Banksy
Subtitle: art breaks the rules!
By: [written by Hettie Bingham]
Series: Real-life stories; Real life stories
Publisher: Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780750282659; 9780750289807
Subjects: Street art; Graffiti artists; Graffiti; Biography
Description: Who is Banksy? One of the most famous street artists, he has managed to keep his identity a secret ever since his work first got noticed in the 1990s. He is known for his subversive stencil art that is often political and has a dark sense of humour. Today, he is world-famous, not only for his art, but also for his exhibitions, film work and books. Find out all there is to know about the man behind the pseudonym: what we know about Banksy's childhood, what inspires him and how he went from local graffiti artist to global fame. Have a go at the Banksy quiz and find out about his most famous artworks and stunts. A fantastic resources for biography based project work; full glossary and index included. Each title in the Real-life Stories series looks at a celebrity who is at the top of their game and the height of their career. We take a look at how they got to where they are today, what their daily life is like and where they are going next.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Who is Banksy?; title: Early work; title: Is it art?; title: Is it legal?; title: Getting noticed; title: Banksy and Tate Britain; title: Exhibitions; title: Controversial themes; title: Banksy's most famous works; title: Exit through the gift shop; title: Banksy's books; title: Better out than in; title: Banksey.