Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter. His ironic street art and rebellious rhymes combine dark humour with graffiti done in a characteristic stenciling technique. Artistic works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls and bridges of cities throughout the world. Banksy’s work was made up of the Bristo underground scene which involved collaborations with artists and musicians. Banksy displays his art on public surfaces such as walls, even going as far as to build physical prop pieces. He doesn't sell photos of street graffiti directly himself. However, art auctioneers have been known to attempt to sell photos on location and leave the problem of its removal in the hands of the winning bidder. Banksy's stencils feature outstanding and amusing images occasionally combined with slogans and “are filled with wit and metaphors that transcend language barriers”. The message is usually anti-war, anti-capitalist or anti-establishment. Subjects often include rats, apes, policemen, soldiers, children, and the elderly. No one really knows who ‘Banksy’ is as he does his art work at night or randomly at any time. However, there have been numerous rumours and hypotheses as to Banksy's identity; names often suggested include Robert Banks and Robin Gunningham.
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