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Banksy

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b. 1974, United Kingdom

The anonymous graffiti artist known as Banksy is perhaps the most controversial street artist of today. He is famous for his stenciled graffiti works, which appear in public spaces around the world. His use of stenciling developed from a need to complete a work quickly, namely to avoid being caught vandalizing by police. Banksy often uses multi-layered stencils to employ multiple colours, and he frequently incorporates permanent environmental fixtures, such as street signs and architectural elements, into his work. Marked by dark humour, satire, and political commentary, much of his street art has become viral on the Internet. His most notable early work was the result of a trip to Palestine and the West Bank, where he stencilled nine images on the Bethlehem Wall.

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Despite his stealth presence, Banksy has become a mainstream phenomenon. In 2010 Banksy directed Exit Through the Gift Shop, a chronicle of the underground world of street art, which was nominated for Best Documentary at the Oscars. In 2015, he opened Dismaland Bemusement Park, a temporary exhibition of an inverted, dystopian Disneyland. Although Banksy has continuously emphasised an aversion to the art world through his output, he also produces traditional works on canvas and prints as well as branded merchandise such as t-shirts. His cultural significance, widespread popularity, and, certainly, the mystery of his identity have all contributed to the desirability of his art.

We specialise in original works of art by Banksy.

Text courtesy Dellasposa Gallery.

Recent Exhibitions

Contemporary art exhibition, Group Exhibition, All Art Great and Small at Dellasposa Gallery, London, United Kingdom Closed 25 November 2021–14 January 2022 Group Exhibition All Art Great and Small

Recent Artworks

Soup Cans by Banksy contemporary artwork print
Banksy Soup Cans, c. 2006 Offset lithograph on paper
85 x 60 cm
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Welcome Mat by Banksy contemporary artwork sculpture
Banksy Welcome Mat, 2020 Hand-stitched fabric from life vests abandoned on the Mediterranean beaches
45 x 61 x 3 cm
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Banksy’s ‘Love is in the Bin’ Sells for £18.6m, Triple Sotheby’s High Estimate Ocula News Banksy’s ‘Love is in the Bin’ Sells for £18.6m, Triple Sotheby’s High Estimate London, 15 October 2021

Altogether, last night's Contemporary Art Evening Auction in London brought in £65.9 million.

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What Will Happen to Banksy’s ‘Spraycation’ Works? Ocula News What Will Happen to Banksy’s ‘Spraycation’ Works? London, 17 August 2021

Paintings and installations in Banksy's summer series have already been removed, erased, and vandalised. How many more will be commoditised or covered up?

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Who Are the Top Young Artists at Auction in 2021? Ocula News Who Are the Top Young Artists at Auction in 2021? Hong Kong, 6 August 2021

One has already brought in over US $30 million at auction this year.

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Sotheby’s Will Accept Crypto for Banksy’s ‘Love is in the Air’ Ocula News Sotheby’s Will Accept Crypto for Banksy’s ‘Love is in the Air’ New York, 6 May 2021

The owner of the work told Ocula Magazine about his early interest in Banksy and fascination with cryptocurrency.

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Banksy Opens London Art Shop Same Week He Sets $12M Auction Record Related Press Banksy Opens London Art Shop Same Week He Sets $12M Auction Record 4 November 2019, Hyperallergic

LONDON — Banksy has always had a complicated relationship with the art market. His unsanctioned street works deliberately challenge the idea of art as a tradeable commodity, but often still end up at

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Graffiti-covered Banksy truck to be auctioned Related Press Graffiti-covered Banksy truck to be auctioned 30 August 2019, The Guardian

Among the gleaming Bugattis, Aston Martins and Porsches at one of the UK's premier car auctions next month will be a 17-tonne truck with a price tag to match them all. Bonhams has announced it is sell

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Archived TV interview may reveal identity of Banksy Related Press Archived TV interview may reveal identity of Banksy 4 July 2019, The Guardian

A long-lost interview with a young man claiming to be Banksy, the world's most famous anonymous street artist, has been found in a television company's vault.

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Banksy designs stab-proof vest for Stormzy's Glastonbury set Related Press Banksy designs stab-proof vest for Stormzy's Glastonbury set 1 July 2019, dezeen

Banksy has revealed that he designed the Union Jack stab-proof vest that British rapper Stormzy wore during his headline set at this year's Glastonbury festival.

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