Kim, Adela H. (26 March 2014). "Banksy and the Wall". The Harvard Crimson. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021 . Retrieved 15 October 2018. This piece, one of the famous Banksy artworks, was found in Melbourne, Australia. Depicted is a homeless man who does not want physical money but seeks real, lasting social change. Johnston, Chris (6 October 2018). "Banksy auction prank leaves art world in shreds". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021 . Retrieved 12 October 2018. UNICEF reminds us that, although today 1 billion less people live in extreme poverty than 20 years ago, children account for nearly half of the world’s extreme poor, with 1 in 4 children living in poverty in the world’s richest countries. At the same time, in almost every country in the world children are more likely to live in poverty than adults and only half of all countries in the world have child poverty data. ​ Bansky is undoubtedly one of the most legendary graffiti artists, identified as a troubadour of modern times. He is a renowned and committed artist, incisive and often amazing. Today, Banksy has a place among the great pesonalities of this world, with his subversive actions.

At the same time, the image is also tinged with a sense of melancholy or sadness, as the girl's position below the balloon suggests that she may not be able to reach it. This can be seen as a reflection of the harsh realities of life and the many obstacles that can stand in the way of our dreams and aspirations. Painted on a wall in Israel’s West Bank in 2005, this is one of Banksy’s most well-known and most political messages.Banksy’s Girl With A Balloon is one of his most recognizable works. With two simple shapes, one burst of red, and a short faded statement, “There is always hope” Banksy is able to leave an impressionable mark on viewers of this artwork. One of Banksy's most consistent messages is the idea that we should question authority and challenge the status quo. He frequently uses his art to critique government policies, social norms, and cultural values, often taking aim at the powerful and privileged. Banksy is an anonymous street and graffiti artist. They use stencils to make their art, often spraying it on walls in public places. Since they have become world-famous, they have secretly placed their work in big galleries like the Tate, the Louvre and the British Museum.

In July 2017, a Samsung poll of 2,000 people from the United Kingdom asked participants to rank twenty pieces of British art. The poll's results listed Balloon Girl as the people's number one favourite artwork. [19] Banksy painted the phrase “If Graffiti Changed Anything, it would be Illegal”, a possible swipe at the government and how voting as an individual never changes anything. 27.Flying Balloon GirlFor those who have lost a loved one it may gift them strength, for those are out of love it can signify that love may yet come their way. An image of Abraham Lincoln was painted by Banksy in New Orleans. He created this work on the third anniversary of the hurricane which devastated the city, commenting on the slow pace of reconstruction by officials. Some of Banksy's works have been sold at auction and through private galleries, and have fetched high prices from collectors and art enthusiasts. However, many of Banksy's most famous works remain in public spaces, and are protected by law from being removed or sold.

Alicia has been working for artincontext.com since 2021 as an author and art history expert. She has specialized in painting analysis and is covering most of our painting analysis. Girl With Balloon is the quintessential Banksy image. Using his signature graffiti stencil technique, this motif is internationally recognisable. Banksy's work also often contains a message of hope and possibility, even in the face of difficult and challenging circumstances. Many of his pieces, such as his famous "Girl with Balloon," convey a sense of optimism and resilience, encouraging viewers to see the world in a different way and to imagine new possibilities for themselves and for society as a whole.Child poverty is a deeply disruptive social phenomenon, with devastating effects upon children's health, well-being and overall development. It is this same disruption of the normal course of things that Banksy's " Umbrela Girl" (left) successfully conveys to viewers. This very poignant composition, which saw the light in New Orleans in 2008 and alludes to the disas​trous handling of the deadly hurricane Katrina, puts into question the essence of what is meant to protect us.​ Another option is to keep an eye out for Banksy's street art when you are traveling, as the artist's works can be found in cities all around the world. While it is not legal to remove or vandalize public property, many property owners have chosen to preserve Banksy's works by building protective structures around them or moving them to a different location. One such person is of course Justin Bieber and Banksy took to social media to air his disgust and in so doing proving he is at least not a Belieber. Jess Denham (12 March 2014). "Banksy reworks girl with heart balloon to mark third anniversary of Syria conflict". The Independent. Archived from the original on 7 October 2018 . Retrieved 7 March 2016.

Hull is another city where Banksy works can be found dotted around the city with the most noted one being the ‘Draw the Raised Bridge’ artwork found on the Scott Street Bridge. However, since it’s unveiling in 2018, the bridge has been designated for demolition which means the mural will have to be moved to a new location in the city centre. While there’s been no further word on where this mural is going, you can see another on the city’s Queen Street. Located in a car park off the main carriageway, there is a mural depicting 2 children gazing up at Mary Poppins who is flying off with a Lidl bag in tow. There have been rumours among the locals as to whether it’s a genuine Banksy but given its styling and the characteristic nod to capitalism in the Lidl bag, it’d have to have come from a very good copy-cat. Record price for Banksy bomb art". BBC News. 8 February 2007. Archived from the original on 6 August 2021 . Retrieved 17 December 2015. This piece is located on two sides of a garage, where it seems to show a child playing in the snow at Christmas time. The original Kids on Guns was first released in 2003 in spray paint and acrylic. It seems to suggest the power and value of love and the purity of childhood innocence in a world of darkness – unity over the discord of war. Banksy's balloon girl chosen as nation's favourite artwork". BBC News. 26 July 2017. Archived from the original on 6 September 2021 . Retrieved 29 July 2017.It is most often considered to be a comment on the death of the telephone through the rise of social media, but an alternative consideration could be a change in telephone design away from the traditional red phone box and hence forms a list of iconic works by Banksy 43.Fridge Kite – New Orleans During this time in 2009, there was apparently a lot of child involvement in the gangs of the area, and many consider this piece to comment on this. 30.GCHQ Government Spies Telephone Box – Cheltenham Street art develops into multiple forms in public places or on the streets. The term includes: the practice of graffiti, use of stencils, paint and markers, video projection, creation of posters on streets and sidewalks. Street art is considered a movement of artists who refuse to be associated with the masses, who want to raise attention by showing their political opinions, without being associated with a particular art form. The street artists are basically the ones who prefer to perform without permission, without prior consent, without taboos and without limits. Street art can be seen everywhere in the world, since it has no boundaries, nor sex, nor predetermined delimitation. All this has contributed to making this form of art increasingly original and popular. Banksy Girl with Balloon Double Canvas at Andipa Gallery, London". Andipa . Retrieved 11 October 2023.