I used to encourage everyone I knew to make art; I don't do that so much anymore. — Banksy Copy Share Image
The thing I hate the most about advertising is that it attracts all the bright, creative and ambitious young people, leaving us… — Banksy Copy Share Image
Bus stops are far more interesting and useful places to have art than in museums. Graffiti has more chance of meaning something… — Banksy Copy Share Image
The art world is the biggest joke going. It's a rest home for the overprivileged, the pretentious, and the weak. And modern… — Banksy Copy Share Image
I used to tell everyone I met to be an artist..... I don't do that any more. — Banksy Copy Share Image
I tell myself I use art to promote dissent, but maybe I am just using dissent to promote my art. I plead… — Banksy Copy Share Image
All graffiti is low-level dissent, but stencils have an extra history. They've been used to start revolutions and to stop wars — Banksy Copy Share Image
Modern art is a disaster area. Never in the field of human history has so much been used by so many to… — 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 Image
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 Image
There's nothing more dangerous than someone who wants to make the world a better place. — Banksy Copy Share Image
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 Image
Graffiti's always been a temporary art form. You make your mark and then they scrub it off. — Banksy Copy Share Image
I just wanna make the world a better-looking place. If you don't like it, you can paint over it! — Banksy Copy Share Image
When he time comes to leave, just walk away quietly and don't make any fuss. — Banksy Copy Share Image
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 Image
