Banksy

Banksy is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the most renowned street artist who has achieved overwhelming success. His controversial wall paintings both provoke and fascinate the audience, but it is the unrevealed identity of the urban superstar that usually causes a stir. Banksy’s name remains the subject of manipulation and speculation. It is no wonder that nowadays, we have nothing more than a collective image of the artist. However, there is a common belief that his real name is Robin Gunningham. But who is he, and can it be true?

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When Banksy started to gain recognition, quite a few people were skeptical about the growing success of the street artist. Now, when Banksy breaks auction records with each new artwork, more and more people become less hostile toward him and street art overall. Recently, on March 23, a new Banksy record was set, which was another important attitude shift. “Game Changer,” a painting devoted to healthcare workers, officially became the most expensive Banksy piece, surpassing the previous record-breaker, “Devolved Parliament,” by two times.

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He is an anonymous artist, whose groundbreaking street art has shaken the spectators around the globe, and who is keeping both art critics and politicians on their toes. Do you still have no clue about Banksy? It is high time to catch up and get yourself familiarized with this eccentric figure!

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Just mentioning the name of this artist makes everyone wonder what else mind-boggling he has done or is up to. Banksy is more than just an artist. He has an incredible talent to wow, fascinate, and delight. On October 5, 2018, something unbelievable happened, as Banksy’s original artwork “Girl with Balloon” got self-shredded right after being sold at an auction for £1,042,000. The resulting artwork was later renamed “Love Is in the Bin.”

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Dismaland was opened on August 21 and closed on September 27, 2015, after 36 days of work. It represented a temporary art project initiated by the anonymous street artist Banksy, who is known worldwide for his unique style and the usage of social and political themes in his artworks, in the seaside resort in Somerset, England. The exhibition was installed on the territory of the former Lido, and its preparation was not disclosed to the public.

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