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The busy, coronavirus-driven year is coming to an end, but the anonymous artist Banksy is not ready to stop yet and keeps his nose to the grindstone. On December 10, around 17h, a piece of news about a new Banksy artwork appeared on the official Banksy website and then on the official Instagram account. The mural of the sneezing woman, unsophisticatedly titled “Aachoo!!”, can now be found on one of the houses in Totterdown, a suburb of Bristol, UK.

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Without a doubt, Banksy is an urban art icon, whose wall paintings not only have changed the contemporary art industry but also have shaped the entire generation of contemporary street artists. Though his genius seems to be omnipresent, in fact, the world of graffiti art is much wider than Banksy murals.

If Banksy artworks are your cup of tea, then you definitely shouldn’t guard yourself against other no less remarkable experiences. Today, you have a fair opportunity to broaden your horizons and discover new street artists who, like Banksy, create society-driven art.

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Banksy is widely known for his iconic murals and street art, while the auctions are making millions selling his fine art prints and paintings. Apart from that, Banksy has mastered one more craft — sculpture. Though his pieces of sculpture are less known than his other artworks, they are still an invaluable part of the Banksy franchise. Let’s take a look at by far the most outstanding Banksy sculpture that is satirically titled The Drinker.

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Banksy is considered one of the most controversial artists of our time. Messages that the iconic street artist is trying to deliver through his street art are hardly a friendly reminder. Instead, they are a scathing criticism of the current social frenzy. Although most of Banksy’s artworks fall into the definition of “inappropriate art,” some of his controversial works are so ambiguous that they have caused a stir among the public. Let’s look at them.

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These days, Banksy artworks are everywhere. The widespread and increasing popularity of the England-based street artist is immense indeed. An enormous number of fans are buying Banksy merchandise, while art collectors are trying to buy and sell as many Banksy prints as possible. Now, let’s hold on for a minute. What do they purchase and resell in particular? Are those prints even authentic?

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