About the artwork
"Peckham Rock 2X" is a fake archaeological piece, made by Banksy, depicting a "prehistoric" scene where a primitive man appears to be pushing a supermarket cart. Sculpted in painted resin to imitate stone, the work was installed clandestinely by the artist himself in the antiquities room of the British Museum in London in 2005, where it remained unnoticed for several days. With typical Banksy humor, this piece pastiche archaeological objects to criticize consumer society and cultural institutions. It also questions the legitimacy of what is exhibited in museums, and mocks the sacralization of art and history.
Expert opinion
"Peckham Rock 2X" is a key work in Banksy's career, perfectly illustrating his strategy of hijacking and challenging artistic and museum norms.
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.
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