Most MYSTERIOUS Artists Around The World!

Check out the Most MYSTERIOUS Artists Around The World! From anonymous graffiti artists to amazing painters like banksy, this top 10 list of famous but mysterious people from the art world will amaze you! Subscribe For New Videos! http://goo.gl/UIzLeB Watch our "REAL Mermaid Sightings Around The World!" video here: https://youtu.be/ChM0CBRmVsM Watch our "10 Sea Monsters ATTACKING A Boat!" video here: https://youtu.be/0XROvoPCDNc Watch our "STRANGEST Animals People Keep As Pets!" video here: https://youtu.be/OMa96nPqz-Y 10. Master of the Playing Cards This mysterious engraver was believed to also be a painter, either from Switzerland or from Germany. In any case he caused quite the stir because of his beautiful artwork, including a set of playing cards in 5 suits, hence where the name Master of the Playing Cards comes from. 9. Philadelphia Wireman For some, there is a fine line between sculptures made of trash, and actual trash. One day, art student Robert Leitch was out walking in the neighbourhood of South Street, Philadelphia. This neighbourhood was undergoing extensive renovation and many things were being left out in the street. 8. The Black Hand Graffiti is pretty because it can be an eyesore and an act of vandalism, or a very beautiful artform and a way to transform urban space. One mysterious graffiti artist has been considered the latter, and is simply known as “The Black Hand”. He has been called Iran’s Banksy and is famous for his stencil art protesting sexism and other laws and political events in Iran and the Middle East. 7. Above Our next artist had the unique and mysterious name of “Above” for years before finally revealing his identity. So while he’s lost some of that mystique, he still qualifies for inclusion on the list due to his achievements in generating conversations around the world. 6. Richey Edwards Richey Edwards was a member of the Welsh rock band, the Manic Street Preachers. They came together in the 1980’s as a punk, and later alternative rock band. However a has been hanging over them for nearly 30 years, following the mysterious disappearance of their guitarist and lyricist Richey Edwards at the age of 27. 5. Skid Robot The mysterious Skid Robot takes his name from Skid Row, the area downtown of LA which is known for its homeless population. Beginning in 2013, he started creating exotic and idyllic imagery using spray paint. As graffiti goes, it’s pretty unusual and is designed to bring something positive to one of the bleakest places in the country. 4. Master of the Furies This mysterious sculptor is at the center of one of the biggest artistic mysteries in the world! They crafted figurines of such exquisite detail that it’s amazing their identity has remained a secret. All that’s known about the individual dubbed “Master of the Furies” is that he worked during the 17th century and was very inspired by the furies. 3. Robert Johnson If you’ve seen the Coen Brothers’ movie O Brother, Where Art Thou then you probably remember the blues musician who told a tale about selling his soul to the Devil in exchange for extraordinary guitar playing ability. Well the inspiration for the character was Robert Johnson, who died in 1938, in his late 20s leaving behind a major legacy. 2. Toynbee Tiles The unsolved mystery of the Toynbee tiles has been going on since the mid-1980’s. The tiles could be found painted and embedded onto tiles in the pavement on roads from Philadelphia, New York, Washington DC to Buenos Aires. The messages on the tiles are believed to refer to religious historian Arnold J. Toynbee, born in 1889. 1. Banksy Banksy is a graffiti street art legend! After 20 years, his identity still remains a mystery although there are several names floating around as to who he is. His works have appeared all over the world and his satirical messages capture everyone’s attention and curiosity!! Most of his fans don’t want to know as that would just ruin it for everyone. Origins Explained is the place to be to find all the answers to your questions, from mysterious events and unsolved mysteries to everything there is to know about the world and its amazing animals!