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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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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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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On August 13, Banksy confirmed his latest artworks in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, England, on his official Instagram page. Banksy new art was first discovered by the locals approximately on August 6, but the official confirmation was given only several days later. It has been a five-month reprieve since the elusive artist created and presented something new. Now, he calls his new series of artworks “A Great British Spraycation.” So, what is it about?
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