By: Nathan Jones Computer Art Period 6 5/4/15 BANKSY

ABOUT BANKSY Banksy is a English graffiti artist, political activist, a film director, and a painter Banksy is mostly known for his graffiti art and street art He doesn’t sell his images but art auctioneers have sold his work before Performed in the film, Exit Through the Gift Shop, and was billed as the worlds first disaster movie He was nominated for academy award for best documentary

HIS CAREER Banksy began as a graffiti artist in Inspired by local artists and his work as part of the larger Bristol underground scene with Nick walker, Inkie, and 3D Steve Lazarides was Banksy’s first agent First exhibition was at 33 1/3 Gallery owned by Frank Sosa

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REFLECTION Banksy is a great artist that has greatly shaped art in the late 20 th century and the early 21 st century by showing how even a graffiti artist can become a professional artist, even while maintaining a anonymous image about his personal life and who he/she is.