Banksy Tile ‘Queens Guard’

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 symbol of discipline and order, depicted in an inappropriate and rebellious pose. This raises questions about authority and tradition within British society.

Banksy has criticized the monarchy in other works, such as “Monkey Queen” (2003), where he portrays the Queen as a monkey, and “Queen Ziggy” (2012), where he portrays the Queen with David’s iconic lightning bolt Bowie’s alter ego Ziggy Stardust. These works demonstrate his continued challenge to traditional power structures and symbols in the United Kingdom.

Although Banksy has not provided a direct explanation of “Queen’s Guard”, it fits within his broader oeuvre that questions and criticizes authority and tradition.

Size: 10x10cm