Wall and Piece Book

Artistic genius political activist painter and decorator mythic legend or notorious graffiti artist? The work of Banksy is unmistakable except maybe when it's squatting in the Tate or New York's Metropolitan Museum. Banksy is responsible for decorating the streets walls bridges and zoos of towns and cities throughout the world. Witty and subversive his stencils show monkeys with weapons of mass destruction policeman with smiley faces rats with drills and umbrellas. If you look hard enough you'll find your own. His statements incitements ironies and epigrams are by turns intelligent and cheeky comments on everything from the monarchy and capitalism to the war in Iraq and farm animals. His identity remains unknown but his work is prolific. Here's the best of his work in a fully illustrated colour volume - including brand new material.

Banksy has swiftly become one of the most famous street artists across the UK and Europe with his distinct artwork that covers Britain’s streets. Banky’s work revolves around using stencils and often touches on political or sensitive subjects. This coloured book holds some of the best work from this secret identity.

Wall and Piece : Paperback : Vintage Publishing : 9781844137879 : 1844137872 : 13 Dec 2010 : _______________ Banksy. His work. Photographed. With comments by Banksy. In a book. This is that book. _______________