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Banksy, Donuts (Chocolate), 2009

Banksy b. 28 July 1974

Donuts (Chocolate), 2009
Screenprint in colours on wove paper
56 x 76 cm
22 1/20 x 29 23/25 in.
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Donuts is a provocative artwork by the elusive street artist Banksy, known for his politically charged and subversive style. In this piece, Banksy presents a seemingly absurd image: a large,...
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Donuts is a provocative artwork by the elusive street artist Banksy, known for his politically charged and subversive style. In this piece, Banksy presents a seemingly absurd image: a large, pink-glazed donut being transported on a cart, flanked by armed police in a formation reminiscent of military convoys or motorcades escorting VIPs.

The artwork satirizes modern society’s obsession with consumerism, junk food, and misplaced priorities. By treating a sugary donut with the seriousness of a national security asset, Banksy critiques how trivial or harmful symbols of indulgence and capitalism are elevated and protected, while more pressing issues often go ignored.

The contrast between the whimsical subject (a donut) and the serious tone (heavily armed officers) exemplifies Banksy's talent for irony and visual storytelling. Whether seen as a jab at Western culture, police militarization, or dietary habits, Donuts delivers its message with Banksy's signature wit and cynicism.
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