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Banksy

Banksy is like an artist superhero who wears a secret identity. Nobody knows who Banksy really is because he always wears a disguise and keeps his real name a secret. Banksy makes cool and interesting artwork, and he usually puts them around the city for everyone to see. But, he doesn't use regular paint like everyone else. Instead, he uses a special spray paint that glows in the dark, so it looks mysterious at night.

Banksy wants people to think about important things like love, freedom, and justice when they see his art. That's why he often makes paintings or drawings with a message that he wants people to think about. Sometimes he puts his art on buildings, walls, or sidewalks without permission, which means he isn't allowed to do it. But, even though Banksy is breaking the rules, many people still love his art because it is so cool and makes them laugh or think.

Banksy has become very popular all over the world, and people go on treasure hunts to find his art. Some people even pay a lot of money to own his artwork because they think it's special. But, because Banksy wants to keep his identity a secret, he never sells his art himself. Instead, he gives it away for free or donates it to charities. Even though nobody knows who Banksy really is, people love his art and think he's a very important artist.
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