Banksy (British, b. 1974)
Banksquiat (BLACK) (2019)
Screen Print on BLACK Board
70 × 70 cm (27 3/5 × 27 3/5 in)
Edition of 300
Publisher: Gross Domestic Product
Accompanied by certification of authenticity from Pest Control.
A print made in homage to New York post-graffiti pioneer Jean-Michel Basquiat. In which Banksy is cleverly questioning the relentless commodification of Basquiat in recent times – by crassly adding to the relentless commodification of Basquiat in recent times.
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Banksy’s Banksquiat (Black) is a striking screenprint from his 2019 series that reimagines Jean-Michel Basquiat’s signature motifs within Banksy’s satirical lens. The piece pays homage to Basquiat’s neo-expressionist style while critiquing the commodification of art, aligning with Banksy’s ethos of anti-establishment messaging. With an edition size of 300, Banksquiat (Black) is part of Banksy’s broader engagement with the art market and institutions, including his now-iconic statement on Basquiat in front of the Barbican. Recent sales of Banksquiat (Black) demonstrate strong market performance, with auction results exceeding $100,000 in pristine condition. Pricing at $85,000 positions this work competitively within the market, reflecting demand for Banksy’s limited-edition prints. For comparison, Girl with Balloon prints have fetched between $80,000 and $150,000 depending on condition and edition size, further contextualizing this offering as accessible for high-value collectors. As Banksy once said, “Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable,” a sentiment embodied in Banksquiat.
