In the documentary Exit Through The Gift Shop provides us with a interesting and different view into the world of street art. It allowed us to see through real footage how street art is done. It also gave us a chance to watch the story of how the artist Mr. Brain Wash grew to its popularity today. 

I feel that Banksy created this film to create a sense of how this art really works. Street art is becoming more and more popular. I feel that Banksy thought it was time for us to realize and better understand the true meaning and effort behind street art. The documentary was very different than another other reality TV show. It had more of a story line than any other show I have ever watched. This documentary was all real footage from the lives of these artists.This film shows how street art was not just a hobby but a lifestyle for those who take the time to portray their work in this type of way. This type of art is very attention grabbing and very special which is why many of these street artists became known for their work. Documentaries are very different from reality TV because when I think of reality TV I think of the Jersey Shore where to me it seems like reality but it really is not. Documentaries are much more legitimate than some reality TV because you know it is real. This documentary gave me a new perception on documentaries and how they are really made. 

Because this art work is illegal I feel as though it gives it more meaning. I feel that since the art is constructed in a mysterious way and posted in illegal ways and forms it creates a “talk” around town. I feel the fact that its illegal changes the meaning from just a regular art work hanging in a galleria or museum into something much more spectacular and dangerous. I feel that because they are doing something illegal really gives me a sense of passion for the work that they are doing. I don’t think any other artist would be willing to sacrifice anything for their work to be out in the public and the streets. I feel that this really creates a statement. The fact that any type of street art is illegal almost everywhere goes to show what great risks these artists are taking. This time of art to me is thrilling and very attention grabbing. Many of their tasks were extremely dangerous because they had to climb to great heights while at the same time trying to avoid police. These artists go above and beyond limits to do what they love to do. 

I do not feel that Mister Brain Wash is a legitimate artist who created meaningful art considering it was not his. He hired other artists with imaginative skill to pursue something. Anyone can just come up with ideas but it takes a true artist to complete the entire task. Mister Brain Wash is brainwashing people to believe that he is an actual artist. I feel this way because Mister Brain Wash did not have a legitimate art background because he did not study any techniques or did not know any styles of art except for his own. Overall I feel that his work was good but I do not think it would be OK to call his work his own. I do believe that he did not create anything and did not originate the ideas as he stole them from other artists.