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Banksy, Festival (Destroy Capitalism) (Unsigned), 2006

Banksy b. 28 July 1974

Festival (Destroy Capitalism) (Unsigned), 2006
Screenprint in colours on wove paper
56 x 76 cm
22 1/20 x 29 23/25 in.
Edition of 500
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Festival (Destroy Capitalism) is a sharp and satirical screen print by the world-renowned street artist Banksy, released in 2006. The artwork depicts a crowd of people lining up at a...
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Festival (Destroy Capitalism) is a sharp and satirical screen print by the world-renowned street artist Banksy, released in 2006. The artwork depicts a crowd of people lining up at a festival-style merchandise stall to buy t-shirts emblazoned with the slogan “Destroy Capitalism.”

With his signature irony, Banksy critiques the commercialization of protest and rebellion. The piece highlights the paradox of anti-capitalist sentiment being packaged, sold, and consumed within the very capitalist framework it opposes. By placing the scene in a setting reminiscent of music festivals—where countercultural ideals are often expressed—Banksy underscores how easily resistance can be turned into a brand.

This unsigned edition is part of a limited release of 500 prints, making it a coveted yet accessible piece in Banksy's print catalog. The stark black-and-white imagery, combined with the bold message, reflects Banksy’s ongoing exploration of themes like consumerism, conformity, and the commodification of dissent.

Festival (Destroy Capitalism) is a quintessential example of Banksy's ability to challenge viewers with humor, contradiction, and social commentary—all in a single image.
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