Banksy
Banksy
Banksy is an England-based graffiti artist, political activist and film director of unverified identity. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world. Banksy's work grew out of the Bristol underground scene, which involved collaborations between artists and musicians. Observers have noted that his style is similar to Blek le Rat,...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionArtist
successful artist needs
It doesn't take much to be a successful artist-all you need to do is dedicate your entire life to it.
independent people use
A lot of people never use their initiative because no-one told them to.
artist suffering draws
All artists are willing to suffer for their work. But why are so few prepared to learn to draw?
art hate creativity
The thing I hate the most about advertising is that it attracts all the bright, creative and ambitious young people, leaving us mainly with the slow and self-obsessed to become our artists.. Modern art is a disaster area. Never in the field of human history has so much been used by so many to say so little.
two idiot annoying
Stencils are good for two reasons; one - they're quick; two - they annoy idiots
apples pie sick
Sometimes I feel so sick at the state of the world I can't even finish my second apple pie.
art order needs
I need someone to protect me from all the measures they take in order to protect me.
interesting world want
There's nothing more dangerous than someone who wants to make the world a better place.
skills climbing drunk
If you want someone to be ignored then build a life-size bronze statue of them and stick it in the middle of town. It doesn't matter how great you were, it'll always take an unfunny drunk with climbing skills to make people notice you.
people police feelings
It's a very frustrated feeling you get when the only people with good photos of you work are the police department.
art people world
Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.
art people house
Nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful people with talent, leave the house before you find something worth staying in for.
cheating art needs
Become good at cheating and you never need to become good at anything else.
hate people care
People either love me or they hate me, or they don't really care.