The following web sites could prove useful in the research of Banksy:
BBkak Banksy's Official Web Site, which is changed by the artist occasionally to reflect his activism and personal style. Pest Control, an authentication web site that determines if certain art pieces were in fact created by Banksy. This organization issues paperwork that states an artwork's authenticity, if so. Banksy Wikipedia entry, which provides a detailed history of Banksy's artwork and activism, as well as provides several resources for research on the artist. Banksy Unmasked, a collection of biographical information, galleries of artwork, authentication information, and merchandise. Huffington Post interview with Joel Unangst, who speculates on the true identity of Banksy. Daily Mail article that attempts to expose Banksy's true identity via photographs taken during artwork creation. Stencil Revolution, a site that provides a community forum for established and aspiring street artists, as well as tutorials for those who wish to learn graffiti or stencil art. "B-Movie," a short documentary about Banksy's artwork on YouTube. This short film was a supplement to the DVD release of Banksy's Film Exit Through the Gift Shop. --Strong Language-- The Week with the First Post, a collection of Banksy articles, slideshows, and videos. The New Yorker, which provides a slideshow of Banksy's artwork. Discogs, a web site that provides some biographical information on Banksy, as well as a discography. Internet Movie Database, which provides a full filmography of films by Banksy or that feature his work. |
The following books are written by Banksy:
Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall (2001) Existencilism (2002) Cut It Out (2004) Wall and Piece (2005) Pictures of Walls (2005) You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat (2012) The following books are written about the graffiti artist: Banksy Locations and Tours: A Collection of Graffiti Locations and Photographs in London (2006), by Martin Bull Banksy's Bristol: Home Sweet Home (2007), by Steve Wright Banksy, the Man Behind the Wall (2012), by Will Elsworth-Jones Banksy, the Bristol Legacy (2012), by Paul Gough (ed.) |