These bold Banksy innovations show how ubiquitous this unknown and incredibly talented street artist has become.
Though he has a largely secretive existence and public persona, many can identify a Banksy piece upon first glance. His work is typically very critical, political and subversive, making the most of his creative outlet. His work is more visible than ever now, thanks to both the book he published as well as the widely popular documentary released, a subject of controversy in and of itself. Most recently, Banksy left some iconic Olympic-inspired pieces in London's center, leaving officials unsure of whether to leave or wipe away the works of art.
Always keeping people guessing in the best way possible, Banksy is a genius with a massive pop culture following that's sure to only grow with time.
40 Bold Banksy Innovations
From Street Art Olympians to Sharply Sarcastic Street Art:
Courtney Scharf — Aug 10, 2012 — Art & Design
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Sharply Sarcastic Street Art
Street Artist Faif Uses His Austere Works to Make a Statement
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Satirical Street Art
Norweigian Street Artist Dolk Provides a Lampoon of Contemporary Society
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Humanized Rodent Graffiti
The Newest Mural From Banksy in Oceanside California
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Opinionated Street Murals
Mobstr Graffiti Art is Boldly Pushing Boundaries
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Street Art Allusions
The 'You are Not Banksy' by Nick Stern Series Brings Graffiti to Real-Life
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Imaginative Child Graffiti
The Interactive Paintings by Ernest Zacharevic Beautify Malaysia
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Cracked Street Art (UPDATE)
OaKoAk Graffiti Artist's Work Interacts With Its Surroundings
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Famous Stencil Costumes
The Banksy Flower Thrower Costume is Truly Inspired
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Controversial Cartoon Makeovers
Banksy Directs Simpsons Opening Credits
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Muzzled Graffiti Stencils
The Banksy 'Gas Mask Boy' Surfaces for the Public at a Price
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Million Dollar Name Bids
The Secret of the Identity of Banksy Comes at a Hefty Price
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Motivational Street Art
Portugese Street Artist VHILS Provides Encouragement and Excitement
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Poverty-Focused Graffiti
Michael Aaron Williams Comments on the Global Homeless Epidemic
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Wizard of Oz Graffiti Prints
Dorothy Isn't So Innocent in the Banksy 'Stop and Search' Piece
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Geisha Graffiti
The HUSH TWIN Exhibition Presents Exotic Street Art
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Movie Award Graffiti
Nomination for 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' Inspires a Banksy Oscar Mural
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Street Art Olympians
Banksy's Olympic Art is a Jab at Covering Up Graffiti for the Games
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Graffiti Statement Murals
The Banksy London Piece is the Latest from the British Street Artist
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Avian Graffiti Mash-Ups
Angry Birdsky is a Hilarious Combinatin of Street Art and App Games
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Sizzling Street Art Apps
Banksy Locations Tracks the Nearest Banksy Pieces
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Classic Pixelated Busts
The Banksy Cardinal Sin Sculpture Shows the True Meaning of Christianity
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Massive Mural Collaborations
Street Artists Cope2 and Brainwash Join for 'Never Never Give Up'
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Banksy-Inspired Ads
This IKEA Street Art is Reminiscent of the Anonymous Artists
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Supercar Street Art
Xander Walker Stencils are Perfect for Gearhead Graff Fans
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Fake Graffiti Ink
Rock Street Art on Your Skin with the Temporary Banksy Tattoo Designs
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Graffiti Phoneography
Aik Beng Chia Pays Tribute to Street Stencils with 'I'm No Banksy'
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Police-Tripping Sculptures
Tom Franzen's De Vaartkapoen Pokes Fun at Authority
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Stencil Art Contests
Show Your Talent at the Blek le Rat HUGO Man Competition
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Cluttered Comicbook Artwork
GoncaloMar Presents a New Show Full of Chaos
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Artist Death Illustrations
These Laurina Paperina Characters Take Revenge on Their Creators
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Building-Sized Stencils
Sten & Lex Show Off the Versatility of an Impressive Artform
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Rifle-Bearing Child Art
This Stencil is the Latest from Banksy in Los Angeles
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Graffiti Artist Support Murals
Bansky for TOX Pays Homage to a Fellow Street Artisan
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Satirical Sociopolitical Comics
'After the Barbarians' Gives Insight into Post-Apartheid Culture
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Boarded Playhouse Stencils
This New Banksy Wall Piece Takes Over the City of Angels
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Wall-Tagging Activity Books
The Graffiti Art Coloring Book Lets you Explore Street Murals at Home
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Social Media Street Art
The Mark Zuckerberg Has a Posse Sticker Arouses Curiosity in Los Angeles
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Celeb Graffiti Parodies
Hanksy Stencil Art is Getting Attention in New York
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West Coast Graffiti Prints
Obey SD Billboard Print is the Latest Artwork from Shepard Fairey
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MoMA and Nike Join Forces on the Everyday Sock
AI-Inspired Digital Art Programs
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Stealthy Collaborative Bowling Shoes
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Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Artistic NYC Watch Collections
The Swatch x Keith Haring BREAK FREE Collection is 80s-Inspired
Distorted Furniture Street Art
Alex Chinneck Designs the Surrealism First Kiss at Last Light
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Artistic Sneaker Collaborations
The 'Skechers x Vexx' Collection Highlights Bold Graphics
Virtually Outfitted Landmarks
JD Sports Dressed Big Ben in a Nuptse 1996 Jacket by The North Face
Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers
always do what you should do Joins adidas on the Superstar
Pop Art Beer Branding
Budweiser and Sir Peter Blake Collaborated on a New Can
Skateable Pyramid Art Installations
PlayLab Inc Works with Vans on a Bright Yellow Skate Ramp
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Playful Modern Art Shows
Brent Estabrook Debuts 'Storytime' at the Maddox Gallery in Switzerland
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Collaborative Vibrant Skate Sneakers
Crenshaw Skate Club and Nike Launch a New SB Dunk
Personalized Embroidery Pop-Ups
Battersea Power Station's Botanical Atelier Enhances Spring Style
Creativity-Fostering Art Events
POSCA Becomes Secret Walls' Official Paint Marker
Edgy Futuristic Activations
The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker in Paris is Otherworldly
Illuminating Collaborative Installations
Aesop and Bocci Embrace Innovation and Aesthetics
Artist-Inspired Sweaters
The Lee® X Basquiat™ Printed Sweater Fuses Collage and Graffiti Elements
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations
The Frank Stella: Recent Sculpture Exhibition Opens in NY
Vibrant Pop-Up Galleries
Elizabeth Sutton Launches a Pop-Up Gallery and Studio in New York City
Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions
Cj Hendry Showcases Her Public Pool Exhibition
Street Art Metaverses
LG OLED & Shepard Fairey Teamed up for a Frieze Los Angeles Exhibition
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Sculptural Shoe Activations
Briony Douglas Created a Striking Sculpture Exhibit for Browns Shoes
Stunning Origami Portraits
João Charrua's Creations are Intricate and Eye-Catching
Dynamic Upcycled Art Exhibitions
Hamed Ouattara Presents the Bolibana Show at Friedman Benda
Luxury Fashion Sculptures
Roman Feral Boasts the Hermes Bronze Monumental, 2023 Sculpture
Collaboration-Teasing Streetwear Billboards
Supreme and Corteiz Teased a Colaboration in London
Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging
1664 x André Saraiva Debut a New Vibrant Collaboration
Welcoming Bank Designs
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs the Headquarters of PSD Bank
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Ambiance-Forward Exhibitions Settings
Paul Stolper Gallery Juxtaposes Brian Eno and Dan Flavin
Pollution-Removing Murals
This Campaign Sucks by Dentsu Brings Awareness to London's Air Quality
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Intricate Lighting Sculptures
Objects of Common Interest Creates the Lights on Installation
Minimalist Artist-Honoring Timepieces
The Basquiat x Skagen Collection Has Timepieces and Jewelry
Statement Street Art
Alex Chinneck’s Surreal Street Art Transforms Bristol's Urban Landscape
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Tactile Soap-Adorned London Shops
A New Aesop Outlet Features an Installation in London
Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers
Keiichi Tanaami Joins adidas On a Pair of its Superstars
Creator-Friendly Initiatives
Patreon Lights Up Times Square with Creator-Centric Billboard
Artist-Inspired Dynamic Basketballs
round21 Designs Basketballs Inspired by Basquiat and Haring
Perception-Challenging Art Exhibitions
Raise the Moral Studio Presents the Becoming Familiar Show
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Dynamic Art Exhibitions
The 'Art in Motion' Exhibition Features Moving Artworks
Basketball-Inspired Public Art Installations
Cj Hendry is Set to Debut the Hoops Tree
Revamped Museum Brand Identities
The Brooklyn Museum Has Updated Its Branding Aesthetic
Museum-Approved Artist Collaborations
The Museum of Graffiti is Unveiling Three Exclusive Collabs
Sportswear Imprint Art Exhibitions
adidas Originals Presents the Originals Newcastle Exhibition
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Expansive Performance Running Lines
Bandit Launches 92-Piece Fall 2024 Line Inspired by Resilience
Artistic Auto Showcases
The 20th BMW Art Car Was Unveiled at the Guggenheim Museum
Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits
Ai Weiwei Presents Ai in Red Made from Bright LEGO Bricks
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Iconic Artist-Adorned Jeans Lines
The Lee x Jean-Michel Basquiat Capsule is Effortlessly Stylish
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
London-Inspired Sporty Campaigns
Nike Presents the Pulse of London Campaign Honoring the City
Transformed Historic Bank Buildings
Ivy Studio Overhauls the Interior of a Historic Building
Colorful Textile-Inspired Design Projects
Yinka Ilori Debuts Projects at ART on THE MART & NeoCon
Playful Cartoon Apparel
Kenny Scharf and Axel Arigato's Capsule Collection Lets You Wear Art
Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters
Ugo Gattani Illustrates Paris 2024 Posters Honoring Landmarks
Rapper-Starred Streetwear Campaigns
Loyle Carner Stars in New Always Do What You Should Do Series
Young-Artist Graphic Rug Collections
Alf Bärbel Wit Designs the LineLinesLines Collection
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Digital City-Inspired Art Works
New Digital Art is on Display in Grand Central Station
Graffiti Artist-Collab Streetwear
JA ONE XTC Joins Awake NY On a New Range of Apparel
Skateboard-Themed Photography Books
James Edson's Rabbit Hole Book Honors London's Skate Scene
Magician-Designed Playing Cards
Viral Illusionist Billy Menezes Introduces MYSTERY PLAYING CARDS
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Filmmaker-Inspired Pop-Ups
Montblanc Debuts Los Angeles Pop-Up Inspired by Wes Anderson Aesthetics
Artwork-Adorned Collaborative Boots
TATE and Dr. Martens Celebrate Ithell Colquhoun's Work
Street Artist Digitalized Exhibitions
LG OLED and Shepard Fairey Showcase Digital Street Art
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Curved London Office Buildings
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Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Ambient Atmospheric Music Exhibitions
Brian Eno Presents a New Show at the Paul Stolper Gallery
Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations
These Sculptures at Kew Gardens Are Made by Marc Quinn
Tech-Forward Contemporary Art Exhibitions
SPACES Was Organized by HOFA Gallery and PhillipsX
Boldly Patterned Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Low Shoes Get an Olympics Colorway
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Street Art-Adorned Perforated Footwear
Crocs Joins Futura Laboraties on a New Set of Shoes
Painting-Inspired Artful Cars
The New BMW Art Car Takes the M Hybrid V8 As the Canvas
Boldly Designed Rentable Apartments
Linda Boronkay Highlights Boldness for the Sessile
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Modern Artist-Collaborative Cabins
Daniel Arsham and Kohler Present Arsham in Kohler
Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks
Areaware Presents the Colorful New Bean Chalks for Imaginative Drawing
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
London-Exclusive Graphic Streetwear
BAPE Presents a New Collection of Apparel Limited to London
Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings
SOLDIER Presents the Passport Series of Artful Looks
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Sculptural Holiday Window Displays
Shawn Kolodny Collaborates with House of Creed
Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions
Joel Shapiro Presents His Out of the Blue Exhibition in NY
Honorary Toronto Capsules
OVO Unveils its 'Hometown Heroes Collection'
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
Celebratory Hip-Hop Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Collaborates with Legendary Graffiti Crew Tats
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
Instituto Inhotim Recently Unveiled Galeria Yayoi Kusama in Brazil
Boundless Art Exhibitions
The Frameless Experience Showcases Iconic Art Beyond Reality
Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions
Philadelphia Gallery Displayed Ode to Kyoto and It's Wild Here
Urban Green Space Overhauls
Four of London's green spaces will receive a makeover
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Bright London Typeface Installations
Yinka Ilori Showcases Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Immigration System-Inspired Artworks
SOLDIER's Passport Series Confront the Biased Justice System
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Fitness Club Pride Collaborations
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Ugo Rondinone Presents the Bright Light Shining Installation
Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions
EJR Barnes Debuts A Room on East 79th Street Show
Mysterious Painted Car-Door Auctions
Banksy's Crazy Horse Artwork Goes to Auction
Permanent London Art Installtions
Yayoi Kusama Presents Her Infinite Accumulation Piece
Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
Na Chainkua Reindorf Creates Bright Art for NYC Courts
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Fostered Design Curations
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Politically Artful Textile Shows
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Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Filmmaker-Honoring Design Exhibitions
The World of Tim Burton to Arrive at the Design Museum
Historic Contemporary Sculptural Artwork
The New KAWS:HOLIDAY Lands in Indonesia for its 10th Stop
Archaeological Protection Initiatives
The Remains of the Curtain Playhouse are Uncovered in London
Singer-Dedicated Streets
David Bowie Street is Celebrated in Paris
Knitted New York Subways
The Straphangers Lounge Recreates the New York Subway with Crochet
Contemporary Permanent Art Displays
Cj Hendry Introduces the HOOPS Tree Installation in Miami