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and describe his work of art.
Who is Banksy and what does he look like?
The British graffiti artist, Banksy is now one of the most famous street artists in the
world with his work sold for often enormous amounts of money in auction houses - yet
his personal identity still remains to a large extent a mystery. This article seeks to
provide answers to those who are asking: who is Banksy and what does he look like.
Background
Banksy's art came out of the Bristol underground scene in the south west of England,
with his work first appearing in the late early 1990s. The tone of his work from the
start was typically satirical and darkly humorous with common Banksy themes being anti-war, anti-capitalist, and
anti-establishment. He often uses images of apes, rats, policemen and soldiers to express his ideas. Banksy has also
acknowledged the French street artist, Blek le Rat as a key influence.
Sometime around the year 2000, Banksy work began appearing in the East End of London, often appearing painted
on the sides of walls and bridges, and getting him into trouble with London authorities, who considered his work to
be vandalism. In recent years, his distinctive stencilled designs have appeared in other areas of the world.
In 2001 the first book of Banksy art appeared, it was called: "Banksy, Pictures of Walls". In 2010, Banksy's first
movie: Exit Through The Gift Shop was released. The film was billed as "the world's first street art disaster
movie" and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary. Despite his work being considered vandalism
by some, there is big demand for Banksy art, which now sells for high prices.
What is Banksy's name?
The name most commonly associated with Banksy is Robin Gunningham. Public records show that there is a Robin
Gunningham, who was born in Bristol in 1973 and educated at Bristol Cathedral School, who seems to approximately
fit with the known facts (although graphic designer and writer, Tristan Manco has said that he believes that
Banksy was born in 1974, not 1973). A former friend of Gunningham has also stated that he was "extremely
talented at art."
Banksy's agent has refused to confirm or deny the Robin Gunningham theory, while Banksy himself has joked on his
website that he was unable to comment on his own identity.
What does Banksy look like?
The only journalist to interview Banksy was Simon Hattenstone of the Guardian in 2003. When he asked if he would
be able to take a photograph of Banksy at the interview, Banksy's response was laughter. He describes Banksy as
being: "white, 28, scruffy casual," when he meets him.
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1°) Identify the document:
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2°) Underline the words referring to ART and complete the grid down below
Who
Where from
Personnality
Occupation
His work
His
techniques
His
characters
How he is
considered
3°) Traduisez :
 The first book of Banksy was called « Banksy, pictures of Walls »
 Banksy’s first movie was released in 2010
 The film was billed as « the world’s first street art disaster movie »
 The film was nominated for the Awards for Best Documentary.
 Robin Gunningham was educated at Bristol Cathedral School.
 Comment est structuré le groupe verbal ?
CONCLUSION :
Traduisez :
 T Manco has said that he believes that ….
 A former friend of Gunningham has also stated that he was…….
 Banksy’s agent has refused to confirm or deny the theory.
 Banksy himself has joked on his website that…..
 Comment est structuré le groupe verbal,
CONCLUSION
4°) Using all you know about Banksy write a text.Do you like the artist? Why?
Which artist do you like best A Warhol/E Hopper or Banksy? Why?(EE/EO)
(Exigences :Utilisez la voix passive, le « present perfect » ainsi que le vocabulaire de l’art)