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New Banksy Work in London – Child Labour in the UK

New Banksy Work in London – Child Labour in the UK

A new Banksy piece has appeared in London. Located on Turnpike, 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 signature stencil to put a necessary spotlight...
Banksy Does Origami

Banksy Does Origami

A new Banksy piece popped up a few days ago in the UK featuring an adeptly stenciled origami crane snagging a goldfish from a small canal. While the work has yet to appear on the artist’s website for positive verification, Street Art News seems to think it’s the real deal. Photos by the lonely villein....
70 Amazing Examples of Street Art

70 Amazing Examples of Street Art

The attitude that art should be seen only in galleries has luckily been on its way out for years. We have hand picked some cool photos of creative street art installations. Every wall, fence or column could be turned into an art piece. It brings smiles and raises eyebrows. If you have other cool pic’s...
Banksy: The Bristol Legacy Book

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, Banksy’s impact not just in the art world but on a population of individuals who...
Banksy: You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat Book

Banksy: You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat Book

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 the streets to the galleries....
Banksy Talks About Advertising

Banksy Talks About Advertising

Influential, affluent, legendary and prolific graffiti artist Banksy has shared his views on advertising and, guess what, he’s against it. The artist states that advertisements leer at you from tall buildings and make you feel small… They are ‘The Advertisers’ and they are laughing at you.” He adds “They have rearranged the world to put...
Banksy ‘Fallen Soldier’ Sculpture

Banksy ‘Fallen Soldier’ Sculpture

As part of his recent website update, UK artist Banksy also presents the ‘Fallen Soldier’ sculpture, a broken antique soldier sculpture with a ‘Caution Wet Floor’ sign standing next to it. While his ‘Cardinal Sin’ sculpture has been unveiled at the Walker Art Gallery, we have not found out yet where this piece of new...
Banksy “Cardinal Sin” Sculpture at Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

Banksy “Cardinal Sin” Sculpture at Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool

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 crafted in response to the all-too-common child abuse scandals, which are closely associated with...
Steal Banksy

Steal Banksy

Art Series Hotels are hiding a $15,000 Banksy in one of their Hotels for you to steal. Grab it without getting caught and it could be yours. The $15,000 masterpiece is one of just a handful of signed and authenticated Banksys available in Australia. Find out more here stealbanksy.com.au.  
Banksy “No Stopping Rats”

Banksy “No Stopping Rats”

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 utilizes the signage on the street to create a rat-race take on what it takes to get...
New Banksy in London?

New Banksy in London?

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 women falling to the ground while clutching her shopping cart full of goods. Below on the lower right portion of the stretch, verbiage reads, “COPS...
Will Banksy's Identity Be Revealed in November?

Will Banksy’s Identity Be Revealed in November?

We are obsessed with stencil street artist Banksy, who is not only an art sensation but an Oscar nominee for his documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop.” There are so many Banksy tales and rumors (most recently his war with fellow graffiti legend King Robbo who claims to know Banksy’s true identity). Like the long-anonymous...