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A member of The Arts Society
Banksy - Fraud or Genius
Presented by Pepe Martinez
Synopsis
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 and discuss what his influence has been on the art market today and look at what his legacy, if any, might be.
Profile
Pepe 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. Prior to becoming a London blue badge, he was a tour manager for 15 years, travelling extensively, all over the world. He can organise and arrange lecture facilities in central London. I can also combine a lecture with a walk of street art and graffiti in the East End and an also organise a practical spray session, giving a group an opportunity to have a go at creating their own works.
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