THE 30 MOST SPECTACULAR BANKSY WORKS - ART - 2025

The works of Banksy have been of most interest generated in the world of art in recent decades are its original concept and, above all, by the mysterious identity of the person behind them.

Banksy is the pseudonym of the most representative artist of urban art today. Despite being rich, with more than 50 million dollars in earnings, it is not known what his appearance is, since he has always preferred to remain anonymous.

Near Bethlehem (2005). By Markus Ortner - photographed by Markus Ortner, CC BY-SA 2.5, Also, did you know that in the middle of an auction one of his paintings self-destroyed after being sold for 1.3 million dollars? But those are not the only impressive curiosities about this artist.

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When Christmas came to Port Talbot, Banksy surprised everyone with this wonderful painting called Season's Greetings. Painted in a garage, in the main image you can see a child playing in the snow. But, on the other side of the garage you will discover that "the snow" is actually the ashes of a garbage container that is on fire.

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Among the most recognized works is Sweep it Under the Carpet. It was located on Chalk Farm Road, north London, during 2006. The image shows a service woman sweeping the dirt under the carpet of a brick wall. Many believe that it represents the Western world's indifference to global problems like AIDS.

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It was originally painted at Thekla Social, a nightclub located on a ship moored in Bristol Harbor. However, the City Council made the decision to have the job removed. The owners accepted because they wanted to protect themselves from some sanction. Interestingly, Banksy returned years later and repainted The Grim Reaper in the same location and remains there to this day.

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In 2009, a curious artwork appeared on a steamroller parked in Lewisham, London. The image is really very thought-provoking and funny as, after all, nobody likes traffic guards. It has become a very iconic and fun piece because of the way the officer raises his arms.

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The image shows a "naked" zebra waiting for an African woman to hang her stripes to dry. The piece appeared in the city of Timbuktu, capital of Mali. The play represents the absurdity of using water in a country that is ravaged by drought and how the West should help the people of this area.

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This piece of graffiti was produced by Banksy to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in 2012. The image shows a child at work making the uniform of the soldiers who will march in celebration of the UK Flag. The work did not last long, as it was withdrawn in early February 2013.

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This work shows a girl who is being grabbed by the robotic arm of an ATM. The piece appeared near the Exmouth market, north London, in May 2007. The message appears to be anti-capitalist, probably being strong criticism of banks in the area.

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This play shows a working-class man who looks quite sad. This is because he painted the phrase "follow your dreams", a quote that appears overshadowed by a rather striking rectangular box that said "canceled."

This piece was painted in May 2010, in the back of a Shabu Shabu restaurant in Chinatown, Boston.

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This piece was discovered in the back of a police headquarters in the province of Ontario, Canada. The work shows a security guard and a dog on a leash and a muzzle. The most striking thing is that the animal is actually a pink balloon. The work, however, was destroyed only a few days later.

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The piece features the words "There is always hope" behind a girl reaching for a heart-shaped balloon. She represents love, innocence and hope. This work appeared on South Bank, London, around 2002.

A painting with this image was auctioned for 1.3 million dollars, but in the frame was a shredder that destroyed the work after it was sold.

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The origins of this work are shrouded in mystery. It seems that Banksy makes fun of humans, who believe they are the only intelligent creatures. However, the image is very funny, since you observe how a monkey is deep in thought every day.

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This piece appeared on Allen Street in New York City in October 2013. The work attempts to flout the law by incorporating an anti-graffiti sign. Interestingly, the sign was stolen within hours of Banksy posting the image on her Instagram profile. Furthermore, the next day, city officials had already removed the author's work.

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It was painted on a wall in the West Bank in Israel during 2005. The image shows a very moving political message, as many believe that the work symbolizes children who are caught up in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. After all, these creatures yearn to fly to freedom.

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This work was first seen on London Bridge, but it has also been painted in many places. The piece shows a fallen, bound and tired angel. Next to it is a bottle that suggests that the creature drinks alcohol and smokes. This angel has failed despite your best efforts. Therefore, she ended up abusing those substances.

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The work shows Buddha with a bandaged hand and facial wounds that symbolize the triumph of the mind over emotion. This piece was made during the 2008 Cans Festival in London, which took place on Leake Street, also known as the 'Banksy Tunnel'. Other artists were invited to join in creating artwork during the festival.

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The play caused quite a stir when it appeared in Hackney, London, in 2009. The image shows a small boy in urban clothing clutching a boombox and a teddy bear. The play criticizes the inclusion of children within the gangs of that suburb. Unfortunately, this piece has been removed.

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The work shows a sign with several letters painted in white, which allows the word "park" to be read. However, the protagonist is a girl swinging on a letter. The piece appeared in a Broadway parking lot, Los Angeles, in 2010. It is a strong criticism of the lack of public parks that allow children to play safely.

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The work appeared next to the government communications headquarters which is located in Cheltenham, UK, in April 2014. The mural shows a group of 1950s-style government spies. They are listening to what they say in a phone booth, which refers to the techniques used by various agencies to spy on people.

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The work appeared in a Park City coffee shop, days before the premiere of a Banksy film played at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010. The piece represents how far a person can go to document beauty. However, they often end up destroying what they worship. In this case, a cameraman has plucked a flower to record it.

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During Banksy's "Better Outside Than Inside" protests in New York in 2013, the artist used elements from the streets to add his distinctive flair. In this case, the piece refers to the force games of the fairs, since it shows a child with a hammer about to hit a pipe.

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This is another work done in the 2013 protests in New York. This large cat was nicknamed 'Tagular' because it was made up of various symbols and labels. He appeared in front of Yankee Stadium, where one of the great clubs of the National Baseball League plays. Curiously, it was quickly painted, but the marks of where it was are still visible.

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All of Banksy's artwork in New Orleans is heavily protected and this marvelous piece is no exception. In fact, a guard protects her 24 hours a day. After all, they once tried to remove the artwork from the wall.

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Banksy often uses rats in his work, this being the clearest example. It appeared in the spring of 2010 and surprised friends and strangers. It is very difficult to locate, since it is located a few meters from the ground. In fact, a few days after it was painted, a snowfall fell that completely hid it.

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In 2005 Banksy designed the cover of the seventh album of the band Blur, which was called 'Think Tank'. Although she was criticized by many for “selling out”, this is a great example of her work. Unfortunately, posters related to graffiti art were banned from London transport. For this reason, Blur had difficulties to publicize the album.

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The following work is in New Orleans and refers to the alleged looting that took place throughout the city as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The piece has been damaged and restored on several occasions.

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It appeared in the Leake Street tunnel in May 2008, but it only lasted 4 months. This painting is full of irony, as it shows ancient cave paintings that are erased by a state worker. The piece alludes to how art is usually destroyed by those who do not understand it.

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Located in Chicago, it is one of Banksy's oldest works. However, it is very well preserved despite the harsh politics in the city that seek to eliminate all street art. The picture shows a baby carriage that is falling down the stairs.

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Banksy enjoys putting characters in unexpected settings. In this case, the imperial soldiers of the Star Wars saga are the protagonists, but they do not look threatening as usual. On the contrary, they look very funny working as cameramen and presenters. This piece was found in a mural located in Hollywood.

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This piece shows a boy flying a kite, although it is actually a refrigerator. Some suggest that the work represents hunger and poverty. Despite all this, the boy is still finding a way to hold on to his childhood and innocence. Unfortunately, this work has been removed from where it was painted.

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This work caused controversy when it appeared near a men's club in the city of Bristol. The owner of the place removed the door to sell it and raise funds for his business. However, the city council took it from him and claimed ownership. Interestingly, the man solved this problem when he received a letter from Banksy approving his decision to sell it to raise money for his business.

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