Print Guide: Banksy Festival : Banksy's Festival (2006) print guide. Learn about value, edition details, and how to buy or sell this Banksy print with Andipa Editions. See price and availability below.

  • Banksy Festival Print About and meaning

    Banksy Festival

    Banksy’s Festival, also known as Destroy Capitalism, was released in 2006 as part of the celebrated Barely Legal print series. Produced by Modern Multiples in Los Angeles, the work reflects Banksy’s continued exploration of capitalism, identity, and social contradiction. The composition depicts a queue of festival-goers waiting to purchase a T-shirt emblazoned with the slogan “Destroy Capitalism”, creating an immediate sense of irony and satire. Through humour and visual simplicity, Banksy examines the commodification of rebellion and the uneasy relationship between anti-establishment culture and consumerism within contemporary society and modern identity politics.

     

    Artist: Banksy
    Title: Festival
    Year: 2006
    Medium: Screen print on wove paper

    Size:

    56 x 76cm (22.04 x 29.9 inches)
    Edition:  Edition of 150, signed and dated in pencil,plus proofs and an edition of 500 unsigned prints
    Authentication:   Accompanied by full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity

    Publisher:

    Pictures on Walls, London

     

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  • About Banksy Festival

    In Festival, Banksy portrays a line of individuals resembling stereotypical festival attendees, including punks, hippies, and countercultural figures, patiently queuing to purchase merchandise bearing the phrase “Destroy Capitalism.” The image immediately presents a contradiction: individuals outwardly associated with anti-capitalist beliefs are themselves participating in consumer culture through the purchase of branded protest imagery. This irony forms the conceptual core of the work, highlighting how rebellion and resistance can become commodified within capitalist systems. Banksy also raises questions surrounding authenticity and identity, suggesting that clothing and appearance may function as performative symbols rather than genuine reflections of belief. The anonymous crowd further echoes Banksy’s own concealed identity and the broader theme of masks and self-presentation. Through satire and social observation, the artwork critiques the commercialisation of dissent while exposing the complexities of contemporary consumer culture, where even opposition can become transformed into fashionable and marketable products.

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    Edition Notes: 

    Festival was published in an edition of 150, signed and numbered in pencil  and  500 unsigned examples. Generally, proofs and standard edition examples can differ in market value depending on rarity and condition. 

     

    Signature:

    The signed prints are hand-signed by Banksy in pencil. Both the signed and unsigned prints are accompanied by a full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity (COA). The presence, condition, and clarity of the signature and COA are key factors in authentication, provenance, and overall value assessment.

     

    Condition:

    Given the age and rarity of Festival, condition is a critical factor in determining value. Each example we handle is carefully examined for foxing, time-staining, handling marks, edge wear, or tears, all of which can impact desirability and price.

     

    Provenance:

    Where possible, provenance is researched and documented: exhibition history, collection records, and publication references can significantly enhance confidence and value for collectors.

     

    Pricing and Value Guidance:

    Due to scarcity and private market activity, prices for Banksy's Festival, can vary widely. As a general guide, values are influenced by: overall condition; edition size; whether it's signed; proof versus standard edition; provenance; and current market demand for Banksy prints. 

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    FAQS

    Is Festival Banksy's first print?

    No, Festival is not Banksy's first print. While Festival is a highly sought-after screenprint, it was released much later in his career, in 2006, at his iconic Barely Legal exhibition in Los Angeles. Banksy's first commercial print is widely considered to be Rude Copper, released earlier in 2002.

     

    Is Applause signed by Banksy?

    The print is and edition of 150 examples signed in pencil as well as 500 unsigned works.

     

    How rare is Banksy's Applause?

    Banksy's Festival is a moderately rare and highly sought-after screenprint. It was originally released in 2006 for his iconic Barely Legal exhibition in Los Angeles.

     

    Can Andipa Editions source Banksy's Festival privately?

    Yes. We regularly source this print for collectors through our private and trusted network.

     

    How much is Banksy's Festival worth?

    Values vary based on condition, edition type, and provenance. Please do contact Andipa Editions for current market guidance; we'd be delighted to assist you.

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    Sell a Banksy Festival Print

    If you own an original Festival print by Banksy and are considering selling, Andipa Editions would be delighted to assist and present it to our collectors on your behalf. We offer confidential, no-obligation valuations based on current market conditions and can advise on the most appropriate route to market; handling authentication, marketing, and negotiation on your behalf and support this collaborative selling journey at every step.

     

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    Buy a Banksy Festival Print with Andipa Editions

    Andipa Editions has six decades of experience advising collectors across the world on the acquisition of important prints by Banksy. If Banksy's Festival is not currently available, we can actively source this work privately, conduct full due diligence, prepare condition reports, and manage all logistics, including framing, insured shipping, and international delivery to ensure it reaches you safely and smoothly.

     

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