Banksquiat (Black), 2019
Signed and numbered from an edition of 300
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by PEST Control
27 3/5 x 29 1/2 inches (70.1 x 74.9 cm.)
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Banksy is one of the most influential and enigmatic artists of the contemporary era, renowned for transforming street art into a globally recognized artistic and cultural movement. Through his instantly recognizable stenciled imagery, sharp wit, and politically charged commentary, Banksy explores themes including consumerism, war, inequality, authority, and the commercialization of art itself. Despite maintaining his anonymity throughout his career, his works have achieved remarkable success in museums, major exhibitions, and at auction, while continuing to challenge conventional ideas surrounding authorship, value, and public space.
Created in 2019, Banksquiat (Black) is Banksy's playful yet incisive homage to Jean-Michel Basquiat, produced in conjunction with the artist's unauthorized "exhibition" at the Grosvenor Gallery. The composition reimagines Basquiat's iconic crowned figure undergoing a police-style search beneath a Ferris wheel, juxtaposing the rebellious spirit of street art with the institutional embrace of artists once considered outsiders. Executed as a screenprint on black card, this example is hand-signed in white crayon, numbered from the edition of 300, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by PEST Control. Measuring 27 3/5 × 29 1/2 inches (70.1 × 74.9 cm.), *Banksquiat (Black)* is among Banksy's most celebrated modern print releases, combining cultural commentary, historical reference, and exceptional scarcity in a highly sought-after edition.
