By Press Association
Banksy’s former agent and photographer will release images documenting more than a decade working with the mystery artist.
Steve Lazarides will reveal candid and intimate photos from 11 years spent as the right-hand man of the anonymous figure.
The images provide a behind-the-scenes look at the street artist creating some of his famous works, captured by his long-time associate – although they do not appear to capture his face.
Lazarides said he loved his time with Banksy, but is glad to be out of the art world.
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He said: “I worked with him for 11 glorious years, during which time we broke every rule in the rule book, along with a fair few laws.
“I hate the art world. I only became part of it because Banksy catapulted the movement into the stratosphere.
“It was a ride – however, I’m glad I’m out of it and about to enter the next ride.”
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Lazarides worked with Banksy during his formative years, and many of his photos have never been seen before.
The 250-page book, Banksy Captured, will reveal images from more than a decade of creativity and subversion, and Lazarides will offer limited-edition prints of his work at affordable prices in a bid to open art to a broader economic audience.
The first 50 people to buy his self-published and self-distributed book will receive a Banksy “Di-faced” £50 note, counterfeit currency featuring the face of Diana Princess of Wales.
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Lazarides hails from Banksy’s reputed home town of Bristol, and was commissioned to create the artist’s portrait in 1997, starting an 11-year partnership.
He has worked as his agent, photographer, driver, and gallerist.