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Is graffiti art or vandalism? That word has a lot of negative connotations and it alienates people, so no, I don't like to use the word 'art' at all.
Banksy
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Banksy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: July 28
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Bristol
Gloucestershire
Robert Banks
Robin Banks
Robin Gunningham
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