What is a Banksy slang?

New Word Suggestion. A pseudonymous English graffiti artist-political activist-film director and painter whose identity is not clearly known.

What do Banksy’s pictures mean?

Philanthropist, anti-war and revolutionary, he takes his art as a means of communication to loudly proclaim his dissatisfaction with certain aspects of society, certain political situations or even certain decisions taken by world leaders. Born in principle in 1973, since 1993 his works shine on several continents.

What is your definition of graffiti?

graffiti, form of visual communication, usually illegal, involving the unauthorized marking of public space by an individual or group. Although the common image of graffiti is a stylistic symbol or phrase spray-painted on a wall by a member of a street gang, some graffiti is not gang-related.

What does the name Banksy mean?

anti-capitalism.

Why is Banksy so popular?

– Banksy Guard Dog and His Master’s Voice – Rivington Street, Shoreditch. – Banksy Graffiti Painter – Corner of Acklam Road and Portabello Road. – Banksy If Graffiti Changed Anything It Would Be Illegal – Clipstone Street, Fitzrovia.

Is Banksy a boy or girl?

Is Banksy a boy or a girl? We don’t exactly know. Banksy is a famous – but anonymous – British graffiti artist. He keeps his identity a secret. Although a lot of his art is produced in public places, he usually only reveals it’s his after it has appeared on his social media.

Why does Banksy call himself Banksy?

Because his name is (probably) Robin, and his nickname at some point was probably Robbin’ Banks (as in robbery). Like all nicknames in the UK (e.g. Crouch becomes Crouchy), Banks became Banksy, and it stuck. 253 views Bolt Sea , BA-BUS Business & Marketing, Swinburne University of Technology (2006) Answered 1 year ago