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Banksy, Choose Your Weapon (Grey), 2010

Banksy b. 28 July 1974

Choose Your Weapon (Grey), 2010
Screenprint in colours on wove paper
70 x 70 cm
27 14/25 x 27 14/25 in.
Edition of 100
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Choose Your Weapon (Grey) is a striking screen print by the world-renowned street artist Banksy, released in 2010 in a limited edition of 100 signed prints. Part of the broader...
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Choose Your Weapon (Grey) is a striking screen print by the world-renowned street artist Banksy, released in 2010 in a limited edition of 100 signed prints. Part of the broader Choose Your Weapon series, this version features a muted grey colorway, emphasizing the stark contrast between the figure and the iconic dog at his side.

The artwork depicts a hooded youth walking a leashed dog, which is unmistakably styled after Keith Haring’s barking dog—a powerful tribute to one of the original pioneers of street art. By fusing Haring’s playful, politically charged iconography with a modern figure symbolizing anonymity and urban disillusionment, Banksy creates a layered commentary on identity, rebellion, and the evolution of protest culture.

The grey edition is known for its subtle, monochromatic palette, giving the image a gritty, urban aesthetic that mirrors the concrete backdrops where much of Banksy's street art appears. The lack of bright color in this version directs focus to the composition and symbolism, making the socio-political message all the more potent.

Hand-signed and numbered by the artist, this edition of 100 is larger than some of the more vibrant colorways, yet remains highly desirable among collectors due to its classic, understated style and the significance of the Choose Your Weapon series in Banksy’s body of work.

A timeless piece that captures Banksy’s talent for merging art history with street-level commentary, Choose Your Weapon (Grey) remains a defining example of his printmaking legacy.
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