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Irish urban artist says artwork should be accessible to all ahead of new show

His approach, which he has dubbed ‘urban aesthetics’, breaks away from the political approach typically associated with street artists like Banksy.

The Independent UK

Drug Kingpin Used Laundered Pot Money to Purchase Iconic Banksy Artwork

A drug kingpin who used laundered money from his cannabis operation to acquire a collection of Banksy artwork has been sentenced to prison in South Wales.

International Business Times

Picture perfect: how to buy art at prices you can afford

Thanks to online galleries and affordable fairs, collecting art is no longer an exclusive club for the well-off

The Guardian - UK

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Drug Kingpin Used Laundered Pot Money to Purchase Iconic Banksy Artwork

A drug kingpin who used laundered money from his cannabis operation to acquire a collection of Banksy artwork has been sentenced to prison in South Wales.

Latin Times

Building with forgotten Banksy on outside wall hits the market in £750,000 auction

‘You buy a Banksy, and you get an investment property thrown in,’ the auctioneer said

The Independent UK

"The Banksy is a bonus": Bristol building with Banksy mural up for auction for £750,000

The mural, called The Mild Mild West, is one of Banksy’s earliest, painted in 1999 in response to police violence against partygoers

Evening Standard

Banksy’s vest is the hot commodity, rescue dogs are ‘common’ — this week's Barometer

What’s hot... and what’s not — keep up with Joe Bromley’s weekly barometer

Evening Standard

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Blue plaque erected outside east London Tesco to honour lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss

Daily Star's lettuce given mock heritage plaque after outlasting Truss's premiership

Evening Standard

Album buried underground in Orkney for more than a year takes charts number one spot

AN ALBUM by the “Banksy of classical music” that lay buried in Orkney for more than a year before being unearthed by fans has topped the UK…

The National (Scotland)

Banksy and World Cycling Championships bring £2bn boost to Glasgow

THE UCI Cycling World Championships and a major Banksy exhibition helped Glasgow attract more than 25 million visitors in 2023, new analysis has…

The National (Scotland)

Vandalised Banksy elephant artwork in Chelsea gets 'anti-graffiti' protection

The piece was painted over with white stripes within two weeks of going up

Evening Standard

Video: Banksy Artwork Stolen From London Gallery In Smash And Grab

2 men have been arrested and charged with burglary for allegedly stealing an autographed print by the popular artist this week.

International Business Times

Shocking moment thief breaks into London gallery and steals famous Banksy artwork

Two men have been arrested and charged with burglary by the Metropolitan Police

The Independent UK

2 men charged with stealing a famous Banksy image from a London art gallery

Two men have been charged with burglary over the theft of an artwork by street artist Banksy from a London gallery

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The Guardian - UK

Two men charged after Banksy artwork stolen from London gallery

Girl With Balloon, one of artist’s best-known images, recovered by police after burglary on Sunday

The Independent UK

Two charged after famous Banksy painting stolen from London gallery

Larry Fraser, 47, and James Love, 53, were charged with burglary after an investigation

The National (Scotland)

Cocktail and whisky bar with original Banksy artwork to open in Scottish city

A “HIDDEN” new cocktail and whisky bar is set to open in Edinburgh this week which features an unusual artistic touch – it has an original…

The Independent UK

Ronald McDonald, Uncle Ben and the mystery of the disappearing food mascots

Ever notice the reduction in illustrated or child-friendly brand icons on the supermarket aisle? Or that once-ubiquitous fast-food mascots seem to have been quietly retired? Kate Ng went looking for answers…

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The National (Scotland)

'Scottish Banksy' in appeal for donations for 'completely bonkers' projects

THE “Scottish Banksy” has made a call for donations for several “completely bonkers” projects ...

The Conversation

The genius of Banksy’s London animal murals

Banksy fans were delighted in August, as nine animal-themed murals by the street artist appeared across London in as many days. Speculation is rife about what deeper meanings may lie behind the new artworks. Yet, according to Pest Control (the body that authenticates Banksy’s work) far too much has been…

The Independent UK

12 of the best things to do in London this August bank holiday weekend

The festivals, comedy shows and al fresco films to catch in the capital this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Final artwork in Banksy animal series removed by London Zoo

Staff replaced stencil art of gorilla helping animals to escape with reproduction to preserve ‘significant moment’ for zoo

The Guardian - UK

Money Talks: Art, Society and Power review – a vivid, revelatory look at two sides of the same coin

From beaky Roman emperors to banknotes from Joseph Beuys and Banksy, money and art are inextricably linked in this fascinating show

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s wanton vandalism’: the unwanted consequences of owning a Banksy

The artist’s subversive work draws crowds and criminals alike, and owning an original is fraught with logistical problems

The Guardian - UK

Beyond Banksy: the other British street artists you should know

The Bristol-based enigma is making the news again, but he is only part of a thriving UK scene with a long history

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