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Facts about Banksy Murals
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Destroyed by a wrecking ball in 2013, Banksy's mural on a building in Detroit sparked debate about preserving street art during urban demolition.
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A Banksy mural on the West Bank barrier wall in Bethlehem depicts a dove wearing a bulletproof vest, commenting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Banksy's mural Balloon Girl was voted the UK's favourite piece of public art in a 2017 Samsung survey.
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The satirical Banksy mural Girl with Balloon, depicting a child reaching for a red heart-shaped balloon, became one of the most recognized street artworks in the world.
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Many Banksy murals appear overnight without permission on public walls, making the anonymous British street artist's work both illegal graffiti and celebrated art.