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Gangsta Rat (AP lime green) - Signed Print by Banksy 2004 - MyArtBroker

Gangsta Rat (AP lime green)
Signed Print

Banksy

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Medium: Screenprint

Edition size: 10

Year: 2004

Size: H 50cm x W 35cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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April 2023Sotheby's London United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

This artwork is a quintessential example of Banksy’s distinctive style, merging street art with social commentary. The lime green hue contrasts sharply with the black and white rat, drawing the viewer’s eye to the rebellious character. The rat, a recurring motif in Banksy's work, symbolises resilience and subversion. The boombox and chain add an urban edge, while the acronym “iPOW” above the rat signifies the artist’s bold statement on street art culture. Banksy’s use of stencilling allows for precision and repetition, making his work instantly recognisable. Gangsta Rat resonates with themes of underground culture and defiance, paralleling other works in Banksy’s rat series.

  • Renowned British street artist, Banksy, is the enigmatic figure behind some of the most subversive works in the Urban Art scene. Despite his anonymity, the artists' disruptive stunts have not only gained him notoriety, but they have vocalised his stance on many social and political issues. As seen with the likes of Girl With Balloon and Napalm, Banksy uses his distinctive stencil technique to produce thought-provoking commentaries on challenging themes. The showcase of rebellion that lines his work has caused his secondary market value to soar in recent years, propelling him to the top of the Urban Art scene.

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