View more than 155 pieces by elusive artist Banksy this February in Charlotte
The work of elusive street artist Banksy is on its way to Charlotte.
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits will open Feb. 25 and showcase more than 155 works, including prints, photos, sculptures, installations and murals — some of which were reproduced specifically for the exhibition. A video documentary on work accompanies the show.
Tickets for the event at Silver Hammer Studios at AvidXChange Music Factory are on sale now. Adult prices start at $27.20.
Banksy is a world renowned street artist known for his popular work with stenciling who veers away from speaking to the press. As a teenager, he got his start in a graffiti crew in Bristol, England, according to streetartbio.com. In his youth, while dashing away from police after vandalizing public spaces, he hid under a van and saw stenciled letters sprayed on a truck and figured it would be an interesting way to speed up his painting. From that point on stenciling became his new style.
For those who say Banksy himself would never consent to a show such as The Art of Banksy: Without Limits as it goes against what he stands for — you may be right. A note on banksy.co.uk states: “Members of the public should be aware there has been a recent spate of Banksy exhibitions none of which are consensual. They‘ve been organised entirely without the artist’s knowledge or involvement. Please treat them accordingly.”
More than 1 million visitors have seen The Art of Banksy already in cities across the world, including Istanbul, Amsterdam, Melbourne and Berlin. In London, the exhibit featured iconic works such as “Girl and Balloon,” “Flower Thrower” (or “Love Is In The Air”) and “Rude Copper,” alongside some of his lesser-known masterpieces.
SEE Global Entertainment also brought Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Exhibit to Charlotte. Similar shows have been growing in popularity across the country and in Charlotte. Immersive Van Gogh was extended three times at Camp North End’s historic Ford Building in partnership with Blumenthal Performing Arts.
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
Location: 817 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: Uptown
Opening Feb. 25
Tickets: Available online
Instagram: @the_artofbanksy
This story was originally published June 22, 2021 at 5:46 PM.
