Major Banksy exhibition with over 150 works opens in Turku after European tour

A travelling exhibition featuring the works of the elusive street artist Banksy will open in Turku, Finland, in April, following a successful European tour that has drawn over two million visitors, reports Finnish public broadcaster Yle.

*The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind* will be on display from **17 April to 25 October** in a historic industrial hall at **Telakkaranta** on Unioninkatu. The exhibition, organised by the pop art museum **PoCo**, presents more than **150 works**, including graffiti, photographs, sculptures, video installations, and prints on materials such as canvas, textiles, aluminium, and plexiglass. All pieces have been recreated specifically for this show.

Banksy, a British artist from Bristol known for provocative and boundary-pushing works, has maintained anonymity throughout their career. The exhibition—produced by German organiser **Oliver Forster** and curated by Banksy specialist **Virginia Jean**—offers a comprehensive overview of the artist’s work, though it is not officially authorised by Banksy. As the artist once stated: *“Copyright is for losers ©TM.”*

Forster noted in a press release that while Banksy is primarily a street artist, they have also sold signed works and limited-edition prints, most of which remain in private collections. *“Seeing an authentic Banksy piece is rare,”* he said.

The exhibition has previously toured multiple European cities, gaining acclaim as one of the world’s most successful art shows.