Blog Archives - Banksy https://banksybrooklyn.com/category/blog/ The most wanted man in the world of art Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:54:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://banksybrooklyn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-ms-icon-310x310-1-32x32.png Blog Archives - Banksy https://banksybrooklyn.com/category/blog/ 32 32 Is Graffiti Art or Vandalism? Revisiting the Long-Standing Debate https://banksybrooklyn.com/2026/08/29/is-graffiti-art-or-vandalism-revisiting-the-long-standing-debate/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 01:54:55 +0000 https://banksybrooklyn.com/?p=1008 Is graffiti art or vandalism? This question has been troubling many people, from art critics to galleries, auction houses, and collectors. There is still no easy answer, especially after the rise of such figures as Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Banksy. Indeed, street art can be interpreted in different ways. One person may see a …

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]]> 10 Amazing Street Art Pieces You Need to See Around the World https://banksybrooklyn.com/2026/07/24/10-amazing-street-art-pieces-you-need-to-see-around-the-world/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:08:00 +0000 https://banksybrooklyn.com/?p=1001 Some people treat street art as an underground form of rebellion. Others admire its unique aesthetics and authentic visual language expressed through murals and public installations. Regardless of perspective, certain examples of amazing street art have earned widespread recognition across countries, artistic styles, and cultures for their creativity and cultural impact. Where to see amazing …

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]]> Non-Western Roots of Mural Street Art: Walls Have Always Spoken https://banksybrooklyn.com/2026/06/24/non-western-roots-of-mural-street-art-walls-have-always-spoken/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:44:38 +0000 https://banksybrooklyn.com/?p=997 When Western audiences discuss mural street art, the conversation often begins with New York in the 1970s and figures such as Jean-Michel Basquiat or, in later decades, Banksy. More historically informed accounts may also reference the European stencil tradition of Blek le Rat. However, this perspective overlooks a far older and far more global origin …

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]]> A New Banksy Statue in the Heart of London: Imperialist Critique https://banksybrooklyn.com/2026/05/27/a-new-banksy-statue-in-the-heart-of-london-imperialist-critique/ Thu, 28 May 2026 01:41:43 +0000 https://banksybrooklyn.com/?p=992 Banksy’s public interventions in London continue to challenge the boundaries between street art, political protest, and monumental sculpture. At the end of April, the anonymous artist once again attracted international attention by installing a large plastic sculpture in Waterloo Place, St. James’s — a prestigious location near Pall Mall and Carlton House Terrace in Westminster. …

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]]> Legacy Beyond Street Art: “Da Race” Art Van by Mitchell Schorr https://banksybrooklyn.com/2026/04/22/legacy-beyond-street-art-da-race-art-van-by-mitchell-schorr/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:39:50 +0000 https://banksybrooklyn.com/?p=985 The name of Mitchell Schorr is widely recognized across the United States. Known for both oil paintings and large-scale murals, the artist has built a diverse portfolio, with the “Da Race on Wheels” art van holding a unique place within it. Mitchell Schorr: American street muralist and painter Born in New York, Schorr works across …

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