Banksy’s artwork “CND Soldiers”, also known as “Peace Soldiers”, depicts two soldiers in combat gear. One stands guard with a machine gun, while the other paints a large red peace sign on a wall. This symbol was originally associated with the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) and is now recognized worldwide as a sign…
Banksy’s artwork “Graffiti Is A Crime” shows two boys, one standing on the back of the other to grab a spray can hanging from a sign that reads “Graffiti is a crime”. This work appeared in New York City in 2013 during Banksy’s “Better Out Than In” residency. The sign was already in place before…
Banksy’s artwork “Create Escape”, which appeared on the exterior wall of the former Reading Gaol in England in March 2021, depicts a prisoner escaping from prison with the help of sheets tied together and a typewriter. This statue refers to the famous writer Oscar Wilde, who was held in this prison from 1895 to 1897…
Banksy’s artwork “Queen’s Guard” depicts a member of the royal guard urinating against a wall. This statue was installed in London in 2007. Banksy has made no public statement about this specific work. However, the image is often interpreted as a satire on the British monarchy and its symbols, with the royal guard, normally a…
This particular artwork featuring Mario and a police officer is often considered a parody of modern society and consumer culture. The image shows Mario, a symbol of nostalgia and video game culture, facing a police officer who appears to be examining his mushroom as if it were an illegal substance. Although this work has Banksy’s…
Called “Boots,” this artwork by Banksy is a simple yet powerful design that is usually interpreted as a social critique or commentary. Although Banksy often does not provide direct explanations of his work, such images often fit into his broader themes of rebellion, power and social inequality. “Boots” seems to refer to the militarization, oppression,…
Banksy’s 2006 artwork “Sweep It Under the Carpet” depicts a maid sweeping dirt under a wall hanging. It appeared on Chalk Farm Road in North London. Banksy has stated that the work is a portrait of Leanne, a chambermaid who cleaned his room at a Los Angeles motel. He described her as “a feisty lady”….
Banksy’s “Kissing Coppers” is a 2004 stencil artwork depicting two British police officers kissing. It originally appeared on the wall of the Prince Albert Pub in Brighton, a city known as the LGBTQ+ center of the UK. Banksy has made no public statements about the significance of this particular work. However, given its location and…
Bring humor and cat love into your interior with the “Commode” statue, inspired by Albert Dubout’s iconic illustrations. This funny artwork shows a chaos of cats gathered in a drawer – a scene that perfectly captures the typically stubborn and curious nature of cats.
La Folie des Grandeurs (1967) In the last year of Magritte’s life, the famous gallery owner Alexandre Iolas asked him if he had ever considered making sculptures. The painter had certainly thought of that, but these would have to be exclusively images based on motifs from his paintings. Just a few weeks later, Magritte showed…
Mixed on paper. Limited edition, this copy is number 1 of 10. Supplied with certificate and framing is possible on request. Please note: all prints are different as the background is applied by hand with spray paint 46 x 30 cm / 18.11 x 11.81 inches Production method: Mixed media
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