Does Banksy get permission to do graffiti?

“Banksy has chosen to remain anonymous and, for the most part, to paint graffiti on other people’s property without their permission, rather than to paint it on canvases or his own property,” the panel said. “And attempting to take custody of my name so they can sell their fake Banksy merchandise legally.”

What is Banksy’s message?

Philanthropist, anti-war and revolutionary, he takes his art as a means of communication to loudly proclaim his dissatisfaction with certain aspects of society, certain political situations or even certain decisions taken by world leaders. Born in principle in 1973, since 1993 his works shine on several continents.

How can Banksy remain anonymous?

Banksy kicked off his career in the 1990s, and has managed to keep his identity under wraps in the decades since. His signature stencil style has been key in allowing him to preserve his anonymity, as he can complete his work much more quickly by following this method compared to painting freehand.

Is Banksy an artist or criminal?

We don’t exactly know. Banksy is a famous – but anonymous – British graffiti artist. He keeps his identity a secret. Although a lot of his art is produced in public places, he usually only reveals it’s his after it has appeared on his social media.

What is the meaning behind balloon girl?

The gesture and the red balloon, an archetypal symbol of childhood and freedom, present a powerful message that can be read in a number of ways. Whether you see the girl as losing the balloon, or about to catch it, the meaning can be interpreted as a loss of innocence or the arrival of new hope and love.

Why isn’t Banksy a criminal?

Most places, unless it is gang related, graffiti is not a crime in and of itself. It is a type of vandalism, which is a crime. Graffiti is only vandalism if it is done with-out the property owners permission. So Banksy’s commissioned work is not a crime.

Was Banksy identified?

Identity. Banksy’s name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation. In a 2003 interview with Simon Hattenstone of The Guardian, Banksy is described as “white, 28, scruffy casual—jeans, T-shirt, a silver tooth, silver chain and silver earring.

Can Banksy’s art be damaged?

While it is questionable whether the Banksy artwork is capable of being damaged, given that it itself is criminal damage, it is certainly the case that the wall (which will have increased in value as a result of the artwork) will have been further damaged by the act of vandalism.

Was Banksy’s Valentine’s Day mural ‘vandalised’?

The news that a Valentine’s Day mural by world-renowned graffiti artist Banksy was “ vandalised ” has attracted substantial media interest. The image of a girl firing red flowers from her catapult was defaced by spray paint within hours of appearing on a house wall in Bristol.

Who owns the rights to Banksy’s graffiti?

If the property is rented – as is reportedly the case for the Valentine’s mural – the graffiti becomes part of the fabric of that building and belongs to the property owner, not the tenants. Ownership of the intangible rights to the artwork (the copyright), however, will remain the property of Banksy as the artist.

What happened to Banksy’s slave labour mural?

In 2012 a Banksy mural entitled Slave Labour was painted on a property owned by Wood Green Investments to later be removed and offered for sale at auction. There was an outcry by local residents who considered it to be community property. Here, the law is once again clear.