The Fine Art Auction is honored to present the works of renowned Street Artist and Muralist:

bambi

Bambi (b 1982 British)

Artist Activist Advocate Environmentalist

Recognized as one of the top graffiti and mural Artists in the world, Bambi has achieved an important standing in the contemporary art world. Museum provenanced and highly Collected, her work often uses contemporary icons and pop-culture references to create poignant social and political commentary.

While Bambi’s roots are firmly planted in London’s streets, her influence, renown, and collector status are global, with her works commanding significant prices and coveted by global celebrities and art collectors alike.

She has gained multiple high profile clients over the years: and her work sits in the private Collections of Cara Delavigne, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Harry Styles, Kanye West, and Kim Kardashian. Both Rihanna and Kate Moss each commissioned the Artist for a portrait of themselves.

Coming to prominence in 2010, and quickly becoming one of London’s most influential street creators, the Artist quickly secured a spot among the world’s top muralists. Often compared to the mysterious Banksy, Bambi’s stencil art penetrates deep into themes of feminism, politics, and the cult of Pop Culture and celebrity.

In 2021, Artspar Magazine named Bambi’s “Don’t Shoot” one of the 10 most famous pieces of Street Art in the world, alongside Artists Banksy, Shepard Fairey and Eduardo Kobra; thus, cementing her significance as one of the most important street artists and muralists of our time.

Despite her eagerness to keep her identity a secret, she has, however, alluded to the fact that she has had a prominent career as a singer. Interestingly, several well-known names have been thrown into the mix as the potential Bambi, including Geri Halliwell, M.I.A, Adele, and Paloma Faith.

Bambi’s commitment to the street art tradition—using urban landscapes to challenge societal norms and spark dialogue—underscores her success in the art market. Significantly, Bambi’s art is included in the permanent collection at the Andy Warhol Museum of Modern Art in Medzilaborce, Slovakia, a testament to her standing in the contemporary art world.

Art as Social Commentary / Art Chronicles History

Bambi stands at the intersection of activism and artistry, leveraging her platform to advocate for change and dialogue. Her work not only beautifies public spaces but also acts as a catalyst for social and political discourse, making her a formidable figure in both the realms of street and high art, inspiring a worldwide audience with her bold and transformative vision.

She often creates stencils of known contemporary figures to offer pointed social and political commentary. She has produced highly visible and public murals incorporating The Royal Family, Amy Winehouse, David Beckham, and Ai Wei Wei. Her work is a provocative reflection of current events and contemporary icons, and the mark she has made on the Art World is nothing less than startling.

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But it is not just celebrities that Bambi focuses her attention on. Her artwork has been known to explore themes of politics, feminism, and street culture. Some of her more controversial pieces include the Rude Pope and I Am Too Hot For My Burka.

Her solo exhibitions have included the prestigious Venice Biennale, In her first Italian solo show. Bambi revealed a waterfront piece The Pope Gives Us Hope featuring the Pope reaching out to a polar bear in a capsizing boat; the work is designed to reflect the Pope’s comments in late 2016 on climate change and his call to end environmental destruction. A long-term environmentalist, Bambi was further inspired after watching the issue-driven documentary Before the Flood by Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens. This heralded work can be seen at Ospizio Foscolo Santa Lucia in Fondamenta Sant’Anna, Italy.

Since making her mark in the early 2010s,Bambi’s creations blend wit, satire, and critical commentary, showcasing striking depictions of figures like Madonna, Amy Winehouse, and the British Royals. Her artwork, “A Bit Like Marmite,” featuring Queen Elizabeth II, and her tribute to Amy Winehouse in Camden, serve not only as artistic expressions but also as cultural conversations, drawing international attention.

““Being an artist is about creative freedom,” she said. “I want to save the world and that’s why social commentary is always present in my work. It is easy to live with your eyes shut but that’s not fulfilling or helpful to the world.”

– bambi

Bambi’s work has received substantial press attention, including coverage by the Guardian, Huffington Post, Daily Mail, The Evening Standard, Time Magazine, and many art-centric platforms throughout the world. When interviewed by the media, she insists on being shrouded and she speaks only on condition of anonymity.

In 2012 Time Magazine published a feature on the Artist, describing her as “The Secretive London-based street artist, Bambi – hailed as the upcoming, female Banksy” and profiling her activism, advocacy, and anonymity. The work they chose to include is the Artists’ Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend a Diamond Jubilee tribute spray paint installation on Pickering Street in the North London suburb of Islington. The piece depicts Queen Elizabeth II as a young woman on her throne and is but one of Bambi’s works both depicting and providing social commentary on The Royals. There are many such works.

In 2014 Bambi was named by Artnet News as one of their “Top 20 Art World Women” alongside Beyonce. Quite the recognition of the Artists’ extraordinary talent

The Fine Art Auction will showcase bambi’s works in Auctions throughout 2024 and 2025. Don’t miss the chance to own an original Bambi street art piece at the auction!