The most wanted man in the world of art
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.
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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For most people, Banksy is known for his evocative street art. The anonymous graffiti artist comes across as a contemporary legend whose deeds are revealed through his wall paintings. However, those who dive into the life and work of the graffiti legend knows that Banksy is quite a multi-layered artist with an aptitude for creating paintings, making art installations, and directing films, among others. Speaking of the latter, the latest Banksy film “Banksy & The Rise of Outlaw Art” has recently caused a stir due to the rebel painter’s flamboyant activity.
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Even the coronavirus pandemic does not stop the elusive British street artist from creating his art. In mid-October, new artwork by Banksy appeared on one of the streets of Nottingham. A ‘hula-hooping girl,’ a self-evident name given to the artwork by the media, is painted outside a beauty salon located on the junction of Ilkeston Road and Rothesay Avenue in Lenton. The work had not been claimed for several days, but then, on October 17, Banksy confirmed it was his by posting a photo on his Instagram.
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Not so long ago, we had an article telling about “Devolved Parliament,” the most expensive Banksy painting ever sold at an auction so far. At the very end of the post, we had an imprudence to write, “..maybe the future will surprise us even more?” Well, we did not even suspect how right we were then. A couple of days ago, another Banksy artwork, “Show Me the Monet,” was sold for a mouth-watering $10 million, which became a big surprise for the global art audience.
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