The lecture will trace the story of Banksy’s humble beginnings as a tagger on the streets of Bristol in the 1980’s to one of the most recognisable names in the art world.  We will examine the reasons behind his incredible rise, looking at some of his famous stunts and discuss what his influence has been on the art market today and look at what his legacy, if any, might be. 

Pepe qualified as a London blue badge tourist guide in 2011, graduating at the top of his class. Since qualifying as a guide he has specialised in the graffiti and street art of East London. Prior to becoming a London blue badge, he was a tour manager for 15 years, travelling extensively, all over the world. 

Ian Cockburn - The Fabulous Bellini Boys

Brothers Gentile and Giovanni Bellini are among the most highly regarded artists of Renaissance Venice. They painted Doge's portraits, grand altarpieces, private devotional works, scenes of public ceremony and miracle, personal portraits and depictions of foreign dignatories - a panoply of paintings covering all aspects of Venetian life and of the self image of this mythical city consciously presented to the world.

Ian Cockburn is an art historian with a BA (Birkbeck College) in art history and an MA in medieval Spanish art history. Founder and Director of an art tours company plus lecturing in London at institutions such as the V&A, SOAS, Christies Education and the London Art History. Formerly a chartered accountant and a senior manager in a multi national IT company.