Jonathan Jones Guardian's definitions
bank·sy (bank see)
n.
1. A generic term for stenciled street art.
2. A general slang term for easily done street art that mimics commercial advertising.
3. A term used to describe a graffiti artist who has "sold out" by becoming financially successful through the system he originally spoke out against.
n.
1. A generic term for stenciled street art.
2. A general slang term for easily done street art that mimics commercial advertising.
3. A term used to describe a graffiti artist who has "sold out" by becoming financially successful through the system he originally spoke out against.
"yo, did you see that banksy Pablo did on the school bus? Total wack job!"
"Several banksy style images have appeared in the run up to the election, including a print of David Cameron" - wired.com
"Several banksy style images have appeared in the run up to the election, including a print of David Cameron" - wired.com
by Jonathan Jones Guardian April 9, 2012
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