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A look at 'Inside Banksy: Unauthorized exhibition' in Mexico

Exhibit features reproductions of provocative works by the British street artist

Published: March 15, 2023 16:55 Gulf News Report

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2023-03-15T001237Z_2010883737_RC2STZ9QZ3HI_RTRMADP_3_MEXICO-BANKSY — Art connoisseurs in Mexico can now visit the latest unauthorised exhibit of Banksy, the elusive British street artist. Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-03-15T001319Z_2058667774_RC2STZ9I9C7L_RTRMADP_3_MEXICO-BANKSY — With very little being known about Banksy, the artist’s recreated exhibitions are eagerly attended by art lovers across the world keen to learn more about the enigmatic yet mysterious figure. Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-03-15T001320Z_1859477818_RC2STZ9CVE4Z_RTRMADP_3_MEXICO-BANKSY — All Banksy's worldwide exhibitions are unauthorised, with the artist proclaiming that he encourages anyone to 'copy and borrow' his art. Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-03-15T001326Z_685447998_RC2STZ9XT70Q_RTRMADP_3_MEXICO-BANKSY — Banksy is known for witty artworks that often make powerful references to world affairs. Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-03-15T001355Z_567903421_RC2STZ9K0P2C_RTRMADP_3_MEXICO-BANKSY — He rose to fame painting clandestine street murals, typically simple graffiti stencils with a sharp political point, all over the world. Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-03-15T001356Z_1381606919_RC2STZ9QOLCR_RTRMADP_3_MEXICO-BANKSY — The artist has also produced a treasure trove of other kinds of images, and his head-turning work have repeatedly sold for hundreds of thousands of pounds, including to a raft of famous people. Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-03-15T001442Z_715860695_RC2STZ9G88YB_RTRMADP_3_MEXICO-BANKSY — Banksy in 2013 reportedly set up a stand near the New York City’s Central Park and sold 20 signed canvases of his own work for $60 each. Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-03-15T001356Z_104965925_RC2STZ9YDBZT_RTRMADP_3_MEXICO-BANKSY — A woman visits the 'Inside Banksy: unauthorized exhibition' in Mexico City, Mexico. Image Credit: Reuters

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2023-03-15T074659Z_1636942796_RC2STZ9727Z8_RTRMADP_3_MEXICO-BANKSY — People visit the 'Inside Banksy: unauthorized exhibition' in Mexico City, Mexico. Image Credit: Reuters

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