Banksy

Banksy art gets misinterpreted all the time, either by official authorities or overly conservative people. For them, the fact that street art is also art is somehow self-contradictory. Though Banksy has become an internationally accepted street artist, the question of whether he promotes vandalism or not is still open to debate. That is actually why sometimes his wall murals end up being painted over. Banksy Pulp Fiction is but a good example. Let’s see how a humorous and light-hearted satire was destroyed because some people did not get it.

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When art and war come together, the great art show is born. Street art has always been the shelter for the rebels, people who do not condone social absurdity and rampant corruption. However, sometimes, their ideals do not go hand in hand, and that is when a conflict arises. In 2009, the street art world witnessed the outbreak of war between two contemporary street artists – King Robbo and Banksy. What was the cause of the conflict? And who is the greatest Banksy’s rival in real life?

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Over the last decade, Banksy has grown from a local Bristol-based graffiti artist into an international street art star, whose paintings and art prints are being sold for millions of dollars. However, due to the rapid dissemination of illegal works by all sorts of unauthorized dealers, the situation on the market has become unstable. So, where should you look for Banksy art for sale? Here is a brief guide to buying and selling Banksy in 2021.

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Banksy is arguably one of the most mysterious contemporary artists. Guessing the true identity of the British graffiti legend has become one of the most satisfying hobbies for millions of people. While some question the very existence of the urban hero, others literally idealize and deify him. There are plenty of rumors and gossips about who Banksy is, but the truth is yet to be told. Recently, we have highlighted the connection between Banksy and Robin Gunningham. Now, it is time to look at the figure of Rob Del Naja, the frontman of the popular English electronic band Massive Attack.

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Banksy’s behavior is nonconformist in every sense of the word. It can be explained by the controversial nature of his art designed to question and criticize exaggerated norms and beliefs of modern society. You must have also noticed that the evasive artist does not have one particular artist statement. But is Banksy artist statement really necessary? At the end of the day, who would read it?

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