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Blink-182 Cofounder Mark Hoppus to Sell Banksy’s ‘Crude Oil (Vettriano)’ at Sotheby’s Auction House, London

February 21, 2025

The art world is abuzz with excitement as Banksy’s iconic piece “Crude Oil (Vettriano)” approaches the auction block at Sotheby’s on the 4th March 2025, with an estimated value of £3-5 million. This stunning work is not only treasured for its subversive themes but also for its association with Mark Hoppus, the founding member of […]

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The Meaning Behind Banksy’s ‘Morons’: Explained

January 21, 2025

Banksy, the enigmatic street artist famous for his thought-provoking pieces, consistently pushes boundaries and ignites discussions with works like “Morons.” Created in 2006, this piece delivers a sharp critique of the art market and explores the concept of value within contemporary culture. This particular screen print stands as a biting satire of the art industry, […]

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Banksy’s Latest Instagram Post: Nursing Madonna with a Dark Twist

December 16, 2024

In his latest Instagram post, Banksy delivers a powerful and evocative piece that draws inspiration from the iconic imagery of a nursing Madonna.” This artwork depicts a woman breastfeeding her baby, reminiscent of classical representations of maternal love and nurturing. However, true to Banksy’s style, the image is layered with profound symbolism and an unexpected […]

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Banksy’s Bullet Proof Vest Exceeds Expectations at Sotheby’s Auction

October 10, 2024

Banksy’s Vest, a poignant and provocative work that fuses patriotism with the realities of violence, made headlines at the recent Sotheby’s auction held on 9th October 2024. The iconic bullet proof Vest, executed in 2019 and numbered 1 from an edition of 5, surpassed all expectations by selling for an astounding £780,000, over its estimated […]

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Street Artist in the Spotlight – Banksy

September 17, 2024

Street artists in the Spotlight! Here, we’ll dive into the vibrant world of murals and the talented urban artists behind them. Each post will introduce a unique artist, bringing their incredible work to the forefront while exploring their creative process, inspirations, and the stories that breathe life into their murals. Join us as we celebrate […]

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Banksy’s London Zoo: Artist Unleashes Animals on London’s Streets over 9 Days

August 13, 2024

Since its launch on Monday, August 5th, Banksy’s exciting London Zoo series took participants on an exciting and immersive animal search across various locations in London, prompting widespread engagement and appreciation for the artist’s work. DAY 1 The series kicked off with the surprise sighting of a Mountain Gazelle precariously perched on the edge, with […]

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Banksy Strikes Again: Unveiling The Great Escape at London Zoo

August 13, 2024

As ZSL London Zoo closed its shutters temporarily, the renowned street artist Banksy unveiled his latest thought-provoking stencil on Day 9. The mural depicts a gorilla lifting the shutter and releasing a procession of animals; first, a seal emerges, followed by bats and exotic birds. In the background, a queue of eyes hints at a […]

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Banksy’s “London Zoo” Takeover: Week 2, Day 8 Reveals an Excited Rhino

August 12, 2024

Banksy has taken over London with a week-long “zoo” takeover featuring animal-themed art pieces scattered across the city. Yesterday we saw a Police box full of Piranha’s, which stood out from his previous works, which mainly consisted of dark silhouette images of animals, including a gazelle, two elephants, three monkeys, a lone wolf, two hungry pelicans, and a wild chained cat, […]

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Banksy’s Week-Long London Zoo Takeover: Day 7 Reveals Piranhas on a City of London Police Box

August 11, 2024

Banksy has taken over London with a week-long “zoo” takeover featuring animal-themed art pieces scattered across the city. On Sunday, Day 7, the enigmatic artist unveiled a new mural featuring piranhas inside a City of London Police box located on Ludgate Hill near the Old Bailey court under three CCTV cameras! Image Copyright GraffitiStreet The […]

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Controversy Surrounds Removal of New Banksy Artwork in London

August 10, 2024

This morning, we spotted a new Banksy piece on a billboard in London. It shows a wild cat, maybe a Panther, clawing through the wooden board; you can see daylight through the wood as the cat scratches through. On closer inspection, we can see the animal is restrained by a black chain around its neck. […]

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Day 6: New Banksy Piece Featuring Chained Wild Cat Sparks Speculation, London

August 10, 2024

Have we just discovered the next Banksy? Since Monday, we’ve been on an exciting animal-themed hunt to locate the new Banksy pieces dropped in London. Banksy has been dropping photos of his creations every lunchtime, and it’s a race to get to the location. Image Copyright GraffitiStreet.com This morning, we spotted a beautiful new Banksy […]

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