The Philosophy Behind Banksy’s Art

Banksy also used his platform to respond to the refugee crisis. In a piece painted in Calais, he depicted Steve Jobs—himself the son of a Syrian migrant—carrying an old Apple computer and a sack of belongings. The image is powerful not just for its political message, but for its deeper philosophical implication: behind every refugee is untapped potential, silenced by prejudice and fear. The work appeals to both conscience and imagination.