Standing on the street transfixed by the image, a group of French schoolchildren listen attentively to a guide narrating the remarkable backstory of the king of street art. He attended an educational project offering young graffiti artists the chance to practise their art without breaking the law, according to John Nation, sometimes nicknamed the "godfather" of Bristol street art. Banksy then purportedly joined the DryBreadZ Crew (DBZ), a gang of street artists formed in the early 1990s. "Banksy has led the charge and his popularity and his rise have allowed street art to be accepted," said Jody Thomas, a local street artist. - 'He's like Santa Claus' -Walking around the city, the unique relationship it has forged with this art form is ubiquitous.

Source: Bangkok Post May 21, 2019 03:22 UTC