Banksy’s satirical and political artwork now sells for millions of pounds.

During his latest masterpiece he’s opened an entire hotel packed with his art, in Bethlehem.

We take a look back over his career mapping out the rise of the world’s most famous graffiti artist.

Time Line

Banksy's artworks timeline

  1. Early 1990s

    The guerrilla graffiti star’s work starts appearing across Bristol

    Banksy's style is heavily influenced by French graffiti artist Blek le Rat – particularly his political messaging and use of stencils

  2. Moving to London late 1990s

    Banksy begins working with a new circle of friends which boost his public image and recognition.

    His stencils of rats and chimps appeared around the capital and he begins to be named in national media.

  3. The noughties- exhibition time

    Banksy is the now the most famous graffiti artist in Britain.

    He begins hosting exhibitions in unusual places such as abandoned tunnels.

    He comes back to Bristol for an explosive exhibition at the city's museum in 2009.


    Banksy directed this documentary which tells the story of one of his friends Thierry Guette trying to break the artwork.

    By now Banksy is living in New York and is one of the most famous graffiti artists in the world.

  5. Mobile Lovers (2014)

    The black and white stencil appeared on the wall outside the cash-strapped Broad Plain Boys’ Club in Clement Street.

    It caused a huge argument when the council and the boys club battled it out to take ownership of the art.

    Banksy settled the dispute by posting a note to the club saying he gave his blessing for them to sell the lucrative work.

  6. Dismaland (2015)

    Banksy launched Weston-super-Mare's Dismaland exhibition at the town's former lido.

    It contained 18 different sections based around a dystopian Disneyland theme park premise.

  7. Walled Off Hotel (2017)

    Packed with creative genius by Banksy, the hotel comes complete with a museum and a 'Banksy room'.

  8. Brexit (2017)

    European Flag being chipped away in Dover