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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Style: Contemporary
Artist: Banksy
Peckham Rock by Banksy
By Banksy
Located in London, GB
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
Peckham Rock
By Banksy
Located in Bristol, GB
Wooden postcard
Open edition
Not signed or numbered, original price tag on the reverse
Mint
Our mission is to connect art collectors to opportunity.
Whether it be figurative, abstra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Wood
Walled Off Hotel, Box Set
By Banksy
Located in Bristol, GB
Print with unique painted concrete base hand-painted by local artists. Housed in a custom made white box frame as intended by the artist
Open Edition
Not signed or numbered
New, as ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Concrete
BANKSY Peckham Rock
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Based on the 2005 concrete sculpture of the stone Peckham Rock sculpture by Banksy.
Produced by the British Museum with permission of Pest Control/ Banksy for their iObjects exhibiti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Wood, Color
Banksy, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
Banksy, Cut and Run Poster set, 2023
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Cut and Run Poster set, 2023
Official poster set for "Cut & Run" the artist's first show in nearly 15 years. Offered exclusively at GoMA (Gallery of Modern Art) in Glasgow, ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
Banksy, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Wood
Banksy, Tesco Petrol Bomb, 2011
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Tesco Petrol Bomb, 2011
Offset lithograph in colours on smooth wove paper produced by Banksy
Edition of 2000
Plate signed lower right
40.2 x 50 cm
Tesco Petrol Bomb sho...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
Banksy, Ukraine booklet with postcard, envelope and stamps, 2023
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
BANKSY
Ukraine booklet
2023
booklet with postcard, envelope and stamps
from the unnumbered edition of 1500
overall 30.6 x 21.7cm
unframed
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
BANKSY Angel Cop Flying Copper (Banksy vs Warhol Showcard Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super cool and rare Banksy Angel Cop Showcard.
Also known as Flying Copper.
Banksy also released a print with a similar image (upper half). The image on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color
BANKSY- Wall Souvenir - From the Walled Off Hotel
By Banksy
Located in PARIS, FR
Collection: Unsigned and marked with a unique reference number on the underside. New although some imperfections may exist given the nature of the material. Sold with the original receipt from WOH.
About: Miniature concrete souvenir sculpture, hand painted by local artists Open edition. The Souvenir Wall Section consists of a mini stretch of separation wall decorated with recreations of well-loved graffiti. Lovingly hand painted by local craftspeople.
Made from enhanced polymer resin on a stone plinth extracted from the dividing wall.
Graffiti artist Banksy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Concrete
Banksy, GDP Rat, 2019
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, GDP Rat, 2019
Screen print on 50gsm paper
38.5 x 50.5 cm (15.3 x 19.6 in)
Handed out at random times at GrossDomesticProduct show in Croydon. Exact number unknown but thes...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
BANKSY Dorothy Poster (Banksy Vs. Bristol Museum)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Original exhibition poster by Banksy.
Based on an earlier painting by Banksy.
Printed in 2009 for his Bristol Museum show.
Acquired directly from POW (Pictures On Walls-Publisher).
B...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Offset
BANKSY David Poster (Banksy Vs. Bristol Museum)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Original exhibition poster from the Banksy vs Bristol Museum show.
Released in 2009.
Depicts the Banksy’s version of the David statue.
Acquired directly from POW (Pictures On Walls-P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
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...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
BANKSY 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 Santa's Ghetto.
Made ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Adhesive, Color
BANKSY Roots Manuva Yellow Submarine (Record)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Released in 2001.
Early example of Banksy art.
Limited edition of 5000 featuring Banksy cover artwork.
Print in colors on front and back of cover and on vinyl record.
Printed with te...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color
BANKSY More Seating Upstairs Postcard
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Published by Pictures On Walls (POW) in 2008.
Sometimes incorrectly referred to as “Caveman” or “Fast Food Caveman”.
These were never offered for sale by publisher. They could be acq...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Black and White
BANKSY Klansman Poster (Banksy Vs. Bristol Museum)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Original exhibition poster by Banksy.
Features a powerful anti-racism message.
Printed in 2009 for the Banksy Vs. Bristol Museum show.
Acquired directly from POW (Pictures on Walls),...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Offset
BANKSY We Love You So Love Us Too (Promo Record)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super rare Promo Record featuring Banksy Artwork.
Center label on record has an alternate version of the iconic Banksy Flower Thrower.
Made in 20...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color
BANKSY Copper (Banksy Vs. Bristol Museum)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Original exhibition poster by Banksy.
Made for Banksy’s show in 2009 called Banksy Vs. Bristol Museum.
Acquired directly from POW (Pictures On Walls-Publisher).
Certificate of Authen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Offset
BANKSY Kate Crude Oils Showcard (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Iconic and beautiful Banksy Kate. Featured on this Showcard/ postcard.
Kate is Banksy’s version of the famous Warhol Marilyn Monroe artwork feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color
BANKSY Neighbourhood Watch Sticker (Framed)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Comical and rare Banksy Neighborhood Watch Sticker
Girl in image is wearing a Banksy stencil t-shirt.
Originally acquired from Pictures On Walls (PO...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color, Adhesive
BANKSY Exit Through The Gift Shop (UK Theater Poster)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Rare Original UK release Quad Poster for the award winning movie.
These posters were made for display at UK theaters for the movie debut in 2010. Not many have survived as these were...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Offset
BLUR Think Tank Crazy Beat (Promo Hand Stamped Record)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra rare Blur Think Tank Crazy Beat Promo Sampler White Label record.
Hand Stamped with Banksy Petrolhead image.
Every one of these record is slightl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Ink
BANKSY 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 Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color, Adhesive
BLUR Think Tank (Promo Hand Stamped CD)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Super rare Blur Think Tank Promo cd.
Hand Stamped with Banksy Petrolhead image.
Printed on cardboard style cd sleeve.
Every one of these cd's is slight...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Ink, Color
BANKSY ONE CUT Cut Commander (Record)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Ultra rare One Cut Cut Commander record with Banksy Artwork on cover.
Has large image of Banksy tank on front cover.
Released in 1998, this is a very early...
Category
1990s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color
FCK PTN! Set of Six Ukraine Postage Stamps
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy
FCK PTN! Set of Six Ukraine Postage Stamps, 2023
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
DIRTY FUNKER Future Radar Rat (White Cover Record)
By Banksy
Located in Englishtown, NJ
White Cover version of Dirty Funker Future featuring the iconic Banksy Radar Rat artwork on both sides of album cover.
Limited edition of only 500 made in 2008.
Banksy used the Rat i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Color
Banksy, Kate Moss Postcard, 2005
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Kate Moss Postcard, 2005
Offset Lithograph on postcard
10 x 15 cm (3.93 x 5.90 in)
Crude Oils invitation postcard
A rare Kate Moss postcard originally released in 2005...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
BANKSY- Wall Souvenir - From the Walled Off Hotel
By Banksy
Located in PARIS, FR
Collection: Unsigned and marked with a unique reference number on the underside. New although some imperfections may exist given the nature of the material. Sold with the original receipt from WOH.
About: Miniature concrete souvenir sculpture, hand painted by local artists Open edition. The Souvenir Wall Section consists of a mini stretch of separation wall decorated with recreations of well-loved graffiti. Lovingly hand painted by local craftspeople.
Made from enhanced polymer resin on a stone plinth extracted from the dividing wall.
Graffiti artist Banksy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Concrete
Banksy, Save or Delete
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
BANKSY, SAVE OR DELETE is a Poster produced by Banksy in support of Greenpeace in a last chance to save the world's rainforests. Unfortunately, the poster was banned by Disney, hence...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
Banksy “Welcome Mat”
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Welcome Mat exclusively for Love Welcomes
In 2019 Banksy launched a store in Croydon, London called Gross Domestic Product. This door mat was featured in ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Mixed Media
BANKSY- Wall Souvenir - From the Walled Off Hotel
By Banksy
Located in PARIS, FR
Collection: Unsigned and marked with a unique reference number on the underside. New although some imperfections may exist given the nature of the material. Sold with the original receipt from WOH.
About: Miniature concrete souvenir sculpture, hand painted by local artists Open edition. The Souvenir Wall Section consists of a mini stretch of separation wall decorated with recreations of well-loved graffiti. Lovingly hand painted by local craftspeople.
Made from enhanced polymer resin on a stone plinth extracted from the dividing wall.
Graffiti artist Banksy opened ‘The Walled Off Hotel’ in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem in March 2017, his first major project since Dismaland in 2015. ‘The Walled Off Hotel’ is only a few metres the West Bank barrier. Only visitors staying at the art hotel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Concrete
BANKSY- Wall Souvenir - From the Walled Off Hotel
By Banksy
Located in PARIS, FR
Collection: Unsigned and marked with a unique reference number on the underside. New although some imperfections may exist given the nature of the material. Sold with the original receipt from WOH.
About: Miniature concrete souvenir sculpture, hand painted by local artists Open edition. The Souvenir Wall Section consists of a mini stretch of separation wall decorated with recreations of well-loved graffiti. Lovingly hand painted by local craftspeople.
Made from enhanced polymer resin on a stone plinth extracted from the dividing wall.
Graffiti artist Banksy opened ‘The Walled Off Hotel’ in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem in March 2017, his first major project since Dismaland in 2015. ‘The Walled Off Hotel’ is only a few metres the West Bank barrier. Only visitors staying at the art hotel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Concrete
Soup Cans
By Banksy
Located in London, GB
Soup Cans, 2005
Offset lithograph on paper, mounted to aluminium
Annotated with the artist's signature stamp, lower right on recto
Presented in bespoke persp...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
Forgive Us Our Trespassing
By Banksy
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Comes with original envelope.
In 2010 Banksy produced Forgive Us Our Trespassing, a stenciled image of a boy kneeling in prayer and asking for forgiveness from God for defacing a wall. To promote the premiere of his film, “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” which was featured in the Sundance Film Festival.
This image was released as a insert poster...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary 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 of 54
Signed, numbered and dated on the front
Condition upon request. Sold without the Certificate of Authenticity from Pest ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
Clown Skateboards sticker
By Banksy
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Rare sticker by Banksy very early in his career for Clown Skateboards.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Manifesto Dub Deck Blue
By Banksy
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Skateboard deck by Clown Skateboards featuring a design by Banksy. In 2000 BANKSY was just about to explode after he, Jeff Boardman and Vikas Malik c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Board, Screen
We Love You So Love Us
By Banksy
Located in Washington , DC, DC
Extremely rare record album cover was designed by Banksy in 2000 and features one of his strongest images, the Flower Bomber. Many record albums with his...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Paper
Banksy 'I Fought the Law' Screenprint 2004
By Banksy
Located in Miami, FL
Banksy's 'I Fought the Law' is a 2004 color screenprint, editioned 83/500 in pencil and stamped with the Pictures on Walls, London blindstamp. This m...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
Sale Ends (v2)
By Banksy
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint in colours on wove paper
Edition of 500
Signed and numbered on the front
Mint. Sold with Pest Control COA
Our mission is to connect art collectors to opportunity.
Whethe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
Peckham Rock by Banksy
By Banksy
Located in London, GB
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
Banksy, Monkey Parliament, 2009
By Banksy
Located in Manchester, GB
Banksy, Monkey Parliament, 2009
Offset Lithograph
Size: 84 x 53 cm approx. 33.1 x 20.8 in
Edition: limited, exact quantity unknown
Description: Official Banksy lithograph...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
Peckham Rock
By Banksy
Located in Bristol, GB
Wooden postcard
Open edition
Not signed or numbered, original price tag on the reverse
Mint
Our mission is to connect art collectors to opportunity.
W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Wood
Banksquiat (Black)
By Banksy
Located in Tokyo, 13
LOT:20230913S01
Screenprint
Signed, numbered and the artist's blindstamp
Edition 279 of 300
2019
Accompanied by a Pest Control COA
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Screen
Visit Historic Palestine
By Banksy
Located in Kansas City, MO
Banksy
Visit Historic Palestine
Color Offset Lithograph on fine paper
Year: 2018
Dry Stamp, Embossed Logo in the lower Left Corner
Size: 22.6 ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Banksy Art
Materials
Lithograph
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.
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Questions About Banksy Art
- Can I buy a Banksy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, you can buy Banksy. Although much of the artist's work is street art, prints and posters of many of his pieces have been produced. You can purchase them from galleries and art dealers, as well as from trusted online platforms like 1stDibs. Shop a diverse assortment of Banksy art on 1stDibs.
- How is Banksy still anonymous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Banksy is still anonymous because of a couple of reasons. For one thing, the street artist often wears masks, disguises and costumes to prevent people from identifying him while he works. In addition, his stencil style allows him to produce works quickly, so he can often finish before anyone spots him. His tendency to choose out-of-the-way locations also benefits him, and there is an extensive team that handles media inquiries, art sales and other matters on his behalf to help conceal his identity. On 1stDibs, find a range of Banksy art.
- Is Damien Hirst Banksy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024No one knows if Damien Hirst is Banksy. By working in out-of-the-way locations, wearing disguises and enlisting the help of a team of support personnel to assist him, the street artist Banksy has managed to successfully conceal his identity. Some people do suspect that Damien Hirst may be the person behind the Banksy persona due to collaborations between the two. The Daily Mail newspaper identified Robin Gunningham as Banksy during the 2010s, but no one has ever confirmed that the Bristol, UK, native is the street artist. Other people believe that the street artist 3D may be Banksy. Find a diverse assortment of Banksy art on 1stDibs.