Art & Design
Graffiti & Street Art Quiz
Banksy, tags, and murals — from vandalism to million-dollar art.
Banksy, tags, and murals — from vandalism to million-dollar art.
Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' shredded itself moments after selling for £1.04 million at Sotheby's — it was later resold for £18.5 million as 'Love is in the Bin'. From ancient Roman scrawls on the walls of Pompeii to today's billion-dollar global street art market, graffiti has always pushed boundaries between rebellion and recognition. This quiz covers the full spectrum — origins, legends, techniques, and the cities that wear their art on every wall.
Each round presents 10 randomized multiple-choice questions drawn from a pool of 50, so every playthrough is different. You get instant feedback with explanations after each answer, plus a shareable score at the end.
You'll explore the roots of graffiti from its Italian etymology to the subway trains of 1970s New York, learn about iconic artists from Basquiat and Banksy to KAWS and JR, discover techniques like wildstyle and wheatpaste, and find out why cities like Melbourne, Berlin, and São Paulo are street art meccas.
Banksy is an anonymous street artist believed to be from Bristol, England, known for satirical stencil works that tackle politics, war, and consumerism. Despite worldwide fame and artworks selling for millions, Banksy's true identity remains unconfirmed. His authentication body, Pest Control, is the only way to verify genuine works.
It depends on context. Unauthorized graffiti is illegal in most places — New York City alone spends over $12 million annually on graffiti removal. However, many cities now commission murals and provide legal walls. Museums and auction houses increasingly embrace street art, and works by Basquiat and Banksy sell for tens of millions of dollars.
By name recognition, Banksy is the most famous living street artist. However, Jean-Michel Basquiat — who began as the graffiti writer SAMO in late-1970s New York — holds the record for the most expensive work by any American artist at auction, with his 1982 'Untitled' skull painting selling for over $110 million in 2017.
Last updated: March 2026