the people who run our cities dont understand graffiti because they think nothing has the right to exist unless it makes a profit... the people who truly deface our neighborhoods are the companies that scrawl giant slogans across buildings and… — Banksy Copy Share Image
Brandalism Any advertisement in public space that gives you no choice whether you see it or not is yours. It belongs to you. It's yours to take, rearrange and re-use. Asking for permission is like asking to keep a rock… — Banksy Copy Share Image
A wall is a very big weapon. It's one of the nastiest things you can hit someone with. — Banksy Copy Share
Some people criticize me for using sources that are a bit low brow (this quote is from 'Gladiator') but you know what? 'I'm just… — Banksy Copy Share
There's nothing more dangerous than someone who wants to make the world a better place. — Banksy Copy Share
Graffiti ultimately wins out over proper art because it becomes part of your city, it' s a tool; "I'll meet you in that pub,… — Banksy Copy Share
Graffiti's always been a temporary art form. You make your mark and then they scrub it off. — Banksy Copy Share
I just wanna make the world a better-looking place. If you don't like it, you can paint over it! — Banksy Copy Share
Painting something that defies the law of the land is good. Painting something that defies the law of the land and the law of… — Banksy Copy Share
We can't do anything to change the world until capitalism crumbles. In the meantime we should all go shopping to console ourselves, — Banksy Copy Share
If you want to say something and have people listen then you have to wear a mask. If you want to be honest then… — Banksy Copy Share