Of the numerous feats that Banksy has accomplished over the course of his career as an international artist, activist and filmmaker, perhaps the most astonishing is that while he is among the most famous figures in street art, he has managed to remain completely anonymous.
There is a method behind the madness, however. Banksy maintains that he chooses to conceal his identity to make a more democratic impact with his work, the themes of which include criticism of world leaders, consumerism and terrorism.
Although not much is known about Banksy — he sent a photo of himself with a paper bag on his head to Time magazine for a profile — it is believed that he was born in the city of Bristol, in southwest England, circa 1974. Wit, irreverence, dark humor and activism come together in his work, which spans graffiti, paintings, prints, sculptures and filmmaking. (His film, Exit Through the Gift Shop, which focuses on another street artist known as Mr. Brainwash, was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2010 Academy Awards.)
Banksy began as a graffiti artist in his hometown in the early 1990s. He has found fame for his stenciled and spray-painted pieces, which are most often rooted in anti-war or antiestablishment messaging, appearing in cities such as London, New York and Los Angeles and for his “stunts” that are intended to subvert and provoke the art world. One particularly memorable stunt took place in 2018, when, as soon as one of his paintings sold at auction — Girl with a Balloon, which fetched an extraordinary $1.4 million — it self-destructed and proceeded to partially shred itself. Banksy even snuck into the Louvre and hung his own version of the Mona Lisa in 2006. Despite his elusive persona and commitment to bringing art to the masses, Banksy is one of the most coveted artists at auctions across the world.
And his work is undeniably impactful.
At a record-breaking auction organized by Damien Hirst, Bono and others to benefit AIDS charities in 2008, Banksy’s Keep It Spotless — a modified Hirst painting — fetched nearly $2 million. In May of 2020, Banksy donated Game Changer, a painting that honors UK healthcare workers, to Southampton General Hospital. When it went to auction in 2021, it sold for more than $23 million at Christie's in London. All proceeds went to the National Health Service.
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GDP Flower Thrower (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, GDP Flower Thrower, 2019 One colour screenprint on 50 gsm paper Unframed: 57.5 x 76.5 cm (22.63 x 30.11 in) Framed: 78.5 x 97.5 cm (30.91 x 38.39 in) Limited Edition (Unkn...
Screen
Banksquiat (Grey)
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Banksquiat (Grey), 2019 Screenprint on grey card, hand-signed in white crayon 70 x 75 cm (27.6 x 29.5 in) Edition 52 of 300 Mint condition, accompanied with a COA from Pes...
Screen
Banksy Existencilism Mini Book, Self-Published, 2002
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Pocket sized book by Banksy. Released in 2002. This is Banksy's second book in the series. He released 3 books in this mini black book format in the 2000's (Banging Your Head Against...
Paper
$2,950
Welcome Mat
By Banksy
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Banksy (b. 1974) is a pseudonymous street-artist and political activist whose real name and identity remain the subject of speculation. "Welcome Mat" is a sculptural/ephemera work c...
Organic Material
Banksy, ПТН ПНХ! (FCK PTN!)- Ukraine Stamp and Postcard
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, ПТН ПНХ! (FCK PTN!)- Ukraine Stamp and Postcard, 2023 offset lithographic postcard with stamp and inkstamp from the unnumbered edition of 1,000 issued by The National Post O...
Lithograph
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
Banksy Forgive Us Our Trespassing (with Original Don't Panic Envelope)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Wonderful double sided print by Banksy especially made for the release of his movie. Published for Banksy by Don't Panic. Original Don't Panic (publisher) envelope that these posters...
Color
Banksy, Visit Historic Palestine, 2019
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Visit Historic Palestine, 2019 Lithograph Official Walled Off Hotel Release 2017-20 (Now Sold Out) 42 x 59 cm Produced and sold at Banksy'...
Lithograph
Peckham Rock
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Peckham Rock, 2018 Wooden postcard Open edition 12 x 18 cm Banksy is a contemporary British street artist and activist who, despite his international fame, has maintained...
Wood
Cut It Out Mini Book by Banksy, Mini Book, Self Published, 72 Pages, 2004
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super cool and collectible Banksy Cut It Out Mini Book. Released in 2004. Must have for the Banksy collector. Last in the series of 3 books released in mini black book format in the ...
Paper
$595,000
DUMBO
By Banksy
Located in Aventura, FL
Screen print & hand-finished watercolor on paper. Hand signed and numbered by the artist. Pest Control included. Banksy’s Dumbo is an extremely rare Ban...
Paper, Screen, Watercolor
Four Soup Cans - Gold on Cream Screen Print, Signed, 21st Century
By Banksy
Located in Bristol, GB
Screen print in colours on 250mg cartridge paper Edition 19 of 54 Signed, numbered and dated on the front Mint. Sold with COA from Pest Control
Screen
Di Faced Tenner
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
By Banksy 2004 Double sided offset Lithograph print 7.6 x 14.7 cm (3 x 5 4/5 in) Includes official letter of authenticity hand-signed by the original publisher Steve Lazarides an...
Lithograph, Offset
$349,950
BARELY LEGAL SET
By Banksy
Located in Aventura, FL
Banksy's Barely Legal is a set of six screen prints on paper named after the Barely Legal exhibition held in 2006 in a warehouse in Los Angeles. From the unsigned edition and each numbered 59/500 (there are also 17 artist's proofs). Published by Modern Multiples Fine Art Editions, Los Angeles, with Pictures on Walls and the publisher's blindstamp. Pest Control authentication certificates included. The Barely Legal Set includes the following: Grannies (22.05 x 29.92 inches) Sale Ends (22.05 x 29.92 inches) Applause (29.92 x 44.89 inches) Trolleys (22.05 x 29.92 inches) Festival (22.05 x 29.92 inches) Morons (22.05 x 29.92 inches) About the Artist: Banksy (British, born 1974) is a contemporary street artist and activist who, despite his international fame, has maintained an anonymous identity. Aimed as a form of cultural criticism, the artist often targets established social and political agendas with his witty illustrations produced with stencils and spray paint in cities such as New Orleans, New York, and Paris. “The art world is the biggest joke,” he said. “It’s a rest home of the over privileged, the pretentious, and the weak.” Although details of the artist’s life are largely unknown, it is thought that Banksy was born in Bristol, United Kingdom, c. 1974, starting his career as a graffiti artist in the city. Better Out Than In, Banksy’s month-long residency in New York during October 2013, featured a man hawking the artist’s paintings for $60 a piece outside Central Park. In 2015, Banksy opened Dismaland Bemusement Park, a temporary art exhibition that functioned as a theme park. After a 36-day run, its workers and materials were sent to the Calais migrant camp in France to build additional housing. Among the artist's most famous stunts include his shredded painting: When a painting by Banksy was sold at auction for $1.4 million in 2018, a mechanism was triggered to cause the artwork to partially destroy itself, resulting in a new piece titled Love in the Bin (2018). The ongoing question as to who Banksy is continued to reach the headlines when in 2017 Robert Del Naja...
Paper, Screen
21st Century Framed Kate Moss 30/60 Numbered Lithography by Banksy
By (after) Andy Warhol, Banksy
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This striking 21st-century lithograph presents a captivating reimagining of the British supermodel Kate Moss, executed in the unmistakable pop-art style of Banksy. A clear homage to Andy Warhol’s iconic 1960s Marilyn Monroe...
Giltwood, Paper
Banksy "Cut and Run" Rat Poster Street Urban Art
By Banksy
Located in Draper, UT
Banksy "CUT AND RUN" Technique: Offset Lithograph Paper: Thick Stock Glossy Size: 16.5 X 23.4 Materials Thick glossy paper Size 23 2/5 × 16 1/2 in 59.4 × 41.9 cm Rarity Open editi...
Lithograph
'Weston Super Mare' by Banksy
By Banksy
Located in Basildon, London
Banksy's 'Weston Super Mare' print is a captivating example of the elusive artist's poignant social commentary, rooted in his distinctive street art origins. Banksy, whose career has...
Paper
$490Sale Price|30% Off
Dorothy Poster Banksy vs Bristol Museum (with Original POW Tube)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Beautiful and clever Banksy poster created by Banksy and published by POW for his Bristol Museum solo exhibition. Original mailing tube this poster was shipped in from Pictures on Wa...
Offset
Banksy Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall, Mini Book, Self Published, 2001
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Very cool and collectible book, Banksy’s Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall. Released in 2001. This is Banksy's first book. He released 3 books in this mini black book format in ...
Paper
$630Sale Price|30% Off
David Poster Banksy vs Bristol Museum (with Original POW Tube)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Beautiful David poster created by Banksy for his solo show at the Bristol Museum and published by POW. Original mailing tube this poster was shipped in from Pictures on Walls (POW) L...
Offset
$245Sale Price|30% Off
Copper Poster Banksy vs Bristol Museum (with Original POW Tube)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Amusing Copper poster by Banksy created by Banksy for his solo show at the Bristol Museum and published by POW. Original mailing tube this poster was shipped in from Pictures on Wall...
Offset
$525Sale Price|39% Off
Klansman Poster Banksy vs Bristol Museum (with Original POW Tube)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Powerful poster of Klansman created by Banksy for his solo show at the Bristol Museum and published by POW. Original mailing tube this poster was shipped in from Pictures on Walls (P...
Offset
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
Banksy Exit Through The Gift Shop (UK Quad Movie Theater Poster)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Banksy designed this poster for his directorial debut that features him wearing a Monkey mask as he has done previously. Original UK release Quad movie theater Poster for the award w...
Offset
Donuts (Strawberry)
By Banksy
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint on paper Edition of 299 Signed, numbered and blindstamped on the front Mint. Not inspected out of the frame. Sold with COA from Pest Control Float-mounted and framed by D...
Screen
2010 Exit Through the Gift Shop Banksy Original Vintage Poster
By Banksy
Located in Winchester, GB
Released in 2010, "Exit Through the Gift Shop", directed by Banksy, follows eccentric filmmaker Thierry Guetta as he stumbles into the world of street art and becomes part of a sly, ...
Paper
$3,000
H 50 in W 38 in
Gigi: red black abstract print with poetry based on 1950s vintage movie poster
By Rene Ricard
Located in New York, NY
Touched by the influence of Andy Warhol, champion of a young Jean-Michel Basquiat, Rene Ricard served as enfant terrible of the 1980s New York art scene. This red and black lithograp...
Lithograph
Camel Print (2015), Screen Print, Limited Edition
By Invader
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The „Camel Print" represents a peaceful picture of an animal in the desert. Size: 34 x 24 inch Material: Coventry Rag 320gsm paper Medium: 6 colour silkscreen Edition of: 100 Signa...
Screen
$1,275
H 10.5 in W 9 in D 5 in
KAWS 2019 "Along the Way" Gray Set of two vinyl figures from Medicom Toy Corp.
By KAWS
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Along the Way" set of two gray painted vinyl figures from open edition released in 2019 by artist KAWS (a.k.a. Brian Donnelly) in original box from Medico...
Vinyl
$3,500
H 28.75 in W 34.5 in
Hand-signed "Local" lithograph by Red Grooms from the 1971 "No Gas" portfolio
By Red Grooms
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Local" lithograph by Red Grooms from the 1971 "No Gas" portfolio. Hand-signed AP Red Grooms in policeman's left shoe in bottom lower right of image. Depicts people on subway.
Lithograph
$3,500
H 29.25 in W 35.25 in
Hand-signed and numbered "Rat" lithograph from "No Gas Portfolio" by Red Grooms
By Red Grooms
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Rat" lithograph from 1971 "No Gas" portfolio by Red Grooms. Hand-signed AP Red Grooms inside blue of Clorox bottle on front lower right. Image size: 22 x 27 1/2 inches. Depicts a N...
Lithograph
Love Is What You Want
By Tracey Emin
Located in London, GB
2015 Offset lithographic poster 70 x 50 cm Edition of 500 Hand signed by Emin Published by Emin International Tracey Emin (born 1963) is best known for her intimate, authentic, auto...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
I Promise To Love You
By Tracey Emin
Located in London, GB
2014 Colour offset lithograph on 250 gsm glossy wove paper 70 x 50 cm Edition of 500 Signed and dated in pen by Tracey Emin Published by Emin International Stored in its original tub...
Paper, Lithograph, Offset
$281
H 0.99 in Dm 10.24 in
Green Portrait with Struck-Through Text, Conceptual Figurative. Currency #268
By Natasha Lelenco
Located in FISTERRA, ES
This circular portrait combines vibrant green and violet tones with conceptual text intervention to explore identity, legibility, and symbolic erasure. Painted in acrylic on a round ...
Wood, Acrylic
Chez, Pop Art Screenprint by Hunt Slonem
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Hunt Slonem, American (1951 - ) Title: Chez Year: 1980 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: AP 30 Image Size: 22 x 29 inches Size: 26 in. x 30 in....
Screen
$3,500
H 37 in W 37 in D 2 in
Beverly Hills Ice-Cream Festival 3D Mixed Media Art, Framed, 37x37 IN
By Mauro Oliveira
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
**NEW YEAR FINAL 90 DAYS SALE UNTIL MARCH 31ST** **STORE CLOSURE - UP TO 80% OFF - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT** **EVERYTHING MUST GO UNTIL APRIL1ST!** ***FRAME INCL...
Resin, Plastic, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Biscayne Bay
By Thomas McKnight
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Biscayne Bay" is a serigraph on paper by Thomas McKnight, signed 'McKnight' lower right and numbered AP 52/60 lower left. From the edition of 510 (there were also 200 Arabic, 200 Ro...
Paper, Screen
Black of the Sun
Located in London, GB
23 layer silkscreen print on Somerset Velvet 300gsm paper 84 x 68 cm - sheet size edition of 95 + 1 AP hand-signed and dated by the artist Jordy Kerwick is a self-taught contemporar...
Screen
Banksy, Visit Historic Palestine, 2019
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Visit Historic Palestine, 2019 Lithograph Official Walled-Off Hotel Release 2017-20 (Now Sold Out) 42 x 59 cm Stamped by the artist's estate and embossed logo in the lower left-hand corner and stamped on the verso side of the print. Accompanied with Gallery issued Certificate of Authenticity. Produced and sold at Banksy's iconic 'Walled Off Hotel' in 2019, the Banksy Palestine...
Lithograph
Banksy Americans Working Overhead 018/BNK/5Y Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra cool Banksy sticker resembling a British street sign. The number on the bottom “016/BNK/5Y” is the item number for this sticker. Banksy used number designations in a lot of his...
Adhesive, Color
Banksy Petrolhead Round Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Banksy sticker. Petrolhead. (Petrolhead is an English term that refers to a car enthusiasts). This is Banksy’s commentary on the oil impact that cars have. Also an anti-war message c...
Adhesive, Color
Banksy, Visit Historic Palestine, 2019
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Visit Historic Palestine, 2019 Lithograph Official Walled Off Hotel Release 2017-20 (Now Sold Out) 42 x 59 cm Stamped by the artist's estate and embossed logo in the lower left-hand corner and stamped on the verso side of the print Produced and sold at Banksy's iconic 'Walled Off Hotel' in 2019, the Banksy Palestine poster...
Lithograph
Banksy Peckham Rock
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Awesome piece that depicts pre-historic figures with shopping carts. Based on the 2005 concrete sculpture of the stone Peckham Rock sculpture by Banksy. This artwork was released by...
Color, Wood
Banksy Clown Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Very hard to find Banksy Clown Sticker from 2001. A great early example of Banksy’s art featuring his version of a clown. Banksy created this image as a l...
Adhesive, Color
Banksy More Seating Upstairs Postcard (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Postcard created by Banksy and published by Pictures On Walls (POW) in 2008. Sometimes incorrectly referred to as “Caveman” or “Fast Food Caveman”. This was rumored to be released as...
Color
Peckham Rock
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Awesome piece that depicts pre-historic figures with shopping carts. Based on the 2005 concrete sculpture of the stone Peckham Rock sculpture by Banksy. This artwork was released by...
Color, Wood
Peckham Rock
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Awesome piece that depicts pre-historic figures with shopping carts. Based on the 2005 concrete sculpture of the stone Peckham Rock sculpture by Banksy. This artwork was released by...
Wood, Color
Flower Thrower Triptych
By Banksy
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Banksy Title: Flower Thrower Triptych Medium: Screenprinted triptych on Micron board Year: 2019 Edition: 268/300 Frame Size: 34 3/4" x 27" (left panel); 42" x 29 3/4" (centra...
Screen
Soup Cans (with Original POW Tube)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Original mailing tube this poster was shipped in when it was purchased directly from Pictures on Walls (POW) publisher, is included. This gives the poster excellent provenance. Featu...
Lithograph
GDP Flower Thrower (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, GDP Flower Thrower, 2019 One colour screenprint on 50 gsm paper Unframed: 57.5 x 76.5 cm (22.63 x 30.11 in) Framed: 78.5 x 97.5 cm (30.91 x 38.39 in) Limited Edition (Unkn...
Screen