For sure there were so many famous artists who left many works that witness their superior skills. However, true artists who are still living today, there are not so many. Banksy is perhaps the most illustrious living artist in the world. This man’s provocative works have had a great influence on modern street art through the provocative social and political themes of his paintings. To choose from his so many art works is not an easy tasks, but here are some of his most known pieces.
1- Three wise monkeys
The three wise monkeys are originally a popular Japanese pictorial maxim, depicting the proverbial principle “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”. Those three monkeys are
- Mizaru, covering its eyes so he sees no evil,
- Kikazaru, covering its ears so he hears no evil, and
- Iwazaru, covering its mouth so who speaks no evil.
This work is one of Banksy’s most recognizable pieces of art. The special touch of this artist adds more symbolism to the original theme.
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2- Monkeys Parliament
Though Banksy is renowned for his street art, some of his most remarkable works are actually oil on canvas. This are piece actually bears a profound political criticism to the UK’s House of Commons and its policies. Instead of British politicians, Banksy depicts chimpanzees dominating the UK’s House of Commons through an image full of provocation. The genius that this artist represents is able to deliver a deep political opinion through art and creativity.
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3- Colored Rain
In this beautiful artwork, Banksy depicts a teasing scene that shows the different reactions of a child and a grown man to the colorful “rain”. As the man looks annoyed and hastily seeking refuge, the young child opens his arms and joyfully exposed to the rain, with an attitude full of life and innocence.
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4- Nurse
This work is actually a tribute to nurses around the world for their sacrifices for the humanity. This art piece is keeping inspiring the world since it was dropped off. In This work, Banksy is portraying a nurse as superhero toy being held by a young child. The child here is playing with his favorite “true” superhero while the other comic characters like Batman and Spiderman are thrown in a wastebasket. With the Red Cross emblem decorating the chest and mask on the face, the super nurse is embarking for a new mission.
5- Flower Thrower
Peace messages are in the heart of political opinions depicted in Banksy works. In this art piece, the artist depicts a rebel wearing a cap and bandana, and instead of a Molotov cocktail or a stone, he is throwing a Bouquet of flowers in a clear message of love and peace. Since its launching, this work has become universal symbol peace as opposed to war and violence.
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6- Girl with Balloon
Girl with Balloon is unquestionably one of Banksy’s most famous works. In this work, the artist depicts a little girl trying to reach towards a red heart-shaped balloon. This image full of optimism was launched in 2002 as part of a London series of street art works. The original work was accompanied by the words “There is always hope”.
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7- PULP FICTION
This is certainly one of Banksy’s most known and controversial works. This is actually a scene taken from Quentin Tarantino’s hit 1994 film “Pulp Fiction”, featuring Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta. However, instead of guns, they were depicted holding bananas. The popularity of this movie has contributed in the success of this work since Pulp Fiction prints are extremely popular with collectors.
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