Banksy
Choose Your Weapon - Bright Pink, 2010
Screenprint in colours
Sheet: 70 x 70 cm
Edition of 25
Signed in red crayon and numbered
This piece occupies a special place within Banksy's print oeuvre, as it was one of the last editions made available for purchase to the general public. It is based upon...
This piece occupies a special place within Banksy's print oeuvre, as it was one of the last editions made available for purchase to the general public.
It is based upon a mural that the artist created in 2010 on the wall of a pub in Bermondsey. Featuring an homage to the work of Keith Haring, it combines two of the most influential figures in the world of street art into a single iconic work. Like Banksy, Haring began his career working as a street artist, combining his knowledge of high art with an instantly accessible aesthetic that spoke of contemporary societal issues and demonstrated the extraordinary social power of art.
Artists have traditionally used the dog to represent themes of loyalty and obedience, but in Haring's work it became a symbol of oppression and aggression. A warning about the corruption and abuses of power that pervade society, he intended it as a cautionary image that would inspire the viewer to think critically about the narratives presented to them.
Banksy embraces these implications, taking them further and turning Haring's barking dog into one of the fighting animals commonly regarded as weapons within the world of street gangs.
In this work, Banksy draws attention to gang culture and youth violence while responding to them in a way that's emphatically non-violent. By appropriating Haring's barking dog as his weapon, he uses art to make a stand and conveys a pacifist message as iconic as his legendary Flower Thrower.
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It is based upon a mural that the artist created in 2010 on the wall of a pub in Bermondsey. Featuring an homage to the work of Keith Haring, it combines two of the most influential figures in the world of street art into a single iconic work. Like Banksy, Haring began his career working as a street artist, combining his knowledge of high art with an instantly accessible aesthetic that spoke of contemporary societal issues and demonstrated the extraordinary social power of art.
Artists have traditionally used the dog to represent themes of loyalty and obedience, but in Haring's work it became a symbol of oppression and aggression. A warning about the corruption and abuses of power that pervade society, he intended it as a cautionary image that would inspire the viewer to think critically about the narratives presented to them.
Banksy embraces these implications, taking them further and turning Haring's barking dog into one of the fighting animals commonly regarded as weapons within the world of street gangs.
In this work, Banksy draws attention to gang culture and youth violence while responding to them in a way that's emphatically non-violent. By appropriating Haring's barking dog as his weapon, he uses art to make a stand and conveys a pacifist message as iconic as his legendary Flower Thrower.
This work is accompanied by a Pest Control certificate.
For more information on buying art for investment, please click here.
Any questions? We are happy to help. Call: 0117 279 6402 or send us a message now.
Framing - This artwork has not been framed by Hidden. This frame is included in the price. Please feel free to get in touch for further details.
Hidden focuses on sought after, limited edition prints by the most illustrious artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Click here to view more work from our collection.
**Hidden is compliant with Anti Money Laundering regulations and registered with HMRC in accordance with 5AMLD. This means that should you wish to purchase work/s for the sterling equivalent of 10,000 Euros or over, we will ask you for some additional verification for anti-money laundering purposes.**
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