BANKSY, RAT WITH 3D GLASSES, SPRAY PAINT AND EMULSION ON BOARD, 2010
Rat With 3D Glasses is a unique Banksy original, which appeared as a mural painted on the stage door of the Egyptian Theater in Utah, US in 2010. It features one of Banksy’s favourite figures, the rat, wearing blue-and-red 3D glasses against a block grey background. It’s not officially known why Banksy uses rats in his artworks - possible explanations are that they’re a reference to the “working class”, as well as a reference to famous French graffiti artist Blek Le Rat. He uses the rodents because “rat” is an anagram of “art”.
Other notable Banksy artworks featuring rats are Love Rat and Radar Rat, and Gangsta Rat.
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.
