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The Meaning Behind Banksy’s ‘Barcode’ – Explained

April 13, 2023

Banksy’s Barcode has intrigued audiences ever since it first appeared on the side of a house in Bristol. The stencil of a fearless leopard breaking free from its cage has sparked multiple interpretations, making it a thought-provoking piece of art. At first glance, the mural appears to critique the exploitation of animals. Zoos and sea […]

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The Meaning Behind Banksy’s ‘Trolley Hunters’ – Explained

April 13, 2023

Banksy’s ‘Trolley Hunter’ was created in 2006 as part of his groundbreaking Barely Legal seminal exhibition in Los Angeles; this work remains a powerful critique of consumerism and its impact on modern society. The original large-scale work on canvas that was exhibited was in colour oil and emulsion on canvas. Banksy, Trolley Hunters. Image © […]

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The meaning behind Banksy’s ‘Grin Reaper’ – Explained

April 13, 2023

Banksy’s artwork, “The Grin Reaper,” is a renowned piece that is both early and widely recognisable. The artwork depicts the infamous soul-collecting Grim Reaper standing atop a clock with a scythe, but with a unique twist that sets it apart. The skull’s traditional features have been replaced with a yellow smiley face, a symbol that […]

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The meaning behind Banksy’s ‘Love is in the Air’ – Explained

March 23, 2023

Banksy’s masterpiece, ‘Love is in the Air’, also known as ‘Flower Thrower’, is a remarkable mural that was painted directly on the 760km West Bank Wall that separates Israel from Palestine in 2003. “essentially turns Palestine into the world’s largest open prison.” Banksy … Love Is In The Air by Banksy. Image copyright GraffitiStreet The […]

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Morning is Broken by Banksy, Kent 2023. Image © Banksy

Morning is Broken by Banksy, Kent 2023

March 15, 2023

World-famous Banksy has shared images of a stencil titled “Morning is Broken” on his instagram page this morning. The artwork had been stencilled on the side of a derelict 500-year-old farmhouse near Herne Bay, Kent.  The cute piece shows the silhouette of a child drawing back the ‘corrugated iron’ curtains with their pet peering round the […]

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The Meaning Behind Banksy’s ‘Bomb Love’ – Explained

March 3, 2023

Banksy’s ‘Bomb Love’ (a.k .a. Bomb Hugger or Bomb Girl) is an iconic piece of street art that remains one of Banksy’s most celebrated works that promotes peace and love. ‘Bomb Love’ first appeared in east London in 2001, in Bristol, and then later in Brighton and features a young girl hugging a bomb as […]

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'Valentine's Day Mascara' Street Art by Banksy, Margate 2023. Image © Banksy

‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ Street Art by Banksy, Margate 2023

February 14, 2023

A Banksy artwork called ‘Valentine’s Day mascara’ was spotted in Margate on Grosvenor Place. The piece portrayed a 1950s housewife wearing a blue checkered dress and yellow rubber gloves, with a black eye and a missing tooth. She was closing the lid of a discarded trunk freezer, with the legs and shoes of a man […]

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The Meaning Behind Banksy’s ‘Stop and Search’ – Explained

February 7, 2023

The artwork “Banksy Stop and Search (2007) ” skillfully depicts the absurdity of the “Stop and Search” practices that were prevalent in the UK in 2007. The artwork draws inspiration from the classic literary work “The Wizard of Oz” and presents a captivating storyline to convey its message. This monochrome piece features the central character, […]

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Banksy Accuses GUESS of Stealing his Artwork Designs and Encourages All Shoplifters to go Steal from the Clothes Range, London 2022

Banksy Accuses GUESS of Stealing his Artwork Designs and Encourages All Shoplifters to go Steal from the Clothes Range, London 2022

November 19, 2022

Banksy has hit out on Instagram at the global lifestyle brand Guess, claiming the US company has used his artwork designs on a clothes range without his permission. The store in question was on Regent Street in London, and they had a huge shop front display bearing Banksy’s Flower Thrower graffiti on a white backdrop […]

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Banksy Reveals Seven New Artworks in War-Torn Ukraine, 2022

November 18, 2022

Street artists worldwide are paying tributes to Ukraine amid Putin’s invasion and showing their support for Ukraine. The invasion on 24th February 2022 has been widely condemned internationally as an act of aggression and has triggered Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II. A series of seven stencil murals by Banksy have appeared on […]

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Banksy’s ‘Forgive Us Our Trespassing’ Sells for £6.4M, Becomes Second Most Expensive Artwork by the Artist, 2022

October 7, 2022

Banksy’s ‘Forgive Us Our Trespassing’ was auctioned at the Sotheby’s Hong Kong Contemporary Art Evening Sale with an estimated price range of £1,600,000 and £3,200,000. The bidding for the piece was intense, eventually selling for approximately £6,400,000. This sale marked the second-highest price ever paid for a Banksy piece at an auction. The iconic artwork […]

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Art and Activism: 10 Street Artists Using The Power Of Art as a Catalyst For Change

August 17, 2022

Street artists are utilising their exceptional talent and creativity to bring attention to critical social and political issues that affect our society, ranging from environmental degradation to systemic racism, from gender-based discrimination to human rights violations. In this article, you’ll discover ten extraordinary street artists using their artistic talents to ignite change. These artists employ […]

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