Banksy

  • BiographyBanksy is an anonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and filmmaker whose satirical stencil works—combining dark humor, social commentary, and unexpected placement in public spaces—have made him one of the most widely recognized artists of the contemporary era. From images of rats with umbrellas to the subversive Dismaland theme park (2015) and interventions on the West Bank separation barrier, his work challenges consumerism, authority, and the art market itself. His true identity has never been definitively confirmed.
  • HometownBristol, UK
  • Born1974
  • NationalityBritish