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Banksy is an anonymous British graffiti artist. His street works are often satirical, accompanied by some subversive, cynical black humor and cautionary sentences; most of his graffiti are printed using unique stencil technology. His works are rich in political style and are like a kind of social commentary expressed in an artistic way. They have appeared on the streets, walls and bridges of different cities around the world, and have even become a fascinating local urban landscape.

Category
Artists
Nationality
U.K.
Born
1973
Wikidata
Q133600
Occupations film directorpainterpolitical activistwritersculptorgraffiti artistshareholder activismmural artiststreet performerartist
Aliases BanksyRobin Gunninghambanksy

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