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About Banksy Flags
In Flags (Silver and Gold), Banksy references the celebrated photograph Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima by Joe Rosenthal, which captured American soldiers raising the United States flag during the Second World War. Rather than depicting military heroes, however, Banksy replaces the soldiers with hooded youths standing atop a burnt-out car in what appears to be an urban wasteland. The figures seem marginalised and neglected, yet the act of raising the flag suggests defiance, solidarity, and reclaiming ownership over their environment. The destroyed vehicle introduces ambiguity, evoking either civil unrest or a dystopian future shaped by violence and inequality. Printed on reflective silver and gold Chromolux paper, the works possess a filmic, almost theatrical atmosphere that heightens their emotional impact. Through the juxtaposition of children and militaristic symbolism, Banksy critiques nationalism, social exclusion, and the continuing normalisation of conflict within contemporary culture and media imagery.
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FAQS
Is Flags Banksy's first print?
No, Flags is not Banksy's first print. While Applause 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 Flags signed by Banksy?
The print is and edition of 112 Gold examples signed in pencil as well as 1000 Silver unsigned works.
How rare is Banksy's Flags?
Banksy's Flag (often called Flags) is a highly sought-after 2006 screenprint that satirizes Joe Rosenthal's iconic Iwo Jima flag-raising photograph. It ranges from moderately accessible unsigned prints to incredible rare, specilized editions.
Can Andipa Editions source Banksy's Flags privately?
Yes. We regularly source this print for collectors through our private and trusted network.
How much is Banksy's Flags 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 Flags Print
If you own an original Flags 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.
Buy a Banksy Flags 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 Flags 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.
