Birthdaypulse: Banksy

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Banksy

English graffiti artist, political activist, and painter.

Born October 17th, 1972 (age 53 years) in Yate. ^[ref]

Occupations

activist shareholder, artivist, film director, graffiti artist, muralist, painter, political activist, sculptor, street artist, writer

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Happy birthday to the sneaky and mysterious Banksy, who turned 53 years old on October 17th! Another year older, but still as elusive as ever. May your art continue to inspire and challenge us all. Here's to many more years of graffiti greatness!

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