Banksy

Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist and activist known for stenciled graffiti that blends dark humour with political commentary. Active since the 1990s, he has never publicly confirmed his real name or birth date; investigative outlets have published unverified identifications.

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Occupation

Street artist; political activist; film director

Born in

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Born

July 28, 1974

Zodiac

Leo

Website

www.banksy.co.uk

19,024

days alive

52

years old

$1.6B

net worth

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Born
July 28, 1974 in 🇬🇧Bristol, England, United Kingdom
ResidenceUnited Kingdom
Zodiac
♌︎Leo·tiger 🐅
Updated Jul 2026

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About

Banksy works on walls and public surfaces worldwide, often confirming pieces after they appear. His practice spans stencils, installations, and pranks such as the partial shredding of Girl with a Balloon at a Sotheby’s auction in 2018. Secrecy around his identity is widely described as central to how he avoids prosecution for graffiti while controlling distribution through Pest Control authentication. Dayze stores a provisional birth date and place consistent with widely cited press reporting; they are not verified by the artist.

Before Fame

Associated with Bristol’s graffiti scene from the 1990s; reported to have adopted stencils heavily around 2000 to work faster and reduce time on illegal sites.

Trivia

Directed Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) and opened the temporary “Dismaland” theme park in Weston-super-Mare, England, in 2015.

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Astrology
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Fire
Earth
Air
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Sun Sign

Leo♌︎

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Moon Sign

Sagittarius♐︎

Dominant Element

Fire

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for July 28, 1974

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2023
Day 17,840
Age 48

“Cut and Run” retrospective (Glasgow)

Confidence
96%
Jun 1, 2023

First solo institutional-style survey approved by Banksy; handmade works and models.

2018
Day 16,140
Age 44

Girl with Balloon shreds at auction

Confidence
96%
Oct 5, 2018

A canvas version partially self-shredded moments after hammer at Sotheby’s London.

2015
Day 14,979
Age 41

Dismaland

Confidence
96%
Aug 1, 2015

Temporary “bemusement park” in Weston-super-Mare blending art and satire.

2010
Day 13,004
Age 35

Exit Through the Gift Shop (film)

Confidence
96%
Mar 5, 2010

Feature documentary directed by Banksy; premiered at Sundance.

2005
Day 11,388
Age 31

“Crude Oils” exhibition

Confidence
96%
Oct 1, 2005

London show remixing famous paintings with contemporary twists.

Day 11,327
Age 31

Murals on the Israeli West Bank barrier

Confidence
89%
Aug 1, 2005
Flight Manifest
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2003
Day 10,688
Age 29

BBC interview: first name “Robbie”

Confidence
96%
Nov 1, 2003

A rediscovered BBC radio clip from 2003 circulated widely after 2023; Banksy gives “Robbie” as his forename. Identity remains otherwise unconfirmed.

Day 10,565
Age 28

“Turf War” exhibition (London)

Confidence
96%
Jul 1, 2003

Early London show that included painting on live pigs, drawing major press coverage.