Banksy Strikes Again

Perhaps you have heard of him, Banksy, the unidentified graffiti pro that likes to surprise the world with his unique artwork. This past month, Banksy did it again.

Watch the video of 3:48 minutes (source: BBC News).

Questions about the video:

1. What happened?
2. What does the local MP Jeremy Corbyn say about Banksy’s work? Describe in your own words.
3. What does expert Ulrich Blanché say about the image? Describe in your own words.

Banksy is known for being anonymous: despite his popularity and success he prefers not telling who he is. But will he be able to hide his identity forever? Read this article from The Guardian about how a legal row could force Banksy to reveal his real name.

Questions about the text:

1. What is the legal row about?
2. Why is the legal row so important? Give two reasons.

Discussion questions:

1. What do you think about graffiti?
2. What is graffiti: vandalism, art, social commentary or something else?
3. What do you think about Banksy’s anonymity?

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