Have you ever imagined your tap being phoned? Here at Chrisp Street in East London, just a stone’s throw from All Saints DLR station, you’ll find Banksy’s Phone Tap. This cheeky piece of street art, created in 2011, uses a real water tap as part of the artwork. Banksy cleverly painted “Bring! Bring!” above the tap, with a stick figure exclaiming, “Oh no… my tap’s been phoned.” Banksy – Phone tap directly references the Rupert Murdoch phone-hacking scandal that rocked the UK media in the summer of 2011. The artwork’s humor offers a lighthearted take on a serious issue. The Phone Tap piece isn’t just about the scandal though. It also touches on the theme of surveillance, a recurring motif in Banksy’s work. Remember his Radar Rat print? It’s all connected. Despite the splashes of paint that have appeared over the years, Banksy – Phone tap remains largely intact. This resilience speaks to the enduring power of Banksy’s art. So, next time you’re near Chrisp Street, take a moment to appreciate Banksy – Phone tap. It’s a witty reminder of a turbulent time, and a testament to the power of street art to comment on current events.
Southfields Methodist Church
Curiosity stirred within the heart of Southfields as a new chapter began. Southfields Methodist Church held its first public service