Love Rat
View Similar Items
BanksyLove Rat2004
2004
About the Item
Banksy
Of the numerous feats that Banksy has accomplished over the course of his career as an international artist, activist and filmmaker, perhaps the most astonishing is that while he is among the most famous figures in street art, he has managed to remain completely anonymous.
There is a method behind the madness, however. Banksy maintains that he chooses to conceal his identity to make a more democratic impact with his work, the themes of which include criticism of world leaders, consumerism and terrorism.
Although not much is known about Banksy — he sent a photo of himself with a paper bag on his head to Time magazine for a profile — it is believed that he was born in the city of Bristol, in southwest England, circa 1974. Wit, irreverence, dark humor and activism come together in his work, which spans graffiti, paintings, prints, sculptures and filmmaking. (His film, Exit Through the Gift Shop, which focuses on another street artist known as Mr. Brainwash, was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 2010 Academy Awards.)
Banksy began as a graffiti artist in his hometown in the early 1990s. He has found fame for his stenciled and spray-painted pieces, which are most often rooted in anti-war or antiestablishment messaging, appearing in cities such as London, New York and Los Angeles and for his “stunts” that are intended to subvert and provoke the art world. One particularly memorable stunt took place in 2018, when, as soon as one of his paintings sold at auction — Girl with a Balloon, which fetched an extraordinary $1.4 million — it self-destructed and proceeded to partially shred itself. Banksy even snuck into the Louvre and hung his own version of the Mona Lisa in 2006. Despite his elusive persona and commitment to bringing art to the masses, Banksy is one of the most coveted artists at auctions across the world.
And his work is undeniably impactful.
At a record-breaking auction organized by Damien Hirst, Bono and others to benefit AIDS charities in 2008, Banksy’s Keep It Spotless — a modified Hirst painting — fetched nearly $2 million. In May of 2020, Banksy donated Game Changer, a painting that honors UK healthcare workers, to Southampton General Hospital. When it went to auction in 2021, it sold for more than $23 million at Christie's in London. All proceeds went to the National Health Service.
Find original Banksy art for sale on 1stDibs.
- Andy Warhol -- Committee 2000By Andy WarholLocated in BRUCE, ACTAndy Warhol Committee 2000, 1982 Screenprint in colours on Lenox museum board Hand signed and numbered 186 / 2000 Sheet Size: 76 X 51 cm Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York Publ...Category
1980s Prints and Multiples
MaterialsScreen
- Blame GameBy KAWSLocated in New York, NYKAWS Blame Game The complete set of 10 screenprints in colors, 2014, each signed and dated in pencil from the Edition of 100 (There are 20 artist's proofs), in the original portfolio case. Please note: Each print is 35 x 23 inches. Unframed The KAWS motif has become instantly recognizable with traditional cartoon characters transformed into vibrant, playful, and near-abstract enigmas. Known for his iconic characters with X’s on their eyes and gloves, KAWS delivers his classic dose of street-art meets contemporary art in this brilliant and minimalist work. Published by Pace Prints...Category
2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples
MaterialsScreen
$199,500 - Variant - P1, F17, I1, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Josef AlbersBy Josef AlbersLocated in Long Island City, NYFrom the portfolio “Formulation: Articulation” created by Josef Albers in 1972. This monumental series consists of 127 original silkscreens that are a definitive survey of the artist...Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
MaterialsScreen
- Fire Bridge, Pop Art Screenprint by Robert IndianaBy Robert IndianaLocated in Long Island City, NYArtist: Robert Indiana, American (1928 - ) Title: Fire Bridge: Chrysler Museum at Norfolk, December 1 - January 15 Year: circa 1965 Medium: Screenprint on Fabriano Paper Size: 30 x ...Category
1960s Pop Art Abstract Prints
MaterialsScreen
- "Wolfbat Leopard Snake" 6 Color enamel silkscreenBy Dennis McNettLocated in Philadelphia, PA"Wolfbat Leopard Snake" is a 6 color enamel ink silkscreen print measuring 29in x 21.5in, and is part of an edition of 25. The ink splatters in the background are part of the design...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints
MaterialsEnamel
- The Reflection (Red) Framed Signed and Numbered Tondo ScreenprintBy Paul InsectLocated in Draper, UTPaul Insect, also known as Paul Don Smith, is a British street artist who gained recognition in the 1990s for his bold and irreverent works that blend street art and fine art. He is ...Category
2010s Prints and Multiples
MaterialsScreen