BANKSYEXPLAINED
THE LEADING INDEPENDENT RESEARCH RESOURCE ON BANKSY.
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About Banksy Explained

The leading independent resource dedicated to the work, legacy and market of the world’s most influential anonymous artist.

Unofficial & Unauthorized

Banksy Explained is not an official Banksy outlet. It is an independent and unauthorized initiative created by an expert to provide greater visibility, understanding and context to the legacy of Banksy’s work and its impact on the world.

Banksy, Girl with Balloon

A living archive in constant evolution.

Our mission is to reconcile all aspects of the considerable output of Banksy and its impact on the world.

Banksy Explained is a living archive in constant evolution. It is a work in progress, based on publicly available information and ongoing research. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some information may change over time or contain errors. We welcome corrections, insights and contributions from the community.

New information, works and market data emerge. The archive grows with them.

Sébastien Laboureau, founder of Banksy Explained
Cami, Sébastien Laboureau's Weimaraner, beside a framed Banksy Monkey Queen print
Cami
Chief Proofreader
Sébastien’s Weimaraner — never far from a Banksy, and rarely far from a ball.

About the Founder

Sébastien Laboureau
  • Certified Fine Art Appraiser
  • Head of Secondary Market at Markowicz Fine Art
  • Over 20 years of experience in finance, valuation and the art world
  • Deep expertise in art market analysis, with a focus on Banksy
  • Regular speaker, advisor and commentator on Banksy and the contemporary art market

Sébastien also advises collectors through Markowicz Fine Art’s secondary-market and private art advisory practice, supporting acquisitions, sales, collection strategy and due diligence.

Sébastien combines analytical rigour, market knowledge and a genuine passion for Banksy’s work to deliver trusted and independent insights.

45K+
Monthly Readers
Growing global audience
1,500+
In-Depth Articles
Original research and analysis
6,000+
Auction Results
Verified and curated worldwide
Global Coverage
Auctions, exhibitions and markets worldwide
Editorially Independent
Research conclusions and catalogue inclusion remain separate from any gallery or transactional activity.
What We Cover
MURALS
Documenting Banksy's street art around the world.
ORIGINALS
Paintings, sculptures and unique works.
PRINTS & EDITIONS
Catalogues raisonnés, editions and variations.
THE MARKET
Auction results, market reports and price trends.
BOOKS & FILMS
Books, catalogues, films and documentaries.
CULTURE & CONTEXT
Essays, interviews and historical perspectives.

Why readers trust us.

  • All auction results are manually verified
  • Original research and expert analysis
  • Independent, transparent and rigorous approach
  • Committed to accuracy, context and quality
  • A dedicated mission to preserve and promote Banksy's artistic legacy
The resource in numbers
488
artworks catalogued
3,778
auction results
178
articles
6,522
images
477,853
words

Counted automatically each time the site is published — never typed by hand. Auction results exclude lots still to be sold; images are counted as distinct files.

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