How street artist and political activist Banksy turned vandalism into a billion-dollar art industry
Banksy's journey from illegal street art to a multi-million dollar commodity highlights counterculture's rapid monetization. Once scrawled on walls to challenge authority, the artist's stencils are now guarded, insured, and highly sought after by collectors, raising questions about art's commercialization.
Banksy's journey from illegal street art to a multi-million dollar commodity highlights counterculture's rapid monetization. Once scrawled on walls to challenge authority, the artist's stencils are now guarded, insured, and highly sought after by collectors, raising questions about art's commercialization.
