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Banksy

Banksy

Bristol, England, UK

Anonymous British graffiti artist, political activist, film director and painter Banksy whose real name is believed to be Robert Banks, is best known for his artistic works of political and social commentary.  Banksy began as a freehand graffiti artist 1992–1994 inspired by local artists and his work was part of the larger Bristol underground scene. 

Banksy's first film “Exit Through the Gift Shop” (2010) made its debut at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. The film was released in the UK on 5 March 2010. In January 2011, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary for the film.

Filmography
Art Vs War: Banksy And C215 In Borodianka, Ukraine poster
Art Vs War: Banksy And C215 In Borodianka, Ukraine
2024 • Archive footage
Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art poster
Banksy and the Rise of Outlaw Art
2020 • Himself (archive footage)
The Alternativity poster
The Alternativity
2017 • Himself
DocoBANKSY poster
DocoBANKSY
2012
No Image
Exit Through the Museum
2012 • Self (Uncredited)
Life Remote Control poster
Life Remote Control
2011
Exit Through the Gift Shop poster
Exit Through the Gift Shop
2010 • Self
B movie poster
B movie
2009 • Himself
The Punking of Paris Hilton poster
The Punking of Paris Hilton
2006 • Actor
No Image
Banksy: Street Rat
— • Self