So, the Banksy film was screened this weekend at Sundance and the LA Times have posted a comprehensive roundup and synopsis to explain the story further…

“The movie doesn’t appear anywhere in the Sundance Film Festival’s catalogue. Outside a small circle of ultra-secretive confidantes, nobody knows its director’s identity and whereabouts. And the film’s place in the Sundance schedule wasn’t even announced until last week.

That hasn’t stopped acclaimed British street artist Banksy’s “Exit Through the Gift Shop” from becoming Park City’s hottest ticket…”

Read the full story: LA Times

Catch the private view for Eelus‘s debut London show from 6pm on February 25.

More info over on eelus.com.

From Arrested Motion:

Some very interesting developments over in Park City, Utah where the Sundance Film Festival is about to get underway. Apparently, about four new alleged Banksy stencils have popped up, with the one seen above being the best one so far. Adding to the intrigue are the rumors that the “Spotlight Surprise” documentary will actually be about Banksy and entitled “Exit Through The Gift Shop,” the title of a famous piece from his recent Bristol Museum show.

What will be revealed? The true identity of Mr. B? The explanation behind Mr. Brainwash who was supposedly filming a documentary on Banksy? Another hoax or joke on the audience? The possibilities are endless…  although the Festival Director John Cooper does describe the documentary by saying – “Surprise is a good thing. Take a chance on this one. I confess, it’s one of my favorites this year.”

Via Arrested Motion and Nuart09 thru TWBE.

So it seems the rumours were true, Banksy is set to release a film. Website up here, but not a lot going on right now – no doubt will be updated in time

Every year Graff London ask their forum members to vote for who they feel are has been the best writer, crew, etc, of the past period. It’s all for fun, there’s not many categories and there’s no actual ceremony or prizes as such, but the results are a pretty true reflection of what’s happening in UK graffiti for the period in question. This year’s results are below:

Writer of the year 2009:

1. 10Foot

2. Vamp

Crew of the year 2009:

1.DWS

2. ATG

Writer of the decade:

1. Tox

2. Oker

The anti-Banksy campaign continues with this softly spoken runner found on South East Trains.

Via: grafflondon.tk

Panik shows off his polished style with a few early 2010 throw-ups on this unsuspecting van. Very nice.

Focusing entirely on graffiti in London, No Comment travel north, east, south and west documenting new and old activity on our streets and train lines. If you like your tags and throw-ups in gritty London locations then be sure to check the site out. Here’s a selection of No Comment images to whet your appetite.

Following on from the success of September 09′s pop-up shop, Roktic return to East Gallery with a new concept store representing independent and underground streetwear labels from around the world. The event will focus around the release of a limited edition exclusive print and t-shirt collaboration between Oh Death, Little Art book and Roktic to celebrate Roktic’s 1st Year Anniversary.

Prints and artwork by The Prodigy, Ded, RYCA, Rugman, The Krah, Static, Dscreet, Stik, Adam Hemuss and a few others will be available, as well as The UK Vinyl Toy Expo “The Joy Of Toy” who will feature a collection of toys for sale.

Roktic “Too hip to be square” Pop-Up Shop
8th January – 28th January 2010, 11AM -7PM Mon-Sun.

East Gallery, 214 Brick Lane, London E1 6SA