Banksy Banksquiat Print For Sale

According to the Gross Domestic Product pop-up website, Banksy’s Banksquiat is “A print made in homage to New York post-graffiti pioneer Jean-Michel Basquiat. In which Banksy is cleverly questioning the relentless commodification of Basquiat in recent times - by crassly adding to the relentless commodification of Basquiat in recent times.” Originally released in 2019 as part of the GDP pop-up in Croydon - the work exists as a signed edition of 300 in both black and grey.

A deeper comment on the endless turning wheels of capitalism, Banksy pays homage to the great Jean-Michel Basquiat whilst appropriating the famous crown that the late artist used as part of his visual language.A few theories exist as to the meaning behind Basquiat’s use of the crown symbol. One suggests that it uses the letter W as a homage to his great friend and mentor Andy Warhol. Another suggests that the crown can symbolise Basquait’s likening himself to a king with his own ambition and brilliance. Finally, others have suggested that the crown is linked to black power and serves as a symbol of black empowerment.

In Banksquiat, we see a ferris wheel whose carriages have been replaced by the famous crown being gazed upon by a group of individuals in what looks like a suburban British setting. Not only do we see Banksy openly placing or aligning himself within the pantheon of street art greats (the black background and chalk lines a potential reference to Haring and his subway drawings) but this repurposing gives the crowns a new life. Released as part of the Gross Domestic Product pop-up that took place in Croydon, itself a satirisation of the idea of the commodification of artworks, Banksquiat sees Bristol meeting with the underground of NYC to stunning aplomb.

Whilst known for creating original images, Banksy has drawn inspiration from and paid homage to famous artists in other works. Both Kate and Soup Can are inspired by Andy Warhol’s Marilyn and Campbell’s Soup Can portfolios. Contextualising the source material for a new audience, Banksy breathes new life and meaning into these famous motifs. Explore other Banksy prints for sale.

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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 Banksquiat (Black or Grey) print, contact us 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 Banksquiat (Black or Grey) 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 Banksquiat 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.