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It has emerged today that there might just be a new Banksy in our midst after a new piece of work turned up on the side of Poundland in Turnpike Lane. Poundland is very apt for the illusive painter as is his patriotic subject. We reckon that we’ll see a lot more of Banksy over the coming months what with the Olympics and the Jubilee all … read more»

A collection of Banksy art work has sold for a whopping £400,000 at auction during The Urban Art sale in London. 18 pieces of Banksy’s art work were sold yesterday at the auction at Bonhams auction house including his famous Girl and Balloon piece which sold for £73,250 nearly five times it’s estimated price. Mean while … read more»

Banksy: The Bristol Legacy is a new book by author Paul Gough which documents the rise and the falls of Bristol based street artist Banksy. Banksy began leaving his mark on the streets and the art world back in the 1990s when his freehand graffiti began to gain him the respect of fellow street artists and art critics alike. Now Banksy: The … read more»

A new Banksy has popped up in Camden yesterday and was spotted by blog, Stabilitees.com. Street artist Banksy likes Camden and ofter has new bits popping up down the lock, especially the area under one of the bridges that constantly changes back and forth between a Banksy and a Robbo. This new one is also near the lock on Oval Road, opposite … read more»

A Russian street artist named Nikita Nomerz is being hailed by many as the countries answer to Banksy after several of his very clever pieces started popping up around the country. Painted on the side of water towers, walls and abandoned buildings Nomerz style of incorporating his canvas into his work is quickly getting him noticed and … read more»

A mysterious street artist has been dubbed Russia’s answer to Banksy for his giant graffiti that in recent months has popped up all over Moscow. Known only as his tag, P183 the artist uses things he finds on the streets and incorporates them into his work (like the glasses he’s drawn around a lappost pictured above) just like … read more»

Museums at Night comes to us again from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th May. New to Museums at night this year is Connect10. Ten contemporary artists will be matched, via a public competition, to ten venues where they will stage a unique Museums at Night event. Some of the artists involved include; Bompas & Parr, the Jellymongers, who create … read more»

Those of you who have seen Banksy film, Exit Through The Gift Shop will know the artist Mr Brainwash as the unknowing star of the film and ahead of his new exhibition, Art Show 2011 over in LA the artists is giving us a sneak peak at some of his works. The exhibition will showcase larger than life pop culture references from the 1980s as well … read more»

You may have already of heard of Hanksy, the street artist who takes the piss out of Banksy in his works and now he’s reared his head again to give the Bristolian one last blow before 2011 comes to an end. This time around Hanksy’s work has popped up in Chicago and it’s his take on Banksy’s recent piece, Love Planes. In … read more»

Yet more new Banksy spotted in London. The guy is so busy at the moment we should be making a section for him alone. This one comes in the form of one of his rats in a London no stopping sign making the circle look like a hamster wheel. This might be our favourite yet. image : Wooster Collective … read more»