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With Banksy being a blinding star of street art, many of their fellow artists remain in the shadow. Like it or not, the rules of becoming famous in the global media are no different for street culture than in any other industry. It hence means that only a few can gain recognition, while many others—despite being not less or even more talented—don’t actually become subjects of mainstream attention. Maybe it’s for the best? In any case, you might want to find some more artists like Banksy. Here is who is making history along with the Bristol-based champion of stencils.

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Urban culture and luxury lifestyle have historically been on opposite sides of the barricades. The gradual development of the street philosophy in art and design of the 21st century, as well as the reconceptualization of the term “luxury,” have brought changes to the existing status quo and blurred the lines between street art and couture. The new reality has become even more cohesive and dynamic, so everyone who wants to march hand in hand with it should be decisive and immediate. You might want to start by exploring No More Essentials, a Spanish brand standing as a mark of quality that brings changes.

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Banksy art quotes are like stray bullets: they often hit unintended targets. If you want to find out more about the famous street artist and delve into his philosophy, the next selection of his quotes is for you. Enjoy!

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A rat is probably the most symbolic animal in Banksy street art. While you can also notice a monkey being used as an elaborate allegory, rats have been featured in his art since the very first day of his career. What is their place in his murals, and how should people understand the symbolism under Banksy rat art? Here are some ways to explain the abundance of rats in his artworks.
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On February 24, Russian Federation invaded Ukraine and started a full-scale war in Europe. Thousands of lives have already perished. While Ukrainians are bravely defending their freedom against occupants, the world is watching the massacre and trying to help the situation. Many artists have already supported Ukraine and donated their revenue to help people who suffered from the conflict. And what about Banksy? There were no news about the artist lately. Recently, however, it has become known that one anonymous donor put Banksy original art for sale to raise money for Kyiv hospital and refugees.

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