10 Questions
What did Banksy do to the painting he picked up from a local market?
Stencilled blue- and-white police crime-tape over it
In 2004, where did Banksy place his own version of the Mona Lisa?
Louvre in Paris
What happened to Banksy's famous piece, Girl With Balloon, at Sotheby’s auction house?
It sold for just over £1 million
What happened to the picture of Girl With Balloon during the auction at Sotheby's?
It started to disappear into the frame and emerge as shredded fabric below
What is believed to be the current value of the half-shredded painting of Girl With Balloon?
More than when it was whole
What is Banksy known for?
Creating large murals
Why is Banksy's artwork hard to verify as genuine?
Because he uses pseudonyms for his artwork
What inspired Banksy to use stencils in his art?
Hiding from the police underneath a lorry
What type of art did Banksy create in his first 'exhibition' in 2003?
Surreal and prankster-like art
What kind of attire did Banksy wear when he visited Room 7 in the Tate Britain art gallery?
Dark overcoat, scarf, and floppy hat
Study Notes
Banksy's Art and Style
- Banksy altered a painting he bought from a local market, showcasing his artistic creativity.
Banksy's Notorious Art Pieces
- In 2004, Banksy created his own version of the Mona Lisa and placed it in the Louvre Museum.
Girl With Balloon Incident
- At Sotheby's auction house in 2018, Banksy's famous piece, Girl With Balloon, self-destructed via a shredder built into the frame.
- During the auction, the picture of Girl With Balloon shredded itself, leaving the audience in shock.
Value and Authenticity
- The half-shredded painting of Girl With Balloon is believed to be worth millions, with its current value estimated to be around £1 million.
- Banksy's artwork is often difficult to verify as genuine because of his anonymous identity and lack of official documentation.
Inspiration and Early Career
- Banksy was inspired to use stencils in his art after he was almost caught by the police while creating graffiti.
- In 2003, Banksy held his first 'exhibition' in a warehouse, showcasing his crude, street-level, and rebellious art style.
Banksy's Prank at Tate Britain
- In 2005, Banksy visited Room 7 in the Tate Britain art gallery, wearing a fake beard and a wig, and placed one of his own works on the wall.
Test your knowledge about the famous England-based street artist Banksy. Explore his pseudonymous identity and the challenges of verifying the authenticity of his graffiti artwork that appears on public buildings around the world.
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