A set of balloons that read "BANKSY!" tied to the side of a warehouse could be seen off the Long Island Expressway in Queens on Thursday, October 31. It is likely Banksy's final piece during his stint in New York. A set of balloons that read "BANKSY!" tied to the side of a warehouse could be seen off the Long Island Expressway in Queens on Thursday, October 31. It is likely Banksy's final piece during his stint in New York.

Banksy also offered up a T-shirt design on his site on October 31 for fans to download and print on their own.Banksy also offered up a T-shirt design on his site on October 31 for fans to download and print on their own.

A leopard placed on the wall of Yankee Stadium was revealed on October 30. A leopard placed on the wall of Yankee Stadium was revealed on October 30.

"The Banality of the Banality of Evil," a work by the British street artist Banksy, actually started out as a thrift store painting in New York City. Once altered by Banksy, who inserted an image of a Nazi officer sitting on a bench, it was re-donated to the store Tuesday, October 29, according to the<a href='http://www.banksyny.com/' target='_blank'> artist's site</a>."The Banality of the Banality of Evil," a work by the British street artist Banksy, actually started out as a thrift store painting in New York City. Once altered by Banksy, who inserted an image of a Nazi officer sitting on a bench, it was re-donated to the store Tuesday, October 29, according to the artist's site.

Banksy artwork is seen on a wall in the New York City neighborhood of Greenpoint on Sunday, October 27. Every day this month, Banksy has been unveiling new works of art around the city.Banksy artwork is seen on a wall in the New York City neighborhood of Greenpoint on Sunday, October 27. Every day this month, Banksy has been unveiling new works of art around the city.

Banksy's art exhibit "Grim Reaper Bumper Car" sits on New York's Lower East Side on Friday, October 25. The famously anonymous artist, whose paintings regularly go for six figures at auction houses around the world, has said he is on a "residency on the streets of New York."Banksy's art exhibit "Grim Reaper Bumper Car" sits on New York's Lower East Side on Friday, October 25. The famously anonymous artist, whose paintings regularly go for six figures at auction houses around the world, has said he is on a "residency on the streets of New York."

A Banksy piece covers the main entrance to Larry Flynt's Hustler Club in New York's Hell's Kitchen on October 24.A Banksy piece covers the main entrance to Larry Flynt's Hustler Club in New York's Hell's Kitchen on October 24.

Banksy's replica of the Great Sphinx of Giza was made in Queens out of smashed cinder blocks.Banksy's replica of the Great Sphinx of Giza was made in Queens out of smashed cinder blocks.

Banksy's "Ghetto 4 Life" appeared in the Bronx on October 21. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has suggested that Banksy is breaking the law with his guerrilla art exhibits, but the New York Police Department has denied it is actively searching for him.Banksy's "Ghetto 4 Life" appeared in the Bronx on October 21. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has suggested that Banksy is breaking the law with his guerrilla art exhibits, but the New York Police Department has denied it is actively searching for him.

Banksy art is seen on the Upper West Side on October 20. Banksy art is seen on the Upper West Side on October 20.

A crowd gathers to view Banksy artwork in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood on October 18.A crowd gathers to view Banksy artwork in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood on October 18.

Banksy work was vandalized in broad daylight October 17 in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.Banksy work was vandalized in broad daylight October 17 in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.

One of Banksy's latest pieces is this fiberglass sculpture of Ronald McDonald having his shoes shined in front of a McDonald's.One of Banksy's latest pieces is this fiberglass sculpture of Ronald McDonald having his shoes shined in front of a McDonald's.

Graffiti depicting the Twin Towers popped up in the Tribeca neighborhood on October 15.Graffiti depicting the Twin Towers popped up in the Tribeca neighborhood on October 15.

Banksy's <a href='http://www.banksyny.com/2013/10/11/meatpacking-district' target='_blank'>"Sirens of the Lambs"</a> art installation tours the streets of Manhattan on October 14. It's a fake slaughterhouse delivery truck full of stuffed animals.Banksy's "Sirens of the Lambs" art installation tours the streets of Manhattan on October 14. It's a fake slaughterhouse delivery truck full of stuffed animals.

Banksy's "Concrete Confessional" is seen on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on October 14.Banksy's "Concrete Confessional" is seen on the Lower East Side of Manhattan on October 14.

A Banksy mural is seen October 14 on a wall in Queens. The quote is from the movie "Gladiator." It says, "What we do in life echoes in eternity."A Banksy mural is seen October 14 on a wall in Queens. The quote is from the movie "Gladiator." It says, "What we do in life echoes in eternity."

A woman poses October 7 with Banksy's painting of a heart-shaped balloon covered in bandages. The piece, in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, was defaced with red spray paint shortly after it was completed.A woman poses October 7 with Banksy's painting of a heart-shaped balloon covered in bandages. The piece, in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, was defaced with red spray paint shortly after it was completed.

A Banksy mural of a dog urinating on a fire hydrant draws attention October 4.A Banksy mural of a dog urinating on a fire hydrant draws attention October 4.

This installation, seen October 9 on the Lower East Side, depicts stampeding horses in night-vision goggles. Thought to be a commentary on the Iraq War, it also includes <a href='http://banksy.co.uk/2013/10/09/lower-east-side' target='_blank'>an audio soundtrack</a>.This installation, seen October 9 on the Lower East Side, depicts stampeding horses in night-vision goggles. Thought to be a commentary on the Iraq War, it also includes an audio soundtrack.

Gallery assistants adjust Banksy's "Love Is in the Air" ahead of an auction in London on June 24. The piece was sold for $248,776.Gallery assistants adjust Banksy's "Love Is in the Air" ahead of an auction in London on June 24. The piece was sold for $248,776.

"The Crayola Shooter" is found in Los Angeles in 2011. It shows a child wielding a machine gun and using crayons for bullets."The Crayola Shooter" is found in Los Angeles in 2011. It shows a child wielding a machine gun and using crayons for bullets.

People walk past a Banksy painting of a dog urinating on a wall in Beverly Hills, California, in 2011.People walk past a Banksy painting of a dog urinating on a wall in Beverly Hills, California, in 2011.

Banksy murals popped up around New Orleans a day before the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in 2008.Banksy murals popped up around New Orleans a day before the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in 2008.

A silhouette of a child holding a refrigerator-shaped kite is seen on a wall in New Orleans in 2008.A silhouette of a child holding a refrigerator-shaped kite is seen on a wall in New Orleans in 2008.

Graffiti on the side of a building in New Orleans shows an elderly person in a rocking chair under the banner, "No Loitering," in 2008.Graffiti on the side of a building in New Orleans shows an elderly person in a rocking chair under the banner, "No Loitering," in 2008.

A scene titled "Chicken Nuggets," from Banksy's "The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill," is seen in New York in 2008.A scene titled "Chicken Nuggets," from Banksy's "The Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill," is seen in New York in 2008.

A stenciled image of two policemen kissing is seen in London in 2005.A stenciled image of two policemen kissing is seen in London in 2005.








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  • Graffiti artist Banksy's final artwork floated near the Long Island Expressway

  • Artist stirred controversy, raised money for charity during his month in New York

  • He left daily works, including performance art and traveling exhibits, throughout city




(CNN) -- Like a signature on a work of art, a set of balloons that read "BANKSY!" tied to the side of a warehouse visible from the Long Island Expressway in Queens could be the final piece of the famously anonymous British graffiti artist's monthlong street art residency in New York City.


On his website, Banksy called it "An inflatable throw-up on the Long Island Expressway."


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"And that's it," it says under photos of the installation posted on the site. "Thanks for your patience. It's been fun. Save 5pointz. Bye."


5pointz is an outdoor art exhibit space in Long Island City, New York, considered by many in the graffiti world to be a Mecca of that culture and is facing demolition by developers.





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Banksy also released an "official Banksy New York residency souvenir T shirt" design, a JPEG with instructions to take it to a copy store and "make it yourself."


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The balloons are already down, according to local reports, and police would not comment on whether they had them or what they would do with them.


One of his last pieces, a thrift-store painting he vandalized then re-donated to the thrift store, 23rd St Housing Works in Manhattan, was put up for auction online starting at $74,000, and ended up selling $615,000, according to the store's website.


Each day of October, Banksy unveiled new works of art around New York. The works were then announced on his website and posted to Instagram. Many of the surprise exhibits followed his signature street-art style: stencils spray-painted on streets, walls of buildings and under bridges.


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Others include an animated YouTube video showing what appears to be footage of jihadist militants shooting down an animated Dumbo the Elephant and traveling installations, including a slaughterhouse delivery truck full of stuffed animals touring the city. Also produced were performance art pieces such as a dirt-smeared boy shining the shoes of a life-size statue of Ronald McDonald.


The New York Times opted not to publish an op-ed Banksy wrote criticizing the design of One World Trade Center, so he posted it on his website. He also used his familiar graffiti medium, stenciling "This site contains blocked messages," on a wall in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn.



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