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Banksy on the street

I took this photo when I went to the St. Lawrence Market in Toronto. On the right side of the frame is a poster for an exhibition of Banksy's work, featuring his famous works. However, on the street to the left of the picture sits a homeless man. I think when street art is overthought by people, street art loses its corresponding value. This is also the embodiment of social problems in North America on the street, with a strong contrast.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Toronto, Canada
Copyright: © Zichen Wang