Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and are the subject of speculation. Active since the 1990s, his satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humor with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social commentary have appeared on streets, walls, and bridges throughout the world.
Recent Works:
2024: Banksy unveiled a mural in London featuring a worker using a pressure washer against a backdrop of lush green foliage. The artwork’s green shades and leafy foliage used paint that matches Islington’s own municipal green, which is used on their housing estate nameplates. The sprawling artwork gives the impression of lush foliage in full leaf on the wall backdrop.
August 2024: He claimed credit for a series of black silhouette compositions that appeared in London, part of an animal-themed series. Various theories exist for what they mean and represent, with the artist himself declining to comment.
November 2022: Banksy posted images of a mural on the side of a damaged building in Borodianka, Ukraine, confirming his visit to the region following the Russian invasion. He also created six murals in Kyiv, Irpin, Hostomel, and Horenka, including one depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin in a judo throw. This image has since been turned into a stamp in Ukraine.