The owner of Shark Bite on Park Row has been asked by the council to remove the mural from the side of the shop as it constitutes unlawful advertising.
Now a petition has been started to keep the mural, which was painted by Bristol graffiti artists Mr Riks and Silent Hobo.
The petition preamble asks: “The mural was funded by the owner on his own building from his own pocket so why is he not allowed to put the name of his shop on his building when other corporate establishment are able to on rented buildings?
“Bristol City Council has funded street art events from its budget and actively encourages tourists to visit the city due to the work produced mainly independently by the artists from around the city.
“Why is this any different from what is being seen in Stokes Croft, Easton, Nelson Street or Bedminster?”
Here is a video of the mural being created:
art is art and its what makes bristol the best city in the world!
Compromise! Try magnolia, as a base colour.
This is disgraceful that they did this without permission. I think they should tear the place down and put in one of those classy nail salons. I need my nail looking at and then pop off somewhere after for some some lovely chorizoa and olives on chiabatta.