This is an alleged new Banksy piece in London. I liked it immediately because of it's play off of a street sign that oen could pass without noticing it. My interpretation of this is that Banksy is making a statement about the fast paced, rat race lifestyle of the city, where no stopping is allowed. The text below implies that people may only truly stop on Sundays, the semi-universal day of rest. During 8-6 on the other days, however, 5 of which of the most common work days, people must keep working relentlessly. The circle the rat is in is representative on running but getting nowhere. This reflects the fast, stressful pace of the city, where though people are always rushing, it's work asking oneself if they are truly getting anywhere by doing so. Ironically, the people who need this message most probably won't stop long enough to see it when they race by on the street.
Hana Nobel
