Buy Banksy Choose Your Weapon Signed Print

Choose Your Weapon first appeared on a wall in Bermondsey, London in 2010 before the street stencil piece was subsequently boarded over and framed in Perspex  to preserve the work. Shortly after, Banksy’s publishers, Pictures on Walls produced a limited run of prints of the mural which, infamously, turned to carnage as collectors and fans clamored for the pieces resulting in Banksy producing a special version, titled Choose Your Weapon (Queue Jumping Grey) the artwork is a slightly larger edition size of 58. A highly sought after work, the famous print is available in a wide range of colourways including pink, orange, white, green, gold, lemon and olive. The full list of colourways includes:

8 Colorways published by Pictures On Walls from an edition of 25

• Bright Pink, Bright Purple, Dark Orange, Khaki, Light Orange, Slate, Soft Yellow, Turquoise

3 Colorways published by Marks & Stencils  from an edition  of 25

• Lemon, Olive and Magenta

3 Colorways from an online lottery  from an edition of 25

• Red, Sky Blue, Green, and the Main Edition in Grey (100 prints)

Special VIP Editions from an edition size 25

• Gold, Silver, and White, never released to the public

Grey Queue Jumper’s from the edition of 58

The work shows a youth in a hoodie whose  face is covered and makes one recall the slogan of then Prime Minister David Cameron “Hug a Hoodie”. Holding a stylised dog, it in itself a reference to Keith Haring’s Barking Dogs series, the figure looks disenfranchised, sunken and is a parody of the media hysteria surrounding youth who wore hoods at the time. Likewise, the layered print also subverts the notion of man’s best friend and, instead of a friendly companion, the dog itself has become a weapon. Taking arms against the system and shining a light on those who are marginalised, Choose Your Weapon is one of the few Banksy works where the artist draws from street art iconography.

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. Further drawing from New York street art, Banksy famously repurposes Jean-Michel Basquiat’s crown image in Banksquiat. Contextualising the source material for a new audience, Banksy breathes new life and meaning into these famous motifs. Explore Banksy prints for sale.

Buy Choose Your Weapon 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 Choose Your Weapon  print, contact us via sales@andipa.com or on +44 (0) 20 7589 2371.

Sell  Choose Your Weapon Print by Banksy

With a global network of active buyers, Andipa Editions are the place to sell your Banksy Choose Your Weapon 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  Choose Your Weapon 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.