Banksy’s popular hula-hooping artwork in Nottingham has been removed and sold for “six figures” to a collector from Essex. Disappointed residents are now circulating a petition to have the local attraction returned to the city.
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Banksy at centre of legal battle back on display in Folkestone
Banksy lovers have cause for mass celebration this Friday 18 September when ‘Art Buff’ will be returning to Folkestone.
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Beloved children’s TV presenter denies viral Banksy theory
“Neil Buchanan is NOT Banksy,” emphatically stated the former ‘Art Attack’ host on his website. Buchanan was prompted to deny claims that he is actually the elusive graffiti artist after a social-media rumour went viral this week.
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Banksy’s face-mask themed artwork removed from London Underground
Banksy has struck again with his third coronavirus-themed artwork. The latest typically playful work appeared earlier this week on the London Underground Tube, encouraging travellers to wear a face mask.
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Stolen Banksy mural rediscovered in Italian farmhouse
Last week a Banksy artwork was discovered in Italy, after it had been mysteriously stolen from the Bataclan in Paris last year. Continue reading
Auction of ‘kidnapped’ Banksy work reignites bitter feud
The sale of a sculpture by Banksy at Sotheby’s today (19 November) has revived a caustic feud between the prankster-artist and his contemporary, Andy Link. Continue reading
Banksy’s online ‘shop’ vets potential buyers with one simple question
“This is not a proper shop – it is an actual shop,” claims Banksy about his official online store, which launched this week. But not everyone is welcome here – the elusive street artist is stringently vetting potential buyers to prevent flipping.
Banksy’s Parliament painting sells for record-breaking £9.9 million
Banksy’s largest ever canvas painting sold for an astonishing £9.9 million at a Sotheby’s London auction on Thursday. Continue reading
Strange changes discovered in Banksy painting ahead of auction
Banksy’s largest and finest painting will go up for auction in October, but why has it been noticeably altered since it was last seen in public? Continue reading
Banksy’s former dealer quits commercial art world
After 15 years in the industry, Banksy’s former agent is unexpectedly renouncing the gallery world. Steve Lazarides cited the “snobbery of the art world” and its money-driven agenda for his sudden departure.
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