Keith Haring
The unknown but also super famous Street Artist Banksy is undoubtedly among the most popular street artist in history.
The mysterious identity is among the factors that helped the writer to enhance his fame, creating a sort of myth. In fact, the only information certain enough are that Banksy was born in Bristol in 1974.
Banksy started to create his first works in freeform in the underground scene of Bristol, at the community centre of Burton Hill. His first collaborations have been with the DryBreadZ Crew, tanking inspiration from local artists, using as nickname Tes and Kato.
In the years, the artist has been associated to many persons such as Robert del Naja of Massive Attack, Robin Cunningham and Mr Brainwash, but it has also been said that he might be a woman or, even, a group of artists. Very few are the people who have had the privilege to interview him, one of these is Simon Hattenstone from the Guardian Unlimited.
The journalist describes him as a mix between the actor Jimmy Nail and the British rapper Mike Skinner, for his odd look which included tooth, necklace and earring, all in silver.
One thing is certain, during his career Banksy has demonstrated to the world that it is possible to be famous and still remain anonymous.
Banksy started to create his first works in freeform in the underground scene of Bristol, at the community centre of Burton Hill. His first collaborations have been with the DryBreadZ Crew, tanking inspiration from local artists, using as nickname Tes and Kato.
In the years, the artist has been associated to many persons such as Robert del Naja of Massive Attack, Robin Cunningham and Mr Brainwash, but it has also been said that he might be a woman or, even, a group of artists. Very few are the people who have had the privilege to interview him, one of these is Simon Hattenstone from the Guardian Unlimited.
The journalist describes him as a mix between the actor Jimmy Nail and the British rapper Mike Skinner, for his odd look which included tooth, necklace and earring, all in silver.
One thing is certain, during his career Banksy has demonstrated to the world that it is possible to be famous and still remain anonymous.
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