Why Is Real Banksy Just a Contemporary Myth?

Banksy New Art
Photo credit: Banksy / banksy.co.uk

What if real Banksy doesn’t exist? Has such an idea ever crossed your mind? Given the popularity of the world-famous artist and its total anonymity, he resembles a ghost, a contemporary legend existing only in the heads of people. The only problem is that new murals cannot paint themselves.

Let’s set assumptions aside. Does Banksy’s identity really matter? The media meticulously analyzes every artist’s step, while many people—fans included—hope to catch the stencil painter red-handed. But does it make sense? Here is why the contemporary world of art doesn’t need to know Banksy’s real name and why his anonymity is actually a fairly positive thing?
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Why Are Banksy Art Prices Continuously Going Up?

Why Are Banksy Art Prices Continuously Going Up?

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 Robot Art: Futuristic Art in Disguise

Banksy robot
Photo credit: Banksy’s Instagram page/@banksy

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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Is All Banksy Art a Brand? Giving Input into Banksy Fame

All Banksy Art

Who would have thought two decades ago that an anonymous street artist from Bristol would become an icon of street art? Without exaggeration, Banksy is omnipresent. His works are auctioned at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, his name is featured by the most prominent newspapers and magazines, while his art has achieved global recognition. In other words, Banksy has grown into a cultural phenomenon, but there is one question that bothers many Banksy fans. Is all Banksy art just a brand?

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Saving Banksy: How People Protect Street Art from Vandals

Saving Banksy: How People Protect Street Art from Vandals

Protecting street art from vandals sounds like an oxymoron, but when it comes to Banksy, things get a bit more complicated. It is a well-known fact that many Banksy murals now exist only as pictures on the Internet, considering the fact that a lot of the artist’s works have been either overpainted or completely destroyed. However, some people take a different approach and protect the artworks from the savages. How is society saving Banksy? And does it make sense?

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