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Banksy, Barcode (Unsigned), 2003

Banksy b. 28 July 1974

Barcode (Unsigned), 2003
Screenprint on paper
50 x 70 cm
19 69/100 x 27 14/25 in.
Edition of 600
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Released in 2004, Barcode is a striking example of Banksy's early screenprint work, combining sharp visual wit with a potent political message. In this piece, a group of leopards escape...
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Released in 2004, Barcode is a striking example of Banksy's early screenprint work, combining sharp visual wit with a potent political message. In this piece, a group of leopards escape from the confines of a large industrial barcode—an unmistakable critique of consumerism and the commodification of the natural world. The image reflects Banksy’s signature approach: minimalist yet deeply symbolic, playful yet subversive.

This unsigned edition is part of a limited run of 600 prints, produced alongside a smaller signed edition. Though unsigned, it remains a highly collectible work, produced by Banksy's official publisher, Pictures on Walls (POW), and retains all the original power and relevance of the signed version.

Barcode stands as a bold visual metaphor for freedom, rebellion, and the hidden costs of modern consumer culture—an enduring example of Banksy's ability to distill complex issues into instantly recognizable imagery.
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