Banksy remains one of the most intriguing figures in modern culture, blending political activism with dark humor. This quiz looks at the career of the anonymous stencil pioneer who transformed public spaces into open-air galleries.
You will see questions about famous stunts, identity theories, and major installations. We cover iconic works, surprise auction events, and the recurring motifs that define this elusive artist’s legacy.
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What is the primary artistic technique widely associated with the street works of Banksy?
Oil painting
Oil painting
Stencil graffiti
Stencil graffiti
Bronze sculpture
Bronze sculpture
Digital projection
Digital projection
In which English city is the artist Banksy believed to have originally emerged from the underground graffiti scene?
London
London
Bristol
Bristol
Birmingham
Birmingham
Manchester
Manchester
What is the title of the famous Banksy mural depicting a young child reaching toward a red, heart-shaped object?
Girl with Kite
Girl with Kite
Girl with Umbrella
Girl with Umbrella
Girl with Balloon
Girl with Balloon
Girl with Flowers
Girl with Flowers
During a 2018 auction, what mechanism caused the print of ‘Girl with Balloon’ to partially destroy itself?
A shredder hidden in the frame
A shredder hidden in the frame
A laser cutter in the wall
A laser cutter in the wall
A mechanical arm behind the painting
A mechanical arm behind the painting
An acid solution integrated into the canvas
An acid solution integrated into the canvas
At which auction house did the unexpected self-destruction of the ‘Girl with Balloon’ print take place?
Sotheby’s
Sotheby’s
Bonhams
Bonhams
Christie’s
Christie’s
Phillips
Phillips
What was the name of the ‘bemusement park’ pop-up exhibition Banksy created in Weston-super-Mare in 2015?
Walled Off Hotel
Walled Off Hotel
The Cans Festival
The Cans Festival
Dismaland
Dismaland
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Banksy opened a project featuring views of the Israeli West Bank barrier, known as ‘The Walled Off Hotel’. In which territory is it located?
Palestine
Palestine
Jordan
Jordan
Lebanon
Lebanon
Egypt
Egypt
What is the title of the iconic Banksy work that shows a masked man poised to throw a bouquet of flowers like a Molotov cocktail?
Girl with Balloon
Girl with Balloon
Kissing Coppers
Kissing Coppers
Love Is in the Air
Love Is in the Air
Sweep It Under the Carpet
Sweep It Under the Carpet
Which individual has been most frequently cited by researchers and journalists as the likely real identity of Banksy?
Jamie Hewlett
Jamie Hewlett
Robert Del Naja
Robert Del Naja
Damien Hirst
Damien Hirst
Robin Gunningham
Robin Gunningham
Some investigative theories have linked the identity of Banksy to a founding member of which influential British trip-hop band?
Blur
Blur
Portishead
Portishead
Massive Attack
Massive Attack
Gorillaz
Gorillaz
Which animal is a frequent subject in Banksy’s work, often used as a metaphor for the underground artist and the ‘subversive’ classes of society?
Fox
Fox
Rat
Rat
Cat
Cat
Pigeon
Pigeon
The mural ‘Spy Booth’ in Cheltenham, which depicted three men in trench coats listening at a phone booth, was a commentary on what theme?
Animal rights
Animal rights
The surveillance state
The surveillance state
The futility of war
The futility of war
Art and capitalism
Art and capitalism
Banksy has cited which French street artist, known for his Parisian rats, as a major influence on his own style?
Thierry Guetta
Thierry Guetta
Blek le Rat
Blek le Rat
Shepard Fairey
Shepard Fairey
Invader
Invader
What was the title of the 2010 documentary directed by Banksy that explored the street art scene and the life of a documentary filmmaker?
‘The Banksy Files’
‘The Banksy Files’
‘Cut It Out’
‘Cut It Out’
‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’
‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’
‘Save Your Art’
‘Save Your Art’
In 2022, Banksy confirmed he had created several murals in which country to support and highlight the local population amidst the ongoing conflict?
Yemen
Yemen
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Syria
Syria
Ukraine
Ukraine
In 2013, Banksy launched a month-long residency project consisting of daily art drops and installations in which major city?
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Paris
Paris
New York City
New York City
Tokyo
Tokyo
What symbol is featured in many of Banksy’s works involving leopards or caged animals, representing the commodification of nature?
Emoji
Emoji
Dollar sign
Dollar sign
Barcode
Barcode
Surveillance camera
Surveillance camera
Which of these was a prominent, early Banksy image created to protest the British monarchy?
CCTV cameras
CCTV cameras
A child with a bomb
A child with a bomb
A soldier painting a peace sign
A soldier painting a peace sign
The Queen in a gas mask
The Queen in a gas mask
One of Banksy’s most famous London street pieces depicted characters from which film holding bananas instead of guns?
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction
Star Wars
Star Wars
The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
The Matrix
The Matrix
During which decade did the artist known as Banksy begin his career as a freehand aerosol artist?
2010s
2010s
1980s
1980s
1990s
1990s
2000s
2000s
What is the name of the office established by Banksy to handle queries, provide authentication, and issue certificates of authenticity for his works?
Pest Control
Pest Control
Banksy Authenticated
Banksy Authenticated
Street Art Verification Bureau
Street Art Verification Bureau
Art Registry Group
Art Registry Group
In the outdoor exhibit ‘Dismaland’, what object was transformed into a children’s slide?
A giant shopping basket
A giant shopping basket
A police riot van
A police riot van
A tank
A tank
A burning bank building
A burning bank building
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