About Banksy
What kind of artist is Banksy?
Street artist and activist
A girl holds a heart-shaped balloon.
(Girl with a Balloon)
What does the flower thrower mean?
Peace, not violence
Is Banksy’s real name known?
No
What is the name of the dark theme park he made?
Dismaland
Where is Banksy from?
England
A man throws flowers like a weapon.
(Rage, Flower Thrower)
What does Banksy think about war?
It’s cruel and useless
Where do people think he is from?
Bristol, England
What wall did he paint on in the Middle East?
The Separation Wall in Palestine
What tool does he often use for his art?
Stencil
Movie characters with bananas instead of guns.
(Pulp Fiction)
Why does he use children in his art?
To show innocence and hope
Why does he stay anonymous?
To avoid fame or trouble
What problem does his boat project talk about?
Refugees
What kind of messages does he show?
Political or social
A girl using a slingshot, but not in a violent way.
(Choose Your Weapon)
What was he saying when he shredded his art at an auction?
Art is too focused on money
Has he ever spoken in public?
Only secretly
Where did he do a surprise art show on the streets?
New York
Why do people care about his art?
it's powerful and different
A sad image with a girl between war figures.
Napalm
What does he want people to do when they see his work?
Think and question society
Does the mystery make him more famous?
Yes, it adds interest
What does Banksy want people to care about?
Social justice, freedom, and peace