Banksy
Anonymous street artist
Sayings by Banksy
I don't have a problem with people making money from my art. I just don't want to be involved in it.
The world is a giant canvas, and I'm just here to paint on it.
I think it's important to challenge authority. That's what art is all about.
The art establishment is a joke. It's full of rich people who don't know anything about art.
I'm a big fan of irony. I think it's a very powerful tool.
You don't need a degree to be an artist. You just need to have something to say.
I think it's important to be a bit rebellious. It keeps you honest.
I don't think art should be expensive. It should be free for everyone to enjoy.
The greatest weapon against injustice is to laugh at it.
I'm not trying to be a hero. I'm just trying to make a point.
I think it's important to be a bit of a troublemaker. It keeps things interesting.
Art should be something that makes you question things, not just something pretty to look at.
I don't believe in rules. I think rules are made to be broken.
The greatest art is the art that makes you uncomfortable.
I'm not a politician. I'm just an artist who has something to say.
I think it's important to be a bit of a prankster. It keeps everyone on their toes.
Art should be a dialogue, not a monologue.
I'm not trying to be mysterious. I just don't want to be famous.
I think it's important to be a bit of a contrarian. It makes things more interesting.
The streets are my canvas, and the city is my gallery.