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What did Banksy do to the painting he picked up from a local market?
What did Banksy do to the painting he picked up from a local market?
In 2004, where did Banksy place his own version of the Mona Lisa?
In 2004, where did Banksy place his own version of the Mona Lisa?
What happened to Banksy's famous piece, Girl With Balloon, at Sotheby’s auction house?
What happened to Banksy's famous piece, Girl With Balloon, at Sotheby’s auction house?
What happened to the picture of Girl With Balloon during the auction at Sotheby's?
What happened to the picture of Girl With Balloon during the auction at Sotheby's?
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What is believed to be the current value of the half-shredded painting of Girl With Balloon?
What is believed to be the current value of the half-shredded painting of Girl With Balloon?
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What is Banksy known for?
What is Banksy known for?
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Why is Banksy's artwork hard to verify as genuine?
Why is Banksy's artwork hard to verify as genuine?
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What inspired Banksy to use stencils in his art?
What inspired Banksy to use stencils in his art?
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What type of art did Banksy create in his first 'exhibition' in 2003?
What type of art did Banksy create in his first 'exhibition' in 2003?
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What kind of attire did Banksy wear when he visited Room 7 in the Tate Britain art gallery?
What kind of attire did Banksy wear when he visited Room 7 in the Tate Britain art gallery?
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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.
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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.
