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.
- Author
- Steve Lazarides
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 220
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Year
- 2024
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.