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Banksy once characterised graffiti as a form of underclass "revenge", or guerrilla warfare that allows an individual to snatch away power, territory and glory from a bigger and better equipped enemy. [56] Banksy sees a social class component to this struggle, remarking "If you don't own a train company then you go and paint on one instead."
What do we know about Banksy? ... The picture, showing a teddy bear hurling a Molotov cocktail at three riot police, is still on view today. Many more public artworks followed.
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. The big reveal might have been made by accident.
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.
Banksy initially offered to send a free print of his art to registered voters in certain constituencies who could offer photographic proof they had voted against the Tories. The offer included a disclaimer: "This print is a souvenir piece of campaign material, it is in no way meant to influence the choices of the electorate."
Banksy's art is often pointedly political and Tordoff said these recent murals, created using stencils and spray paint, are clever but simple works that are meant to be fun.
Banksy Does New York is a 2014 HBO documentary film directed by Chris Moukarbel about Banksy's Better Out Than In project. The documentary covers Banksy's one month residency in October 2013, in which the artist presented a new work of art daily and announced the locations via his Instagram account each morning.