Banksy: How Art's Bad Boy Became An Icon

[@phrayzar]

Banksy's identity was widely known among early UK graff writers. It's a testament to the respect for the guy, and the people in the scene that his anonymity has been upheld.

[@-mistar.png-]

yeah it was known, but for the worst reasons. he was extremely desrespectful for other writers, including his own crew that he snitched on

[@robertlefou]

lol, NOBODY in the "scene" respects this lil stencil faker. He´s got 0 street credibility aside from hyped lil wee wee teens..he gets slapped in his face so his glasses come off..thats all he get from graffiti

[@mobaumeister2732]

Yeah we all knew him as Robin Banx aka Robert Banks, but he was mainly known for robbing other people’s ideas

[@silentdogfart4892]

He was never the bad boy of art. He used to poke fun at everyone from other artists to "art critics", society. That's why he's loved. He doesn't take himself seriously

[@MarioLanzas.]

he is just another of those rich guys in the ¨art society¨ playing the ¨bad guy¨ and making it into a business. and everyone falls for it. anyone can be critical behind the anonymity. he's another hypocrite

[@withyouxxx]

@@MarioLanzas. he didn't make any money from his public graffiti. What business?

[@RUSH3R8589]

@@withyouxxx Banksy has made art galleries, shops

[@withyouxxx]

@RUSH3R8589 still, what he sprayed on wall is still free to watch. Prints on products is another topic. And it's not like his art only exist in gallery.

[@alx_spencer5394]

I don’t think he doesn’t take himself seriously. He definitely has a view to put forward, there’s a reason why he paints.

[@emmanuel8538]

Banksy is like the most famous unknown guy ever

[@iridescent-frog1059]

*Is

[@emmanuel8538]

@@iridescent-frog1059 thanks

[@Lewis-is6wn]

The zodiac killer would like a word

[@user-cy9ob2gg1x]

I'm pretty sure it's a woman

[@benjamin.DWG1]

Jack the Ripper would like to have a word

[@b.e.n.]

Just a thanks, i always love your vids bro

[@MrEnviousOfficial]

Such deep irony that these people feed into exactly what banksy seems to expect of them.

[@joshtoner3554]

thats the most beautiful part of it all, I'm sure its very intentional on banksy's part

[@denachtconducteur7070]

Besides the zodiac killer, yes

[@MrEnviousOfficial]

@@ninjaman1138 proof?im curious

[@gustavelgin7218]

Easy to be ironic when said irony banks you and your buyers millions of dollars. Banksy is not anti-establishment, he encourages it.

[@justice96792]

team robbo

[@whatutalkinabeet5291]

Keeping his identity unknown is a talent in it self

[@EMMYK1916]

Anyone who knows anything about Art knows who Bansky is.

[@BreakthroughCreator]

“I originally set out to try and save the world, and I’m not sure if it like it enough” wow

[@rafaelb2934]

@@ninjaman1138 how come

[@Americansikkunt]

I’m 14 and this is deep.

[@taylarjackson1514]

Simon's Channel n no

[@taylarjackson1514]

Simon's Channel n no

[@taylarjackson1514]

Maria Brown iooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@tsuno5916]

It seems like everything that Banksy does proves his point

[@mariaeduardaanjosmoura5420]

Man, the combination of your documentary style with the really interesting subjects you decide to talk about creates an unparalleled content in music/art yt sphere. I used to think that reading biographies or being obsessed with learning about a famous figure was something that only really big fans or ppl who had just too much time did, but now I see that it can be very inspirational and eye-opening. Thanks so so much for the video,keep posting so we have more items to binge watch

[@mariaeduardaanjosmoura5420]

@@ninjaman1138 wait how's that

[@airmikeliu]

Dang this is Netflix special worthy. Well done sir.

[@LoloO42]

Well, maybe if he knew how to pronounce "anonymity".

[@WTLAYL]

This one was extremely well done man

[@lisawintler-cox1641]

"In the beginning I set out to change the world, now, I'm not sure I like it enough" is around the corner from where I live at the moment (figuratively, not literally).

[@dividingdan]

fun fact the shredding painting in the beginning was supposed to shred the painting all the way, it worked in all the trials, but it mysteriously malfunctioned during the auction

[@peterikonberg7490]

Another fact is that Sotheby's auction house and others is using x-rays on the subjects before an auctions

[@ernestopiovesan1229]

@@peterikonberg7490 yeah right, it's so "strange" no body checked the overweight frame with razors blades on the bottom. He's obviously collaborating with them

[@dividingdan]

@@ninjaman1138 whats the evidence

[@nukacola3795]

@@ninjaman1138 lol all it says when Googled is No Intelligence Found .. 🐀🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jas_bataille]

@@ernestopiovesan1229 Possible. But one have to recall that Banksy smuggled two of his painting in the Louvre museum in the middle of the day after they spent months analyzing how the guards moved. They chose the only time where there would be an in-between pause between the guard taking lunches and hired a fake gay couple who started to fight at the entrance so the two remaining guards inside the museum had to go there. They found the paintings sticked to the walls with epoxy, two portraits of the Queen with a monkey face that were to well-executed that it took someone who looked closely to actually tell the museum about it. They also painted on the border of Gaza which is protected by snipers 24/7 and smuggled a giant inflatable doll of Mickey Mouse in an orange prisoner jacket, in Disney World, in the middle of the day. I personally know someone who worked with Banksy and have no idea of their identity (even their voice is changed and they always wear a mask). My hypothesis is that there is indeed a much bigger team behind the Banksy phenomenon. Can't be one person, but I don't think they collaborated directly with Sotheby's.

[@ssscout]

incredibly well put together video - never heard of banksy before but this was super interesting edit: not sure how i never came across banksy's work

[@Taki_streetwear]

Like ur edits

[@obobo08080]

i like your videos lol

[@RamadaArtist]

Lol, upvote for the edit.

[@jaxareback311]

Living under something really heavy perhaps....?

[@purple5383]

Nice edits man

[@wrxzboost]

it's a bit sad what the world can do to you and how little control you have. they turned banksy's talent on him and instead of valuing his art and message, they value his name alone and therefore devalue his message. now he's just a name.

[@llamapartyy]

capitalism turns everything into a commodity

[@wrxzboost]

@@llamapartyy still better than the alternative tho

[@carlogaytan7010]

America's current political climate is summed up in this thread. We are doomed.

[@ernestopiovesan1229]

It seems that he only cares about doing trendy things and that's why is his owm fault what he became. The beauty of artist like Basquiat, Keith Haring, Picasso, Van gogh is they were in love with painting some of them were shit other were amazing but the just painted thousands of them. They inspired generations of artist to fall in love with art and with the simple purpose of just expressing your soul. Banksy art is like a cool tshirt you wanna wear just to show your friend you are cool and even though wearing Banksy clothing became quite lame nowadays.

[@trevorjensen7138]

@@ernestopiovesan1229 kind of sounds like pretentious "art world" fox paws or something...

[@anthonymorales842]

what is so impressive to me is the skill. The draftsmanship and conceptual narrative, forget the hype it's just good.

[@spiralmoment]

seriously, it's about as deep as a puddle of dog piss on a carpet. or did you mean the video.

[@yoongles1316]

That’s exactly what I thought. He’s an amazing artist. All vandalism/ brandalism and anonymity and everything aside, he’s truly a good artist.

[@anthonymorales842]

@@yoongles1316 Brandalism !!!!!

[@gc1sheenes521]

@@yoongles1316 he just puts stencil's up on everything but ok lmao

[@yoongles1316]

@@gc1sheenes521 yes but he makes those stencils himself. There’s a good amount of drawing and technical skills required get a near realistic rendition with just a few colours and at that speed. The stencils don’t just magically appears

[@waltermata9444]

Jake Zeeman is going places.

[@user-gf8zv4ov2x]

Yo jake if you see this make another vid about blek le rat

[@DiscoveringMusic]

I really enjoyed your commentary Jake, that's was deep

[@TextbookBoxingGB]

Mate, you are doing what so many of us young 20 somethings dream of doing. Quitting your job and going it alone It might even not work out in the end, but you can never say you never took a chance on doing what you love. Keep it up man

[@asurprisetobesurebutawelco6617]

@@ninjaman1138 how

[@joekelly1305]

My Dad put on Banksy’s first art show back in the day & persuaded him to take me & my little bro out painting with him. He didn’t have to but did, it was and still is one of the coolest moments in my life.

[@cristiancarceller417]

poodle parlor

[@juliangonzalez8848]

I don’t believe you but I’m pretty sure if that really did happen you were already expecting someone like me to say that. So if you did or not that’s pretty cool it makes me envy you. Have a nice day Joe Kelly.

[@henloworld514]

that’s really cool

[@mr.rigger619]

where can i find the flicks? if its stencil i dont want to see it, when you say 3 men go painting you must have painted some letters or something close to graffiti. if you didnt take pics then ur most likely bsing. any way, fuck banky team robbo all the way.

[@MsAnonomys]

Yeah I don’t fucken believe you. But you expected that 😉

[@Karlagrammar]

My favorite essay you’ve done by far, phenomenal work

[@JS-ye8vb]

my favorite art piece by him is the little girl on the fire door of the bataclan concert hall. it gives me chills everytime i see it.

[@hahadad5160]

thank you jake for introducing me to banksy, this was a good documentary

[@nukacola3795]

@@ninjaman1138 lol 👌learn to code kid 🐀

[@maxemerson6955]

This was solid. Not to much, not to little. You didn't annoy me. Solid job dude. It was nice learning new stuff

[@justinhunt4767]

You didn't annoy me 😂😂😂😂 sorry to bother you

[@ArtFiendz]

I would have loved to be in that room when the auctioneer slammed that gavel and then the painting just shreds. LMAO the reactions are priceless

[@uranusmaximus6315]

half the painting* "fuck capitalism but goddamn do i love money"

[@muradyanhayk]

Aside from Banksy, your videos are a piece of art! The editing, the voice and all. Thank you!

[@SXINT]

• banksy lurking in the comments everyone say hi •

[@methinksilikecake]

Sup Banksy? Would you be an Oasis man or a Blur man? I'd be leaning towards Blur there myself so I would.

[@JanneWolterbeek]

Hi Banksy! XD

[@N4lax]

Hi Banksy!

[@jesuis6038]

i like your content my friend

[@bunnycat4153]

@@methinksilikecake waaaaaah, this was the only aspect of Banksy’s career that I really wanted to hear about & it wasn’t even mentioned at all!!! 😩 What’s up with that album cover & why? Do you know? Is Banksy actually related to Damon Albarn because I couldn’t help but notice that they both have very similar looking dreamboat eyes... Sorry, don’t mind me, this is just something that’s been bugging me for years now even tho it’s none of my business whatsoever. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@digitalbath5590]

just found this channel and watched 3 episodes. i can't praise this channel enough for how detailed and accurate each episode is. im happy theres a ton of videos for me to deep dive into for the weekend!

[@rjcmani8037]

Dude this Channel is soooo under appreciated. His videos deserve millions of views.

[@thatsinteresting8810]

I don’t know why I have not gotten recommended this video nice original content

[@Anonymous-es1qo]

Jake Zeeman is my favourite channel and I’m lovin watching him grow

[@506lem7]

i didnt think id leave this video feeling this inspired and moved holy shit this is insane

[@casey98]

"This isn't good , we are going to see a generation with trust issues". Awesome commentary !

[@amberheardsbumpyknuckles9336]

Well well done. Very much needed. Great script. Thanks.

[@rainkc5020]

A rare case where Destroying the painting increased it's value

[@justinhunt4767]

Only banksey

[@Negative.headspace]

As a guy who relies on the internet to push my products, im secretly envious of Banksy for keeping his identity a secret

[@Clvrkz]

Incredible documentary. Banksy is so relatable for me and everything he does is a push in the right direction. I have so much respect for him and don’t even know who he is. Thank you for this video

[@oliviercote4990]

Great work! Did not know Banksy before and I love his message. I especially like the last two chapters because i think this new reality is scary and we need to talk about it. Keep it up!

[@mikepereira7803]

Damn, I'm intrigued for sure. I actually don't know too much about Banksy other than his most viral moments. This one definitely has my full attention 👍

[@brandonvasek497]

I didn't expect to watch this entire video, but now it's over... And I want more.

[@anthtistic]

This is a great documentary that really brings out what's wrong in the world today and how Banksy combats it. Good work man (:

[@felixfontenot4824]

Watch the documentary graffiti wars robbo vs banksy. Different light on banksys artistic vurtures.

[@allupinya5938]

Stolen from Blek le Rat

[@joseffinat966]

WHO WiE

[@valentineokeke359]

nah bro you need your flowers for this video, it was amazing to say the least very inspiring.

[@connornorth28]

Jake Zeeman makes documentaries that I think Banksy would enjoy.

[@mueltenius6952]

Your video and way of sharing is better described by others in the comments below. I am up lifted in my emotions from the darkness we seemly are left to dwell in. The individual who gives us these visual gifts. Thank you for bringing tears of happiness to the world im living in. I am feeling moved in a way i lack words for beyond these. Muel

[@FurkoFarkus]

Yaaay! I wait to on the edge of my seat for every single vid to drop. This is a great follow up with the Kendrick Lamar vid!

[@drakestoyreviews]

This is my favorite video on the internet, I quite literally watch this video 1 each day.

[@salty_web_6956]

Trust issues is my fav part - another great one jake!

[@tw8464]

This is an incredible analysis of Banksy's art, state of society, art in general, capitalism, etc. Appreciate your excellent thoughts on all this. Well done.

[@joshcummins3916]

I love Banksy. I couldn't really appreciate him till I got older but now I get his message. Thanks for making this brother.

[@mrCetus]

Mate, you are doing what so many of us young 20 somethings dream of doing. Quitting your job and going it alone It might even not work out in the end, but you can never say you never took a chance on doing what you love. Keep it up man

[@cameronmoore6062]

How tf u literally gonna copy and paste one of the top comments from a year ago as your comment

[@mokolocoful]

Lot of work went into that video man big respect

[@mattb68]

this was so well done i can not even begin to describe. you analyzed and presented this story so well. congrats.

[@fionakida]

Impressive to only see your video essays get better and better - phenomenal job again!👏🏾👏🏾

[@gaviao157]

Great video! Banksy is really something else! Very good video, congrats, man!

[@straussshi]

I love the transitions between each section

[@Eternity909]

My mum was working as a PA for Sotheby’s at the time. Apparently it was a rather hectic week!

[@Lyonessi]

the irony of the ending of the video I guess some of us gotta do what we gotta do

[@Lyonessi]

@@ninjaman1138 care to explain?

[@tophatpigeon2491]

@@ninjaman1138 Any sources?

[@cesarsilva2403]

about a year ago he did the great british staycation where he painted a few walls in the east coast of england, I can literally walk 10 minutes and see 2 of his originals right now, the more you know

[@manuelzoilorecto8182]

Damn bro. Another great video. Feels like i'm growing up with you as your style with these videos gets better and better. Keep on doing what you love man!

[@michaeleggimann106]

Thank you Andrea and Kevin for helping him with this excellent script Gna scope your channel out I enjoyed that presemtation a lot. Great outro.. and the few meaningful quotes throughout

[@magnumation]

Coming from Bristol, I see his art all the time when I go into town...sadly I never got to go to dismaland but my mum who kind of knows Banksy times went 3 times with her students

[@elizdonovan5650]

Really? “... kind of knows Banksy...”. Please explain. Thank you. 🌲🌝☘️

[@user-zw6jk1ip8w]

Bro no lie you are really good at making videos 👏👌🙌

[@fawazalhubail7021]

Jake, you are the best nowadays can’t lie. Ur shit enlightens me.

[@tonickmoss]

Considering you have put all this together with "found" footage its very well put together and narrated really well. You have great storytelling talent!..

[@georgeruellan]

Good luck on going full time bro! Your videos have always been great, I'm excited to see how you grow in 2020.

[@purpul9107]

Why does this not even have a million views. Incredible documentary bro keep it up

[@gardenboydon]

A Stone in Focus is the perfect why to end this video 🙏. Thank you

[@emmanmontano3146]

To be a troll and an artist at the same time is the dream damn

[@Evanderj]

I think trolls don’t really have deep messages laden with subtext and unique talent. Banksy is more of a revolutionary and a socio-philosopher.

[@gedrooney9305]

@@Evanderj You poor deluded soul..he has and always will be, a savvy businessman. He tricks idiots like you into believing he has a message- he’s the equivalent of a hallmark card.

[@fazehank5311]

@@Evanderj bro you don't have to search the deepest parts of your mind to get the message all it is is "war bad"

[@philamor5139]

this guy is actually well educated on Banksy. Not just another click bate video. A+ short documentary

[@WatchMeEv0Ive]

I've been watching different videos on graffiti art because I want to create art myself. I wasn't expecting a video to hit me with a hammer of this mass. This just makes the flame and desire to make art inside me ignite into an explosion

[@willh1997]

Good work! Keep grinding on these videos.. it will pay off!

[@davidtreichelpppj5304]

Darn good job . That guy surprises and baffles me . Always one step ahead of everyone. Thx

[@catmoonkenobi]

The stunt at 11:30 hits different - and I bet we've all been guilty of this. It's like another stunt was performed by musician Joshua Bell that went busking in the Washington subway. I quote: "Hardly anyone stopped. In fact, out of 1,097 people that passed Bell by, only 27 gave any money, and only 7 actually stopped and listened for any length of time." He was one of the greatest violinists in the world, playing on an instrument worth several million, and was scheduled to play a sold out show that very night. We don't fucking appreciate anything. We're all so artificial. We should honestly hate how fucking fake we all are.

[@rons.8641]

They sold for like 200k too. The art world is gross

[@liftedlegend710]

To live in duality and to see every side is one of banksy's greatest talents

[@kane_kh6931]

Jake this was an amazing documentary, very well done 👏🏾

[@SidLaw500]

Great vid!

[@murderface2433]

You know how to narrate man. You have really good writing friends.

[@kevincollins179]

Awesome video. Really awesome.

[@desciplesofthomassankara3021]

Wow... This guy sounds pretty socially hip. Really fresh!🍃

[@arthurcrockett4639]

Thank you , Jake , for making my day a good one!

[@TairyHesticle00]

Just become a patron on patreon. Love the content!!! Cant wait to see whats next !!!!!

[@derricklattimore3510]

Great job by Banksy and even better commentary! Thank you Sir, going to Banksy show in DC! Dczar

[@collegedropout6981]

Imagine thinking you’re doing some old man a favour and then it turns out you just got a million dollar piece for 60 bugs 🤯

[@javarionwest3558]

This is my first time hearing about Banksy and you totally captivated my attention with such eloquence in this video.

[@blackjimcarrey17]

Jake your a legend keep yo thang up pap

[@isaiahv5794]

"We live in a world where everyone is trying to sell to you... Anyway buy my hats"

[@JohnDrach]

I've always had a love for art. Could never afford to own anything. Interesting how some own so much but essentially put it on their walls to fill space. Thank god I can walk past art on the streets and enjoy it there.

[@vovodetna8828]

This was absolutely BRILLIANT ! And it made me appreciate and love Banksy even more.

[@poropedz9256]

Absolutely love the bios on artists

[@goodvibes4891]

Love how you added social links directly after talking about how worrying it is that society is shifting to a mode where nothing comes without ulterior motives.

[@bigsneeder]

this is a cool documentary but as your title says 'arts bad boy' he's actually graffs reject. hes whether intentionally or not sold himself out and now you would be hard pressed to find a graff writer or a street artist who would work with him. he started beef with king Robbo (RIP), he stole the rat design from Blek le Rat who was doing it years before in paris. now his work is protected by cops while real writers are buffed everyday. he did make a nice tribute piece for Alone (RIP) his anonymity is a novelty but to anyone that writes its a necessity. every time i tell someone about graff they assume its flowers or all political but its really about anarchy, fame and fun. he might end up an art legend but everyone on the inside knows where he came from and how he got where he is. if you want to know more you should watch the documentary Banksy vs Robbo its on youtube

[@ms.bunniesarecute2287]

Thats all true, but it doesn't mean the mad work he's put in is somehow invalid because he had beef with dead writers... even those writers are so e Graff legends...so is Banksy. Hes more of a street artist than having a love affair with letters...but when it comes to getting up...Banksy has mastered it. First street artist to become a worldwide phenom. Im not a huge fan either...but I ave mad respectful him. Whats he's accomplished is mind blowing

[@mr.rigger619]

@@ms.bunniesarecute2287 banksy has nothing to do with graffiti, making stencils is ALOT easier than actually painting what he puts up, just another political piece or general hipster bs art. dont associate banksy with graffiti at all. theres alot more street artists who dont use easy stencils that are also just at up there as him producing better pieces/murals. nothing about him is mind blowing and all art is only a small personal accomplishment that non artist people look at for brief pleasure. unless you want an original for yourself or commission art work, it should be worth nothing but your own pride and effort. no one in the graff scene has respect for banksy, team robbo all the way. yeah sure hes gonna do his thing but he knows himself that where he came from isnt what he is has been and will be. (i think he actually used to write but not much at all not sure) strictly from a writers perspective. ffs id rather have the stig do a crayon picture for me thatll be more intriguing.

[@chipsthedog1]

I love the humour in Banksys work, I cannot think of any other artist that has made me smile so much.

[@brianmcmanus4286]

This guy is just fuckin' brilliant. Grateful to be a witness to it in real time, his stature will only grow until history installs him as a master. Cheers!

[@brendaccc]

Such a content. Great script! The parallels at the end are so true. The guy just tried to trick the system and now had to deal with the structures he mocks everyday.

[@user-vk9kx5nh3j]

The rat stencil is known to be essentially entirely stolen from Blek Le Rat. Whilst this is a great vid I feel like the controversy surrounding him in the graffiti world could have been mentioned.

[@MultiLussebulleN]

What a fantastic video, this is probably the best analysis of Banksy i've ever seen. Awesome job, mate!

[@Billdijk000]

God bless KZbinrs who put time stamps in so the video gets sectioned up 🙏❤️

[@AstroAnwar]

This was the best vid on Banksy i found on all youtube ❤️

[@Mumbo_Jumbo_Report]

I originally set out to try and save the world but now, I’m not sure I like it enough- Banksy

[@desinteressiert7012]

Great Job with this Video my dude!