B anksy born in the early 1974 in Yate, South Gloucsetershire is a well-known pseudo name of a British graffiti artist. His early work was first showcased during Bristol aerosol boom of the late 1980s. Banksy's work generated a new-found global interest in street art. In late January 2011, his film work "Exit Through The Gift shop" was nominated for 2010 Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.