Banksy

Controversy seems to follow infamous British street artist Banksy wherever he goes—and whoever he is. Rumors that the artist, who is known for his anti-establishment satirical style, was once a "nice middle-class schoolboy" are causing a surprising and somewhat ridiculous stir, and the mainstream media are gleefully crying "Banksy Revealed!" and conjuring up an art world Deep Throat. If you've never heard of Banksy, you can read up on Wikipedia or see some of his work on the official Banksy site—current hype and fuss aside, he's been doing some cool stuff for years.