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
Around the world Banksy, the guerrilla artist probably born in Bristol in the mid-1970s, leaves behind his subversive graffiti, which frequently take up socially critical and political themes. 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 in order to be able to buy a Banksy original. Whether it is a Banksy screen print or a print hand-signed by Banksy, the demand for his works far exceeds the supply.
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