Banksy

He's a Bristol (U.K.)-based graffiti artist whose fame has spread around the globe.

His work appears above and below, along with newspaper stories about him.

From his website:

If you want an audience — start a fight.

Be aware that going on a major mission totally drunk out of your head will result in some truly spectacular artwork and at least one night in the cells.



People look at an oil painting and admire the use of brushstrokes to convey meaning. People look at at graffiti painting and admire the use of a drainpipe to gain access.



The time of getting fame for your name on its own is over. Artwork that is only about wanting to be famous will never make you famous. Any fame is a by-product of making something that means something.

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This website has over 200 images of Banksy's work.

Wikipedia's article about Banksy is quite informative.

Three books by Banksy ("Wall and Piece"; "Cut It Out"; and "Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall") are available at Amazon.

[via Guy King — so you know Banksy must be good]