Banksy, anonymous British graffiti artist known for his antiauthoritarian art, often done in public places. He began using stencils in 2000 and developed a distinctive iconography of recognizable images such as rats and policemen. With wry wit and stealth, Banksy merged graffiti art with installation and performance.
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