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    • Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation. Active since the 1990s, his satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social comm… See more

    Identity

    Banksy's name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation. In a 2003 interview with Simon Hattenstone of The Guardian, Banksy is described as "white, 28, scruffy casual—jeans, T-shirt, a silver tooth… See more

    Career

    Banksy started as a freehand graffiti artist in 1990–1994 as one of Bristol's DryBreadZ Crew (DBZ), with two other artists known as Kato and Tes. He was inspired by local artists and his work was part of the larger Bristol und… See more

    Other artworks

    Banksy has claimed responsibility for a number of high-profile artworks, including the following:
    • At London Zoo, he climbed into the penguin enclosure and painted "We're bored of fis… See more

    Technique

    Because of the secretive nature of Banksy's work and identity, it is uncertain what techniques he uses to generate the images in the stencils, though it is assumed he uses computers for some images due to the photogr… See more

    Political and social themes

    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. Banksy sees a soci… See more

    Philanthropy and activism

    Banksy has donated a number of works to promote various causes, such as Civilian Drone Strike, which was sold in 2017 at £205,000 to raise funds for Campaign Against Arms Trade and Reprieve. It was part of the … See more

    Books

    Banksy has published several books that contain photographs of his work accompanied by his own writings:
    • Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall (2001). ISBN 978-0-9541704-0-0.
    • Existencilis… See more

     
  1. Banksy is a famous - but anonymous - British graffiti artist. He keeps his identity a secret. Although a lot of his art is produced in public places, he usually only reveals it's his after it has appeared on his social media. A lot of his art is done in a particular style which people can easily recognise.
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    Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation. Active since the 1990s, his satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique.
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    Banksy (born 1974?, Bristol?, England) anonymous British graffiti artist known for his antiauthoritarian art, often done in public places.
    www.britannica.com/biography/Banksy
    Who is Banksy? Banksy is an anonymous graffiti artist who is world-renowned for his works, often displayed in public places. His art first gained recognition in the early 90s when it appeared spray-painted on walls and trains in the city of Bristol in the United Kingdom, widely thought to be Banksy’s hometown.
    www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/09/09/who-is …
    Banksy is a famous - but anonymous - British graffiti artist. He keeps his identity a secret. He produces pieces of work which pop up in public places, such as on the walls of buildings. A lot of his art is done in a particular style which people can easily recognise.
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