BANKSY, LOVE HURTS, SIGNED SCREEN PRINT EDITION OF 16, 2012
Love Hurts by Banksy was released in 2013 during his New York residency, Better Out Than In. It is a special signed edition of just 16 made available only for VIPs, making it an exceptionally rare and sought-after piece.
Love Hurts is one of Banksy’s colourful works, more lighthearted in its tone than his usual satirical style. It depicts a red heart-shaped balloon against a baby-blue background. The balloon has become tangled in a barbed wire fence and also appears to have already sustained previous damage based on the two plasters in the top right of the balloon - suggesting a broken or bruised heart. Evidently this piece is about love, and how, it can be painful as it is joyful. Perhaps there is also something in the notion that love will set you free.
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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.
