Art of Banksy

Anonymous street artist ‘Banksy’ is essentially one of the most controversial artists of our time. He rose to prominence after he began spray-painting his signature stenciled designs around Bristol in the early 1990s.  Banksy is one of the few living artists who have gained a big name for themselves in the world of art.  His political statements and vision have been a thought-provoking subject for many people around the globe.

During the year 2013, Banksy undertook a month-long residency in New York titled ‘Better out than in'. During which he disguised himself as a street vendor and set up a stand in Central Park where he sold his black and white original paintings for 60 Dollars. He later confirmed this on his website. Later in 2017, Banksy participated in the designing of the Walled Off hotel Bethlehem right opposite to Israeli West Bank barrier. His creation was originally supposed to be a temporary piece of installation art but later on, turned out to be so successful that it became one of the top tourist attractions. 

Some of Banky’s most iconic works include ‘Venice in Oil’- a series of nine oil paintings, Girl with Balloon, show me the monet, Game Changer etc.

His identity remains unknown even after more than 30 years in Global Graffiti Art. He has worked in many street art mediums and in numerous styles. His work often includes powerful but controversial images breaking boundaries and expectations of Street art critics.