![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Many in the arts world would argue that the most famous Banksy piece is ‘There Is Always Hope’, completed in 2002, which depicts a young girl reaching for a heart-shaped balloon. It’s no wonder Banksy was drawn to London with its diverse culture attracting people from all over the world. – Valentine’s Day Mural: Marsh Lane, Barton Hill. The artwork is located next to The Canteen with Jamaica Street providing the best views. – ‘Mild Mild West’: Head to the heart of Bristol’s cultural quarter, Stokes Croft. Look out for the clock tower and the nearby burger van – ‘Girl with the Pierced Eardrum’: Near Bristol Marina. The Banksy discoveries needn’t stop there, the city is proud of its street art prowess and even offers a Banksy walking tour and a street art walking tour so visitors to the city can see and discover for themselves, the story behind the famous spray-can artist as well as the up and coming street artists who have been inspired by the illusive man himself. Banksy’s work is as satirical as it is thought-provoking and this Dockyard piece ‘Girl with the Pierced Eardrum’ is a take on Vermeer’s iconic ‘Girl with the Pearl Earring’ but instead of an earring, Banksy’s girl has a security alarm. You’ll be able to see his first ever piece, ‘The Mild Mild West’ is on the side of a solicitors building on Stokes Croft, while his most recent work, ‘Aatchoo!’ was painted in December 2020 on an end terrace house on Vale Street, one of England’s steepest streets. The lively maritime city of Bristol is the city most associated with Banksy so it’s no surprise that you’ll find many of his artworks dotted around the city. ![]()
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