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Famous Street Artists

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Which street artist is known for his distinctive stencil work, often depicting political and social commentary?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Jean-Michel Basquiat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banksy is a pseudonymous street artist and political activist whose satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humor with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique.

Who is considered the 'Godfather of Graffiti' and is known for his colorful and intricate subway murals?

  1. Keith Haring

  2. Jean-Michel Basquiat

  3. Andy Warhol

  4. Takashi Murakami


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Keith Haring was an American artist whose pop art and graffiti-like work grew out of the New York City street culture of the 1980s.

Which street artist is known for his large-scale murals depicting vibrant and colorful portraits of women?

  1. JR

  2. Os Gemeos

  3. Vhils

  4. Swoon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vhils is a Portuguese artist known for his large-scale street art murals that combine traditional graffiti techniques with stenciling and carving into walls.

Who is the street artist behind the iconic 'Hope' poster of Barack Obama?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Jean-Michel Basquiat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist, and founder of the OBEY Clothing company.

Which street artist is known for his intricate and detailed wheatpaste posters that often feature political and social messages?

  1. JR

  2. Os Gemeos

  3. Vhils

  4. Swoon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

JR is a French photographer and street artist known for his large-scale public art projects that combine photography, collage, and social engagement.

Who is the street artist duo known for their colorful and playful characters that often appear in urban environments?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Os Gemeos


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Os Gemeos are a Brazilian street art duo known for their colorful and playful characters that often appear in urban environments.

Which street artist is known for her large-scale installations and sculptures made from recycled materials?

  1. JR

  2. Os Gemeos

  3. Vhils

  4. Swoon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swoon is an American artist known for her large-scale installations and sculptures made from recycled materials, often addressing social and environmental issues.

Who is the street artist behind the iconic 'Guernica' mural, inspired by Picasso's painting?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Blu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blu is an Italian street artist known for his large-scale murals that often address political and social issues.

Which street artist is known for his intricate and detailed stencil work, often depicting animals and natural elements?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Pochoir


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pochoir is a French street artist known for his intricate and detailed stencil work, often depicting animals and natural elements.

Who is the street artist behind the iconic 'Love Wall' in Paris, featuring colorful hearts and messages of love?

  1. JR

  2. Os Gemeos

  3. Vhils

  4. Futura


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Futura is an American street artist and graffiti writer known for his colorful and abstract works, often incorporating elements of pop art and futurism.

Which street artist is known for his large-scale murals depicting scenes of everyday life and urban landscapes?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. D*Face


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

D*Face is a British street artist known for his large-scale murals depicting scenes of everyday life and urban landscapes, often with a humorous or satirical twist.

Who is the street artist behind the iconic 'Exit Through the Gift Shop' documentary, exploring the world of street art?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Mr. Brainwash


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Banksy is also known for his 2010 documentary film 'Exit Through the Gift Shop', which explores the world of street art and the relationship between art and commerce.

Which street artist is known for his large-scale murals depicting historical figures and events, often with a political or social message?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. Blek le Rat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Blek le Rat is a French street artist known for his large-scale murals depicting historical figures and events, often with a political or social message.

Who is the street artist behind the iconic 'Invader' mosaics, featuring pixelated characters from video games and pop culture?

  1. JR

  2. Os Gemeos

  3. Vhils

  4. Invader


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Invader is a French street artist known for his 'Invader' mosaics, featuring pixelated characters from video games and pop culture.

Which street artist is known for his large-scale murals depicting colorful and intricate patterns, often inspired by traditional Islamic art?

  1. Banksy

  2. Shepard Fairey

  3. Keith Haring

  4. El Seed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

El Seed is a French-Tunisian street artist known for his large-scale murals depicting colorful and intricate patterns, often inspired by traditional Islamic art.

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