Banksy signed & unsigned Barcode Print for Sale

First appearing stencilled onto the side of a house in Bristol (long thought to be the hometown of the secretive artist) ‘Barcode’ has become one of the most sought after of all Banksy artworks.

Much like in many of his early prints, the artist uses a monochrome to further emphasise the subject. In Barcode, a leopard emerges onto the foreground of the sheet appearing to break free from the confines of a cage on wheels that resembles a barcode, its bars bent by the powerful creature. Menacingly emerging towards the viewer, the organic matter of the leopard is juxtaposed with the digital, ethereal world of barcodes (like Neo escaping the Matrix) as nature fights from man’s attempt to contain it. Or are we the leopard in the work?

Captured and shackled by our digital world as we strive to break free? There is beauty and danger here, confronting the viewer directly as we fall in its line of sight of the exotic beast. Banksy at his best with a flourish and a twist wrapped up in a seemingly simple image. Animals are recurring motifs that feature throughout Banksy’s oeuvre. Often used as a vehicle for commentary on both society and the place of humans, other popular examples include Laugh Now, Love Rat, Dumbo and HMV. Explore Banksy prints for sale.

Buy Barcode Print by Banksy

Andipa Editions, as part of Andipa, have been at the forefront of the Banksy secondary market for over 15 years. To enquire about buying a Barcode signed or unsigned  print, contact us via sales@andipa.com or on +44 (0) 20 7589 2371

Sell Barcode Print by Banksy

With a global network of active buyers, Andipa Editions are the place to sell your Banksy signed or unsigned Barcode print. Straight-forward and stress-free, we manage the process on your behalf and help to maximise your return. For a complimentary valuation of your Barcode print, contact us via sales@andipa.com or on +44 (0) 20 7589 2371 or view our Banksy prints for sale and Banksy paintings for sale.