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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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Every time new Banksy work appears, people irrevocably start bringing up the topic of Banksy’s true identity. It just so happens that the persona of the British street artist is so viral that there is no place to hide from it. The whole situation is especially favorable for the newspapers and other media that successfully capitalize on his name. But the most bizarre part of this is when people come up with theories about who Banksy is. In this blog post, we want to highlight the most famous Banksy conspiracy theories as of today so that you can avoid them.

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If you follow Banksy on social media, you probably know that the Bristol-born mural painter is not really a very public person. Unlike his contemporary fellow artists, Banksy does not use the resources of the Internet to grab the attention of the audience. Instead, he intentionally avoids global online platforms and demonstratively gives preference to Instagram. But is there a particular reason why he is “not on Facebook, not on Twitter?” And what secret power does Banksy Instagram account hold? Let us get all this straightened out!

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Hunting for Banksy art all around the world sounds like fun, but only a few people manage to find all of the places where the famous artist has left his footprint. Rarely can you see works by the anonymous mural painter at official art galleries and museums, but hard does not mean impossible. If you want to take a look at the selection of the Bansky most famous art all in one place, you have to visit “Laugh Now,” a new Banksy art exhibit at the Moco Museum in Amsterdam. Let’s see what’s inside!

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