Soup Can (sage, cherry, tan)
Soup Can (sage, cherry, tan)
Signed Print
Banksy
£21,000-£30,000
$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator
$40,000-$60,000 Value Indicator
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€24,000-€35,000 Value Indicator
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50 x 35cm, Edition of 10, Screenprint
Meaning & Analysis
Soup Can (sage, cherry, tan) by Banksy is a 2005 screenprint that pays homage to Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup series. It depicts a Tesco value tomato soup can, blending humour and critique. Part of a limited edition, this work exemplifies Banksy's approach to contemporary consumer culture and his broader artistic commentary.
In this work, Banksy offers a wry reinterpretation of Warhol's iconic Campbell’s Soup cans. By substituting Campbell's with Tesco, Banksy critiques consumerism and the commodification of art. This piece, part of a wider series, illustrates Banksy’s signature style - blending Pop Art with street art's rebellious spirit. The print’s limited edition heightens its exclusivity and desirability among collectors. The work not only draws on Warhol's influence but also situates itself within a 21st-century context, reflecting on mass production and value perception in modern society. Banksy’s choice of a mundane supermarket brand over a nostalgic icon underscores his satirical narrative, challenging the viewer to reconsider the intersection of art, commerce, and everyday life.