World's Largest Banksy Exhibit to Open in Tampa This Summer
160-Piece Banksy Exhibit Heading To Tampa This Summer
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The Art of Banksy, featuring 160 pieces from the largest privately owned collection of Banksy artwork, will open at the Straz Center in Tampa, Florida, on August 1. Tickets go on sale soon, and the exhibit will showcase iconic works, including the original 'Flower Thrower' and a newly transformed 'Mona Lisa' piece.
- 01The exhibit features 160 pieces of Banksy's artwork.
- 02It opens on August 1 at the Straz Center in Tampa, Florida.
- 03Tickets will be available for purchase starting Thursday at noon.
- 04Iconic works like 'Girl and Balloon' and 'Rude Copper' will be displayed.
- 05The exhibit includes a unique 'Mona Lisa' piece previously owned by actor Brad Pitt.
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The Art of Banksy exhibit, showcasing 160 pieces of the iconic street artist's work, will be hosted at Morsani Hall in Tampa's Straz Center starting August 1. This exhibit features the largest authenticated collection of privately owned Banksy art, including prints, canvases, and sculptures. Visitors can expect to see well-known pieces like 'Girl and Balloon' and 'Rude Copper', alongside lesser-known works. A highlight of the exhibit is the original 'Flower Thrower', created for Banksy's then-girlfriend in 1997, which includes a video testimonial from her. Additionally, a signed and previously unseen 'Mona Lisa', transformed by Banksy after being returned to him in 2022, will be on display for the first time in the U.S. The exhibit has toured globally, with stops in cities such as Melbourne, Toronto, and London, making Tampa its next destination.
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The exhibit will attract art enthusiasts and tourists to Tampa, boosting local business and cultural engagement.
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