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Because I’m Worthless (pink) - Unsigned Print by Banksy 2004 - MyArtBroker

Because I’m Worthless (pink)
Unsigned Print

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3% AAGR (5YR)

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Screenprint, 2004
Unsigned Print Edition of 175
H 50cm x W 35cm

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Auction Results

Auction DateAuction HouseArtwork
Hammer Price
Return to Seller
Buyer Paid
March 2021Forum Auctions London - United KingdomBecause I’m Worthless (pink) - Unsigned Print
March 2019Christie's London - United KingdomBecause I’m Worthless (pink) - Unsigned Print

Meaning & Analysis

In this print, Banksy uses one of his most popular symbols, the rat, which simultaneously references the famous French graffiti artist Blek Le Rat. Banksy regularly uses the rat as a motif in a number of his artworks - whether this is a pure coincidence or whether it’s because “rat” is an anagram of art is not certain. The image shows a rat in Banksy’s signature stencil-style, wearing a Peace chain, holding a placard that drips in red (or pink) graffiti reading, ‘Because I’m Worthless.'

As with all Banksy artwork, there may be multiple interpretations to this much sought-after screen print. Since Banksy usually uses the rat to symbolise the average working-class person, one possible meaning could be a reflection on how society deems such “vermin” worthless. However, Banksy is also slightly mocking the L’Oreal slogan ‘Because I’m Worth it’, which might be seen as a subversive nod to neoliberal consumer capitalism and its relationship to the exploitation of the working class.

The Banksy Placard Rat series also includes Get Out While You Can and Welcome To Hell.

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