Artist Portraits
Banksy: Provocateur Extraordinaire and Cultural Icon
Jun 24, 2024
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11 minutes read
Banksy, a pseudonymous British street artist and filmmaker, gained global prominence since the 1990s with provocative, politically charged artworks. Known for his satirical street art and social commentary through stencils, he challenges norms on capitalism, conflict, and societal injustice, blurring the line between vandalism and high art, disrupting established institutions.
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New Banksy Museum Opens in Madrid
Jan 31, 2025
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2 minutes read
Madrid's first Banksy museum, located in Arganzuela, exhibits more than 170 life-size reproductions of the artist's iconic works, offering an immersive experience in his committed universe. This unique venue allows visitors to discover the diversity of his art, addressing themes such as inequality, war and social satire, within a 2,000 m² industrial space transformed for the occasion.
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Buy a Banksy, get a building
Sep 5, 2022
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2 minutes read
A Banksy mural in Los Angeles that is worth more than $16 million and comes with the whole building is going up for auction.
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Banksy Confirms Authorship of North London Mural
Mar 19, 2024
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Banksy confirmed as creator of a North London mural, showcasing his signature style. The artwork garners praise and cultural significance, with local authorities opting to preserve it.
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Banksy says clothing brand Guess 'used' his art
Nov 21, 2022
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2 minutes read
After Banksy's post, the London store closed its doors quickly.
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Recovered: Stolen Banksy Print Returned, Two Suspects Charged
Sep 16, 2024
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1 minutes read
A print of Banksy’s Balloon Girl, valued at £270,000, was stolen from London’s Grove Gallery but quickly recovered, with two men charged; the image gained further fame when a similar print shredded itself at a 2018 Sotheby’s auction.
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Unveiling Banksy: The Lost BBC Interview Unmasks the Artist
Nov 22, 2023
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1 minutes read
A previously lost 2003 BBC interview reveals the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy as "Robbie." This discovery, made public through a recent episode of the BBC's podcast series "The Banksy Story," sheds light on the artist's perspective on graffiti and urban expression.
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Robbie Williams is selling his Banksy artwork at auction
Jan 24, 2022
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2 minutes read
Robbie Williams is auctioning off his personal art collection. Three Banksy pieces will be sold by Sotheby's in March. The 3 works could fetch between 2.5 and 3.5 million pounds.
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French Court Sentences Man for Attempted Theft of Banksy Artwork
Jun 25, 2024
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2 minutes read
A French court sentenced musician Mejdi R. to a two-year suspended prison term and fined him for attempting to steal a Banksy artwork in Paris, underscoring the country's firm stance on cultural theft. Mejdi R. claimed he was instructed by Banksy, but this was denied by the artist's representatives, highlighting ongoing debates about the ownership and value of street art.
Art History
Is it possible to compare Banksy with "more traditional" art?
Jan 4, 2023
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9 minutes read
Banksy, an underground artist originally from the Bristol, UK scene, has been spreading his politicized, subversive and daring graffiti since the 1990s, although, only since 2005, has media interest become aware of the value of his point of view, made extremely fascinating also by the willingness of the "controversy artist" himself to conceal his identity, an action that seems to us to conform to the most natural attitude of superheroes...
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Two Banksy works have been altered, one without the artist's permission.
Nov 26, 2021
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2 minutes read
Banksy is the most well-known street artist in the world. Recently, a landlord in England pulled one of his murals from the side of a building to sale it. A few months before, actor Christopher Walken, character in "The Outlaws", painted over an original Banksy for a scene.
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They paid over $240,000 to have a Banksy painting removed!
May 31, 2023
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2 minutes read
"A living nightmare," said the couple who had a painting of Banksy on the wall of their home. For them, having a Banksy was more of a curse than a gift.
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Stolen masterpieces by Banksy and Damien Hirst resurface in Poland.
Dec 17, 2024
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2 minutes read
After more than two years of investigation, eleven works of art stolen in Poland, including pieces by Banksy, Damien Hirst and Takashi Murakami, have been recovered thanks to a collaboration between local authorities and international experts.
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Joy Millward: The strategic shadow behind Banksy, between street art and politics
Apr 10, 2025
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4 minutes read
Banksy's wife, Joy Millward, is a political strategist whose lobbying experience reinforces the artistic and political impact of her husband's work. Discreet yet influential, she plays a key role in preserving Banksy's anonymity and successfully merging street art with a social message.
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Surprise Stunt: Banksy Sends Migrant Raft into Glastonbury Crowd During Idles Set
Jul 1, 2024
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On Friday at the Glastonbury Festival, Banksy sent an inflatable raft with dummy migrants into the crowd during Idles' immigration-themed song "Danny Nedelko," later confirming his involvement to highlight and critique current UK immigration policies.
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Relocation of Beloved Banksy Mural Stirs Emotion and Debate in Bronx Community
Mar 6, 2024
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2 minutes read
The Banksy mural "Ghetto 4 Life" was moved from the Bronx to Bridgeport, Connecticut, sparking local discontent and discussions about street art preservation. The artwork's removal from its original location has ignited debates on community identity and the commercialization of public spaces.
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Love is in the Air, by Banksy, will be divided into 10,000 NFTs.
Dec 2, 2021
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2 minutes read
Banksy's 'Love is in the Air' to be divided in 10,000 NFTs. New-York based NFT platform, Particle, purchased painting for $12.9m. It will use a "particalisation" process to divide the painting. "Love is in the Air" will be auctioned by Sotheby's. The physical painting will be donated to the Particle Foundation.
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A work by Banksy, torn from the wall by the owner of the building
Nov 18, 2021
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3 minutes read
A Banksy painting has been pulled out of a wall in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. The artwork was removed intentionally and consensually by the property owner. Locals are dissatisfied with the art's move to an as-yet-unidentified place.
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Six new never-before-seen Banksy works believed to belong to his ex-girlfriend
Oct 21, 2022
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2 minutes read
A woman who says she was Bansky's ex-girlfriend is showing six early works by the artist that have never been seen before. In the 1990s, she says she went out with the artist for four years.
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Banksy’s Latest Masterpiece Vanishes
Aug 9, 2024
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2 minutes read
Banksy’s latest animal-themed artwork in Peckham, a wolf howling at the moon on a satellite dish, has been swiftly removed by hooded figures in broad daylight, leaving Londoners shocked and speculating whether it was a theft or part of the artist's commentary.
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Victoria & David Beckham: a collection that includes Sam Taylor Wood, Banksy, and Tracey Emin
Oct 4, 2023
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9 minutes read
When the Beckham family name is rumored to be valued at more than $1 billion, one can't help but wonder about the type of art that this family embraces...
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Explosive Revelations Surrounding Banksy's True Identity!
Oct 5, 2023
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2 minutes read
Renowned street artist Banksy, believed to be Robin Gunningham, is facing a legal battle that could potentially unveil his closely guarded identity as the first defendant in a recent High Court case.
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Banksy's Latest London Masterpiece Swiftly Disappeared After Debut
Dec 26, 2023
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A recent artwork by Banksy, featuring a traffic stop sign with images of military drones, was swiftly removed after its installation in South London's Peckham neighborhood. The removal, witnessed and reported by locals, adds to a series of events involving the mysterious artist's work, including the recent revelation of his identity through a BBC interview.
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Metaphors and Meanings: Banksy's Latest Works Spark Debate
Aug 7, 2024
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Banksy's two new politically charged artworks in southwest London, depicting a teetering goat and two elephants reaching out, have sparked widespread debate and speculation amidst recent far-right riots in the U.K.
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"fake" Banksy's NFT sold for € 280,000 on OpenSea!
Sep 8, 2021
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2 minutes read
A scammer online convinced an art collector from the UK to spend more than £240,000 ($336,000), for NFT (non-fungible tokens). The victim did not know that the link had been placed on the site by the scammer.
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Contemporary Street Art: How Banksy's Little Girl with a Balloon became an icon
Sep 8, 2021
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3 minutes read
Balloon girl or Girl with Balloon is one of Banksy’s most important works. It demonstrates the graffiti stencil technique that has made Banksy famous around the globe.
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Banksy's latest artwork is on a damaged building in Ukraine
Nov 14, 2022
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Banksy shows off a new piece of art on a damaged building in Borodyanka, Ukraine. He put up several pictures of the new piece on his Instagram account. One picture shows a woman using her hands to flip herself onto the foundation of the building.
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Banksy's Valentine's Day art in Margate, England, was taken down within hours
Feb 15, 2023
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A Banksy piece that showed up in Margate was taken down by the city council just hours after the mysterious artist said it was his.
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Own a Piece of Banksy's Anti-Domestic Violence Mural for Just £120!
Aug 21, 2023
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3 minutes read
Get a share of Banksy's anti-domestic violence mural for £120, joining an innovative ownership model. Proceeds support charities as the artwork transforms into an enduring symbol.
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Banksy's Renowned Artwork Undergoes Second Title and Date Change Following Auction Drama
Jan 24, 2024
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Banksy's artwork, originally titled "Girl with Balloon" and later renamed "Love is in the Bin" following its partial shredding at a 2018 auction, has undergone a second title and date change. The piece, now called "Girl Without Balloon," was re-dated to 2021 after fetching a record-breaking sum at a subsequent auction.
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Sold for £ 1million and then self-destroyed, could Banksy's painting sell for £ 6million?
Sep 3, 2021
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2 minutes read
Love Is in the Bin (2018) will be on sale at Sotheby's London's contemporary art night sale. Alarm was set inside canvas just as it reached £860,000 (£1.04m with fees). The canvas was partially ripped apart when viewers turned to look at it.
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The Guerrilla Gorilla: London Zoo Removes Banksy's Mural for Preservation
Aug 21, 2024
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Banksy's latest animal-themed street art series in London has captivated the public, faced rapid removal or defacement, and sparked debates about the preservation and future of these ephemeral works, particularly the gorilla mural at London Zoo.
Artist Portraits
Mr. Brainwash: The Rise of a Street Art Phenomenon
Jul 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Mr. Brainwash is a contemporary street artist known for his provocative and often satirical artworks that blend elements of pop culture and street art. He gained widespread recognition through his association with Banksy and the documentary film "Exit Through the Gift Shop."
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Top 10 Must-See Artists of the Month!
Jul 30, 2024
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7 minutes read
The Artmajeur curators, despite the summer heat, continue to work with great zeal for their most important cause: spreading art around the world! By reviewing sales results and clicks on the website, they have created three extraordinary collections that bring together the works of the most popular, trendy, best-selling and most sought-after artists of the moment....
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Uncovering a $200 Million Art Forgery Ring in Italy
Nov 13, 2024
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Italian Carabinieri have dismantled an art counterfeiting network in Europe, seizing more than 2,100 works worth €200 million and arresting 38 suspects. The operation uncovered workshops producing replicas of works by famous artists such as Banksy and Picasso, as well as exhibits and certificates to authenticate the fakes.
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Robbie Williams: from collecting to making art
Aug 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
Renowned singer-songwriter Robbie Williams and his close companion and creative collaborator, Ed Godrich, have dedicated the past five years to crafting authentic art in tandem...