40 Bold Banksy Innovations

From Street Art Olympians to Sharply Sarcastic Street Art

— August 10, 2012 — Art & Design
These bold Banksy innovations show how ubiquitous this unknown and incredibly talented street artist has become.

Though he has a largely secretive existence and public persona, many can identify a Banksy piece upon first glance. His work is typically very critical, political and subversive, making the most of his creative outlet. His work is more visible than ever now, thanks to both the book he published as well as the widely popular documentary released, a subject of controversy in and of itself. Most recently, Banksy left some iconic Olympic-inspired pieces in London's center, leaving officials unsure of whether to leave or wipe away the works of art.

Always keeping people guessing in the best way possible, Banksy is a genius with a massive pop culture following that's sure to only grow with time.
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Satirical Sociopolitical Comics
Satirical Sociopolitical Comics
'After the Barbarians' Gives Insight into Post-Apartheid Culture
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Graffiti Phoneography
Graffiti Phoneography
Aik Beng Chia Pays Tribute to Street Stencils with 'I'm No Banksy'
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Cluttered Comicbook Artwork
Cluttered Comicbook Artwork
GoncaloMar Presents a New Show Full of Chaos
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West Coast Graffiti Prints
West Coast Graffiti Prints
Obey SD Billboard Print is the Latest Artwork from Shepard Fairey
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Celeb Graffiti Parodies
Celeb Graffiti Parodies
Hanksy Stencil Art is Getting Attention in New York
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Sizzling Street Art Apps
Sizzling Street Art Apps
Banksy Locations Tracks the Nearest Banksy Pieces
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Building-Sized Stencils
Building-Sized Stencils
Sten & Lex Show Off the Versatility of an Impressive Artform
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Wall-Tagging Activity Books
Wall-Tagging Activity Books
The Graffiti Art Coloring Book Lets you Explore Street Murals at Home
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Stencil Art Contests
Stencil Art Contests
Show Your Talent at the Blek le Rat HUGO Man Competition
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Banksy-Inspired Ads
Banksy-Inspired Ads
This IKEA Street Art is Reminiscent of the Anonymous Artists
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Street Art Olympians
Street Art Olympians
Banksy's Olympic Art is a Jab at Covering Up Graffiti for the Games
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Social Media Street Art
Social Media Street Art
The Mark Zuckerberg Has a Posse Sticker Arouses Curiosity in Los Angeles
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Rifle-Bearing Child Art
Rifle-Bearing Child Art
This Stencil is the Latest from Banksy in Los Angeles
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Avian Graffiti Mash-Ups
Avian Graffiti Mash-Ups
Angry Birdsky is a Hilarious Combinatin of Street Art and App Games
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Boarded Playhouse Stencils
Boarded Playhouse Stencils
This New Banksy Wall Piece Takes Over the City of Angels
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Graffiti Artist Support Murals
Graffiti Artist Support Murals
Bansky for TOX Pays Homage to a Fellow Street Artisan
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Classic Pixelated Busts
Classic Pixelated Busts
The Banksy Cardinal Sin Sculpture Shows the True Meaning of Christianity
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Graffiti Statement Murals
Graffiti Statement Murals
The Banksy London Piece is the Latest from the British Street Artist
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Famous Stencil Costumes
Famous Stencil Costumes
The Banksy Flower Thrower Costume is Truly Inspired
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Massive Mural Collaborations
Massive Mural Collaborations
Street Artists Cope2 and Brainwash Join for 'Never Never Give Up'
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Fake Graffiti Ink
Fake Graffiti Ink
Rock Street Art on Your Skin with the Temporary Banksy Tattoo Designs
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Motivational Street Art
Motivational Street Art
Portugese Street Artist VHILS Provides Encouragement and Excitement
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Wizard of Oz Graffiti Prints
Wizard of Oz Graffiti Prints
Dorothy Isn't So Innocent in the Banksy 'Stop and Search' Piece
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Police-Tripping Sculptures
Police-Tripping Sculptures
Tom Franzen's De Vaartkapoen Pokes Fun at Authority
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Supercar Street Art
Supercar Street Art
Xander Walker Stencils are Perfect for Gearhead Graff Fans
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Million Dollar Name Bids
Million Dollar Name Bids
The Secret of the Identity of Banksy Comes at a Hefty Price
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Controversial Cartoon Makeovers
Controversial Cartoon Makeovers
Banksy Directs Simpsons Opening Credits
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Street Art Allusions
Street Art Allusions
The 'You are Not Banksy' by Nick Stern Series Brings Graffiti to Real-Life
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Muzzled Graffiti Stencils
Muzzled Graffiti Stencils
The Banksy 'Gas Mask Boy' Surfaces for the Public at a Price
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Opinionated Street Murals
Opinionated Street Murals
Mobstr Graffiti Art is Boldly Pushing Boundaries
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Geisha Graffiti
Geisha Graffiti
The HUSH TWIN Exhibition Presents Exotic Street Art
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Imaginative Child Graffiti
Imaginative Child Graffiti
The Interactive Paintings by Ernest Zacharevic Beautify Malaysia
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Cracked Street Art (UPDATE)
Cracked Street Art (UPDATE)
OaKoAk Graffiti Artist's Work Interacts With Its Surroundings
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Artist Death Illustrations
Artist Death Illustrations
These Laurina Paperina Characters Take Revenge on Their Creators
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Movie Award Graffiti
Movie Award Graffiti
Nomination for 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' Inspires a Banksy Oscar Mural
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Sharply Sarcastic Street Art
Sharply Sarcastic Street Art
Street Artist Faif Uses His Austere Works to Make a Statement
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Satirical Street Art
Satirical Street Art
Norweigian Street Artist Dolk Provides a Lampoon of Contemporary Society
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Humanized Rodent Graffiti
Humanized Rodent Graffiti
The Newest Mural From Banksy in Oceanside California
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Poverty-Focused Graffiti
Poverty-Focused Graffiti
Michael Aaron Williams Comments on the Global Homeless Epidemic
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