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Banksy is a world renowned, London-based graffiti artist whose artwork is often political and/or humorous in nature. Although he has tried to hide his identity, his real name, according to The Guardian, is Robert Banks[2], born in 1974[3] in Bristol, England. His artwork has appeared throughout London and various cities around the world. His street art, which combines graffiti with a distinctive stencilling technique, has garnered him underground notoriety and widespread coverage in the mainstream media.