Art & Design
Street Art Movements Quiz
From Banksy to Basquiat — explore the rebellious world of street art movements
From Banksy to Basquiat — explore the rebellious world of street art movements
Banksy's 'Girl with Balloon' that shredded itself at auction in 2018 later resold for $25.4 million as 'Love is in the Bin' in 2021. From the subway trains of 1970s New York to the curated walls of Wynwood in Miami, street art has evolved from underground rebellion to a billion-dollar cultural force. This quiz traces the movements, artists, and landmark moments that shaped street art history.
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 how graffiti emerged in 1960s-70s Philadelphia and New York, discover key movements like Mexican muralism and yarn bombing, learn about legends from Basquiat and Blek le Rat to Shepard Fairey and JR, and uncover the stories behind landmark sites like 5Pointz and the Wynwood Walls.
Blek le Rat (Xavier Prou) is widely regarded as the father of stencil graffiti. He began stenciling rats and life-sized figures on the streets of Paris in the early 1980s, pioneering a technique that would later influence artists around the world, including Banksy.
Modern graffiti emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s in Philadelphia and New York City. Writers like Cornbread in Philadelphia and TAKI 183 in New York pioneered the practice of writing stylized names across their cities, sparking a global movement.
Banksy is an anonymous Bristol-based street artist and the most famous street artist in the world. Known for satirical stencil works that address politics, war, and consumerism, Banksy's true identity remains unconfirmed despite worldwide fame and artworks selling for millions at auction.
Last updated: April 2026