Graffit-Self Expression or Vandalism

“Street art is omnipresent in urban streets and is a rish source of inspiration for artistic creativity. . . It possesses the aesthetic voices of the ordinary and enables resistance for the marginalized. Banksy’s street art, in particular, can guide students to think about various social and political issues and to reflect upon the immediate, if not unjust, world in which they live, to transform that world, and to

Banksy is a very well known street artist and filmmaker who after years of having Thierry follow him around filming everything tells Thierry to make his own art. Thierry in returns does something even better he creates his on alter ego named Mr. Brainwash whose art is nothing more than copycat off of other famous art works but, with added color and a few different designs. Thierry then opens his own art expiate where he shows off and sells his artwork. This kicks off his career as an artist. But, upsets many other street artists who feel Thierry never really had to struggle like they

Banksy, a street artist whose identity remains unknown is believed to have been born in Bristol, England, around 1974. He rose to prominence for his provocative stenciled pieces in the late 1990s. Banksy is the subject of a 2010 documentary, Exit Through the Gift Shop, which examines the relationship between commercial and street art. Banksy's artwork is characterized by striking images, often combined with slogans. His work often engages political themes, satirically critiquing war, capitalism, hypocrisy and greed. Common subjects include rats, apes, policemen, members of the royal family, and children. In addition to his two-dimensional work, Banksy is known for his installation artwork. Other pieces have drawn attention for their edgy themes or the boldness of their execution. Banksy's worldwide fame has transformed his artwork from acts of vandalism to sought-after high art pieces. Banksy's identity remains unknown, despite intense speculation. The two names most often suggested are Robert Banks and Robin Gunningham. Pictures that surfaced of a man who was supposedly Banksy pointed toward Gunningham, an artist who was born in Bristol in 1973. Gunningham moved to London around 2000, a timeline that correlates with the progression of Banksy's

One of the famous street artist of Europe is Bansky.Banksy was the first grafitti artist of UK to effectively straddle the difference between compelling artwork and roads. He at first achieved his notoriety on a progression of prominent public stunts, for example, introducing his own artistic creation into the Tate Museum. Banksy has turned into an overall wonder and the pioneer of the street art development.

The cutting edge of the public art development, connected with the hip-hop society of breakdancing and rap music, began with African-American and Latino teenagers in Philadelphia and New York in the late 1960s (MacDonald 1). At that time graffiti to most, was considered to be a form of art work. Regardless of those that thought of it as art, there were and are still numerous individuals that loathe the graffiti movement. Works of art have been dependably charming for ages, as it is a method for self-expression and inventiveness. Artistic expressions have advanced in many ways, such as public canvases offering an approach to modern day unique artwork. Graffiti is progressively turning into a hobby. Although one of the major controversies of graffiti surround the statement that it is not art and considered vandalism, graffiti allow artists to display grateful meanings, skills and expressions to the public.

“Exit Through the Gift Shop” is a documentary about French immigrant Theirry Guetta and his passion for filming street art. The majority of his film takes place in the city of Los Angeles and follows Theirry Guetta on his quest to interview numerous graffiti artists including Banksy, an infamous graffiti artist from Britain. Banksy’s street art started out small but he eventually worked his way up to be a bigger and better sensation and soon his stencils were seen all throughout the country of Britain.

“It may be called art, but I don’t like it,” (DuBois, 2015). Most of these artists who haven’t been recognized by galleries, risk themselves on a daily basis. This is their job, expressing their pain or happiness on a piece. Each time you pass a piece on a wall just ask yourself, “What could they be going through?” Art is expressed in so many ways. Graffiti is spread all over the world.

The nature of Banksy’s work is iconoclastic in the way he blatantly designs images to rebel governmental authority or depict the failings of

In “Exit Through the Gift Shop” Banksy, a well-known street artist, tells the story of his friend Thierry. Banksy is most well known for being unknown, a man of mystery, highly regarded by the public but his true identity has yet to be revealed (although there have been recent claims to who he is), while Thierry after spending most of his life filming street artists, became an artist himself under “order” of Banksy, raking in serious cash in his first debut.

As Banksy’s artwork spread throughout the world the prices of his paintings went up as well. A painting of a girl in an astronaut suite holding a yellow bird sold for $576,000. After this picture sold Banksy posted on his website a painting of an art auction with the words, “I can’t believe you morons actually buy this shit.” He calls the art world, “the biggest joke going ... a rest home for the over privileged, the pretentious, and the weak.” Banksy takes pride in telling people his opinion of their actions. His website post against people buying his paintings for a lot of money is a sign of just how much he dislikes the use of money in the world. I think this proves that the goal in creating his graffiti art is not to make a lot of money but to let his opinion be heard on all kinds of controversial topics. His strong opinions may also be because of his anonymous identity.

While his identity remains unknown, it is believed that he was born in Bristol, England in the mid-1970s. In the beginning of his career, he started doing graffiti in the early 90s and collaborated with other street artists. His artwork at the time consisted mostly of freehand, but starting in the late 90s, he predominantly used stencils as it was deemed more efficient. With this technique, his work became more well known around Bristol and London. In the late 2000’s, his work surfaced all over, even being on buildings in different parts of America, predominantly New York City. While some of his work seems to be humorous and satirical, they mostly relate to war and capitalism. His work often times are parodies of historical images, such as the piece being focused on in this analysis (“Banksy

There is a beauty in every art that is exposed and society appreciates the art that Banksy has given. When people think of street art they automatically assume it is just a mural or graffiti on an empty wall at a stranded building or community. Banksy art movement brought unity through the surrounding of people that enjoy looking at his artwork. Banksy brought a new twist to the meaning of street art. The art movement that happened in October 2013 in New York was unforgettable and people of New York were the city to experience it first-hand.

Big name artists Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat both started out as graffiti artists. Haring kept his characteristic marker drawings in his rise to fame, while Basquiat went the modern art route, ignoring his beginnings. Both artists would end up selling their art for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Today, both graffiti and street art is used by ad companies, and as author Claudia Walde recognizes, “Ad agencies have long recognized the potential in harnessing authentic aspects of street culture to create cutting-edge campaigns…” (Walde, 6). Today, street art is also carried directly to consumers through the internet, particularly social media. With platforms like Instagram, and plenty of people looking for an artsy snap, pieces can be posted all over the internet, with very little involvement from the actual artist. It seems that no matter what the differing opinions are, people (particularly younger generations) subconsciously see the art for what it is. Street art’s attractiveness to young people ties back into the idea that street art is intriguing because of its spontaneity and apparent

He refuse me to interview but he has a book that talk about his work name “Banksy Wall and Piece” and he has interview before .In book it like a diary of his work talk about his life a litter when he was young and a inspire of his work. All place that has Banksy work installation it has the reason behind not matter Louvre museum or a barrier. Once he’s replace 500 copies “Paris Hilton” debut in 48 different UK record.Banksy early career is free hand graffiti artist he is the one of group “DBZ” with two artist

Banksy is a very renowned street artist who keeps his identity unknown. His artwork is portrayed by “striking images, often combined with slogans, [which] engages political themes, satirically critiquing war, capitalism, hypocrisy and greed” (“Banksy Biography”). He first started his bold street art in Bristol, his hometown located in London, but quickly spread to the United States of America. In the U.S., Banksy targeted the most populated cities; this was due to the fact that it was easier for him to spread his messages. With a crowded location, his lessons will extent over an audience much quicker.