ROA's graffiti rabbit faces removal by Hackney council
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2010/oct/25/roa-graffiti-rabbit-hackney-council?CMP=t...
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The owners of the building gave permission for the Artist ROA to place a rabbit on the side of their recording studio, in a move the artist told them was to get move wildlife in the city. Work by the artist is shown worldwide with a recent commission in Brazil.
Though they've since received a letter from Hackney Council warning the the art work would be removed and the company sent a bill.
"If it was some horrible graffiti then they'd have a point, but it's a thing of beauty in Hackney Road, which is not the greatest area in the world. Among the bingo halls and shops you've got a really nice artwork, which really adds something."-Guardian quote from studio owner.
Hackney Council stated they cannot be the ones to judge art from graffiti, but they were previously criticised when they destroyed a Banksy piece. So far the Rabbit remains, but the owners are unsure for how long, with fans stating it could be a piece of tourist attraction.
Though they've since received a letter from Hackney Council warning the the art work would be removed and the company sent a bill.
"If it was some horrible graffiti then they'd have a point, but it's a thing of beauty in Hackney Road, which is not the greatest area in the world. Among the bingo halls and shops you've got a really nice artwork, which really adds something."-Guardian quote from studio owner.
Hackney Council stated they cannot be the ones to judge art from graffiti, but they were previously criticised when they destroyed a Banksy piece. So far the Rabbit remains, but the owners are unsure for how long, with fans stating it could be a piece of tourist attraction.
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