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Concealed Banksy artwork shows judge beating unarmed protester

The artwork, which is on an external wall of the Queen’s Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice complex in England, has been concealed by large sheets of black plastic and two metal barriers

<p>The Migrant Child partially submerged on the side of a building in Venice. Picture: Luca Bruno/AP</p>

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Banksy work The Migrant Child removed from Venetian palazzo for restoration

<p>A new artwork by Banksy depicts a rhinoceros climbing on top of a car on Westmoor Street in Charlton, south-east London (Banksy/PA)</p>

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Banksy unveils ninth artwork: Gorilla art appears at the entrance of London Zoo

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Banksy unveils rhino artwork that looks like the animal is climbing onto a car

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Banksy adds to animal artwork collection in London with new elephant design

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Banksy reveals new London artwork of goat perched on a wall

Second arrest after Banksy street art stop sign removed from pole

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after a Banksy artwork was removed from a pole in south-east London, the Metropolitan Police said.

Sun, 24 Dec, 2023

Man arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after Banksy art removed in London

Less than an hour after Banksy confirmed it was genuine by posting a photo of it on social media, witnesses saw the artwork being removed by a man with bolt cutters

Sat, 23 Dec, 2023

Removal of Banksy artwork reported to police to ‘help get it back’

The removal of a Banksy installation in Peckham has been reported to police by the council to “help get it back”.

Fri, 22 Dec, 2023

New Banksy artwork appears on derelict farm building before being destroyed

The new work was confirmed in three photographs on the secretive graffiti artist’s Instagram account.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2023

Banksy Margate artwork dismantled hours after being claimed by the elusive artist

Titled Valentine’s Day Mascara, the original piece depicted a 1950s housewife wearing a blue pinny and yellow washing-up gloves with a swollen eye and a missing tooth seemingly shoving her male partner into a chest freezer.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Banksy confirms street artwork with apparent theme of domestic abuse was by him

The piece is set on a white wall backdrop, with users online speculating it is off Grosvenor Place in Margate, Kent

Tue, 14 Feb, 2023

Banksy to sell 50 ‘unique’ screenprints to raise funds for Ukraine

Each print is signed and numbered and depicts a white mouse scratching out the word “fragile” which is branded across a piece of a cardboard box.

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

Lost Banksy painting created in West Bank resurfaces in Tel Aviv gallery

A long-lost painting by the British graffiti artist Banksy has resurfaced in an art gallery in Tel Aviv, an hour’s drive away from the concrete wall in the occupied West Bank where it was initially sprayed.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2022

New Banksy artwork defaced in ‘selfish and mindless way’

A council in England has said it is “appalled” that a new Banksy artwork that had brought excitement to a seaside town has been defaced.

Sun, 15 Aug, 2021

Potential Banksy artwork appears in English seaside town

Street art has appeared in the seaside town of Lowestoft in England which may be the work of elusive artist Banksy.

Sat, 07 Aug, 2021

Banksy artwork on side of Reading Prison defaced with rival’s name

It appeared on March 1 and was officially confirmed as a Banksy on March 4, when the elusive artist posted a video on his Instagram account

Tue, 16 Mar, 2021

Banksy artwork house owner says property sale still going ahead

Banksy’s piece, entitled “Aachoo!!”, was first discovered on the external wall of the semi-detached house on Thursday morning.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2020

Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

The piece, entitled “Aachoo!!”, was first discovered on the external wall of the semi-detached property on Thursday morning

Thu, 10 Dec, 2020

Banksy confirms new Nottingham mural is his work

Banksy has posted a picture of a mural of a little girl hula hooping on his Instagram account, ending speculation over whether he was behind the work.

Sat, 17 Oct, 2020

Banksy-funded rescue boat already saving refugees in Mediterranean

British street artist Banksy has funded a refugee rescue boat that is already helping to save people encountering danger in the Mediterranean Sea.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2020

Banksy’s migrant crossing paintings fetch £2.2 million in charity sale

A triptych of Banksy paintings which reference the European migrant crisis have sold for £2. 2 million in a charity auction.

Tue, 28 Jul, 2020

Banksy donates migrant crisis paintings worth up to €1.3m to charity sale

Banksy has donated a triptych of paintings referencing the European migrant crisis to a charity auction raising money for a hospital in Bethlehem.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2020

Italy returns stolen Banksy to France on Bastille Day

Italy has returned to France a stolen artwork by British artist Banksy that was painted as a tribute to the victims of the 2015 Paris attacks at the Bataclan music hall.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2020

Banksy creates coronavirus-related artwork on London Underground carriage

Banksy has sprayed the inside of a London Underground train carriage with messages about the spread of Covid-19.

Tue, 14 Jul, 2020

Banksy suggests replacement for toppled Bristol statue to commemorate 'a famous day'

The graffiti artist has publicly expressed his support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020

As Banksy reveals new artwork, here are 7 of his greatest works

The identity of Banksy, the mysterious graffiti artist who rose to fame for his provocative street art, has long been a closely-guarded secret.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Banksy releases images of new work created in Covid-19 lockdown – in his bathroom

The elusive artist posted five images to his Instagram account this evening.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Banksy’s former agent to reveal images of the artist in new book

Banksy’s former agent and photographer will release images documenting more than a decade working with the mystery artist.

Thu, 31 Oct, 2019

Banksy Brexit mural painted over

A Brexit-themed Banksy mural in England has been covered up with white paint.

Wed, 11 Sep, 2019

Street artist Banksy explains how he got work to shred itself

Street artist Banksy has released a video explaining how he "secretly" rigged one of his most celebrated works to shred itself at auction.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2018

Hotel featuring Banksy artwork to open in Bethlehem

A Palestinian guest house packed with artwork of British graffiti artist Banksy has been unveiled in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, with a sneak peek of what the owner called the "hotel with the worst view in the world".

Fri, 03 Mar, 2017

Banksy’s Dismaland will go to Calais to shelter migrants

Britain’s most disappointing tourist attraction is to be dismantled and sent to Calais to be shelter for migrants, creator Banksy has revealed.

Mon, 28 Sep, 2015

Dismaland to be sent to Calasis to shelter migrants

Banksy says Britain's most disappointing tourist attraction is to be dismantled and sent to Calais to be shelter for migrants.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2015

Banksy’s Dismaland sells out final tickets in minutes

The final batch of tickets for Banksy’s Dismaland theme park have sold out in minutes.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2015

Dismaland reviewed: Artist Banksy is back

As Dismaland enters its final days, Suzanne Harrington sees Banksy’s controversial art show while she still has the chance. Her advice? We should all book flights and experience it.

Sat, 19 Sep, 2015

Quirky World: Banksy mural to get public airing as charity wins day

ENGLAND: A mural thought to have been painted by street artist Banksy is set to go on public display after a charity won a High Court fight over its ownership.

Sat, 12 Sep, 2015

WATCH: Take a trip inside Banksy's dystopian theme park

Welcome to Dismaland.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2015

Banksy ‘Dismaland’ park unveiled

Elusive artist Banksy’s theme park ‘Dismaland’ has been revealed at a derelict seaside lido — featuring Jimmy Savile, migrant boats, and an anarchist training camp.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2015

Banksy's Glastonbury trailer for sale - for €400k

It was painted by one of the world’s most famous street artists, installed at a mud-soaked music festival and then sat beneath an oak tree, where it was home to an itinerant British couple and their growing family.

Sun, 31 May, 2015

Gaza police seize Banksy drawing

Police in Gaza say they have seized a door bearing a drawing by British graffiti artist Banksy after the door’s owner said he was tricked into selling it for less than $200.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2015

Gaza man: I was duped into selling Banksy for €165

A Gaza man says he has been duped into selling a valuable work by British graffiti artist Banksy for less than €165.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2015

Gaza man 'duped' over Banksy mural

A Gaza man says he has been duped into selling a valuable work by British graffiti artist Banksy for less than £120.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015

Banksy ‘Morons’ print set to fetch 5-figure sum

A Banksy print showing people in an auction room bidding for a work with the words ‘I Can’t Believe You Morons Actually Buy This Shit’ on it is expected to sell for a five-figure sum after it goes on show next week.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2014

New Yorkers pass up chance to cash in on Banksy art

Notoriously secretive artist sells original work for peanuts on street stall in NY - just three people buy.

Mon, 14 Oct, 2013

Banksy takes up 'residency' on New York streets

Graffiti by secretive British artist Banksy is turning up on the streets of New York City - and all over social media.

Sat, 05 Oct, 2013

Banksy

Concealed Banksy artwork shows judge beating unarmed protester

Banksy work The Migrant Child removed from Venetian palazzo for restoration

Banksy unveils ninth artwork: Gorilla art appears at the entrance of London Zoo

Banksy unveils rhino artwork that looks like the animal is climbing onto a car

Banksy adds to animal artwork collection in London with new elephant design

Banksy reveals new London artwork of goat perched on a wall

Second arrest after Banksy street art stop sign removed from pole

Man arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after Banksy art removed in London

Removal of Banksy artwork reported to police to ‘help get it back’

New Banksy artwork appears on derelict farm building before being destroyed

Banksy Margate artwork dismantled hours after being claimed by the elusive artist

Banksy confirms street artwork with apparent theme of domestic abuse was by him

Banksy to sell 50 ‘unique’ screenprints to raise funds for Ukraine

Lost Banksy painting created in West Bank resurfaces in Tel Aviv gallery

New Banksy artwork defaced in ‘selfish and mindless way’

Potential Banksy artwork appears in English seaside town

Banksy artwork on side of Reading Prison defaced with rival’s name

Banksy artwork house owner says property sale still going ahead

Banksy confirms mural of sneezing pensioner is his work

Banksy confirms new Nottingham mural is his work

Banksy-funded rescue boat already saving refugees in Mediterranean

Banksy’s migrant crossing paintings fetch £2.2 million in charity sale

Banksy donates migrant crisis paintings worth up to €1.3m to charity sale

Italy returns stolen Banksy to France on Bastille Day

Banksy creates coronavirus-related artwork on London Underground carriage

Banksy suggests replacement for toppled Bristol statue to commemorate 'a famous day'

As Banksy reveals new artwork, here are 7 of his greatest works

Banksy releases images of new work created in Covid-19 lockdown – in his bathroom

Banksy’s former agent to reveal images of the artist in new book

Banksy Brexit mural painted over

Street artist Banksy explains how he got work to shred itself

Hotel featuring Banksy artwork to open in Bethlehem

Banksy’s Dismaland will go to Calais to shelter migrants

Dismaland to be sent to Calasis to shelter migrants

Banksy’s Dismaland sells out final tickets in minutes

Dismaland reviewed: Artist Banksy is back

Quirky World: Banksy mural to get public airing as charity wins day

WATCH: Take a trip inside Banksy's dystopian theme park

Banksy ‘Dismaland’ park unveiled

Banksy's Glastonbury trailer for sale - for €400k

Gaza police seize Banksy drawing

Gaza man: I was duped into selling Banksy for €165

Gaza man 'duped' over Banksy mural

Banksy ‘Morons’ print set to fetch 5-figure sum

New Yorkers pass up chance to cash in on Banksy art

Banksy takes up 'residency' on New York streets

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