BANKSY, GRANNIES, UNSIGNED SCREEN PRINT EDITION OF 600, 2006
This sardonic, original screen print by Banksy was released as part of the seminal exhibition Barely Legal which took place in California, Los Angeles in September 2006 and was the artists first major foray into the US. The unsigned print was released in an edition of 600, whilst 150 signed prints were also made available. Grannies feature a blocked pink background, with two elderly ladies sitting on two aged armchairs enjoying the types of things grannies enjoy, knitting jumpers and drinking tea. However, upon closer inspection, the slogans on the jumpers read, ‘Punk's Not Dead’, and ‘Thug For Life’. This piece is often considered to be one of the most humorous images of the Barely Legal exhibition. Both grannies appear pleased with themselves, as they quietly resist cultural norms, but, there is an argument to suggest that this goes much deeper. It is possible that Grannies is a commentary on the way in which black culture or counter-culture is appropriated and white-washed into comfortable, mainstream living room material.
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ABOUT BANKSY
Banksy is undoubtedly the world’s most sought-after and talked about street artist, his work represents his political and social commentary on the world, and has appeared on city walls throughout it – from London to New York, from Jamaica to the Gaza Strip.
Banksy is not only known for his high profile murals, he has been releasing limited edition prints for many years, produced in various formats, including signed and unsigned works, as well as artist proofs and gift prints. However, only a very select number of people know exactly what the elusive street artist creates and how many he releases. Some editions, for example, are only made available to VIPs, collectors and friends of Banksy’s who are part of the much-coveted inner circle. This has only made the demand for his limited edition silkscreen prints and artists proofs in circulation, grow in popularity year on year. Learn more about street artist Banksy.
