Banksy: first unpublished works presented in public at the Salford Salon

Image source, The Art of Banksy
A 'treasure trove' of Banksy's previously unseen works must be showcased in s a pub lic for the first time.
The works, which include birthday cards and a billboard, were created by the street artist for his then-girlfriend between 1994 and 1998.
The artist's ex, who asked to remain anonymous, unexpectedly offered the "completely unknown" works at The Art of Banksy exhibition, its curator said.
Michel Boersma said showing the works was "surprising and really exciting ".
The exhibition, which opens in Salford's MediaCityUK later, will bring together 145 authenticated works by the artist, including well-known pieces like Girl With Balloon (2002), Flower Thrower (2003) and Rude Copper (2002).
The show, which has already taken place in several places around the world , will also include Brace Yourself (2010), a work that Banksy gifted the group formerly known as Exit Through the Gift Shop in exchange for the rights to their name.

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Banksy: first unpublished works presented in public at the Salford Salon

A 'treasure trove' of Banksy's previously unseen works must be showcased in s a pub lic for the first time.

The works, which include birthday cards and a billboard, were created by the street artist for his then-girlfriend between 1994 and 1998.

The artist's ex, who asked to remain anonymous, unexpectedly offered the "completely unknown" works at The Art of Banksy exhibition, its curator said.

Michel Boersma said showing the works was "surprising and really exciting ".

The exhibition, which opens in Salford's MediaCityUK later, will bring together 145 authenticated works by the artist, including well-known pieces like Girl With Balloon (2002), Flower Thrower (2003) and Rude Copper (2002).

The show, which has already taken place in several places around the world , will also include Brace Yourself (2010), a work that Banksy gifted the group formerly known as Exit Through the Gift Shop in exchange for the rights to their name.