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Stencil Graffiti Techniques in Banksy's Urban Installations

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Banksy's stencil technique allows him to complete an artwork in under two minutes, crucial for avoiding police detection during illegal night-time painting sessions.

Why this is interesting

You've probably seen a Banksy artwork—a rat with a paintbrush or a girl with a balloon—but how does an artist create such precise, detailed images on city walls in the middle of the night, without leaving a trace of hesitation? The secret lies in a simple yet ingenious tool: a stencil.