Abstract The society is very diverse, and all types of arts cannot appeal to every person. Public art is a source of controversy; it appeals to some people, while others consider it unnecessary. It is in these confines that graffiti and street arts have become contested forms of public art. Various artists of public art have to do their works at night fearing being arrested as many urban authorities regard it illicit. Nevertheless, graffiti has been on the increase in the urban centres. This concept has also seen the number of people who sympathise with the artists rise to the extent that graffiti images at public places are nowadays regarded as necessary because they brighten the areas. It is due to these varied opinions that this paper delves into the issue of public art controversy with a key focus on the concept of graffiti and the way people’s notions about the art that was originally considered rebellious has changed. The case example of Banksy’s graffiti will be used to inform the discussion. Further, the paper provides a reflection on how the public art relates to the today’s media culture. In the relation to the selected graffiti, the key areas covered are the technique and the medium used to produce the mural. Introduction Public art is defined as an artwork that has been executed with the sole intention of being placed in a public area; the form of the art can be realistic or abstract. According to Visconti, the art is executed through modelling, carving, painting, stencilling, or through any other technique the artist finds suitable. 1 Similarly, the medium and the nature of the work depend on the originator. The difference between public art and other forms of art is in the place where it appears and its influence on the general public. Public art is normally executed with the intention of being displayed in a public domain where it can be accessed by many people. The artists normally make use of the freedom that is related to the outdoor space in order to produce large artworks. This is a trait that is unfeasible in the case of art intended for galleries or virtual and digital spaces. Also, public art reflects the way people perceive the world in relation to environmental and social happenings. The following paper explores the concept of public art and how it relates to modern media culture; with the key focus on street art or graffiti by Banksy. Banksy’s Graffiti: Naked Man Hanging from Window Banksy is a renowned graffiti artist, painter and film maker based in England. His graffiti art has appeared throughout London and in other locations in major cities such as Los Angeles, Jerusalem, and Jamaica. He has been described as an example of a postmodernist artist who uses public art to express community values and question economic and political processes. ‘Naked Man Hanging from Window’ is one of the most famous graffiti’s done by Banksy. The mural was originally made on one of the walls in Park Street; Bristol England. The graffiti shows a naked man hanging from the window, while another man dressed in a suit is confused and staring in the opposite direction from the naked man. Beside the man in a suit there is a lady in undergarments. The mural has been described as an expression of social ills in the modern society such as infidelity in relationships and the confusions that result from the vice. The first thought that comes to mind after seeing this publ