Banksy

Banksy Unveils New Outdoor Works

4 days agoArts85 comments14589 Views
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, world conquest and the female...

Banksy Unveils New Paintings

4 days agoArts23 comments12032 Views
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, his signature humor and sharp as a...

Banksy’s ‘Parachuting Rat’ in Melbourne Destroyed

1 week agoArts40 comments11090 Views
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 remaining works in Melbourne;...

Banksy’s Union Jack Child Labor Stencil in London

1 week agoArts41 comments16657 Views
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 draped across a wall, Banksy applied his...

Banksy: The Bristol Legacy Book

March 20, 2012Arts6 comments4695 Views
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, Banksy's impact not just in the art...

Banksy: You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat Book

March 8, 2012Arts31 comments9910 Views
July will mark Banksy's foray into the publishing industry with a book titled Banksy: You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat. This 240-page hardcover edition will present the story of Banksy through a rich set of images and texts that cover the last 10 years of the artist, from...

Banksy ‘Fallen’ Sculpture

December 20, 2011Arts10 comments6286 Views
Following last week's presentation of his Cardinal Sin sculpture at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool, British artist Banksy presents another sculpture, aptly titled "Fallen." In conjunction with his recent website update, the socially conscious artist captures an image of a...

Banksy ‘Cardinal Sin’ Sculpture @ Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

December 15, 2011Arts21 comments9412 Views
As Banksy continues to make waves across the pond, the English-based artist recently gifted Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery with a rather unique offering. The Cardinal Sin sculpture highlights a church official whose face is covered with blank bathroom tiles. The piece was...

Banksy at The National Gallery, London

December 13, 2011Arts12 comments11621 Views
It seems as if renowned artist Banksy has been making his way around London as of late. After getting wind yesterday of his controversial piece located in Poplar, London, as well as his Love Plane installment noted in Liverpool, we now see more artwork along The National Gallery...

Banksy ‘No Stopping Rats’

December 12, 2011Arts17 comments8292 Views
There's no rest for the weary in the world of famed artist, Banksy. His latest stencil to appear in London features his signature wit paired with biting criticism on contemporary society. No Stopping Rats is a clever piece that utilizes the signage on the street to create a...

Banksy in Poplar, London

December 12, 2011Arts13 comments13514 Views
Just as fast as it went up, Banksy's most recent work in Poplar, London has vanished. Focusing solely on type to communicate his message, "Sorry! The lifestyle you ordered is currently out of stock" is undoubtedly a jab at the global community that subscribed to a lifestyle...

Banksy in Liverpool ‘Love Plane’

December 12, 2011Arts36 comments10968 Views
Images of a brand new work by infamous street artist Banksy have emerged. Located in Liverpool, the aptly named Love Plane depicts the semblance of an airplane in front of a white heart. The image creates an interesting juxtaposition by featuring a neatly outlined stencil paired...

New Banksy Works in London “Shop Till You Drop”

November 24, 2011Arts25 comments25297 Views
Although it is yet to be officially confirmed, a recent stencil that appeared in London looks to be the work of revered street artist Banksy. The latest discovery captures a woman falling to the ground while clutching her shopping cart full of goods. Below on the lower right...

Banksy: Robbo Inc Returns

November 14, 2011Arts20 comments16226 Views
The end of 2009 saw some substantial graf beef initiated by artist Banksy as he went over a quarter-century piece from fellow British artist Robbo. In the months after the event, a few shots were fired from the Robbo camp including support from a wide range of personalities. But...

Branded Arts Exhibition @ Smashbox Studios

November 2, 2011Arts1 comment1650 Views
Branded Arts is an organization that curates art exhibition openings by showcasing a wide variety of emerging artists from the growing Los Angeles art scene alongside other reputable artists. On November 5, 2011, Branded Arts is organizing an exhibition that will benefit The...