Banksy is a pseudonymous England-based street artist, political activist, and film director known for his provocative and satirical graffiti art. Emerging in the early 1990s, he gained international fame for his distinctive stencil style and social commentary, often addressing themes like consumerism, war, and inequality. Despite his anonymity, Banksy has become a prominent figure in contemporary art, with works that have fetched high prices at auction and generated widespread public intrigue.