Graffiti artist Banksy promises to draw new piece every day in New York
He promises to unveil a new piece a day as fans rush to view works before they're painted over
World-famous, reclusive artist Banksy is loose on the streets of New York, hosting a unique show that has whipped up excitement among hipsters and the chattering classes.
The British-based graffiti maestro, who has never been formally identified, has promised to unveil a new piece of art on each day of the month somewhere in the city.
His stencilled designs, known for their irreverent humour and political activism, have propelled him from a graffiti rebel to reluctant star whose work sells for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
But the New York show is free, public and accessible to all.
Fans rush to track down each elusive piece, painted in secret and announced online, before they are painted over or "tagged" by rival graffiti artists, often within hours of going viral.
And the name of the show? "Better Out Than In".
"It's just so intriguing, it's like a chase," says actress Lisa Rowe-Beddoe, who has visited each of Banksy's three pieces to date. Her mission is to track down the full set by the end of October.