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Street art is a vibrant and diverse sphere of creative experimentation, with no limits or restrictions on the used materials and techniques. One of its well-known forms is stencil street art, which means the use of stencils to create graffiti. It emerged only around half a century ago and has become widely popular among street artists across the globe, including Banksy. Here is a brief introduction to this art form and its best-known illustrations.

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Though Banksy is known to be a more or less permanent London resident, his street art in NYC is also plentiful. Thus, every visitor to New York with a passion for Banksy’s creative activity should know the greatest highlights of his presence.

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Miami is one of the most vibrant places in the world, not only because of its cultural diversity but also because it is quite literally dotted with street art. Inspired by the street art culture in New York City, the Miami graffiti artist community created their unique style and identity that cannot be replicated by anyone else. If you are planning a trip to Miami and already looking forward to beach time and trying delicious local cuisine, consider adding the Wynwood Art District, one of the most colorful artistic neighborhoods in the world, to your schedule. Here is our guide to the world of Miami street art.

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In March, the world-renowned street artist Banksy returned to the streets of London with a new work of art. A mural depicting a woman with a power washer, looking up at the splash of green paint, appeared overnight on a wall of a residential building in Islington North. While most of the area’s residents wonder about the potential rise in accommodation costs, others see the appearance of the Banksy mural as an opportunity to start the conversation about ecology and urban tree management.

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A mural created by the famous anonymous street artist Banksy caused controversy when it first appeared in the South Bronx, New York, as part of his month-long art residency in 2013. The piece, titled “Ghetto 4 Life,” depicted a boy writing on a wall, with a butler holding a tray with spray paint cans for him. A decade later, the owner of the building decided to relocate the Banksy wall to Bridgeport, CT.

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