In the 2007 New Yorker article “Banksy Was Here: The Invisible Man of Graffiti Art,” author Lauren Collins informs individuals of the secret controversies surrounding works by Banksy. . Collins presents Banksy's street art and presents his anonymity. It also informs the public about Banksy's general attitude and the typical materials used for his street art works. Banksy is reportedly a controversial street artist who hides in the shadows to avoid the consequences of fame. To support the mysterious aspects of Banksy and his street art, author Lauren Collins uses examples of his works and different locations where his street art has been seen. It also contains quotes from Banksy about his intention to remain anonymous. The rhetorical situation is a fundamental concept that concerns the audience, the purpose, the author, the constraints and the requirements. These different aspects help to support credibility, support and construct arguments, and explain or provide evidence. Lauren Collins wrote “Banksy Was Here: The Invisible Man of Graffiti Art” in 2007, as Banksy was becoming increasingly well-known. Collins attempts to convey the mystery of Banksy, the controversy of street art and the understanding of art to the general public. She uses rhetorical devices in order to effectively present the Banksy controversies and the street art controversies. In the book The Blugold Guide, edited by Shevaun E. Watson, Carmen Manning and Micheal Faris, rhetorical analysis is described as a way to understand how an act of communication influences certain people at specific times and that the tools of analysis Rhetoric helps us understand how human creations give meaning. In “Banksy Was Here: ...... middle of paper ...... street art friendship. In Lauren Collins' article, "Banksy Was Here: The Invisible Man of Graffiti Art", the general public is informed of the anonymity and controversy of street art and the specific street artist Banksy. The article discusses multiple examples of street art and shows the different points of view that these works of street art provoke. Lauren Collins successfully provides information about Banksy and his street art as well as supporting diverse viewpoints from credible individuals. She effectively uses the rhetorical devices of ethos, identification, and visual rhetoric to hold audience attention, audience trust, and to provide the mysterious background for Banksy and his street art. Works Cited Collins, Lauren. “Banksy was there: the invisible man of graffiti.” NewYorker.com. The New Yorker. May 14, 2007. the web. September 30. 2013.