The Philosophy Behind Banksy’s Art

What sets Banksy apart is not just the anonymity surrounding his identity, but the deliberate use of public space as a forum for philosophical and political discourse. By painting on city walls, security fences, and abandoned buildings, he blurs the lines between the gallery and the street, between high culture and the everyday. His work does not ask for permission; it demands attention and provokes thought, often confronting passersby with uncomfortable truths hidden behind strikingly simple images.