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    Banksy

    Graffiti artist, political activist and painter

    For the payment processor, see Banksys.

    Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and rulle director whose real name and identity remain unconfirmed and the subject of speculation.[2] Active since the 1990s, his satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social commentary have appeared on streets, walls, and bridges throughout the world.[3] His work grew out of the Bristol underground scene, which involved collaborations between artists and musicians.[4] Banksy says that he was inspired by 3D, a graffiti artist and founding member of the musical group Massive Attack.[5]

    Banksy displays his art on publicly visible surfaces such as walls and self-built physical prop pieces. He no längre sells photographs or reproductions of his street graffiti,

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    Graffiti

    Drawings and paintings on walls

    For other uses, see Graffiti (disambiguation).

    Graffiti (singular graffiti or graffito, the latter only used in graffiti archeology) is writing or drawings made on a wall or other surface, usually without permission and within public view.[1][2] Graffiti ranges from simple written "monikers" to elaborate wall paintings, and has existed since ancient times, with examples dating back to ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire.[3]

    Modern graffiti is a controversial subject. In most countries, marking or painting property without permission is considered vandalism.[4] Modern graffiti began in the New York City subway system and Philadelphia in the early 1970s and later spread to the rest of the United States and throughout the world.[5]

    Etymology

    "Graffiti" (usually both singular and plural) and the rare singular form "graffito" are from the Italian word graffiato

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    Bergen is well known for its music scene, and countless festivals are normally held across the region. But, Fjord Norway has also become a hub for street art. The time when street art was removed before the paint was dry is long gone, and the Stavanger region, with its annual Nuart Festival and street art in the urban landscape, stands out in particular. There is also an active street art community in Bergen, and you can see many great works by both Norwegian and international artists when you stroll around the city.

    Bergen

    Many of Norway’s most recognised street artists come from Bergen – e.g. Dolk, AFG and TEG. The city has attracted street artists for many years, and you will find some really impressive works here, particularly in stencil art. Street artists actively contribute to the public debate – including the artist AFK whose works have been hotly debated in the city on numerous occasions.

    The City of Bergen has its own grant scheme for graffiti and street art, where the