The World of Banksy in Budapest: 'The Street is a Canvas' from 3 May

  • 26 Mar 2024 4:31 PM
The World of Banksy in Budapest: 'The Street is a Canvas' from 3 May
He’s world famous but still a mystery – Banksy, the Bristol-born and to this day anonymous graffiti artist and painter, known for challenging the boundaries of the art market, who has been causing a sensation with his work for many years.

After the incredible success in cities such as Barcelona, Milan, Paris, Prague, Brussels, Lisbon and Dubai with over 2 million visitors, “The World of Banksy” will soon be coming to Venice, Naples, New York and from 3 May 2024 to Hungary for the first time! In Budapest, behind the walls of the historic cultural monument KOMPLEX in Király Street.

The presentation shows like never before more than 100 works by the celebrated street art superstar: graffiti, photographs, video installations and prints on various materials such as canvas, fabric, aluminium, forex and plexiglass which were reproduced and collected especially for this exhibition. In an elaborate and unique setting, “The World of Banksy – Az utca a festővásznam” provides a comprehensive overview and insight into the entire work of the exceptional artist.

This homage and the works on display are not authorised by Banksy due to his anonymous status.

While the originals are barely publicly available, here the no less impressive reproductions can be admired!

Where Brick Walls Meet Banksy’s Street Canvas

Komplex stands as an exclusive venue renowned for showcasing outstanding exhibitions – Now hosting “The World of Banksy: The Street Is A Canvas”. The exhibition unfolds across both the lower and upper levels of the gallery.

With its exposed brick walls, the gallery provides an authentic backdrop that aligns perfectly with the style of Banksy’s art, often seen on brick walls worldwide.

The ambiance within the exhibition hall is truly one-of-a-kind, brought to life by vibrant LED lighting that adds depth and dynamism to the space. The unique architecture of this impressive building contributes significantly to the exhibition’s intrigue, offering an engaging experience to all visitors.

Conveniently located, this high-quality exhibition space is merely a half-hour walk from Keleti railway station, making it an accessible cultural hotspot for enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.

Practical info:

Nobody knows who Banksy is, but everyone knows his name!

He is probably the most famous and, at the same time, most mysterious graffiti artist the world has ever seen!

The exhibition “The World of Banksy – The street is a canvas” brings the message of this artistic genius to a wider audience without having to travel far. Here you can visit Banksy’s most famous street art works in one place and understand his exploration of political themes such as war, imperialism, peace, individualism, greed, poverty, capitalism, consumerism, and hypocrisy.

Bilingual & barrier-free: 
Texts in Hungarian and English. The exhibition is fully accessible.


Open from 03 May until 22 September 2024

Opening Hours:
Mon/Tue/Wed/ Sun & Public holidays: 10 AM – 6 PM
Thu/Fri/Sat: 10 AM – 8 PM

Last admission 1 hour before closing.

More:
theworldofbanksy.hu/en

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