My favorite Artist now is Banksy, the anonymous graffiti artist. He was named Time Magazine 2010 Top 100 most influential people. That is when I first saw his art work and was interested in his graffiti. He is a street artist whose identity remains unknown, is believed to have been born in Bristol, England, around 1974. He rose to prominence for his provocative stenciled pieces in the late 1990s. His art work is all about making a statement. Banksy has turned street vandalism into sought after high art pieces. The “Banksy effect” is the name of that movement. Banksys identity remains unknown despite speculation. Some photos have surfaced of an artist named Gunningham who is widely thought to be Banksy.
These are some of my favorite pieces.
