The use of stencils can be seen in both of the artists’ works, but also in the art’s political messages. In the artist’s early work, it’s easy to see they were heavily influenced by French graffiti artist, Blek le Rat. An artist, painter, activist, graffiti master - he/she still has us wondering, who is Banksy? The Banksy effect Many artists to this day continue to be inspired by Banksy, their style of creating art and the often political undertones of the work. There is no denying that Banksy has many talents and creates art that often shocks or divides the art world. The provocative, Academy Award-nominated Banksy documentary, Exit Through the Gift Shop, gave us an exclusive look into the mind of the artist and what constitutes art.

The artist’s unrevealed identity shrouds them in a cloud of mystery that continues to fascinate the world.īanksy art has evolved from graffiti on street walls, to paintings on canvas, conceptual sculptures and even film. This discovery turned the art world upside down, and the activist’s masked identity propelled the street artist into becoming an international icon. In 2017, one of Banksy’s most popular artworks, Girl with Balloon, was voted Britain’s work of art. Everybody knows the artist’s name, naturally, but nobody knows who Banksy is.

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