Family from Coney Island sells Banksy artwork to brewery in Connecticut
Goodbye, Banksy A family in Brooklyn just got a significant windfall—about $500,000—after selling a Banksy mural featuring a small robot, which adorned a Coney Island building for the past 13 years. Richard Ruocco indicated that their lengthy pursuit to profit from the “tagging robot” mural wrapped up last month. An art company took down an […]
Final artwork in Banksy animal series removed by London Zoo | Banksy
A mural painted on the shutters at the entrance to London Zoo shows a powerful gorilla lifting a metal fence to create a dark hole just big enough for other animals to make a quick escape. Now the ninth and final piece in Banksy’s London animal-themed series has been removed as part of the 196-year-old […]
Who is Banksy? One of the world’s most famous artists
Kirin creates artwork to celebrate the NBA Draft The Memphis Zoo showed its support for the Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA Draft with edible, animal-safe paints painted on canvas by Nicklaus, a 16-foot-long, 2,900-pound giraffe. Banksy’s work is known around the world, but his true identity remains a total mystery to fans around the world. […]
London Zoo painting completed by Banksy is believed to be the last in a series of art
In a string of new artworks that have captivated audiences over the past week, enigmatic illustrator Banksy has sparked consternation among fans who have taken to the comments sections of social media posts to offer ever-changing explanations behind his murals. The unknown artist has been spotted on camera dressed in costume before, but his true […]
Iconic Banksy mural removed from the Bronx
An iconic Banksy graffiti installation in the Bronx initially drew the ire of some, but has come to be seen as “local pride” and was shipped to Connecticut this week. South Bronx residents felt betrayed when the demolition of the building at 651 Elton Avenue removed an exterior wall with “Ghetto 4 Life” graffiti. “Everyone […]