BANKSY // Late 2000s

  • Banksy’s 2007 Stop and Search girl frisked by soldier, provocative anti-authority piece.
    Banksy, Stop and Search, 2007.
    Screen-print in colours on wove paper. Signed edition of 500.
    © Banksy.
     
    Banksy’s editions from the late 2000s reflect a period of growing international recognition and ambitious creative output. Produced between 2007 and 2009, these works often drew from some of his most striking street pieces, translating their visual impact and political bite into highly sought-after prints.
     
    Themes from this era include anti-war messaging, critiques of consumer culture and sharp commentary on authority, all delivered with Banksy’s trademark stencilled style and dark humour. The late 2000s editions capture a moment when his art was reaching a global audience, bridging the gap between guerrilla street interventions and the contemporary art market.
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  • "The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules but by people following the rules."
    - Banksy, Wall and Piece 
    The late 2000s were a period where Banksy’s editioned works began to mirror the scale and ambition of his street projects. Between 2007 and 2009, he released prints that blended sharp political commentary with imagery that was both visually striking and culturally provocative. Many pieces from this era were rooted in global events, using satire to explore subjects such as war, social inequality and environmental decline. These editions demonstrated how Banksy could translate the impact of his public interventions into a collectable format while maintaining the clarity and urgency of the original message.

  • 2010s TO EARLY 2020s