Banksy
Banksy
Banksy is an England-based graffiti artist, political activist and film director of unverified identity. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world. Banksy's work grew out of the Bristol underground scene, which involved collaborations between artists and musicians. Observers have noted that his style is similar to Blek le Rat,...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionArtist
graffiti wall-and-piece knows
Nobody ever listened to me until they didn't know who I was
art littles fields
Modern art is a disaster area. Never in the field of human history has so much been used by so many to say so little.
sex revenge sleep
There are four basic human needs; food, sleep, sex and revenge.
art tools world
Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don't come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make someone smile while they're having a piss.
artist mets used
I used to tell everyone I met to be an artist..... I don't do that any more.
hipster graffiti speak
Speak softly, but carry a big can of paint.
want world film
Film is incredibly democratic and accessible, it's probably the best option if you actually want to change the world, not just re-decorate it.
mean breathing names
I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.
believe ties cartoon
My lawyer's opinion is that the cops might not actually be able to charge me with criminal damage any more - because theoretically my graffiti actually increases the value of property rather than decreasing it. That's his theory, but then my lawyer also believes wearing novelty cartoon ties is a good look.
art people negative
Is graffiti art or vandalism? That word has a lot of negative connotations and it alienates people, so no, I don't like to use the word 'art' at all.
art real people
The Art we look at is made by only a select few. A small group create, promote, purchase, exhibit and decide the success of Art. Only a few hundred people in the world have any real say. When you go to an Art gallery you are simply a tourist looking at the trophy cabinet of a few millionaires
business asking world
You owe the companies nothing. You especially don't owe them any courtesy. They have re-arranged the world to put themselves in front of you. They never asked for your permission, don't even start asking for theirs.
hate people care
People either love me or they hate me, or they don't really care.
cheating art needs
Become good at cheating and you never need to become good at anything else.