Street Artist Banksy Biography. Inspired by the thriving graffiti community in his home city, bristol, banksy's works began appearing on trains and city streets in 1993, and by 2001 his signature, stenciled works had cropped up all. Banksy is a freehand artist who grew into prominence in 1990.

Anonymous street artist banksy first turned to graffiti as a young, disillusioned adolescent. As banksy’s name and identity remain unconfirmed, talking about his biography is more a subject of speculation. Banksy is believed to be a street artist from bristol who started spray painting at the age of 14.

Banksy, a street artist whose identity remains unknown, is believed to have been born in bristol, england, around 1974.

His paintings are often about politics, war and other important topics. Banksy is a british street artist and activist who, despite his international fame, has maintained an anonymous identity. Banksy is originally from bristol, england, and fellow bristolian street artist robert del naja a.k.a. See available prints and multiples, paintings, and sculpture for sale and learn about the artist.