Banksi, rođen 1973

The 100 Most Famous Paintings by Banksi

The painting that made Banksi famous is Devojčica sa balonom (2002). Toxic Mary (double) (2003) and Napalm girl follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 146 works by Banksi in our catalogue, these 100 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated октобар 2026.

Portrait of Banksi
Banksi · rođen 1973
Born · died
rođen 1973, Бристол
Movement
Street art
Works in our catalogue
146
Most famous
Devojčica sa balonom (2002)
Most works at
staatskanzlei-saarland

Banksi: the ten masterpieces

Devojčica sa balonom (2002) by Banksi
1

Devojčica sa balonom

2002 · Sprej boje

, poznata i kao Balloon Girl ili Girl and Balloon, predstavlja jedno od najprepoznatljivijih dela koje je stvorio Banksy. Ovaj umetnik, poreklom iz Bristola u Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu, prvi put je predstavio ovu moćnu vizuelnu sliku 2002. godine. Delo je nastalo kao autentični grafiti mural koji se pojavljivao na javnim zidovima širom Londona, dok je njegova prva iteracija bila smeštena na čuvenom mostu Waterloo Bridge.

Toxic Mary (double) (2003) by Banksi
2

Toxic Mary (double)

2003 · Spray Paint · staatskanzlei-saarland, Saarbrücken

In the realm of contemporary street art, few names command as much intrigue and reverence as Banksy. His work, Toxic Mary (double), serves as a hauntingly beautiful testament to his ability to transform the grit of urban spray paint into profound social commentary. This particular piece presents a striking vertical composition, featuring two ethereal figures—women adorned with delicate wings—stacked one above the other. The imagery evokes a sense of fallen…

More Banksi masterpieces, 11 to 100

Shop Until You Drop (2012) by Banksi
#14

Shop Until You Drop

2012

Banksy has said "We can't do anything to change the world until capitalism crumbles. In the meantime we should all go shopping to console ourselves."

Panda with Guns by Banksi
#16

Panda with Guns

This striking artwork presents a compelling visual paradox – a panda, universally recognized as a symbol of peace and conservation, depicted holding two pistols. Executed in a stencil…

Osama sunbathing by Banksi
#17

Osama sunbathing

Banksy's ‘Osama sunbathing’ is a striking and provocative piece that encapsulates the artist’s signature blend of street art aesthetics, political commentary, and subversive humor. The artwork depicts a…

Corrupted oil jerry crude oil by Banksi
#24

Corrupted oil jerry crude oil

“Corrupted Oil Jerry,” created in 2003 by the enigmatic street artist Banksy, is a powerful commentary on environmental concerns and consumerism. The artwork masterfully blends traditional landscape painting…

Think tank blur by Banksi
#25

Think tank blur

Captivating Subject and Emotional Depth This striking piece of street art captures an intimate, tender moment between two figures wearing helmets, symbolizing themes of love, protection, and unity…

The subjects Banksi painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see Banksi's paintings

The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Banksi Paintings from this list
staatskanzlei-saarland, Saarbrückenstaatskanzlei-saarland Saarbrücken 1 Toxic Mary (double)

Banksi, decade by decade: the defining painting of each

  1. 2000s
    Devojčica sa balonom (2002) by Banksi
    No. 1 of 100

    Devojčica sa balonom

    Age 27 – 36

    , poznata i kao Balloon Girl ili Girl and Balloon, predstavlja jedno od najprepoznatljivijih dela koje je stvorio Banksy. Ovaj umetnik, poreklom iz Bristola u Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu, prvi…

  2. 2010s
    Shop Until You Drop (2012) by Banksi
    No. 14 of 100

    Shop Until You Drop

    Age 37 – 46

    Banksy has said "We can't do anything to change the world until capitalism crumbles. In the meantime we should all go shopping to console ourselves."

  3. 2020s

Banksi's masterpieces: questions and answers

Which painting is Banksi best known for?Show the answer

Devojčica sa balonom (2002). Next come Toxic Mary (double) (2003) and Napalm girl.

How old was Banksi when painting Devojčica sa balonom?Show the answer

29 years old: Devojčica sa balonom dates from 2002 and Banksi was born in 1973.

What are Banksi's ten greatest paintings?Show the answer

Devojčica sa balonom, Toxic Mary (double), Napalm girl, Washing zebra stripes, Keep your coins i want change, Show me the Monet, Mona lisa with bazooka, Israeli palestinian pillow fight, Mona lisa showing her bum and No future. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many works did Banksi paint?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 146 works by Banksi, dated from 2002 to 2022.

In which museums can I see Banksi's masterpieces?Show the answer

Most of them are in staatskanzlei-saarland (Saarbrücken). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did Banksi paint the masterpieces?Show the answer

In 2000s: 4 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Devojčica sa balonom.

What are the first and last famous paintings of Banksi?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Devojčica sa balonom (2002), the latest Kyiv, Velyka Zhytomyrska 13 (2022).

What were Banksi's favourite subjects?Show the answer

Social commentary (4), Banksy (3) and Urban culture (2), among the 100 works on this page.

What art movement is Banksi part of?Show the answer

Street art, as the paintings on this page show.

The life of Banksi

Banksy: Biografija

Rani život i poreklo

Rođen oko 1974. godine u Bristolu, u Engleskoj, pravi identitet Banksija ostaje nepotvrđen. Njegov rani život prekriven je velikom misterijom, mada je poznato da je počeo kao grafiti umetnik koji radi slobodnom rukom početkom avjos ninetieskih godina, kao deo vibrantne podzemne scene tog grada. Na njega su uticali umetnici poput 3D, osnivača grupe Massive Attack, a svoje veštine je usavršavao unutar DryBreadZ Crew (DBZ) zajednice. Ovaj period postavio je temelje njegovom prepoznatljivom stilu i buntovnom duhu.

Umetnički razvoj i tehnike

Banksijev umetnički razvoj evoluirao je od grafita rađenih slobodnom rukom ka njegovoj autentičnoj tehnici zasnovanoj na šablonima (stencilu). Ovo mu je omogućilo bržu izvedbu složenih dizajna, što je bilo ključno za ilegalnu uličnu umetnost. Njegov rad je brzo stekao priznanje zbog svoje satire i subverzivne prirode, često kombinujući crni humor sa dirljivom društvenom komentarom. On vešto spaja vizuelne prizore i tekst, stvarajući snažne poruke koje osporavaju status quo.

Teme i uticaji

Banksijev rad dosledno se bavi izazovnim temama kao što su:

  • Politika: Kritika rata, struktura moći i političkih manipulacija.
  • Kultura: Ispitivanje konzumerizma, uticaja medija i društvenih normi.
  • Etika: Problemi siromaštva, nejednakosti, prava životinja i socijalne pravde.

Njegovi uticaji prevazilaze svet grafita, crpeći inspiraciju iz istorije umetnosti, popularne kulture i aktuelnih svetskih događaja.

Značajna dela i projekti

Banksy je stvorio ogroman korpus dela, kako u javnim prostorima, tako i kroz limitirane serije printova. Neki od najistaknutijih primera uključuju:

  • Devojčica sa balončićem: Možda njegova najikoničnija slika, koja simbolizuje nadu i nevinost.
  • Zagrljaj bombe (Bomb Hugger): Moćno suprotstavljanje ljubavi i uništenja.
  • Think Tank Blur: Komentar složenosti modernih sukoba.
  • The Walled Off Hotel: Potpuno funkcionalan hotel u Betlehemu, izgrađen pored izraelskog zida na Zapadnoj obali, koji nudi ogoljeno promišljanje o političkoj situaciji.

Aktivizam i javne intervencije

Banksy nije samo umetnik; on je i posvećeni aktivista. Često koristi svoju umetnost kako bi skrenuo pažnju na društvena i politička pitanja, često organizujući složene intervencije u javnim prostorima. Njegov rad na izraelskom zidu na Zapadnoj obali, gde je dodavao slike i poruke na betonski zid, primerno je primer njegove posvećenosti podizanju svesti o sukobima i nepravdi.

Istorijski značaj i nasleđe

Banksy je suštinski promenio percepciju ulične umetnosti, podigavši je sa nivoa vandalizma na nivo poštovanog oblika umetničkog izražavanja. Izazvao je tradicionalna shvatanja o autorstvu, vlasništvu i ulozi umetnosti u društvu. Njegov rad nastavlja da podstiče dijalog, inspiriše aktivizam i očarava publiku širom sveta. On predstavlja snažan glas otpora i podsetnik da umetnost može biti katalizator promene.

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