Banksy named as Britain’s favourite painter of all time in nationwide poll

STREET artist Banksy is Brits’ favourite painter of all time. The anonymous spray-painter topped a YouGov poll — beating greats such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt and Monet. Banksy’s tongue-in-cheek daubs have featured on walls from London to New York. More than 2,000 adults were asked to name their favourite painters or […]

STREET artist Banksy is Brits’ favourite painter of all time.

The anonymous spray-painter topped a YouGov poll — beating greats such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Rembrandt and Monet.

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‘Love is in the Bin’ was famously shredded as it was sold at an auction house last year[/caption]

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This famous image features on the entrance wall of 61 Bernard Street in Edinburgh[/caption]

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Banksy wrote on Instagram: “I made a customised stab-proof vest and thought- who could possibly wear this? Stormzy at Glastonbury.”[/caption]

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A mural called ‘Art Buff’ in Kent[/caption]

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In a painting believed to be by Banksy, the child can be seen holding an Extinction Rebellion sign[/caption]

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Many of Banksy’s art works feature a rat[/caption]

Banksy’s tongue-in-cheek daubs have featured on walls from London to New York.

More than 2,000 adults were asked to name their favourite painters or sculptor — and Banksy was the only living artist to make the top ten.

Mel Sherwood, editor of Homes & Antiques magazine, said: “It is both surprising and exciting to see Banksy at the top of this poll.

“His appearance in the top spot is reflective of the popularity of street art, which is a burgeoning collecting area.

“This enigmatic character has done so much to make art accessible — he takes it out of the gallery walls and on to the streets, literally.

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A mural in Dover shows a worker chipping away at one of the stars on the EU flag

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The grafitti artist left some artwork on the Israeli West Bank Barrier[/caption]

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One of Banksy’s works near the Eiffel Tower in Paris[/caption]

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This work was put up for sale days after riots ensued over the building of a new Tesco Express in Bristol[/caption]

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A little boy crying after his truck toy was clamped[/caption]

“And with his dark sense of humour and secretive approach he has captured the hearts, minds and gaze of the nation.”

Most recently, Banksy created grime artist Stormzy’s Union Jack stab vest for Glastonbury.

Seven Brits made the top 20, including Angel of the North creator Sir Antony Gormley.

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