged for a money-off voucher, either on the Urban Art Store website or in the gift shop.
All money made from the gift shop will to the Gift Shop in Bethlehem.
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