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Banksy, as expected, did not turn up to collect his award and continued with his anonymous status. On 4 June 2007, it was reported that Banksy's The Drinker had been stolen. [ 72 ] [ 73 ] In October 2007, most of his works offered for sale at Bonhams auction house in London sold for more than twice their reserve price.
Wild theories. As with any mystery, there have been a fair number of theories about Banksy’s identity over the years. One of the most famous claims is that he is Massive Attack’s Robert Del ...
Questions about Bristol graffiti artist’s true identity have kept art lovers entertained for decades
The identity of the world’s most famous street artist might have been revealed after more than 20 years of remaining anonymous. ... New Banksy artwork in London slams use of tear gas at Calais ...
Exit Through the Gift Shop is a 2010 British documentary film directed by street artist Banksy.It tells the story of Thierry Guetta, a French immigrant in Los Angeles who, over the course of several years, filmed a host of street artists at work, including Shepard Fairey and Banksy, but failed to do anything with the footage.
Banksy's Better Out Than In series has received mixed reviews. [73] Many fans raved over his work, flocking to each site everyday of the show. [74] New York magazine art critic Jerry Saltz wrote Banksy's well-executed work stood out from other graffiti, but that the meaning behind the pieces aren't as deep as fans like to believe. [73] "
Banksy is one of the world's most famous graffiti artists. His work has sold for millions of pounds and his exhibitions seen by hundreds of thousands of people.
The following is a list of works by Banksy. Banksy , active since the 1990s, is an England-based graffiti artist , political activist and film director whose real identity is unknown. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique.