Bambi Graffiti

Bambi
Born Real name: unknown
Date of birth: circa 1982
Birthplace: London
Education City & Guilds of London Art School
MA at Central Saint Martins art school
Known for Graffiti
Guerilla art
Feminist art
Social commentary
Street art

Bambi Graffiti (circa 1982 -) is the tag name for a female English graffiti artist from London, UK. According to U.S. Time Magazine, “Bambi” is derived from the childhood family nickname “Bambino” and is a popular artist within the show business world.[1]  Known collectors of her work include Rihanna,[1] Brad Pitt,[2] Adele,[3] Robbie Williams, and Take That’s Mark Owen.[4]  Bambi’s stencilled work is frequently described as gritty and masculine in appearance whilst exploring themes of feminism, popular and street culture.[5]

Bambi is a famous singer and was recently named by her agent as either Paloma Faith, M.I.A, Adele, Geri Halliwell or Victoria Beckham

History

In 2010, the vandalism of a popular Bambi stencil in Primrose Hill reignited the long running London debate over the preservation of street art and resulted in Islington Councillors proposing a community committee be established to rule on the future protection of street art.[6]  In early 2011, Bambi commemorated the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton with the satirical slogan 'A Bit Like Marmite' across their chests.[7][8]

References

  1. 1 2 Chakelian, Anoosh (1 June 2012). "Grafitti Artist Bambi Paints Jubilee Tribute to the Queen". Time Magazine. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  2. ↑ Smart, Gordon (22 June 2012). "Alone, but Brad's no lonely art". Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  3. ↑ Lewis, Anna (25 May 2012). "Look what Adele got for her birthday". Heat World. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  4. ↑ Riley, Ed (11 April 2012). "Robbie Williams splashes case on trendy painting". Daily Star Newspaper. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  5. ↑ Ferguson, Amanda (27 December 2010). "10 Best Female Graffiti Artists". Break Studios. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  6. ↑ Hinton, Josie (21 April 2011). "'Make tea not war' mural tribute to shopkeeper ruined by graffiti vandals - debate opens into preserving street art". Camden News Journal. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  7. ↑ Low, Valentine (2 May 2011). "William and Kate - A Royal Wedding". The Australian. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  8. ↑ Chivers, Tom (30 April 2011). "Royal wedding quirky portraits and sculptures of Prince William and Kate Middleton". The Telegraph. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
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