Latest Banksy News
Robbie Williams To Buy 10 Million Banksy
Robbie Williams is hoping to buy a share in a £10 million Banksy artwork. The 46-year-old singer is a keen collector of the street artist's work and has joined a syndicate looking to purchase 'Show...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 September 2020
Louis Theroux Wants To Make A Soccer Documentary
Louis Theroux would like to make a soccer documentary.The 50-year-old TV star has revealed he is open to making a sports-themed documentary, as he feels it would give him a chance to see ''the high...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 June 2020
Banksy Denies He's Massive Attack Musician Robert Del Naja
Banksy's identity is something that's been a topic of discussion for some time and, in more recent months, many thought they'd cracked the case of the Bristol street artist, claiming that Massive Attack musician Robert...
By Daniel Falconer in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 August 2017
Did Goldie Let Slip Banksy's Real Identity?
The real identity of the world-famous anonymous artist Banksy has for many years been the subject of speculation. However, one theory that the graffiti genius is actually Massive Attack leader Robert Del Naja has gotten...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 June 2017
Is Banksy Really Massive Attack's Founder Robert Del Naja?
For more than two decades, art collectors and graffiti enthusiasts alike have speculated as to the true identity (or identities) behind Banksy, the artist whose socially and politically aware murals have regularly been valued in...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 September 2016
Banksy Gifts Primary School With A Mural Of Their Own
The only time you'll ever want your property to be defaced by a graffiti artist is if its by Banksy. Then suddenly you've got a valuable piece of art right on your doorstep. The pupils...
By Holly Williams in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 06 June 2016
Scientists Believe They Have Uncovered Banksy's Real Identity
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London claim to have solved the art world’s biggest mystery, just who is Banksy? After using a technique often used to catch serial criminals, the scientist say they can...
By Stephanie Chase in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 04 March 2016
Banksy's 'Bemusement Park' Installations Sent To French Refugee Camp
The 'bemusement park', which opened this summer (15) in Weston-super-Mare, England, has closed its doors to the public and the artists behind the installations have agreed to send their materials to France, so...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 October 2015
Banksy Is Sending Dismantled Dismaland To Calais Migrant Camp
Banksy’s pop-up art installation, Dismaland, is being dismantled but he’s made a very special request and one which will help thousands of people living in extremely difficult conditions. The Bristol based artist is sending timber...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 September 2015
Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt 'Are House Hunting In London'
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are house hunting in London.The 'Unbroken' director and her 51-year-old husband are reportedly keen to find a property in the UK capital because Angelina - who's won various awards for...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 August 2015
Brad Pitt Offered Private Tour Of Bansky's Dismaland
Brad Pitt is to get a private tour of Banksy's Dismaland theme park.The 'Fury' actor - who is a huge fan of the Bristol street artist - is reportedly being given the opportunity to view...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 August 2015
Demand For Banksy's Dismaland Crashes Ticket Website
The website remained down on Sunday (23Aug15) and organisers admitted fans would be unable to buy tickets until at least Tuesday (25Aug15). A statement posted online reads, "We would like to apologise...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 August 2015
Thousands Queue To Experience Bansky's Dark 'Dismaland' Exhibition
‘Dismaland’, the new exhibition by artist Banksy is causing crowds of thousands descend upon the seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare in the hope of getting tickets. The exhibition offers a dark and twisted take on a...
By Stephanie Chase in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 22 August 2015
Artist Banksy Creates Provocative Anti-themepark Dismaland
His 'bemusement park' Dismaland, which will open to the public in a disused Weston-super-Mare swimming centre on Saturday (22Aug15) features art installations and exhibitions set up to prompt discussion and thought. Visitors...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 August 2015
Banksy Breaks Silence To Condemn 'Stealing Banksy' Exhibition
After weeks of shadowy new works, Bristolian street artist Banksy has broken his silence to condemn an exhibition claiming to be "the most expensive collection of Banksy artworks ever assembled."The 'Stealing Banksy' Exhibition has Been...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 April 2014
Gotcha! Has Banksy Been Unmasked On Camera? [Video]
Banksy has apparently been caught on camera installing his latest creation in Bristol. CCTV cameras set up to deter graffiti artists filmed two people dressed as workmen unloading kit from the back of a white...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 April 2014
Did You Spot Banksy's Getaway Van In Cheltenham? New Artwork Pops Up
Banksy strikes again! Or, at least we think he has. The mysterious street artist appears to have unveiled his latest creation in Cheltenham - lampooning governmental surveillance by stencilling three 1950's style agents using devices...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 April 2014
Justin Bieber Gets Banksy Artwork Tattoo
Justin Bieber has added an image by street artist Banksy to his ever-growing collection of tattoos.The image, entitled Balloon Girl, shows a young girl reaching for a heart-shaped balloon as it drifts away. It became...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 March 2014
Banksy's 'Kissing Coppers' Is Latest Artwork To Be Hawked For Fortune In USA
One of Banksy's most instantly-recognisable graffiti artworks 'Kissing Coppers' has been sold in the US for $575,000 (£345,000) after being chiselled off the wall of a Brighton pub. The news that yet another chunk of...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 February 2014
David Beckham To Take Up Street Art
David Beckham wants to take up street art.The retired soccer star has been busy with a number of projects - including his new Miami-based Major League Soccer (MLS) side - since quitting the sport last...
By Clive King in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 February 2014
Banksy 'Girl With A Balloon' Graffiti To Be Chiselled Off Wall Due To Rot
Banksy's work of street art 'Girl with a Balloon' is to be taken from its London wall by Sincura Group, the company responsible for removing another of the artist's pieces and selling it for a...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 February 2014
Shill Bidding And Dodgy Back Stories - Banksy's Charity Artwork Doesn't Sell
The story was simple, but charming: a woman, working at a thrift store raising money for homeless people with AIDs sells a painting for $50. Weeks later, the painting is re-donated, having been edited somewhat...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 November 2013
A Sad End To Banksy's N.y.c Stint After 'The Banality Of The Banality Of Evil' Auction Fails
Bankey’s residency in New York was punctuated by many newsworthy events. He was reportedly chased and arrested by police, sculptures and graffiti art popped up all over the city, and unsuspecting customers purchased original pieces...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 November 2013
Banksy Painting Auction Gives New York Homeless Charity Big Boost
Guerilla graffiti artist Banksy has helped to raise $615,000 (£410,000) to aid the homeless after donating a painting to a New York charity store.The enigmatic British star purchased a $50 (£33) oil painting of a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 November 2013
A Week In News: Lou Reed Dies, Celebs Go All Out For Halloween & Marvin Gaye's Kids On The Warpath
The Loss Of Lou Reed: Legendary Velvet Underground rocker Lou Reed died on Sunday 27th October after succumbing to liver disease, having battled with poor health for months. The world reacted with sorrow to the...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 November 2013
Banksy Ends New York 'Residency' With Sale Of $600,000 Nazi Painting
Banksy finished his month-long artist 'residency' in New York with the sale of his painted work "The banality of the banality of evil" for a cool $600,000 - all for charity. The painting was auctioned...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 November 2013
Banksy's Nazi 'Vandalized' Painting Donated To Homeless/aids Charity
Elusive street artist Banksy has donated a painting worth more than $200k to a N.Y.C non-profit organization involved in helping the local, AIDS infected homeless community.Rebecca Edmondson, director of public relations at Housing Works, was...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 October 2013
"The Terrorists Won": Banksy Slams One World Trade Center In Rejected Op-ed
UK street artist Banksy has made headlines again but this this time it's not for his artwork - rather his writing after he decided to express his feelings towards New York City's One World Trade...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 October 2013
Banksy Slammed Over World Trade Center Remarks
Graffiti artist Banksy has caused a storm of outrage in the U.S. by criticising the design of New York's newly-built World Trade Center, declaring: "The terrorists won."The enigmatic guerilla artist has penned a blog dismissing...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2013
Landlord Hires Guards To Protect Banksy Piece, While The Street Artist Continues To Taunt New York Authorities
The Banksy piece, which was surprisingly revealed on the side of a New York building recently, is now being protected by a team of guards. The woman, whose wall the artwork ended up on, is...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 October 2013
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