Banksy - Fraud or Genius

The lecture will trace the story of Banksy’s humble beginnings as a tagger on the streets of Bristol in the 1980’s to one of the most recognisable names in the art world. We will examine the reasons behind his incredible rise, looking at some of his famous stunts, discuss what his influence has been on the art market today, and look at what his legacy, if any, might be. Pepe Martinez specialises in the graffiti and street art of East London. Prior to becoming a London blue badge, Pepe was a tour manager for 15 years travelling extensively all over the world.