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Banksy brings art to the streets

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<b>Photo gallery</b> Works of street artist Banksy from Melbourne and other parts of the world.

The original parachuting rat by street artist Banksy, which - until recently - could be found in one of Melbourne's lanes.

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The original parachuting rat by street artist Banksy, which - until recently - could be found in one of Melbourne's lanes.Credit:Michael Clayton-Jones

An original by the street artist Banksy in one of Melbourne's lanes.

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An original by the street artist Banksy in one of Melbourne's lanes.Credit:Michael Clayton-Jones

An example of street art by Banksy, in Gore Street, Collingwood.

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An example of street art by Banksy, in Gore Street, Collingwood.Credit:Craig Abraham

A work of street art by Banksy, spray painted on a wall in London.

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A work of street art by Banksy, spray painted on a wall in London.Credit:Carl De Souza/AFP

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A man walks past artwork by renowned street artist Banksy in East London.

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A man walks past artwork by renowned street artist Banksy in East London.Credit:Wade Laube

A man walks past a piece of street art by Banksy in London. The work was completed as part of the "Cans" exhibition by graffiti artists.

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A man walks past a piece of street art by Banksy in London. The work was completed as part of the "Cans" exhibition by graffiti artists.Credit:Carl De Souza/AFP

One of six new images painted by British street artist Banksy as part of a Christmas exhibition in Bethlehem.

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One of six new images painted by British street artist Banksy as part of a Christmas exhibition in Bethlehem.Credit:Reuters

Graffiti painted by British artist Banksy on a section of Israel's separation barrier between Jerusalem and the West Bank.

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Graffiti painted by British artist Banksy on a section of Israel's separation barrier between Jerusalem and the West Bank.Credit:AP

A Palestinian man walks next to a section of Israel's separation barrier featuring Banksy's graffiti.

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A Palestinian man walks next to a section of Israel's separation barrier featuring Banksy's graffiti.Credit:AP

Other artists exhibiting in Bethlehem said they hoped the show would draw attention to life in the occupied West Bank.

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Other artists exhibiting in Bethlehem said they hoped the show would draw attention to life in the occupied West Bank.Credit:AP

Banksy is trying to bring cheer and boost tourism in Bethlehem this Christmas.

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Banksy is trying to bring cheer and boost tourism in Bethlehem this Christmas.Credit:AP

Banksy's images have fetched hundreds of thousands of dollars in auctions and his customers include Hollywood siren Angelina Jolie.

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Banksy's images have fetched hundreds of thousands of dollars in auctions and his customers include Hollywood siren Angelina Jolie.Credit:AP

Banksy keeps his real identity secret and almost never gives interviews.

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Banksy keeps his real identity secret and almost never gives interviews.Credit:AP