Banksy: Fraud or Genius
Banksy: Fraud or Genius
Lecturer: Pepe Martinez
The lecture will trace the story of Banksy’s humble beginnings as a ‘tagger’ on the streets of Bristol in the 1980s 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 and discuss what his influence has been on the art market today and what his legacy, if any, might be.
Pepe Martinez qualified as a London blue badge tourist guide in 2011, graduating at the top of his class. Since qualifying as a guide he has specialised in the graffiti and street art of East London. For fifteen years prior to becoming a blue badge, Pepe was a tour manager, travelling extensively all over the world. Pepe also combines his lectures with a walk of street art and graffiti in the East End and can even organise a practical ‘spray session’, allowing participants to have a go at creating their own works.