Banksy
Born: 01-01-1974
Banksy is an enigmatic British street artist and political activist, celebrated for his provocative and satirical graffiti art. Emerging in the early 1990s, his works often critique societal issues, capitalism, and authority. Despite his global fame, Banksy has maintained anonymity, fueling intrigue and speculation about his identity. His art has transcended traditional boundaries, appearing on city walls worldwide and in notable exhibitions, making him a significant figure in contemporary art.
Book summaries for books written by Banksy
Quotes
Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing.
Imagine a city where graffiti wasn't illegal, a city where everybody could draw wherever they liked.
I need someone to protect me from all the measures they take in order to protect me.
People who enjoy waving flags don't deserve to have one.
You're mind is working at its best when you're being paranoid. You explore every avenue and possibility of your situation at high speed with total clarity.
The holy grail is to spend less time making the picture than it takes people to look at it.
Any advert in a public space that gives you no choice whether you see it or not is yours. It's yours to take, re-arrange and re-use.
The time of getting fame for your name on its own is over. Artwork that is only about wanting to be famous will never make you famous.
You look at cities and try to say what it is that makes them work, or not work. Why some are cold and others are welcoming.
I like to think I have the guts to stand up anonymously in a western democracy and call for things no-one else believes in.
There's no way you're going to get a quote from us to use on your book cover.
Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.