Banksy

Pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist, and painter

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Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation. Active since the 1990s, his satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social commentary have appeared on streets, walls, and bridges throughout the world. His work grew out of the Bristol underground scene, which involved collaborations between artists and musicians. Banksy says that he was inspired by 3D, a graffiti artist and founding member of the musical group Massive Attack.

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Banksy mural covered by see-through plastic and wood The new artwork in north London produced by anonymous street artist Banksy has been covered with see-through plastic sheeting and wooden boards in a move to protect it from being defaced. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:15Published on March 27, 2024

New Bansky mural appears on North London building A tree mural in north London that appeared on a residential building overnight is the work of Banksy, the anonymous street artist has confirmed. The artist claimed the mural as his own in an Instagram.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:49Published on March 18, 2024

Spanish police say they have smashed Banksy fakes ring Officers arrested two people in Zaragoza, where forgeries were allegedly created, and two others suspected of putting fake Banksy artworks on sale for as much as €1,500 apiece. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on March 8, 2024

Banksy, Haring, and Bentley: Elton John's personal collection auction rakes in over €19 million Standout pieces included Banksy's Triptych, a Keith Haring artwork, and John's cherished Bentley Continental, while his photography collection and wristwatches also drew significant attention. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published on March 1, 2024

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Banksy, Shady and Demigod among unique names given to babies last year Banksy, Boy and Demigod were among some of the names given to babies in Scotland last year, data has shown. Sky News - Published on March 28, 2024
New Banksy mural covered up with plastic sheeting and wooden boards The newest Banksy mural has been covered up with plastic sheeting and wooden boards. Sky News - Published on March 27, 2024
New Banksy mural defaced just days after appearing A new Banksy mural in north London has been defaced after appearing just days ago. Sky News - Published on March 20, 2024

Bright green 'Banksy' artwork appears in north London A large green artwork believed to be a Banksy has appeared in north London over the weekend. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024
Second man arrested after Banksy artwork removed in Peckham A second man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after a Banksy art installation was removed in Peckham. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2023
'We'd like it back': Council calls police in hunt for Banksy piece ripped down from street The hasty removal of new Banksy artwork has been reported to police as the local council declares "we'd like it back". Sky News - Published on December 22, 2023

New Banksy piece removed within minutes of artist confirming authenticity A new artwork by Banksy has been removed from a street in south London less than half an hour after it was confirmed to be genuine. Sky News - Published on December 22, 2023
Public to be able to buy piece of Banksy's Valentine's Day Mascara The public will soon be able to buy a piece of a Banksy mural which was first discovered on the side of a house in shares of £120 each. Sky News - Published on August 21, 2023
Banksy to reveal iconic stencils 'hidden away for years' at new show An exhibition of work by renowned graffiti artist Banksy will open in Glasgow this weekend, featuring stencils of his iconic works he has kept "hidden away for years". Sky News - Published on June 15, 2023
Banksy artwork sold at auction for three times estimate by band who changed name for piece The band who traded their name - Exit Through The Gift Shop - for a piece of artwork by Banksy have sold the painting at auction for three times the estimated price. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2023

Members of the public 'have taken parts' of Banksy's new artwork Members of the public are believed to have taken objects from Banksy's newest art installation in Margate, Kent. Sky News - Published on February 16, 2023
Council returns freezer taken from Banksy artwork after defending 'necessary' removal The council which removed the freezer used in Banksy's new artwork in Kent hours after the artist claimed it was theirs, has been returned. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2023
Banksy's Margate artwork dismantled hours after reveal Street artist Banksy has claimed a new artwork which appears to highlight the issue of domestic violence - but hours later, part of it was dismantled. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2023	Banksy reveals new 'Valentine's Day mascara' artwork in Margate Street artist Banksy has claimed a new artwork which appears to highlight the issue of domestic violence. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2023
Group try to steal Banksy mural from wall in battle-scarred Ukrainian town A group of people tried to steal a Banksy mural from a battle-scarred wall in Ukraine, the governor of the region has said. Sky News - Published on December 2, 2022	Banksy urges shoplifters to 'help themselves' to Guess clothing after copyright row Banksy has accused US fashion retailer Guess of stealing his work, encouraging shoplifters to head to their flagship Regent Street store in central London and "help themselves" to the clothes. Sky News - Published on November 19, 2022
Banksy Encourages Shoplifters to Target Guess, Accuses Them of Stealing Artwork Banksy is going to war with Guess -- accusing the clothing brand of stealing his work -- and now encouraging folks to steal from the retailer's London store. The famous graffiti artist just put out a.. TMZ.com - Published on November 18, 2022	Banksy reveals mural in Ukrainian town that survived weeks of Russian occupation Banksy appears to have confirmed that he is in Ukraine, after revealing his latest artwork on Instagram. Sky News - Published on November 12, 2022
Welsh local councillor resigns after repeated allegations that he is Banksy A local councillor is resigning because people keep accusing him of being the famed street artist Banksy. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2022	Banksy's Season's Greetings to leave Wales after vandals attack artwork A Banksy mural is to be removed from its home in Wales and taken to a secure location after attempts by "fanatics" to damage the artwork. Sky News - Published on February 8, 2022
Banksy designs and sells T-shirt to fund four accused of toppling slaver statue Banksy has designed a T-shirt that he is selling to raise funds for four people accused of pulling down a statue during a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2021	Thousands queue for Banksy T-shirt to raise cash for four accused of toppling slave trader statue Thousands of people queued outside shops in Bristol to buy a Banksy T-shirt designed to raise money for four defendants accused of pulling down a statue during a Black Lives Matter protest. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2021
Banksy's £10m pledge for bid to transform prison into a 'refuge for art' Banksy has offered to raise millions of pounds to boost a bid to transform a prison which once held Oscar Wilde into an arts centre. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2021	'Disgusting': Locals dismayed as Banksy art carved off wall so it can be sold in US for millions A building owner in Lowestoft has removed a portion of wall containing an original Banksy mural. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2021
Terminally ill man arrested for mooning speed camera 'inspires' new 'Banksy' Bart Simpson mural A terminally ill man who was arrested for mooning a speed camera believes Banksy is behind a new mural depicting police challenging Bart Simpson for baring his bottom. Sky News - Published on November 14, 2021	Hollywood legend Christopher Walken paints over an original Banksy Banksy left his mark on the Bristol set of BBC show The Outlaws - only for it to be painted over by Hollywood megastar Christopher Walken. Sky News - Published on November 11, 2021
Banksy Shredded Painting Sells for Record $25 Million at Auction The famous Banksy painting that got shredded after someone bought it for $1.4 million just got sold again at auction ... and it set a record price for the mysterious artist. The gavel went down.. TMZ.com - Published on October 14, 2021	Banksy's shredded artwork sets auction record of £18.5m Banksy's Love Is In The Bin - the artwork that self-shredded after being sold in 2018 - has sold for £18.5m, a record for the artist at auction. Sky News - Published on October 14, 2021
Beck Keeps Some Banksy Art, Loses Minivan In Divorce Settlement Beck's walking away from his marriage with some precious Banksy art ... but he's taking the 'L' when it comes to the family minivan in his divorce. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ ... the.. TMZ.com - Published on September 9, 2021	Part of 'new Banksy' removed because it was blocking drain Part of a new piece of street art in Suffolk, thought to be the work of elusive artist Banksy, has been removed because it was blocking a drain. Sky News - Published on August 8, 2021
Cumbria's Banksy creates elaborate stone artwork in the Lake District A mysterious unknown artist is believed to be behind some elaborate rock formations that have appeared in parts of the Lake District. Sky News - Published on May 20, 2021