VIDEO: How to sell a Banksy
27 January 2011 • Mark Westall
Banksy’s work now reportedly changes hands for millions. But he puts up his street art for free. Have you ever… Read More
Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation. Active since the 1990s, 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 appeared on streets, walls and bridges throughout the world.
His work grew out of the Bristol underground scene, which involved collaborations between artists and musicians. He says that he was inspired by 3D, a graffiti artist and founding member of the musical group Massive Attack.
Banksy displays his art on publicly visible surfaces such as walls and self-built physical prop pieces. Banksy no longer sells photographs or reproductions of his street graffiti, but his public “installations” are regularly resold, often even by removing the wall they were painted on. Much of his work can be classified as temporary art. A small number of Banksy’s works are officially, non-publicly, sold through an agency created by Banksy named Pest Control.
27 January 2011 • Mark Westall
Banksy’s work now reportedly changes hands for millions. But he puts up his street art for free. Have you ever… Read More
9 January 2011 • Mark Westall
Banksy’s Original Art Work for Greenpeace Campaign Poster to Sell at Bonhams. An original art work by Banksy, for a… Read More
7 October 2010 • Mark Westall
A unique piece by elusive street artist Banksy, hidden for the last four years behind a hoarding on the wall… Read More
6 July 2010 • Mark Westall
Date Farmers, Me No Sugar, 2008, mixed media and collage on found metal Courtesy of Jonathan LeVine Gallery The Museum… Read More
21 June 2010 • Mark Westall
TrustoCorp is the latest to engage the highly-controversial Mr. Brainwash aka Thierry Guetta in a series of art attacks. Known… Read More
16 May 2010 • Mark Westall
Looks like Banksy is enjoying his North American tour with Seattle, Chicago and Detroit being his latest pit stops. His… Read More
23 April 2010 • Mark Westall
Here is a possible second coming of Banksy in the Bay Area on Valencia Street in San Fransisco. Making reference… Read More
22 April 2010 • Mark Westall
In an email interview with Wired, Bansky talks about his film and why Thierry Guetta, aka Mr. Brainwash, is the… Read More
24 March 2010 • Mark Westall
Banksy’s Exit Through the Gift Shop- The ultimate creative act is that of creating a living breathing person, but Banksy… Read More
24 February 2010 • Mark Westall
If you were wondering how you would get to see Banksy’s much anticipated “Exit through the Gift Shop” film, Banksy… Read More
22 January 2010 • Mark Westall
Banksy, is set to debut his first film this month at the Sundance Film Festival. Titled “Exit Through The Gift… Read More
15 January 2010 • Mark Westall
The controversy over Banksy’s latest piece in London covering over a 25 year old piece by fellow graffiti legend Robbo… Read More
21 December 2009 • Mark Westall
New stencils from the elusive street artist Banksy have emerged in Camden, London, specifically in Regent’s Canal. More very clever… Read More
9 November 2009 • Mark Westall
The Thousands, the art exhibition that RJ occasional contributer to FADwebsite is curating and organizing in London this month. An… Read More
24 September 2009 • Mark Westall
Drawings by Great Artists from around the world and from this life an the next have started to flood in…. Read More
13 September 2009 • Mark Westall
A new book champions the Urban Canvas – where museum quality art can be seen for free A new book… Read More
31 August 2009 • Mark Westall
More than 300,000 people have visited the Banksy exhibition in Bristol, it was revealed on the final day of the… Read More
28 July 2009 • Mark Westall
artnet Auctions recent Urban Art Sale demonstrated the continued demand for urban and street art. Eighty-five artworks by 40 artists… Read More
20 July 2009 • Mark Westall
A painting by Banksy entitled ”Portrait of an Artist”. Source: Dreweatts via Bloomberg Works by Banksy are disappearing from U.K…. Read More
17 July 2009 • Mark Westall
Banksy murals have turned up in some unlikely places, but the latest, Mali, is further-flung than usual. Drawings and photos… Read More
10 July 2009 • Mark Westall
Banksy’s exhibition at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery has been an “absolutely extraordinary success” for the city. John Hallett, Managing… Read More
8 July 2009 • Mark Westall
Now through July 23, artnet Auctions is presenting a special online auction of Urban Art from 1972-Present. The sale traces… Read More
26 June 2009 • Mark Westall
A second mural in central Bristol by the graffiti artist Banksy has been defaced, reports BBC News. The Mild Mild… Read More