Dimensions: 26 x 21 cm
Pages: 220
ISBN: 978-164786263-3
"The only photographic record from inside Banksy's operation."
Previously unseen photographs from 1997 to 2008.
"Vol 1 — Evidence
The early years — before the galleries, before the fame
Volume 1 chronicles Banksy's formative years through Steve Lazarides' lens. From Bristol walls to London streets, these photographs capture the raw energy of an artist working in the shadows — before the world was watching."
The Archive
Volume 1 draws from the earliest years of Steve Lazarides' archive — photographs taken between 1997 and 2003 across Bristol, London, and beyond. These images document the birth of a movement, captured by the one person who was always there.
The Photographer
Steve Lazarides spent eleven years as Banksy's photographer, agent, and gallery owner. He didn't just document the work — he was part of it. These photographs carry the intimacy that only a collaborator could bring.
What This Is
Cited by Reuters as a primary source in their March 2026 investigation "In Search of Banksy," these photographs represent the most authenticated visual record of Banksy's early career. They are evidence — not interpretation."*
My love of photography was born from my love of graffiti..." - Steve Lazarides, GraffitiStreet
*banksycaptured.com ©
Volume 2 'Framed' with 300+ pages: coming soon to MMX Gallery shop
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