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Banksy: The World’s Most Elusive Artist Street art that challenges, provokes, and inspires.From anonymous alleyways to the walls of major cities, Banksy’s satirical and politically charged creations have become global icons.
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Banksy is one of the most famous street artists in the world. Although everything about him is shrouded in mystery, it is believed that he was born in Bristol in the 1970s. The few details known about his biography contrast with the prolific body of work he has gifted to the streets of cities around the world.
Loved, hunted, and hated in equal measure, his sought-after creations invite society to reflect through images of monkeys, rats, police officers, or surveillance cameras. Each piece is a declaration of intent that leaves no one indifferent.
From highly social political satire to iconic everyday-life graffiti, his creations have become a true symbol of contemporary society. Laugh Now, Girl with Balloon, Flower Thrower, Smiling Copper, or the Crude Oils series are just a few examples of his most celebrated works.
This author, a committed activist, uses satire and dark humor to address topics such as anti-war sentiment, rejection of authority, and environmental and sociopolitical issues. The strong impact of Banksy’s message brings together not only art lovers but all human beings, as his work taps into our collective consciousness. Banksy is living proof that art can change the world.
Banksy is one of the most influential artists of our time. Moreover, this elusive urban artist has developed an extraordinary and acclaimed body of work with great political impact.
One of his major symbols is the monkey, which he uses to highlight the ridiculous and hypocritical nature of human beings. Perhaps the monkeys are a parallel to Banksy’s own rise as a street artist—moving from alleyways to museums. In the past, his art was considered stylish vandalism in a world of rules, limits, and strict definitions of art. Today, street art is here to stay, and Banksy is the most sought-after urban artist in the world.
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