Banksy Art
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
Have A Nice Day (Happy Choppers) - Sleazenation Poster by Banksy
By Banksy
Located in Dubai, Dubai
A2 Poster originally published via London based culture mag Sleazenation in March 2003. This is a very rare unfolded version.
2003
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Edition: Unknown
Size...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
Love Rat
By Banksy
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Banksy
Title: Love Rat
Medium: Screenprint in colors
Date: 2004
Edition: 18/600
Framed Size: 26 1/2" x 20 1/2"
Sheet Size: 19 3/16" x 13 1/2"
Image Size: 13 7/8" x 11 7/8"
Si...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
$50,000
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Wood, Color
$206 Sale Price
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Peckham Rock by Banksy
By Banksy
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Wood Sculpture
4.70 x 7.10 x 0.14 in
11.9 x 18.0 x 0.4 cm
This edition is authorised by Pest Control / Banksy and was created for the British Museum as part of the iObject exhibit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Wood
Cut It Out (Mini Book)
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Paper
$187 Sale Price
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Flower Thrower Wall Sculpture from Walled Off Hotel
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super iconic and instantly recognizable Flower Thrower image featured on this Banksy Walled Off Hotel wall sculpture.
This image was originally painted by Banksy in the West Bank are...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Stone
$2,925 Sale Price
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Walled Off Hotel Box Set
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra cool earlier example of Banksy Walled Off Hotel Box Set.
The print that is framed in the shadow style box features same artwork t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Concrete
$2,250 Sale Price
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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...
Category
2010s Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
Four Soup Cans - Gold on Cream
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall (Mini Book)
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Paper
$112 Sale Price
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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...
Category
2010s Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Paper, Screen, Watercolor
$595,000
Skull Print (POW Logo Black)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Stunning Banksy Skull and Paintbrushes Print in black color.
Released in 2010 at Paul Insects Unclear Residents show by Pictures On Walls (POW) the legendary Street and Contemporary ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
$2,625 Sale Price
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Color
$262 Sale Price
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FCK PTN! Ukraine Postcard (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super cool postcard featuring Banksy mural artwork from Ukraine.
This limited edition postcard was issued by the official Ukraine Post Ukrposhta and it has the now famous Banksy imag...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color
$56 Sale Price
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Existencilism (Mini Book)
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Paper
$105 Sale Price
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Color
$1,125 Sale Price
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Monkey Parliament (with Original Museum Tube)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gorgeous Banksy Monkey Parliament lithograph.
Released at Banksy’s exhibition Banksy vs. Bristol Museum in 2009.
The original tube that this artwork came...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
$4,875 Sale Price
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Tank Towing BNK/5Y 025 Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Rare Banksy Sticker showing a tank being towed.
This sticker is also known as Tank Tow or Tank Towing Zone.
This image was also painted by Banksy on the separation wall in Bethlehem....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$400 Sale Price
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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...
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Paper, Screen
$349,950
'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...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Banksy Art
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Offset
$1,125 Sale Price
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Save or Delete Greenpeace Poster (with Sticker Sheet)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
This lithograph was created by Banksy for Greenpeace to highlight deforestation issues.
Features famous cartoon characters blindfolded in the midst of a destroyed forest.
Very limite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
$1,500 Sale Price
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Skull Print (POW Logo Pink)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Stunning Banksy Skull and Paintbrushes Print in pink color.
Released in 2010 at Paul Insects Unclear Residents show by Pictures On Walls (POW) the legendary Street and Contemporary p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
$2,625 Sale Price
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FCK PTN! Ukraine Stamped Envelope (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super cool envelope and stamp featuring Banksy mural artwork from Ukraine.
These limited edition stamps and envelopes were issued by the official Ukraine Post Ukrposhta and it has th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color
$75 Sale Price
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$320 Sale Price
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Neighbourhood Watch Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Comical and rare Banksy Neighbourhood Watch Sticker
Girl in image is wearing a Banksy stencil t-shirt.
Originally acquired from Pictures On Walls (POW).
Round sticker printed in colo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$320 Sale Price
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$320 Sale Price
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Authorised Graffiti Area 016/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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$480 Sale Price
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$480 Sale Price
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Dorothy Poster (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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Offset
$525 Sale Price
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David Poster (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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Offset
$675 Sale Price
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Copper Poster (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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Offset
$262 Sale Price
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Skull Print (POW Logo Blue)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Stunning Banksy Skull and Paintbrushes Print in blue color.
Released in 2010 at Paul Insects Unclear Residents show by Pictures On Walls (POW) the legendary Street and Contemporary p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
$2,625 Sale Price
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Klansman Poster (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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Offset
$562 Sale Price
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Graffiti Artists Must Report to Reception BNK/5Y/020 Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Clever Banksy Sticker. Graffiti Artists Must Report To Reception Before Starting Work.
Printed with “BNK/5Y 020” on bottom of sticker. That is the item number for the sticker.
Banksy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$400 Sale Price
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One Cut Grand Theft Audio Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Extremely rare Banksy One Cut Grand Theft Audio Sticker.
Sticker was made for the release of the album by the band One Cut.
Features Banksy artwork of masked man.
Has Banksy stencil ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$720 Sale Price
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Petrol Head Sticker BNK/5Y 027 (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Hard to find Banksy Petrol Head Sticker.
This image was created by Banksy as an anti-war message against the Iraq war.
A Petrol Head is an English term referring to a person that is ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$320 Sale Price
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Slow Children BNK/5Y 021 Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Very hard to find Banksy Slow Children Sticker with recognizable Banksy humor.
Printed with “BNK 5Y/ 021” on bottom of sticker. That is the item number for the sticker.
Banksy made t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$400 Sale Price
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Menu Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra rare and funny Banksy Menu Sticker. Also known as Letterbox.
Originally acquired from Pictures On Walls (POW).
These were originally available at Banksy’s Santas Ghetto.
Made c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
$600 Sale Price
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Time Out Sydney Poster
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
In 2010 Banksy gave a rare interview to Time Out Magazine during the time of his movie release, Exit Through the Gift Shop.
He designed 3 separate covers for the magazine in which h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
$3,750 Sale Price
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Banksy art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Banksy art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Banksy in lithograph, screen print, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the street art style. Not every interior allows for large Banksy art, so small editions measuring 1 inch across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mr. Brainwash, Tracey Emin, and Ben Eine. Banksy art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $995,000, while the average work can sell for $1,500.