Banksy b. 28 July 1974
Banksy Clock, 2019
Upcycled from an office supplies store, screenprinted in black and individually hand smudged
45 x 45 cm
17 18/25 x 17 18/25 in.
17 18/25 x 17 18/25 in.
Edition of 150
Released in 2019, Rat Clock is a limited edition art object by the world-renowned street artist Banksy, produced in an edition of 150. Blurring the line between conceptual art and...
Released in 2019, Rat Clock is a limited edition art object by the world-renowned street artist Banksy, produced in an edition of 150. Blurring the line between conceptual art and functional design, the piece features one of Banksy’s most iconic symbols—the rat—placed cleverly at the center of a fully operational wall clock.
The stenciled rat, captured in mid-run across the clock face, serves as a metaphor for the daily grind, the passage of time, and the endurance of those who live on the margins. In Banksy’s visual language, rats have long symbolized resistance, survival, and subversion—mirroring the artist’s own guerrilla approach to the art world. By integrating this motif into a timekeeping device, Banksy delivers a wry commentary on routine, capitalism, and the inescapable cycle of modern life.
Crafted with a clean, minimalist aesthetic, the clock’s stark black-and-white design is unmistakably Banksy—simple yet loaded with meaning. Though utilitarian in form, Rat Clock is a sharp piece of social critique, transforming an everyday object into a quietly provocative artwork.
Produced in a limited edition of 150, each clock is believed to have been accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued through Pest Control, Banksy’s official authentication body. Rare and highly collectible, Rat Clock has become a coveted item among contemporary art collectors for its uniqueness, symbolism, and undeniable Banksy wit.
The stenciled rat, captured in mid-run across the clock face, serves as a metaphor for the daily grind, the passage of time, and the endurance of those who live on the margins. In Banksy’s visual language, rats have long symbolized resistance, survival, and subversion—mirroring the artist’s own guerrilla approach to the art world. By integrating this motif into a timekeeping device, Banksy delivers a wry commentary on routine, capitalism, and the inescapable cycle of modern life.
Crafted with a clean, minimalist aesthetic, the clock’s stark black-and-white design is unmistakably Banksy—simple yet loaded with meaning. Though utilitarian in form, Rat Clock is a sharp piece of social critique, transforming an everyday object into a quietly provocative artwork.
Produced in a limited edition of 150, each clock is believed to have been accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued through Pest Control, Banksy’s official authentication body. Rare and highly collectible, Rat Clock has become a coveted item among contemporary art collectors for its uniqueness, symbolism, and undeniable Banksy wit.