How to get your art into MoMAJust put it up yourself, it turns out.

Dressed as a British pensioner, over the last few days Banksy entered each of the galleries and attached one of his own works, complete with authorative name plaque and explanation.

He says - "This historic occasion has less to do with finally being embraced by the fine art establishment and is more about the judicious use of a fake beard and some high strength glue." Banksy continues -"They're good enough to be in there, so I don't see why I should wait"

Staff at the New York Met discovered and removed their new aquisition early Sunday morning while Banksy's discount soup can print took pride of place in the MoMA for over three days before being torn down.

As of now, the other two pieces currently remain firmly in place...

Be sure to click through and check out the artworks too - they're pretty good (no wonder they're taking a while to come down), particularly the 'Withus Oraganistius' he's put up at the Museum of Natural History - it's a nasty looking bug with small jet fighter wings adorned with the Stars and Stripes and bombs. And Banksy's homepage.

[via kottke]
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