A Russian graffiti artist P183 aka "Bankski" to some, is behind Banksy-like murals that have been showing up in and around Moscow. The Banksy comparison though shouldn't be taken too far. P183 could as easily be linked with Blek le Rat as an influence - in the end it's about P183's work and his brave venture in Russia at a time of deep political unrest. The Banksy comparison has helped give him some profile. There is little out there about the man himself. According to reports P183's a 28...Read Full Story
If you’re on the lookout for a 2012 calendar, you might like to take a look at the Unofficial 2012 Banksy Calendar
Why? I hear you ask. Well, because 6 of my photos appear in it (under a couple of pseudonyms – similar to Banksy, I like to be elusive!) and it’s good to show a little love when people publish your work. So, go and buy it!
2012 Banksy Calendar (unofficial!)
Thanks to Alamy for handling the sales!
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It seems that Ukraine has its own Banksy graffiti artist (Banksy is the pen name of a British street painter who is well-known for his artistic pranks in different countries). Ukrainian Banksy is also fond of satirical street art. His identity remains unknown except for his nickname “Sharik” . This is how he signs his works. Sharik’s street art is amazing. His graffiti drawings are clever and often hilarious. They are all worth seeing.Read Full Story
It seems that Ukraine has its own Banksy graffiti artist (Banksy is the pen name of a British street painter who is well-known for his artistic pranks in different countries). Ukrainian Banksy is also fond of satirical street art. His identity remains unknown except for his nickname “Sharik”. This is how he signs his works. Sharik’s street art is amazing. His graffiti drawings are clever andRead Full Story
For decades, the art of Banksy has been respected by folks in the United Kingdom, and most recently, internationally. As a consequence of thought that goes into his work (he tends to make what most people are thinking about) it's fast becoming incredibly sought after and is top of the checklist for numerous art collectors. Authentic Banksy prints are still getting very high prices but if this is over the budget for some then they can still select a reproduction canvas print. Banksy has eluded...Read Full Story
From photos of revolutions in Egypt and Libya to a look at Americans getting evicted, 2012 World Press Photo Contest winners. A swirling, interactive take on Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” (via Buzzfeed) Speaking of re-interpreting art, an interview with Hanksy, a street artist who...
"Aggressive. Defiant. Surprising... and invariably witty," says the BBC commentator in the video above about Pavel 183, the mysterious Russian artist who is now being called "Russia's Banksy." Pavel 183 took the BBC on a tour of his illegal ...
The Awl has an interview with a street artist named Hanksy, who takes images from Banksy and incorporates Tom Hanks into the mix. WIIIILLLSONNNN!!
I've come across comments or stories written about Hanksy saying I'm directly ripping off Banksy's style. Like, "Where does this guy get off, stealing Banksy's work?" They are completely missing the point. It's a satire. My goal was never to make a profit. It came about and there was a genuine...
Australians make bad art thieves, if an advertising stunt by The Art Series Hotels in Melbourne is any guide. As reported by In the Frame last month, the boutique hotel chain encouraged visitors to steal a work by Banksy from its walls. If anyone...
"He copied," says le Rat, standing in the middle of his "60/30" exhibit. "I'm not really happy — it took me a long time to find my own style — and then someone took my style, and he's more famous than me." Without le Rat there would be no ...
"A Russian street artist who created a giant pair of spectacles from a streetlamp has been dubbed 'the Russian Banksy'. The mysterious figure, known only as P183, ... reveals little about himself except that his name is Pavel, he is 28 and that he studied 'communicative design'."...
BANKSY’S Coming for Dinner is a film starring Joan Collins, Stephen K Amos and Tamara Beckwith. The idea is that Bansky, the artist, is coming for dinner at Joan’s country estate. The film purports to be the work of an Ivan Massow. If it is, he is ...
LONDON.-Several works by the renowned graffiti artist Banksy were sold yesterday evening (21 September 2011) in a packed saleroom at Bonhams, New Bond Street, as part of its Urban Art sale. Leading the way was a work featuring one of Banksy’s most iconic ...
A CONTROVERSIAL statue ‘mutilated’ by graffiti artist Banksy was unveiled at the Walker Art Gallery. The 18th century replica stone bust - entitled Cardinal Sin - has had its face sawn off and replaced with bathroom tiles. The tiles have been put in ...
A statue by urban artist Banksy that appears to be making a statement about abuse in the Catholic church has been unveiled at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. The 18th century replica stone bust – Cardinal Sin – has had its face sawn off ...
From photos of revolutions in Egypt and Libya to a look at Americans getting evicted, 2012 World Press Photo Contest winners. A swirling, interactive take on Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.” (via Buzzfeed) Speaking of re-interpreting art, an interview with Hanksy, a street artist who...
"Aggressive. Defiant. Surprising... and invariably witty," says the BBC commentator in the video above about Pavel 183, the mysterious Russian artist who is now being called "Russia's Banksy." Pavel 183 took the BBC on a tour of his illegal ...
The Awl has an interview with a street artist named Hanksy, who takes images from Banksy and incorporates Tom Hanks into the mix. WIIIILLLSONNNN!!
I've come across comments or stories written about Hanksy saying I'm directly ripping off Banksy's style. Like, "Where does this guy get off, stealing Banksy's work?" They are completely missing the point. It's a satire. My goal was never to make a profit. It came about and there was a genuine...
Australians make bad art thieves, if an advertising stunt by The Art Series Hotels in Melbourne is any guide. As reported by In the Frame last month, the boutique hotel chain encouraged visitors to steal a work by Banksy from its walls. If anyone...
"He copied," says le Rat, standing in the middle of his "60/30" exhibit. "I'm not really happy — it took me a long time to find my own style — and then someone took my style, and he's more famous than me." Without le Rat there would be no ...
"A Russian street artist who created a giant pair of spectacles from a streetlamp has been dubbed 'the Russian Banksy'. The mysterious figure, known only as P183, ... reveals little about himself except that his name is Pavel, he is 28 and that he studied 'communicative design'."...
BANKSY’S Coming for Dinner is a film starring Joan Collins, Stephen K Amos and Tamara Beckwith. The idea is that Bansky, the artist, is coming for dinner at Joan’s country estate. The film purports to be the work of an Ivan Massow. If it is, he is ...