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TOP 10 Highest Auction Results for Invader Artworks

August 17, 2022

Invader, the French street artist, gained notoriety for his mosaic tile installations of pixelated video game characters. It’s fascinating to consider how he started placing these invaders in Paris in 2008 and how he has since become a global phenomenon. With some of his pieces now fetching top auction results, it’s clear that Invader’s unconventional […]

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Banksy’s Art: Provocative Political and Social Commentary

May 22, 2022

Banksy‘s art has long been recognised for its powerful political and social commentary, using the medium of street art to address important issues and provoke thought. Through his thought-provoking works, Banksy has made a significant impact on contemporary art and society as a whole. One of the most striking aspects of Banksy’s art is his […]

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The Meaning Behind Banksy’s ‘Monkey Queen’ – Explained

April 12, 2022

In Banky’s “Monkey Queen,” a monkey is depicted wearing regal ornaments and standing before a backdrop circle of red, white, and blue—a clear reference to the colours of the Union Jack. The circle colours are an adopted insignia of the British 60s MOD about town. This piece was painted in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s […]

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The Meaning Behind Banksy’s ‘Grannies’ – Explained

April 12, 2022

The artwork ‘Grannies’ by Banksy portrays two elderly ladies knitting jumpers and drinking tea, with a picture frame in the background, maybe of their grandchildren. At first glance, the painting might seem like an ordinary depiction of everyday life, but upon closer inspection, it is evident that it conveys a message of rebellion and defiance. […]

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Banksy: Redefining Art and Activism on a Global Scale

May 21, 2021

Banksy, the enigmatic and controversial street artist, has left an unforgettable mark on the global art scene with his thought-provoking and evocative artwork. From the streets of Bristol to the walls of Palestine, Banksy’s work has transcended geographical boundaries and resonated with people from all walks of life. Understanding the global influence of Banksy’s art requires delving […]

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Invader Pays Tribute to Cult Film Star Wars in Djerba, Tunisia 2019

December 30, 2019

Star Wars enthusiasts were recently treated to a delightful surprise when the renowned pixel artist Invader brought his iconic artwork to a galaxy far, far away. Known for his distinctive pixelated street art, Invader created an impressive series of Star Wars-themed mosaics on the island of Djerba in Tunisia, where the force was undeniably strong […]

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Banksy’s Christmas Message highlights Homelessness, Birmingham 2019

December 9, 2019

Banksy shared a video today of his latest mural on Vyse Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery quarter, highlighting homelessness, especially around the festive Christmas time. With contrast to the gold and diamonds found in Birmingham’s Jewellery quarter, Banksy’s video shows a homeless man with a white beard going to sleep on a public bench, with two […]

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Robert Montgomery Lights up Downtown Fort Smith with a Message of HOPE, Arkansas 2019

December 7, 2019

Scottish-born, London-based poet, artist, and sculptor Robert Montgomery has collaborated with global creative house Justkids towards a poetic contribution to the Downtown Fort Smith community embodied as a site-specific installation lighting up the downtown urban-scape with a timely yet wholehearted command “MINE LOVE DISTRIBUTE HOPE”. The LED lighted sculpture, part of the conceptual artist light […]

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Street Artist Sonny brings the Endangered Polar Bear to Miami, 2017

December 18, 2017

Basel House Mural Festival invited local and international artists to transform the legendary walls of the iconic RC Cola Plant in Miami’s Wynwood Art District during Miami Art Week 2017  into an open- air art museum. The area is an often-overlooked section of the neighbourhood… until now! The huge list of artists invited by Basel House include; […]

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Street Art Auction raising Funds for London’s Homelessness, 2017

December 17, 2017

It’s with great pleasure to announce that for a third year running we continue to support Streets of London (registered charity number 1155242) and are hosting another online charity urban art auction to tackle London’s homelessness. For this year’s specially curated charity auction, street artists Bisser (BE), Hua Tunan (CH), Hunto (IT), Joachim (BE), JPS (UK) and Nils Westergard (US) were each given a blank […]

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Banksy and Danny Boyle bring the Alternativity Christmas Play to Bethlehem 2017

December 17, 2017

Banksy invited Oscar-winning film director Danny Boyle to “the least Christmassy place on earth” to direct an alternative nativity play, “Alternativity,  at the Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel carpark in Bethlehem, situated in the shadow of the separation barrier. The “Alternativity” play was performed by local children on the 3rd December in the car park of […]

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Banksy’s Apologetic Street Party 100 years after the Balfour Agreement, West Bank Separation Wall 2017

November 1, 2017

British graffiti artist Banksy organised an ironic tea party in front of the The Walled Off Hotel in West Bank today in order to mark the upcoming 100th Anniversary of the Balfour agreement of 1917. The Balfour Declaration was a public statement issued by the British government during World War I announcing support for the establishment of a “national home […]

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