Spank the Monkey

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Bridging the gap between high art and the ‘looser world of youth culture’ is no mean feat.

BALTIC’s Spank the Monkey showcases artists with enough balls for the job. A crisp layout does justice to work from a spectrum of talent: Ed Templeton, Faile, Barry McGee and human enigma Banksy are all in the mix.

But the sweet spot lies in a sturdy preface exploring the guerrilla tactics used to reclaim public space as an art canvas. The kids are alright.