A young girl reaching toward a red heart-shaped balloon floating away
Girl with Balloon, Banksy. Photo by Dominic Robinson, courtesy of Artsy.
A masked figure throwing a bouquet like a grenade, depicted in a screenprint style
Love is in the Air, 2003, Banksy. Courtesy of Christie’s.
A partially shredded framed artwork hanging on a gallery wall
Love is in the Bin, 2018, Banksy. Courtesy of Sotheby’s.
Graffiti text reading “Copyright is for losers” on a gritty NYC wall
Banksy quote on NYC wall, anonymous street art. Courtesy of Gothamist.
Category Modern Masters & Market Icons
FocusBanksy
Period/MovementContemporary Street Art
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