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Banksy is a notorious English graffiti artist. His biography is of much controversy and myths. According the most common version of his real name Robin Banks, He was born in 1974 and he lives in Bristol. Banksy’s work was born out of the Bristol underground scene which involved collaborations between artists and musicians. His artworks are often satirical pieces of art on topics such as politics, culture, and ethics. His street art combines graffiti writing with a distinctive stenciling technique. His work can be seen in the film “Children of Men” [The image of two kissing policemen.]

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The idea for “Swimming Pool” by Leandro Erlich was first conceived in 1998 while the artist was in residence in Houston as part of the Core program. Since then, it was featured at the Venice Biennale and has found a home as part of the permanent collection at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa, Japan.

Erlich has constructed a full-size pool, complete with all its trappings, including a deck and a ladder. When approached from the first floor, visitors are confronted with a surreal scene: people, fully clothed, can be seen standing, walking, and breathing beneath the surface of the water.

These pictures are installations from the P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center and The 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art.