I am absolutely amazed that Banksy has been able to remain anonymous. This is the graffiti artist that started with guerilla style art (vandalism) using stencils, spray paint, markers, etc. who has become quite conventional. He is now represented by a gallery, has a public relations agent and dealer, has been auctioned at Sotheby’s, has self published several books and one published by Random House. Celebrities such as Christina Aguilera and Brad Pitt are among his collectors…. that’s quite a high profile for someone who insists on remaining anonymous. He has now become a major player in the system he rebelled against for so many years.
A few tabloids and magazines have claimed to have discovered his identity, and a few people on the internet will insist that they know his true identity, but it still remains unconfirmed. All sales, contracts and transactions are done in his agent’s name, who also claims that he is not absolutely certain about the identity of Banksy.
If you are interested in looking up some of his work, check out this website: http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/banksy/banksy.htm. Here you will find a comprehensive collection of photographs of the graffiti art that has made Banksy famous, or infamous.
Artist, vandal, sellout, fraud, a single person, a group of people….. who exactly is Banksy and how will he be remembered? I can't say myself, but I would be very itnerested in hearing YOUR thoughts.
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he's a vandal and deserves to go to jail.
this is an interesting story, i never heard of banksy. i like the art.
I have to agree with Anonymous. I like the stencils and think they look cool, but there is a reason he is anonymous. If the police identify him there will be many warrants for his arrest.
Defacing property isn't the way to build a career.
alright people....where is everybody? I have been away for a few days and this blog has gone to shit! Come on...we're trying to make Jimmy famous and recognized. If you go through the process to find and read this blog, the least you can do is admit you were here!Speak your mind, good or bad. Jimmy deserves the best and he needs our help! So all you bloggers out there...get typing! I don't agree with graffiti artists, but they do some fabulous work. Why don't people just build giant walls around cities and let people be creative. Of course it would be hard to remain anonymous then. Maybe, just maybe they wouldn't feel the need to deface peoples property. Until later! Peace :)
Okay.... somebody's got a crush. :)
I think he says it how it is and we need a lot more of that.
not a crush at all....just a very good friend that I have known for a long time!
Galleries and record companies are too powerful. They shouldn't have the power to make careers or stop people from being successful. People should decide. More power to Banksy and anyone else who finds ways to win without the system.
This is an interesting controversy. I do fancy the art, but not as much as yours!
That is very exciting that Mimzie is so interested in being part of your success. You have a gentle but powerful personality and people want to see you succeed.
I found this website because a grad assistant I worked with told me I had to see this artist's work. He now lives in Munich, Germany, so that means the word is spreading.
I too will recommend your work to my colleauges and friends. Also, my wife just ordered the geisha shoes in your store.
Keep up the good work- all of you!
ONE NATION UNDER CCTV.
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