Banksy: The world's most mysterious and elusive street artist

anymous England-based street artist, vandal, political activist, and film director, mysterious Banksy who has been active since 1990s has finally been photographed in behind--scenes ims showing him at work. In series of new photographs, elusive artist can be seen creating several of his famous works. photographs were taken by his former nt and driver, photographer Steve Lazarides.

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Banksy’s artwork often showcases political statements

Ever since beginning with his artistic and mysterious career, Banksy’s artwork which often showcases political statements has unexpectedly appeared in various parts of world. In an interview with a foreign publication, Steve Lazarides states that for 11 amazing years elusive Banksy and he broke every rule in book along with a couple of laws. Lazarides ds that he only worked for artist because Banksy spearheed movement into “stratosphere”.

Banksy, arguably most famous artist of today’s era has against all odds remained to be elusive and anymous and this has helped him increase buzz around his work. Two of his artworks have been sold for double of ir price, with one of m selling for approximately ₹3 crore in 2007. In more recent times, one of Banksy’s most famous artwork ‘Girl with a Balloon’ sold for approximately ₹8.6 crore at an auction and this artwork doubled in value after frame which contained pieces shredded it, frame too was designed by Banksy. 

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Banksy’s artwork sold for over ₹10 crore

Banksy’s artwork of a Devolved Parliament depicting members as Chimpanzees has been sold at auction, on October 4, for over ₹10 crore. bidding battle for monumental painting, which was created in 2009, lasted for almost 13 minutes. auction was held at Soby’s in London where Banksy’s “Girl With Balloon” work was sold last year before it got partially shredded.

“Record price for a Banksy painting set at auction tonight. Shame I didn’t still own it,” wrote Banksy in an Instagram post. He quoted art critic Robert Hughes apparently questioning record-breaking price of his artwork. “...But price of a work of art is w part of its function, it’s new job is to sit on wall and get more expensive,” post re. “Inste of being common property of humankind way a book is, art becomes particular property of someone who can afford it,” it ded.

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Who is Banksy?

Banksy is again up to usual antics and w his latest stunt has again hyped interest in unmasking art world’s most mysterious figure. w question to be answered is who is Banksy? Is it an organisation or a singular person? For time being, all we can do is wait and anticipate. 

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