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The story of Banksy's rise, the stunts, the culture and the story of how the work became so valuable.

Banksy, the elusive and enigmatic street artist, has captivated the world with his thought-provoking, satirical, and often controversial artworks. Born in Bristol, England, in the 1970s, Banksy's true identity remains unknown, adding to the mystique surrounding the artist. Despite his anonymity, Banksy has become one of the most recognizable and influential figures in contemporary art, with his works fetching millions of dollars at auctions and his name synonymous with the street art movement. Chapter 1: The Early Years and Rise to Fame Little is known about Banksy's early life, as the artist ...

Banksy: The Anonymous Artist Shrouded in secrecy, Banksy isn't just a name, it's an enigma. This England-based street artist and activist has risen to global fame, not through interviews or galleries, but through witty stencils and subversive critiques painted onto the world's walls. His exact origins remain a mystery, though whispers place him in the underground Bristol scene of the 1990s. Emerging from that fertile ground, his stencilled figures, laced with satire and social commentary, began popping up on buildings, bridges, and even the Israeli separation wall. Banksy's art tackles war, ...

Et si Banksy était une femme est un podcast qui interroge la place des femmes dans le street art en France. Nous partons rencontrer les femmes qui parcourent la rue chaque jour, pour coller, peindre, militer. Six épisodes seront réalisés à Montpellier, Toulouse, Lyon, Bordeaux et Paris (avec un épisode bonus). Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

There aren’t many people who can say that they’ve had a Banksy statue in their back garden, but Andy Link is one of them. In 2004, he kidnapped one of Banksy’s pieces of art in broad daylight from the middle of central London, and held it to ransom. The fact that someone would kidnap a Banksy statue is pretty absurd already, but the story of why it happened, how the statue vanished again after it was kidnapped, and how it was mysteriously put up for auction over 10 years later is even wilder. It all comes down to 1 man, and a 2 decade long vendetta. The story will take us on a journey ...

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