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by throwaway894345 48 days ago
I'm guessing most would assume this is about nationalists, and I don't think even the nationalists would imagine Banksy is on their side?
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I'm tempted to agree, specifically because of the depicted flag waver. That person embodies the leadership of the status quo, and nationalism is a core component of that.

Flags are literally a statement of identity, but I think that comes in two distinct flavors:

1. The national flag which is planted in a state of ownership and assimilation 2. A protest flag to state to others that they are not alone in their protest.

I could be missing something but I think it is effectively this simple.

I think you'd be surprised. People interpret art how they want.

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