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Grannies by Banksy

Zebra One

Screenprint in colours

2006

Edition Size: 150 signed

Dimensions: 56×76 cm

Signed

Condition: Pristine

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They say youth is wasted on the young, but lying on your behind all day munching mints and watching television appears to be wasted on the elderly.
Here’s a photo of two elderly ladies crocheting themselves a jumper.’

Grannies depicts two elderly ladies knitting jumpers and drinking tea while reclining on worn-out armchairs. They appear content with themselves, smiling, most likely talking, swapping pleasant memories, and crocheting for their grandchildren. However, upon closer scrutiny, the lettering printed over the jumpers in block capitals are improbable slogans: “Punks Not Dead” and “Thug For Life.” They both appear to be quietly satisfied with themselves for defying societal standards and sharing such an act of defiance.

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The Artist

Banksy

Bristol-born graffitist Banksy is the most famous and infamous street artist in the world. Despite the fact that he doesn’t create any work for the public to buy, or any pieces that can be displayed in a gallery, he is loved throughout the world for his spray on pieces of social commentary and taboo-busting images. Banksy’s true identity remains a secret and he prefer to stay in the shadows rather than take the acclaim for his work. He started using his trademark stencils as a way to create a piece quicker and so reduce the chances of being caught by the police. His works are displayed on walls, streets and bridges across his home town of Bristol and at other selected locations across the world. Fans have been known to try and take down walls, so they can own an original Banksy. A product of the British underground street scene of the 1990s, Banksy’s work is often darkly humorous, satirical and mocks the establishment. Some commentators have compared him to Blek le Rat, a French graffiti artist. Banksy himself says Bristol-based graffiti artist 3D was his original inspiration. In 2010 he directed a documentary film called ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’, about a man obsessed with street art.

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