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    Banksy Finishes Painting the Town in New York

    Every day during the month of October, the British street artist Banksy put up a new work somewhere in New York City. During his "residency," which was covered by the media as politics, art and daily news, he delighted some and offended others.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Every day during the month of October, the British street artist Banksy put up a new work somewhere in New York City. During his "residency," which was covered by the media as politics, art and daily news, he delighted some and offended others. Hrag Vartanian, co-founder and editor of the art blog Hyperallergic.com, joined the "Banksy Hunters" who sought out a new work every day.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Director of Content, News

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Hrag Vartanian

      Hyperallergic.com

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