There is no truer truth in this world than the indisputable fact that Banksy is far and away the most famous street artist of all time. In the shadowy world of street art where aliases and alter-egos are the norm, it’s a name known by everyone. They’ve created some of the most recognisable images of the art world. And over on Regent Street, an enormous exhibition of their work, The Art of Banksy, has been quietly charming Londoners since last September.
But all good things must come to an end – and the Banksy exhibition will shut its doors next month, on February 18. However, it’s not quite the final breath of the exhibition! Following the initial closure, it will be moving to a new London site, which has yet to be revealed.
The Art of Banksy comprises some of the artist’s most iconic pieces and some never-before-seen works. All of the pieces have been authenticated and guaranteed as the real deal. With 110 artworks on display, visitors can view notorious works such as Girl With Balloon, Flower Thrower, and Rude Copper. These are presented alongside “hand drawn sketches and personal works that Banksy created for friends, associates and lovers”.
Tickets start at just £17.50. Banksy fans and the Banksy-curious will not want to miss out! So act fast before it’s too late.
A world-famous Banksy exhibition
The Art of Banksy is already a worldwide spectacle, having dazzled “over 1.5 million visitors in 15 cities across the globe”. As well as works displayed on canvases and in print, pieces also include the intriguingly described “fascinating ephemera”. I’m not sure what it means – but it’s sure piqued my curiosity. This iteration of the Banksy exhibition is the first time that many of the pieces are being displayed.
Banksy’s other artistic statements are also making an appearance, such as Dismaland and The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem. Recent artworks are also on display, many of which have touched on the ongoing war in Ukraine.
New for the London edition of the Banksy exhibition is a peek behind the curtain at some of the works. Friends and associates of the artist have shared insights into Banksy’s most famous, impactful images. They’re shining some light onto how some of their most “headline-grabbing street art stunts were devised”. Visitors are sure to walk away having learned much more about the enigmatic figure who has been using art and culture in hopes of enacting change around the world.
Find The Art of Banksy at 84-86 Regent St., London W1B 5HB. The exhibition will be open until February 18, 2024.