Banksy is an artist whose paintings suddenly appear on city walls, yet he never shows himself.
His works, which spark conversation around the world, are filled with sharp social satire directed at us and warm messages to people.
Many of you may have found yourselves captivated by these pieces at some point.
In this article, we’ll introduce a list of works by the enigmatic artist Banksy.
Alongside the famous pieces everyone knows, you might also discover a work that truly resonates with you.
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[Elusive] A List of Banksy’s Works! Pieces by the Mysterious Artist That Astonish the World (1–10)
Devolved ParliamentBanksy
A grand work depicting the turmoil of the modern UK Parliament and social satire aimed at politics.
In Japanese it’s described as a regressed parliament, and it’s a shocking painting in which all the lawmakers are replaced by chimpanzees.
Infused with distrust and irony toward politics, the piece drew attention from its release and in 2019 fetched a high price of around 1.3 billion yen at auction.
Banksy’s characteristically provocative viewpoint and powerfully detailed touch have earned it recognition as an artwork that goes beyond simple satire.
It is a piece that prompts reflection on the relationship between politics and art.
Girl with BalloonBanksy
Banksy’s Girl with Balloon originated as a mural painted in Shoreditch, London, in 2002.
The image of a monochrome girl reaching toward a red, heart-shaped balloon captured the hearts of many.
Depending on one’s perspective, it can be read as either the moment after the balloon slips from her grasp or as her attempt to catch a balloon drifting toward her.
It is also known for being voted the United Kingdom’s most beloved artwork in 2017 and for being run through a shredder immediately after it was auctioned in 2018.
Gorilla in a Pink MaskBanksy
Discovered in the western English city of Bristol, “Gorilla in a Pink Mask” is an early signature work by Banksy depicting a gorilla wearing a pink mask.
By pairing a rugged, powerful gorilla with a comical mask, it simultaneously conveys social satire and humor.
Although it was painted over when the building was later renovated, many locals have called for its restoration, underscoring the artist’s significant influence.
It is a piece that prompts reflection on the value of street art.
Love Is In The Air / Flower ThrowerBanksy
One of Banksy’s signature works.
It was painted in 2003 on the barrier wall in Beit Sahour near Jerusalem.
At first glance it looks like a masked man is about to throw a bomb, but he’s actually throwing a bouquet of flowers.
It’s widely thought to carry a message that we should value love and peace over violence.
Incidentally, the piece is known by several names; some sources refer to it as “Love is in the Air” or “Flower Bomber.”
Love Is in the BinBanksy
Speaking of Banksy, the artwork featuring the girl and the balloon is famous, but this piece is the one that, incredibly, was put through a shredder as a performance.
Right after the work Girl with Balloon—depicting a girl and a balloon—was auctioned off, a shredder that had been pre-installed in the frame activated, and about half of the painting was shredded.
It’s said that Banksy had set up the shredder as a protest against art being traded for high prices.
However, in the end, the sale went through with the piece in its shredded state.
Royal Courts of JusticeBanksy
This is a piece painted at a courthouse in London, UK.
You can see a judge attacking a non-resisting protester with a small gavel.
One interpretation suggests that the work hints at legal repression of protests following the designation of a pro-Palestinian group as a terrorist organization.
However, because the building is a historic structure, the piece was quickly concealed with a black sheet and barricades.
If you look closely at the illustration, you can also see blood splattering.
Shop Till You DropBanksy
This piece depicts a woman plummeting along with a shopping cart full of goods.
Titled “Shop Till You Drop,” it questions whether the powerful desire for possessions truly leads to happiness.
While some people choose to own very little, many others in our convenience-saturated world try to acquire it all.
But even if they manage to obtain everything they want, will they really be happy? This work invites us to pause before reaching for the next thing and consider whether it will genuinely bring us happiness.