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November 09, 2007
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The web is abuzz in light of photos released last week that claim to capture the identity of infamous graffiti artist Banksy (click here to get the scoop). Probably the world's most well known street artist, Banksy's socially conscious and site specific graffiti has made him a darling of the international art world. But while his work easily fetches thousands of dollars at auction, his true identity has remained shrouded in secrecy, until now... or maybe not. One theory is that Banksy simply designs a piece with stencils and employs a coterie of volunteers to hit the streets and "install" the artwork.
As long as we're on the topic, we'd like to share the work of a street artist who has chosen to work with a friendlier alternative to aerosol cans and stencils. "Eco-minded street artist Edina Tokodi is putting a new spin on green guerrilla tactics in the trendy art enclave of Williamsburg, Brooklyn." She has dubbed her work "living-graffiti" and invites the passerby to touch and interact with the mossy animals cropping up on the streets of New York. Click here for photos and more via Inhabitat.