THE ART OF BANKSY showcases 80 original works associated with, arguably, the most intriguing and talked-about artist in modern history. These privately-owned pieces of Banksy's works, include canvasses, screenprints and sculptures. Whilst the touring exhibition is not authorised by Banksy, the show is curated by Steve Lazarides, the artist's former manager and photographer.
Banksy, whose identity is the art world's biggest secret, is an enigmatic artist and world- recognised political activist. His graffiti-influenced stencil technique, often combined with anti-establishment slogans, is immediately identifiable and never fails to generate attention and controversy. Over the years, Banksy has carried out a considerable number of "pranks" including secretly hanging his works inside various museums around the world, such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Tate Britain museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, and the American Museum of Natural History. One of the biggest stories in the art world last year was Banksy having his "Girl with Balloon" painting go through the shredder just moments after the work was sold for nearly $1.4 million at auction.
THE ART OF BANKSY
Where: Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park, Sydney
When: From Friday 13 September
Prices: Adult from $40 – General Admission ticket
Junior (4-16 Years old) from $32 - General Admission ticket.
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Bookings:www.theartofbanksyau.com.au