When we think of an artist, the first things that comes to mind are their most renowned pieces. Here’s a refreshing way in rediscovering Banksy’s art — a little viewing over some pages of his sketchbook. Most of these are rarely seen on the web but give great insights into… Read More »Banksy Rare Sketches
With wry wit and stealth, Banksy merged graffiti art with installation and performance. Aside his famous street pieces, Banksy have hosted and took part in various shows and art festivities. Banksy’s first London exhibition is said to took place in Rivington Street in 2001, when he and fellow street artists… Read More »Banksy’s exhibitions in the early 2000’s
Street artist Banksy has successfully trademarked two of his most well-known artworks in Australia. The artist registered the artworks in an attempt to stop them from being used for commercial purposes. The elusive artist applied for the trademarks via a law firm based in Perth, and although the tactic ultimately… Read More »Banksy trademarks two of his best known artworks in Australia
Aside Banksy’s street art, the British artist has been creating works for sale for more than 20 years. The earliest pieces at auction date from 1998, while his earliest commercial prints are from 2002. By the late 2000s, the art world had caught up with Banksy’s popular appeal. Now, there… Read More »Upcoming Banksy Auctions – June & July 2021
Banksy seems to be back with a brand new artwork that just appeared on Reading prison in the United Kingdom. The stencil shows a man using knotted bedsheets to “escape” from the prison. The man could eventually be the famed writer Oscar Wilde, who did spend some time in the… Read More »Banksy in Reading, UK
“Saving Banksy – It’s not art unless you can sell it for lots of money”. The upcoming documentary “Saving Banksy” will guide us through the true story of one misguided art collector’s which attempted to save a Banksy from destruction and the auction block. The documentary was directed by Colin Day… Read More »Video: “Saving Banksy” Documentary Trailer
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