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Tracing the Historic Roots of Modern Street Art & Graffiti

Since before the Italians had the word "Graffiti," and in fact, before there were any Italians, people have been leaving their marks on walls. These people weren't viewed as criminals, nor were ...

Literal Street Art Transforms Pedestrian Crosswalks

There is a lot of commercial emphasis on the safety of vehicle designs, but did you know that 25% of auto accidents involve pedestrians? While the purpose of these crossings is to assist people ...

Mapping Banksy’s Street Art: Locations Around the World

We already know what a cultural phenomenon Banksy has become. He’s gone from a teenage tagger to a well-known artist making multi-million dollar art. His style and message have, ironically, been ...

About Banksy: Books, Websites, & Forums on His Life & Art

Banksy’s art and the general controversy surrounding his work have had a remarkable effect on the world community. For the first time, a street artist has garnered the attention of the mainstream ...

Art of Words: 5 of the Best Banksy Quotes & Sound Bites

When you’re a famously elusive artist who refuses to be identified, saying something with words (rather than pictures) is a rare occurrence. But just as Banksy’s art spreads in new and ...

Presidential Portraits: Drawings & Paintings of George Bush

George W. Bush is arguably the most controversial person in the world. Whether you love him or hate him, he is clearly one of the most influential figures in modern history (we’ll leave the ...

Art of Being Banksy: Interviews, Photos, Films & Videos

Banksy’s art has struck a chord with a huge group of people. They span generations and socioeconomic barriers. They are from all countries, all professions, and all walks of life. The one ...

Buns & Guns? 15 of the Strangest Themed Restaurants

If there’s one thing that all of these restaurants have in common with incredible theme hotels it is the belief that dining doesn’t have to be mundane. From the comical to the sincerely ...

Buying the Art of Banksy: Pieces & Works Sold or For Sale

For most artists, gaining recognition and selling high-priced art pieces are life-long aspirations. For Banksy, though, fame seemed to come as a surprise. His rising popularity among collectors ...

Banksy Off the Walls: Photos, Prints, Tattoos & Fan Art

For those of us who value art and the richness it brings to our lives, we strive to experience it firsthand whenever possible. We make pilgrimages to the world's best art museums, attend shows in ...

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