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Artworks
Banksy
Pulp Fiction (Signed), 2004
Screen print on paper
50 x 70 cm.
19 3/4 x 27 1/2 in.
19 3/4 x 27 1/2 in.
Edition of 150
Signed and numbered
Pest Control COA
Pest Control COA
£ POA
This signed edition of Pulp Fiction, aptly named after the iconic 1994 Quentin Tarantino film, cleverly reinterprets its famous characters Vincent and Jules. In Banksy's artwork, the two hitmen stand...
This signed edition of Pulp Fiction, aptly named after the iconic 1994 Quentin Tarantino film, cleverly reinterprets its famous characters Vincent and Jules. In Banksy's artwork, the two hitmen stand side-by-side, poised as if ready to fire their weapons. However, instead of guns, they hold brightly coloured, stylized bananas.The title itself refers to the pulp magazines of the early to mid-20th century, known for their cheap production on wood pulp paper. These magazines were often filled with sensationalist and disposable fiction stories, contrasting with higher-quality "glossies" printed on better paper. Banksy's artwork not only nods to Tarantino's film but also serves as a playful commentary on the ephemeral nature of street art. It reflects Banksy's trademark subversive humour and surreal twist by replacing lethal weapons with harmless bananas. This juxtaposition invites viewers to reconsider their expectations and challenges the seriousness often associated with both traditional art forms and street culture.