Banksy

(British, born 1974)

Banksy is a contemporary British street artist and activist who, despite his international fame, has maintained an anonymous identity. Aimed as a form of cultural criticism, the artist often targets established social and political agendas with his witty illustrations produced with stencils and spray paint in cities such as New Orleans, New York, and Paris. “The art world is the biggest joke,” he said. “It’s a rest home of the over privileged, the pretentious, and the weak.” Although details of the artist’s life are largely unknown, it is thought that Banksy was born in Bristol, United Kingdom, c. 1974, starting his career as a graffiti artist in the city. Better Out Than In, Banksy’s month-long residency in New York during October 2013, featured a man hawking the artist’s paintings for $60 a piece outside Central Park. In 2015, Banksy opened Dismaland Bemusement Park, a temporary art exhibition that functioned as a theme park. After a 36-day run, its workers and materials were sent to the Calais migrant camp in France to build additional housing. Among the artist's most famous stunts include his shredded painting: When a painting by Banksy was sold at auction for $1.4 million in 2018, a mechanism was triggered to cause the artwork to partially destroy itself, resulting in a new piece titled Love in the Bin (2018). The ongoing question as to who Banksy is continued to reach the headlines when in 2017 Robert Del Naja, the singer of the band Massive Attack, was falsely rumored to be Banksy. The artist’s style and use of cultural appropriation has given rise to a number of other street artists, including Mr. Brainwash and Alec Monopoly. He currently lives and works in the United Kingdom.

Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction

Love is in the Bin, 2018
Sold price: 25,430,410 USD

Banksy News

Stolen Banksy Print Is Recovered by London Authorities

by Sarah Cascone

Stolen Banksy Print Is Recovered by London Authorities

Art & Exhibitions

Basquiat and Banksy Go Head-to-Head at the Hirshhorn This Fall

by Sarah Cascone

Basquiat and Banksy Go Head-to-Head at the Hirshhorn This Fall

Banksy's Animal Stencil Rampage Continues in London

by Jo Lawson-Tancred

Banksy's Animal Stencil Rampage Continues in London

Banksy Artworks

Banksy (8,671 results)

The Walled Off Hotel Box Set

After Banksy

The Walled Off Hotel Box Set

Sale Date: November 26, 2023

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MORONS, 2007

Banksy

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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Live Rat (Liverpool Biennial 2004), 2004

Banksy

Live Rat (Liverpool Biennial 2004), 2004

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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“Mosquito” (Birmingham, UK, 2001), 2001

Banksy

“Mosquito” (Birmingham, UK, 2001), 2001

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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“Paparazzi Rat” (London, UK, 2005), 2005

Banksy

“Paparazzi Rat” (London, UK, 2005), 2005

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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“Running Coppers” (Bristol, UK, c.1999), 1999

Banksy

“Running Coppers” (Bristol, UK, c.1999), 1999

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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Drill Rat (2003), 2003

Banksy

Drill Rat (2003), 2003

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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Walled Off Hotel - Two Part Souvenir Wall...

Banksy

Walled Off Hotel - Two Part Souvenir Wall...

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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“Bold Hat Rats On Fridge Door” (Brighton,..., 2003

Banksy

“Bold Hat Rats On Fridge Door” (Brighton,..., 2003

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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Walled Off Hotel - Two Part Souvenir Wall...

Banksy

Walled Off Hotel - Two Part Souvenir Wall...

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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Walled Off Hotel - Two Part Souvenir Wall...

Banksy

Walled Off Hotel - Two Part Souvenir Wall...

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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“Toxic Fuel” (Birmingham, UK, 2001), 2001

Banksy

“Toxic Fuel” (Birmingham, UK, 2001), 2001

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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Pulp Fiction (2002), 2002

Banksy

Pulp Fiction (2002), 2002

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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Balloon Tee, 2019

Banksy

Balloon Tee, 2019

Sale Date: November 23, 2023

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BOMB MIDDLE ENGLAND, 2003

Banksy

BOMB MIDDLE ENGLAND, 2003

Sale Date: December 10, 2023

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Walled Off Hotel Box Set Print

Banksy

Walled Off Hotel Box Set Print

Sale Date: November 27, 2023

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Box Set, 2017

Banksy

Box Set, 2017

Sale Date: November 18, 2023

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LAUGH NOW, BUT ONE DAY WE'LL BE IN CHARGE - BRONZE

Banksy

LAUGH NOW, BUT ONE DAY WE'LL BE IN CHARGE - BRONZE

Sale Date: November 19, 2023

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LAUGH NOW, BUT ONE DAY WE'LL BE IN CHARGE - SILVER

Banksy

LAUGH NOW, BUT ONE DAY WE'LL BE IN CHARGE - SILVER

Sale Date: November 19, 2023

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LAUGH NOW, BUT ONE DAY WE'LL BE IN CHARGE - GREEN

Banksy

LAUGH NOW, BUT ONE DAY WE'LL BE IN CHARGE - GREEN

Sale Date: November 19, 2023

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I fought the law, 2004

Banksy

I fought the law, 2004

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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10 Pound Bank Note., 2004

Banksy

10 Pound Bank Note., 2004

Sale Date: November 16, 2023

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Two 10 Pound Bank Notes., 2004

Banksy

Two 10 Pound Bank Notes., 2004

Sale Date: November 16, 2023

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Ensemble de deux très rares ouvrages + 1..., 2002

Banksy

Ensemble de deux très rares ouvrages + 1..., 2002

Sale Date: November 18, 2023

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