In the early 2000s, he moved to London and continued to attract attention with his satirical street art. By the mid 2000s, Banksy was becoming a celebrity himself - albeit an anonymous one.
In the previously lost recording, which aired as part of Radio 4's The Banksy Story, journalist Nigel Wrench asked the artist if his real name is Robert Banks. "It's Robbie," replies Banksy.
When asked how he feels that some call him Tacoma’s Banksy, Criminal Sage said it’s been really cool and exciting for street artists to be seen as sources of inspiration for people.
Banksy is one of the world's most famous artists, but despite his global following, his identity remains, officially at least, unknown. This is not the first time his artwork has attracted criminals.
Polish authorities have seized several works, including pieces by Damien Hirst and the anonymous street artist Banksy, stolen from the small city of Przemyśl nearly three years ago as they were ...
Banksy Most Wanted draws an in-depth portrait of the masked Robin Hood of the art world. Each investigation reveals a facet of the artist: his political views; commitment to environmental causes ...
From Warhol to Banksy, which runs until April 27, is a travelling exhibition from the Kelowna Art Gallery curated by Christine May. Many of the pieces on display are courtesy of the Paul and Tracy ...