Selim Varol “At Home I’m A Tourist” @ CAC Málaga
“At Home I’m A Tourist” is the name of a new, massive exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center of Málaga, as well as the way Turkish-born German collector Selim Varol must feel in his own residence. Consisting of over 15,000 works,...
The Unexpected Early Jobs of Star Artists
Everybody has a job (to an extent), some more glamorous than others. If you, like many others, are stuck behind the desk of a meaningless occupation, taking time between keystrokes to let the mind dote on more creative pursuits, perhaps you’ll...
Auction House to Withdraw Banksy Mural From Sale
Last week Banksy’s popular Child Labor mural was extracted from the wall of Turnpike Lane’s discount store in North London and relocated to Miami for Fine Art Auctions Miami’s upcoming sale. Expected to attract a bid of up to $700,0...
Banksy Pays Homage to NEKST
It was late last year when MSK-affiliate and notable artist NEKST tragically passed away. After an outpouring of remembrances and artistic homages to the late New York by way of Houston artist, Banksy has offered up his tribute from across the pond....
Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall
Despite his worldwide acclaim and catchy one name moniker, there is little known about artistic heavyweight Banksy aside from the works of art that he leaves behind across the globe. Former chief reporter and New York correspondent for The Sunday Tim...
Banksy’s Latest Works Take On the Olympics
With the 2012 London Olympics set to begin this Friday, Banksy gets in on the pomp and circumstance with two new works that tackle the athletic competition. Adding his signature political wit, the javelin and pole vault are given a twist – pres...
Bansky Paints the Queen as David Bowie’s “Aladdin Sane”
It’s only fitting that Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebration should have a small contribution from noted Bristol artist Banksy. Located on Upper Maudlin Street near the Bristol Children’s Hospital, the recent stencil depicts Que...
Banksy “Er…” Diamond Jubilee Print
Banksy unleashes the latest “Er…” Diamond Jubilee Print via Pictures on Walls. After catching a glimpse of Banksy’s Union Jack Child Labor-focused piece a few weeks ago, the notorious street artist releases the latest work as...
Banksy Unveils New Outdoor Works
After word spread that his famous Parachuting Rat had been destroyed in Australia, Banksy has kept busy and presents a series of new outdoor works. Bitingly clever and important as his take on child labor, his latest is a play on the visual arts, wor...
Banksy Unveils New Paintings
Famed Bristol artist Banksy – known primarily for his works that treat the global terrain as his playground – has unveiled a series of new works that utilize the canvas. Dubbed titles like Ballerina, Lifestyle Out of Order and Parliament,...
Banksy’s ‘Parachuting Rat’ in Melbourne Destroyed
The works of enigmatic and world-renowned street artist Banksy rarely last long enough to be appreciated, as they are either vandalized, painted over, or outright destroyed. Until recently, Banksy’s 2003 Parachuting Rat work was one of his last...
Banksy’s Union Jack Child Labor Stencil in London
Located on Turnpike Lane in London, world-renowned street artist Banksy’s latest coincides with Queen Elizabeth II’s 60-year reign as part of the royal Jubilee Celebration to mark the occasion. Utilizing the Union Jack that has been drape...
Banksy: The Bristol Legacy Book
Banksy: The Bristol Legacy is the latest book from author Paul Gough which captures the rough and tumble existence of one of the most famous contemporary artists around. The 160-page publication touches on a variety of topics — most notably, Ba...
