Brisbane is currently hosting The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” exhibition featuring no less than 150 artworks from the world’s best graffiti artist, and in big news, it’s just been announced that the exhibition will be coming to Melbourne.
Banksy is UK’s most controversial artist. No one knows his face, everyone knows his artwork. He is a name that will be remembered for years, he is the man behind art located throughout the world and he has multiple documentaries and books dedicated to his legacy. He’s kind of like the Sia of the art world… ridiculously talented, holds millions of fans yet remains a hidden face.
The Art of Banksy exhibition has showcased in Amsterdam, Istanbul and Tel Aviv and now, it’s Australia’s turn. Many of the graffiti artists’ most famous paintings will feature, in the form of prints, photos, sculptures, installations, murals recreations and more. There’s an infinity room where you can immerse yourself in Banksy’s most iconic works, murals created to represent seven of his latest works in war-torn Ukraine and an entire room dedicated to the Louis Michel artworks. There’s even a simulation of Banksy’s largest art piece, “Dismaland,” a pop-up amusement park that was anything but amusing.
This bold stance Banksy takes with his art is what makes his work iconic. He’s known for questioning politics, social trends and using art as a form of activism. Even if you don’t agree with his ideas, the artwork is difficult not to admire. Keeping his identity unknown is much to do with the pranks he pulls against the art establishment. He’s broken the news a handful of times for secretly hanging his work inside museums around the world such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Museum.
We feel obliged to tell you that the exhibition is in no way affiliated with Banksy himself, and the artist has even put a statement on his website to the effect—though he has also pointed out that he’s not the best person to complain about people putting up pictures without getting permission, so do with that information what you will.
Dates for the Melbourne leg of The Art Of Banksy: “Without Limits” season haven’t been announced as yet, though you can keep an eye on the website for when they are, Otherwise, if you can’t wait, hop on a flight to Brisbane and check it out right no. Tickets start at $36 for adults and $25 for children and you can grab them here.
Check out what else is on in Melbourne this year here.
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