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Banksy Napalm Meaning & History
The work uses the famous and brutal image of Vietnamese girl Phan Thi Kim Phuc.
Napalm, from a signed edition of 150 and an unsigned edition of 500 carries such weight and poignancy that typifies the artist. If one had to choose a work that captures Banksy then Napalm would be a wise choice - humour, poignancy and cutting, barbed wit. A scintillating attack on commercialism and, specifically, American consumer culture, the work uses the famous and brutal image of Vietnamese girl Phan Thi Kim Phuc (taken by AP photographer Nick Ut) showing her injured and fleeing from a napalm attack. Holding her hand are two powerful symbols of consumerism - Mickey Mouse and Ronald Macdonald. Transforming these two characters, the work takes on a deeply sinister and disturbing tone as childhood and innocence are deeply subverted to create such intense juxtaposition. As collectors ourselves, we look for works that generate emotions and Napalm is such a work that touches and repulses all at once.
Banksy has used the motifs of the military and children across his works representing the clash of the innocence of youth with the horrors of war.Jack and Jill, in particular highlights this and other prints including Have a Nice Day, Happy Choppers and Napalm all illustrate Banksy's ability to comment on the machinery of war placing it within the context of our 21st century reality. Explore other Banksy prints for sale.
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Buy or Sell Napalm by Banksy at Andipa Editions.
Buy Napalm 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 Napalm signed or unsigned print by Banksy, contact us via sales@andipa.com or on +44 (0) 20 7589 2371.
Sell Napalm by Banksy
With a global network of active buyers, Andipa Editions are the place to sell your Banksy Morons (Sepia) 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 Morons (Sepia) 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.
