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Banksy is an anonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist and film director of unverified identity.[1] Their satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. Banksy's works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world.[2] Banksy's work grew out of the Bristol underground scene, which involved collaborations between artists and musicians.[3] Banksy says that they were inspired by 3D, a graffiti artist who later became a founding member of the English musical group Massive Attack.[4] Banksy displays their art on publicly visible surfaces such as walls and self-built physical prop pieces. Career Early career (1990–2001) Banksy's stencils feature striking and humorous images occasionally combined with slogans. Exhibitions (2002–2003) £10 notes to Barely Legal (2004–2006) The Banksy effect (2006–2007) Banksy[29] The Cans Festival (2008)

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