banksy = faceless street art in film!

if you haven’t heard about banksy yet, then you’ve probably been living under a rock! this british street artist is most known for creating satirical pieces of art on topics such as politics, culture, and ethics on walls all over the world using a mixture of graffiti and stenciling. some of his most notable works were done in 2005, when he travelled to palestinian territories and created nine images on israel’s highly controversial west bank barrier.

2010 see’s the release of his first foray into film with “exit through the gift shop”. the movie saw its debut at this year’s edition of the well-known sundance festival in utah. it contains exclusive footage of banksy, and many of the world’s most infamous graffiti artists at work.

make sure to keep an eye out for future viewings at a film festival near you. in the meantime the film can bee seen at many theatres around the UK. for a full list check out its official site @ banksy film

also check banksy’s wiki entry for more info on his most notable works to date…

last but not least, check the film’s trailer and a new excerpt below…