Street art, particularly by elusive artists like Banksy, draws significant cultural interest, but discovering these works can be challenging. Current resources are scattered across blogs, social media, or general guides, making it inefficient for enthusiasts to locate and appreciate them. A centralized, real-time geolocation tool could simplify this by offering accurate, crowdsourced maps of verified Banksy artworks.

A Dedicated Discovery Tool for Banksy Art

The idea involves creating a mobile app that pinpoints Banksy's graffiti using GPS, crowdsourced data, and verified sources. Key features could include:

• An interactive map showing verified locations with photos and historical context.
• A moderation system to validate user-submitted spots, ensuring accuracy.
• Offline access for areas with poor connectivity.
• Potential future expansions like augmented reality overlays for on-site details.

Tourists, art enthusiasts, and local businesses could all benefit—tourists by easily finding installations, businesses from increased foot traffic, and the art community from structured documentation.

Validation and Monetization

A simple landing page could test demand, while an MVP might start with a basic map of confirmed locations using open-source tools like Mapbox. Revenue streams could include premium features (e.g., audio tours), local business partnerships, or merchandise sales. Crowdsourced data accuracy could be maintained through partnerships with street art organizations and strict moderation.

Standing Out From Existing Solutions

Unlike general street art apps or unfiltered Google Maps pins, this tool would focus solely on Banksy, offering deeper context and verified data. Collaborations with archives and artists’ communities could make it the go-to resource, filling a gap where broader platforms lack specialization.

By combining precise location data with community engagement, this idea could transform how people experience transient street art—without contributing to its exploitation.