Banksy
Active since ~1990s · British (Bristol) · Contemporary Street Art
Known for: Anonymous street artist whose satirical stencils critique consumerism, war, and the art establishment
Banksy's anonymity is itself a work of art. His works appear overnight on walls worldwide - in Palestine, New Orleans, London, New York. His Girl with Balloon self-shredded at Sotheby's after selling for a million pounds. Dismaland was a dystopian theme park.
He is either a genius provocateur or the art world's greatest troll. Likely both. His identity remains unconfirmed.
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