The most wanted man in the world of art
Not only is Banksy wanted but also his art. According to recent statistics, the price for prints by a famous street artist has increased by 1027% in the last ten years. While in 2011, the average Banksy piece was worth approximately £5,000, its price was roughly £56,000 last year. Furthermore, Banksy art prices are going up non-stop. What makes Banksy artworks so valuable, and is there any strategy involved? Let’s analyze.
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Banksy wouldn’t be Banksy if his street art was contextually empty and semantically straightforward. Most, if not all, of his murals promote a certain message and hence are ideologically charged. Sometimes, the image refers to politics, and sometimes, it is an appeal to society. To convey ideas, the street artist uses certain symbols in the shape of different things. You must have noticed the abundance of rats in street art by Banksy, but there is one more element to consider — robots. Banksy robot art is not a frequent occurrence, but it is important for the perception of his work.
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