Banksy Opens Exclusive Exhibit in NYC

Amanda tipped me off to the exciting news that the enigmatic guerrilla artist from Bristol opened his first ever New York exhibit.

The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill had an unceremonious opening this week in true Banksy fashion -- no publicity, no party, no frills. Since most New Yorkers aren't ones to stop and smell the roses as it were, most people are probably paying this new neighborhood storefront no mind. Word is getting out though.

Banksy's "store" is located at 89 7th Ave. between West 4th and Bleeker St. in the West Village. Through Halloween, it'll be open (not really for business, since nothing is actually for sale) daily until midnight.

Banksy let The Independent in on his reasoning behind the exhibit: "I wanted to make art that questioned our relationship with animals and the ethics and sustainability of factory farming but it ended up as chicken nuggets singing."

TLC hearts Banksy -- we'll be heading down this weekend so look out for our full coverage of the show.

See more photos of the exhibit from The BBC.
Read more about the exhibit on The Wooster Collective.