Banksy
is undoubtedly, the world’s most celebrated and elusive guerrilla
street artist. Armed with little more than spray paint and stencils, the
man behind the pseudonym Banksy has fostered an alluring identity that
doesn't embrace tradition, but shreds it. There's still much we don't
know about the mysterious artist since he first made his mark in the
'90s, but what we do know is that Banksy's striking, satirical work
always delves into political and socio-critical discourse. Banksy’s
artwork is characterized by striking images, often combined with
slogans.
His work often engages political themes, satirically critiquing war,
capitalism, hypocrisy, and greed. Common subjects include rats, apes,
policemen, members of the royal family, and children. In addition to his
two-dimensional work, Banksy is known for his installation artwork. A
hero to some, a vandal to others, Banksy’s artwork has been known to
sell for record-breaking sums, with landowners rushing to profit from -
or whitewash - buildings chosen as his latest canvas.
Banksy
maintains an oxymoronic relationship with the art world, demonstrating
hostility to capitalism while being one of the most sought-after and
collected contemporary artists. Celebrities who've collected Banksy art
include Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Christina Aguilera, and Lance
Armstrong to name a few.
Banksy was nominated for an Academy Award for his 2010 documentary feature Exit Through the Gift Shop, an examination of the relationship between commercial and street art.
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