In 2019 elusive artist Banksy announced that he would finance a boat to rescue refugees attempting to reach Europe from north Africa. The vessel, named Louise Michel after a French feminist anarchist, set off in secrecy on 18 August from the Spanish seaport of Burriana, near Valencia, and is now in the central Mediterranean where … Continue reading Banksy funds refugee rescue boat Louise Michel
Following recent announcements that protective masks should be strongly recommended or mandatory when in public transport. Elusive artist is spreading his message to wear a mask in a humoristic way. He recently shared a video on his social account showing his latest intervention on the London underground. Dressed in protective gear, he sprayed his signature … Continue reading Covid’Art: Banksy’s intervention on the London tube
Banksy has donated a new piece of artwork to be displayed in a hospital corridor of Southampton General Hospital. The piece, entitled Game Changer shows a boy dressed in dungarees playing with a nurse superhero toy, with figures of Batman and Spiderman in a basket on the floor. The nurse, wearing a cape, face mask … Continue reading Covid’Art: Banksy ‘Game Changer’ gift to the NHS
A new mural popped up in Banksy’s hometown yesterday baring all the hallmarks of the elusive artist. Located in Barton hill, precisely where he started painting graffiti in his early days, the new artwork depicts a little girl holding a slingshot toward the sky with an explosion of red roses and poppies. It’s a clear … Continue reading Bristol: Banksy new mural for Valentines
Banksy has unveiled new artwork in Birmingham to highlight homelessness this Christmas. The painted mural appeared on a brick wall on Vyse Street in the city’s jewellery quarter on 9 December. In a video posted to Banksy’s Instagram page, a homeless man named Ryan can be seen having a drink before settling down on a … Continue reading Birmingham: Banksy festive artwork to highlight homelessness
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