India’s only daily art newspaper
Italian authorities said on Tuesday they had achieved a major breakthrough in a sweeping investigation into an extensive forgery network with 38 people across Europe suspected of producing and selling fake artworks attributed to international artists from Banksy to Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. The probe, which includes Italy, Spain and France, has so far […]
LONDON — Two men charged over the stealing of Banksy’s iconic work Girl With Balloon from a London gallery are due to appear in court next month on charges of non-residential burglary, NBC News reported. The Heist The painting was taken from the Grove Gallery on New Cavendish Street, Marylebone. Girl With Balloon was the
Banksy Artwork ‘Girl With Balloon’ Stolen from London Gallery Read More »
Welcome to our exclusive photo gallery showcasing the enigmatic street artist Banksy’s latest London adventure. For nine consecutive days, Banksy transformed the Big Smoke into a vibrant canvas of wildlife, mysteriously unveiling a new mural each night. From elephants perched on rooftops to monkeys swinging from bridges, each stenciled creature added a layer of intrigue
Photo Gallery: Banksy’s Nine-Day Wild Urban Safari Murals Across London Read More »
Earlier today, local residents in the northeastern London area of Walthamstow woke up to discover a new mural by elusive street artist Banksy- which also makes it the fifth Banksy work to go public this week. Banksy used his Instagram account in the early hours of August 9 to confirm the latest work, which depicts
New Banksy Artwork Appears in London: Fifth Piece in a Week Read More »
A new Banksy mural just hours old was stolen from a rooftop in Peckham in Southern London—in a heist fit for the shadiest Leonardo ever—this morning. The work with its image of a howling wolf, Banksy’s signature stencil, was unveiled on the artist’s Instagram account on Thursday but quickly ended up in the hands of
Artwork by Banksy Stolen Hours After Unveiling in South London Read More »
Banksy Takes Aim at Home Secretary James Cleverly On Wednesday, the mysterious muralist Banksy responded to British Home Secretary James Cleverly’s criticism of his recent artwork, which featured an inflatable raft and appeared at the Glastonbury music festival last week. Cleverly had previously labeled the piece as “vile and unacceptable” during an appearance on Sky
Banksy’s renowned artwork, “Girl with Balloon,” which famously self-destructed during a live auction at Sotheby’s in 2018, has undergone a second renaming and received a new date. The piece, now titled “Girl Without Balloon,” has once again raised questions about the artist’s intentions and the evolving narrative surrounding this unconventional masterpiece. The Shredding Spectacle In
Banksy’s Iconic Shredded Painting Undergoes Second Renaming and Date Change Read More »
Introduction Banksy, the elusive graffiti artist known for his thought-provoking and subversive art, may be facing unmasking in an upcoming defamation case. The lawsuit is connected to his use of Instagram to call out shoplifters and invite them to a Guess store that had used his imagery without permission. While the case has generated intrigue,
There is No Person called Banksy But a Group of People! Read More »
The mysterious graffiti artist known as Banksy is in the news again because of a defamation lawsuit that could reveal the identity of the mysterious person who goes by the well-known alias. The legal dispute has sparked debate about whether Banksy’s anonymity is in danger and how important it is to his success going forward.
Rumor Surrounds Banksy’s Identity that May Be Unveiled Amid Defamation Case Read More »
Introduction Most societies have long held a view that graffiti and street art are forms of vandalism, associated with rebellious teenagers and criminals, characterised by spray-paint defacement. On the other end of the spectrum, “fine art” traditionally includes 17th-century paintings and sculptures that are traded within elite auction halls. These two forms of art—street and
The Artistic Revolution of Banksy: Bridging the Gap Between Street Art and Fine Art Read More »