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Banksy's unsigned print 'Applause' is part of an edition of 500. It debuted in 2006 during the famous Barely Legal exhibition, which took place in a Los Angeles warehouse. As...
Banksy's unsigned print "Applause" is part of an edition of 500. It debuted in 2006 during the famous Barely Legal exhibition, which took place in a Los Angeles warehouse. As part of the iconic Barely Legal set, it accompanies other notable pieces like "Grannies," "Trolleys," "Morons," and "Festival." Measuring roughly 80 x 112 cm, "Applause" stands as Banksy's largest print. The artwork portrays a fighter jet on the runway of an aircraft carrier, drawing inspiration from the well-known image of former U.S. President George W. Bush delivering the "Mission Accomplished" speech following the invasion of Iraq. Beside the jet, two air traffic controllers in bright yellow, high-visibility jackets prepare it for takeoff. One controller holds a sign that reads "APPLAUSE," reminiscent of those used in comedy theatres to cue audience cheering.