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Banksy: Pop and Graffiti Art

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  When the walls turn canvas, it’s said to be the gateway of street arts. The street arts are often called unsanctioned art as it demonstrates the thoughts of the common people and brings out their views in raw form. It opens up unlimited possibilities for art as most of the art forms reflect the thoughts of the elite or well-to-do class. The street arts differ from country to country according to social-economic, political and moral ethos. Pop and graffiti art is one of the most popular art forms of street art. What is graffiti art? Graffiti is a very popular form of pop art as many artists use it to showcase their works in public places just as the arts are drawn on the canvas. Pop art promotes the quick reproduction of images for easy display. Being the most famous figure in the street art arena, Banksy is known for demonstrating an urban way of mocking, humor, fun, intelligence, and criticizing the contemporary political scenario. Enhanced his mystery and maintaining its anon...