Gary Shawis a British writer, editor and publisher known for his work in the field of contemporary art, particularly street art. He specializes in publishing books that explore counterculture trends, graffiti and street art, often on the fringes of official culture. Gary Shove has collaborated with various authors and photographers to create publications that document and analyze the work of contemporary artists and artistic phenomena.
One of his famous works is collaboration on a book"Banksy: Are You an Acceptable Threat?"("Banksy: You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat"), where he, together with Patrick Potter, collected photos and analysis of the work of the legendary street artist Banksy. The book explores the impact of Banksy's work on contemporary culture and society, and explores the significance of his art in the context of political and social change.
