Banksy b. 28 July 1974
Weston Super Mare (Unsigned), 2003
Screenprint on paper
30 x 100 cm
11 81/100 x 39 37/100 in.
11 81/100 x 39 37/100 in.
Banksy's Weston-super-Mare is a striking early screenprint that captures the artist’s signature blend of satire, social commentary, and seaside nostalgia. Featuring a traditional postcard-style image of the British coastal town...
Banksy's Weston-super-Mare is a striking early screenprint that captures the artist’s signature blend of satire, social commentary, and seaside nostalgia. Featuring a traditional postcard-style image of the British coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, the piece is subverted by the addition of three riot police in full gear, lounging in deck chairs beneath a sunny sky.
The contrast between idyllic leisure and state control is quintessential Banksy—humorous yet unsettling. First released in 2003, Weston-super-Mare is one of Banksy's more scarce and sought-after prints, especially in its unsigned form, with only a limited number in circulation.
This print predates Banksy's later large-scale Dismaland installation in the same location (2015), offering an early glimpse into his fascination with Weston-super-Mare as a symbol of faded British charm and underlying societal tension.
A powerful collector’s piece that reflects both the artist’s evolution and enduring relevance.
The contrast between idyllic leisure and state control is quintessential Banksy—humorous yet unsettling. First released in 2003, Weston-super-Mare is one of Banksy's more scarce and sought-after prints, especially in its unsigned form, with only a limited number in circulation.
This print predates Banksy's later large-scale Dismaland installation in the same location (2015), offering an early glimpse into his fascination with Weston-super-Mare as a symbol of faded British charm and underlying societal tension.
A powerful collector’s piece that reflects both the artist’s evolution and enduring relevance.
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