Picture "Stop and Search" (2007)
Picture "Stop and Search" (2007)
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limited, 500 copies | numbered | signed | colour serigraph | framed | size 85 x 64 cm
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Picture "Stop and Search" (2007)
A policeman in full riot gear searches a little girl, based on Judy Garland's character of Dorothy in the classic film "The Wizard of Oz". Banksy's themes always feature a political background. This motif refers to the "stop and search" practice of the police in the United Kingdom.
For many years, the big cities of Great Britain have been facing a problem with youth gangs, which even fight each other with weapons. The resulting police practice, which involves stopping and searching children, even those as young as 9 or 10 years old in the street, is highly controversial and continues to provoke public criticism. Banksy addresses the issue of the omnipresent state apparatus with his ironic pop-cultural reference.
Original colour serigraph, 2007. Edition: 500 copies, numbered and signed. Motif size/sheet size 80 x 60 cm. Size in frame 85 x 64 cm as shown.
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About Banksy
Banksy, the guerrilla artist who was probably born in Bristol in the mid-1970s, leaves his subversive graffiti, which often addresses socially critical and political issues, all over the world. His identity remains a mystery to this day, making him one of the most mysterious and fascinating representatives of urban art.
His works for the art market are rare and extremely sought-after. Collectors from all over the world - including Hollywood stars such as Brad Pitt - invest large sums of money to buy a Banksy original. Whether it is a Banksy screen print or a print signed by Banksy, the demand for his works far exceeds the supply.
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