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Banksy, Jack & Jill (Police Kids) (Signed), 2005

Banksy b. 28 July 1974

Jack & Jill (Police Kids) (Signed), 2005
4 colour screenprint in colours on wove paper
Edition of 350
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Banksy’s Jack & Jill (Police Kids), released in 2005, is a striking and ironic commentary on authority, innocence, and the ways in which children are shaped by societal control. Depicting...
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Banksy’s Jack & Jill (Police Kids), released in 2005, is a striking and ironic commentary on authority, innocence, and the ways in which children are shaped by societal control. Depicting two smiling children—modeled after the traditional English nursery rhyme characters "Jack and Jill"—the twist lies in their attire: they are dressed in full riot police uniforms, complete with body armor and helmets, yet remain cheerful and hand-in-hand as if on a carefree stroll.

Rendered in a stark black-and-white stencil style with bright blue accents, the piece exemplifies Banksy’s talent for subverting familiar imagery to expose deeper social truths. The contrast between the children's joyful expressions and their militarized outfits critiques the normalization of surveillance, policing, and the erosion of innocence in contemporary society.

This signed edition was released in a limited run of 350 prints, published by Pictures on Walls, and is highly sought after by collectors for both its powerful message and its rarity. A separate unsigned edition of 350 was also produced, but the signed version is considered more desirable within the market.

Jack & Jill (Police Kids) stands as one of Banksy's most iconic and collectible works, capturing his unique ability to blend visual simplicity with cutting social commentary. It remains a potent reminder of how authority can infiltrate even the most innocent aspects of childhood.
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