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| Banksy | |
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| Banksy art in Bristol Green, London, 2004 | |
| Born | c.1974 (age 49–50) |
| Nationality | British |
| Field | Graffiti Street art Bristol underground scene Sculpture Social commentary |
| Awards | Toronto Film Critics Association Awards – Best First Feature 2010 Independent Spirit Award for Best Documentary Feature |
Banksy is a British street and graffiti artist. He likes to remain anonymous and not let people know his true identity. He often draws in high visibility public places such as on buildings or train stations. His paintings are often about politics, war and other important topics.
His satirical street art and mind-hurting pictures combine dark humour with graffiti. The graffiti is done with a stencilling technique. Such works have been done on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world.
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