Banksy

Artist

5 articles · Aug 2025 — Oct 2025

Articles & interviews

  • art'otel Aims to Become East London's Creative Hub

    Creative Boom · Oct 13, 2025

    Creative Boom’s article explores how art'otel London Hoxton aims to redefine hospitality by becoming a creative hub in East London. Through collaborations with artists like D*Face and VIN + OMI, the hotel integrates art, sustainability, and community engagement into its identity. The initiative positions art'otel as both a hotel and a cultural platform rooted in the local creative scene.

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  • "NOLA RAIN: Inside Banksy's Impactful Visit to Post-Katrina New Orleans"

    Creative Boom · Sep 29, 2025

    Creative Boom’s article by Tom May spotlights 'NOLA RAIN: The New Orleans Banksy Story', a new book by Jesse Zuefle chronicling Banksy’s 2008 visit to New Orleans and the fate of his 17 murals created after Hurricane Katrina. The piece explores Zuefle’s decade-long stewardship of the 'Umbrella Girl' mural, his investigations into lost works, and the broader cultural significance of Banksy’s intervention in the city’s post-Katrina recovery.

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  • "How Banksy's Art Flourished in New Orleans: An Unlikely Tale"

    Creative Boom · Aug 28, 2025

    Creative Boom’s feature by Tom May recounts the extraordinary rescue and restoration of Banksy’s 'Boy on a Life Preserver Swing' mural in New Orleans. The story follows truck driver Ronnie Fredericks, hotelier Sean Cummings, art restorer Elise Grenier, and chemist Michele Baglioni as they collaborate to recover and restore the vandalized artwork. The restored piece now hangs in the International House Hotel, symbolizing New Orleans’ resilience and creative spirit.

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  • "Banksy's Print Work Celebrated in Comprehensive New Book"

    Creative Boom · Aug 11, 2025

    Creative Boom’s article by Tom May spotlights the new book 'Banksy: The Prints', authored by Roberto Campolucci-Bordi with an introduction by Professor Paul Coldwell. The volume comprehensively documents Banksy’s print editions from 2002–2022, highlighting his use of screen printing and political satire. The piece positions the book as an essential resource for creatives interested in authenticity, accessibility, and the evolution of street art into collectible print culture.

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  • Street Art Transforms Town into Premier Outdoor Gallery

    Creative Boom · Aug 4, 2025

    Creative Boom contributor Tom May reflects on how the Weston Wallz street art festival has transformed Weston-super-Mare into an open-air gallery. Organized by Upfest and partners, the event brings international artists and locals together to create lasting murals that have revitalized the town’s cultural and economic life. The article advocates for similar community-driven art initiatives in other towns.

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