The world’s largest collection of Banksy art, worth over $35 million, is now on display in Tampa
- Alastair Mac
- 16 hours ago
- 2 min read
The Art of Banksy is now open at Straz Center, showcasing over 160 pieces by the famed street artist.
The Art of Banksy featuring original and authenticated works associated with one of the most intriguing and talked-about artist in modern history is now on display in Tampa, offering the public the opportunity to experience Banksy's art up close and personal like never.
Displayed within MorsaniHall at the Straz Center in Tampa, the exhibition is on display now through September 27, 2026, and features160 original, authenticated pieces including iconic works like "Girl with Balloon" and "Flower Thrower," and is the world’s largest authenticated collection of privately-owned Banksy art worth $35 million.
This globally acclaimed showcase is a garden of sardonic delights for fans of the artist. In addition to his best-known works, the immersive exhibit features his canvases, prints and sculptures, in addition to works previously unseen by the public.
The exhibit features iconic works such as “Girl with Balloon” and “Rude Copper” alongside some of Banksy’s lesser-known masterpieces. Guests will experience a global exclusive – the original “Flower Thrower.” This original piece was created in 1997 as a gift for Banksy’s then girlfriend, Leonie Laws, whose exclusively-filmed testimonial will also be presented.
Visitors in Tampa will also experience a signed, previously unseen work: Banksy’s “Mona Lisa.” Originally purchased directly from Banksy by actor Brad Pitt for his private collection, the artwork was returned to Banksy in 2022, who transformed it into a new piece, now on public display in the United States of America for the first time.
The Art of Banksy has welcomed more than one million visitors worldwide in Melbourne, Tel Aviv, Auckland, Toronto, Miami, Gothenburg, Sydney and ran two years in London. In 2010, Time magazine selected Banksy for its list of the worlds’ 100 most influential people among the company of Barack Obama, Steve Jobs and Lady Gaga.
The Art of Banksy is a comprehensive look at the art and career of arguably the most discussed contemporary visual artist. Get tickets now:
Before going to any event listed on Gotta Go Orlando, it's advisable to reach out to the organizer or venue to verify the event's status, as details, changes, and cancellations may happen. Gotta Go Orlando do not organize any of the events listed on our website.
Contact Us:
You can contact us Here. To advertise with us, Click Here. To list your upcoming event, Submit It Here.
Newsletter:
Sign Up For Our Newsletter and stay in the loop with all the latest news from Central Florida delivered daily to your mailbox.
Social Media:
Join the local conversation on X, Facebook, and Instagram, plus, for extended Orlando coverage, catch the latest on our YouTube channel.
