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"Remember crime against property is not real crime. People look at an oil painting and admire the use of brushstrokes to convey meaning. People look at a graffiti painting and admire the use of a drainpipe to gain access."
— Banksy
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About Banksy
Banksy is a prolific graffiti artist from Bristol, UK, whose artwork has appeared across the globe. The titled sections are from Banksy's books, and those sections cite those books accordingly.
About Banksy
Banksy is a prolific graffiti artist from Bristol, UK, whose artwork has appeared across the globe. The titled sections are from Banksy's books, and those sections cite those books accordingly.
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