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I wanted to highlight the destruction in Gaza by posting photos on my website - but on the internet, people only look at pictures of kittens.
Banksy
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Banksy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: July 28
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Film Director
Graffiti Artist
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Political Activist
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Bristol
Gloucestershire
Robert Banks
Robin Banks
Robin Gunningham
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