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Politically inspired street art performs many roles. It may be regarded as an art object with aesthetic value, a form of public service, or a one-person or group provocation. That’s why many classify it as controversial art, with a tiny line separating political murals from vandalism. Such a reception of street art has also caused many popular murals to be destroyed and overpainted, preventing future generations from tracing the evolution of socio-political self-expression of local communities through art.

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Banksy is undoubtedly one of the world’s best-known artists today. His street art pieces are sold for impressive sums, and his global following rises day by day. Banksy’s art is positioned on the thin line between genius art and vandalism. The artist is widely known for minimalist, symbolic street stencils with thought-provoking social, environmental, and political messages, but Banksy identity has miraculously remained secret for all these years. So, who is Banksy? Here are the top three theories that may help shed light on the artist’s personality, background, and creative motives.

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A new mural by Banksy emerged in London on September 8, 2025, only to be quickly removed because of its unapologetically sharp social commentary. The London mural appeared on Banksy’s Instagram with a title “Royal Courts of Justice,” featuring a judge in a traditional wig and gown, raising a gavel over a protester lying on the ground with a blood-spattered placard.

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New York City has many faces and arouses many associations in its visitors and residents. One of them is that of a global hub of cool street art. The Big Apple has many exciting places to visit to explore the vibrance and richness of the street art subculture. Here are several must-see places for every appreciator of street art.

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Street art has traditionally been a rebellious canvas for social commentary and political critique. Yet, only a handful of artists have reached the level of art graffiti mastery equal to Banksy’s. This enigmatic British artist possesses a unique skill of turning urban spaces into global conversation sites with his signature stencil techniques. Let’s decode Banksy’s auteur street art style and see how it compares to others.

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