Buy Banksy Festival Signed & Unsigned Print

Released in 2006 as part of the Barely Legal set, Banksy’s Festival, also known as Destroy Capitalism, was printed by Modern Multiples of Los Angeles. In the artwork, we as the viewer see a line of figures - reminiscent of the long queues at music festivals - in a queue to buy a t-shirt that bares the slogan “Destroy Capitalism”. The figures in waiting to buy the t-shirt are those one would commonly associate with anti-capitalist tendencies including, punks, hippies and freegans.
At first glance, irony abounds in the work as the figures are those one would not expect to buy such a piece of merchandise. On deeper analysis, much like with all of the artist’s works, we see a highly layered and poignant piece that can be read in many ways. Are those queueing true anarchists? Or are their clothes, an outward expression of their personality, at odds with their actual thoughts and desires? An illusion or facade is created in their outfits as we as the viewers look on wondering as to the true identities of the supposed punks. Mask wearing and the hiding of identity are, of course, associated with Banksy whose true identity is unknown.

Capitalism is a common theme in Banksy’s arsenal and the infamous artist holds no bars when approaching the subject. Works such as the Di-Faced Tenners and Very Little Helps highlight the dangers of powerful corporations and inequality. Explore other Banksy prints for sale.

Buy Festival 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 Festival print, contact our gallery via sales@andipa.com or on +44(0)20 7589 2371.

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With a global network of active buyers, Andipa Editions are the place to sell your Banksy Festival 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 Festival print, contact our gallery via sales@andipa.com or on +44(0)20 7589 2371 or view our Banksy prints for sale and Banksy paintings for sale.