Banksy b. 28 July 1974
Barcode (Signed), 2003
Screenprint on paper
50 x 70 cm
19 69/100 x 27 14/25 in.
19 69/100 x 27 14/25 in.
Limited Edition of 150
£ 65,000.00
Originally released in 2004, Barcode is one of Banksy's most iconic and politically charged screenprints. This signed edition is part of a limited run of 150 prints, each hand-signed by...
Originally released in 2004, Barcode is one of Banksy's most iconic and politically charged screenprints. This signed edition is part of a limited run of 150 prints, each hand-signed by the elusive street artist. The artwork presents a powerful commentary on consumerism and the commodification of nature, featuring a large barcode with a group of leopards breaking free from its base—an evocative metaphor for the tension between corporate control and wild freedom.
Rendered in Banksy's signature stenciled style, Barcode combines minimalist design with biting social critique. The use of stark monochrome contrasts heightens its visual impact, allowing the message to resonate with both art collectors and political observers alike.
Highly sought after and increasingly rare, the signed edition of Barcode holds significant value within the contemporary art market, representing a pivotal moment in Banksy's early career and a lasting statement on capitalist structures.
Rendered in Banksy's signature stenciled style, Barcode combines minimalist design with biting social critique. The use of stark monochrome contrasts heightens its visual impact, allowing the message to resonate with both art collectors and political observers alike.
Highly sought after and increasingly rare, the signed edition of Barcode holds significant value within the contemporary art market, representing a pivotal moment in Banksy's early career and a lasting statement on capitalist structures.