Banksy | The World's Most Famous Anonymous Artist (English Learning for Curious Minds)

Hello, my Lovely Learners! Today we have an episode from English Learning for Curious Minds with Alastair Budge. You might remember last year we did an episode together where we wrote a story, A Visitor from Chilly Bottom, which you can listen to here: https://easystoriesinenglish.com/Chilly/ Banksy is one of the most famous modern British artists known for his anonymous identity and provocative street art.  In this episode, we'll explore Banksy's history, his rise to prominence, and the powerful messages behind his works.  Banksy's anonymous identity fascinates the public  Starting in Bristol's graffiti scene  "Girl with a Balloon" shreds after auction  Banksy's use of stencils for quick artworks  Political and satirical themes in Banksy's art  Mystery of who Banksy really is  Art on public walls, not in galleries  Criticism of the art establishment  Dismaland as a critique of consumer culture  Banksy's impact on street art's legitimacy Full interactive transcript, subt...