Who is Banksy? Banksy, believed to have been born in England, is a street artist whose identity remains unknown. Banksy began his career in the early 1990s as a graffiti artist. He did a lot of freehand art and then later turned to stenciling. Banksy is better known for his controversial and politically themed pieces of art work. His work is mainly based on slogans with messages about anti-war, anti-capitalist, as well as anti-establishment. Banksy's work of art was always criticizing to some but very different to others. Banksy has several books that show different pictures of his artwork.Banksy tends to keep his identity unknown but his art is very widely known, with no one even knowing his real name. He tends to keep his identity anonymous because of the artwork that is seen as vandalism, and many thinks that he should be prosecuted for such work. Many people think that his artwork sets negativity for others in the graffiti business. Even though he tends to remain anonymous, his artwork is not anonymous and continues to keep him on the rise. Banksy will always be known as a graffiti artist in the eyes of critics, because that is mostly the type of work which led to his fame. His artwork does give off negativity in some sort, but obviously it isn't too negative because his art has drove him to a lot of fame over the years.
I have never heard of this artist, but based on your blog, I can see why people would be drawn to his work. His identity being unknown is captivating, mysterious, and makes you want to know more about him. It doesn't really matter what others think of his work. What matters is that it is what he likes, and it is his choice and freewill to do whatever he feels with his artwork. That is the beauty of it all, it is okay to disagree but always show respect.
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing how his painting was auctioned so many times and ended right back in his very possession.
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