Banksy Essay

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BANKSKY - CROWN IN THE HEAD OF GRAFFITI ART By Meenakshi Sengupta, Without a doubt, the most popular graffiti artist in the world is Banksy, real identity unknown, his art can be traced back to the early 1990′s, but it wasn’t until the turn of the decade when he really started to establish himself as a popular artist. Aside from his tagging which can be found across the world; album covers, art exhibitions, and most recently a film, serve as catalysts for his fame. Knowing who has influenced Banksy and where he gets inspiration for his work is not easy to find out when just a few people know who he really is. With so much attention being drawn to the artwork produced by Banksy, it seems absurd that after all these years he has still not announced himself to the public. This might have something to do with his mum and dad thinking he is just a regular painter and decorator. . But keeping out of the spotlight does not stop people from digging, and there has been a claim that the real name of the famous Banksy is in fact Robin Gunningham. In late 2007 a photograph was allegedly taken of Banksy with scaffolding and a truck preparing to paint in the Bethnal Green area of East London. The photo was scrutinised and it was claimed that Banksy’s identity had been revealed, but still to this day Banksy refuses to confirm or deny any ideas that are put forward as to who he really is. Banksy is well known for his street art, but the recent release of Banksy’s debut documentary film heralds a new addition to his already impressive portfolio of art. The film is called ‘Exit through the Gift Shop,’ and was nominated for the 2010 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. When told, Banksy announced that he did not agree with the concept of award ceremonies. This was probably for the best, because the film didn’t win the award in the end. Banksy began to capture the art world’s
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