About the artwork
This silkscreen by the world's most famous urban artist shows two soldiers tagging a large red peace sign. The choice of this color evokes a sense of urgency and danger, reminiscent of the blood spilled in war. What's even more astonishing is that this symbol of peace is tagged by soldiers, the main actors in the war, who seem worried about being caught red-handed. It's a kind of mise en abyme between Banksy's work and that of his urban artist peers, accustomed to police stations. Banksy suggests the possibility of a revolt from within, launched by the representatives of war themselves.
Expert opinion
This work by Banksy, urban art idol and peace activist, is more topical than ever in the current geopolitical context.
About the artist
One of the most recognized anonymous figures in urban art, Banksy is an English artist supposedly born in 1974. Since the 1990s, he has been making a name for himself with his provocative works, introducing the codes of the urban scene to the general public. His most acclaimed works are charged with a strong political message, denouncing both consumer society and political abuse. In 2018, Banksy made art market history with the self-destruction of Girl with Balloon, seconds after the hammer was struck, resulting in a new work entitled Love is in the bin. He is the second best-selling contemporary artist at auction, and his works are included in prestigious museum collections such as MoMA, Tate Britain and the Louvre.
“Fight the fighters, not their wars.”
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