Being banksy or doing something banksy means comitting an "outrageous" act that you think is highly rebellious and counterculture but is in fact banal, sanitized and/or monetized. Quite often if you see the word "edgy" used unironically, it will be referring to a banksy act.
Comes from the street artist Banksy, whose entire portfolio can be conveniently described with this adjective.
Comes from the street artist Banksy, whose entire portfolio can be conveniently described with this adjective.
by Sh-sh January 27, 2016
Perhaps the greatest stencil artist ever he parades his works around Britain quite illegally. He defaces monuments, spray paints animals and generally bugs people off.
I sware to god I saw Bansky the other day, but who the hell knows. Could be anyone, even old Thatcher herself.
by Willie C. November 17, 2004
Banksy is one of the most famous and possibly the best stencil graffitist ever. He was inspired by Blek le Rat and has been graffiting since a very young age. Almost all of his work is designed to mirror and satire goverment, polotics and modern socioty. He is NOT a sell out, his books were written to promote his issues and to explain his mindset to his fans and all the money he makes from selling signed canvases is well earnt. A true hero of freedom of speech
by Capn Bonbon October 9, 2008
Banksy is a pseudonym for a British street artist which uses street art as a form of political and social activism. He has a distinctive style in street art to create satirical art pieces. He is best known for his unique stenciling, however quite often he will make pieces of art which range from sculptures to YouTube videos intended to expose the truth about events and situations occurring in our present society.
Recently, he has become widely known for his art pieces and some of his works have been sold at public auctions for thousands of dollars. However, he demonstrates that his art was not for this intended purpose in his satirical film, "Exit Through The Gift Shop". he demonstrates that anyone can make art. However, it is the visual message which art sends which signifies its importance, a message which many people seem to neglect.
Many people in the underground art scene and elsewhere criticize him for being a 'sellout' where it is believed that his art is purposely brought into mainstream media for his anti-consumerist, anti-capitalist, anti-authoritarian and anti-war messages for money. However, this is not true as Banksy still remains true to his style, technique and his political and social themes. The only difference now is that he is a widely successful and acclaimed street artist. Some street artists which criticize Banksy still wish to achieve the same success as his and present him as a sellout out of possible jealousy for his achievements.
Recently, he has become widely known for his art pieces and some of his works have been sold at public auctions for thousands of dollars. However, he demonstrates that his art was not for this intended purpose in his satirical film, "Exit Through The Gift Shop". he demonstrates that anyone can make art. However, it is the visual message which art sends which signifies its importance, a message which many people seem to neglect.
Many people in the underground art scene and elsewhere criticize him for being a 'sellout' where it is believed that his art is purposely brought into mainstream media for his anti-consumerist, anti-capitalist, anti-authoritarian and anti-war messages for money. However, this is not true as Banksy still remains true to his style, technique and his political and social themes. The only difference now is that he is a widely successful and acclaimed street artist. Some street artists which criticize Banksy still wish to achieve the same success as his and present him as a sellout out of possible jealousy for his achievements.
If you have the time I would highly recommend watching "Exit Through The Gift Shop". Just google it and watch it. (:
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"Sometimes I feel so sick at the state of the world, I can’t even finish my second apple pie."
- Banksy
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"Sometimes I feel so sick at the state of the world, I can’t even finish my second apple pie."
- Banksy
by Globex February 16, 2011
Something that is rare, never seen, or unheard of. Usually regarding to an object or subject that is too cool for school.
"I've never heard this song before... this shit is Banksy's face."
"Yo my new watch is Banky's face."
"You've never seen shoes like these dude. Banky's face bitch!"
"Yo my new watch is Banky's face."
"You've never seen shoes like these dude. Banky's face bitch!"
by V$A March 10, 2012
Initially make interesting and provocative street art, then slowly take the cash and buy into your own self publicity by smearing shit on the walls. Basically, someone who smears shit on walls.
you: Where have you been?
them: I was just doing a banksy
you: we'd better run then before the cops smell it.
them: I was just doing a banksy
you: we'd better run then before the cops smell it.
by McBanksy October 17, 2010
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