BANKSY // 2010s to Early 2020s

  • Banksy’s 2009 Choose Your Weapon man walks dog in Keith Haring style, anti-conformity message.
    Banksy, Choose Your Weapon (Grey), 2010.
    Screen-print in colours on wove paper. Signed edition of 100.
    © Banksy.
    Banksy’s prints and editions from the 2010s to the early 2020s capture an artist responding directly to a rapidly changing world. This period saw the release of works that addressed pressing issues such as the refugee crisis, political unrest, climate change and the rise of surveillance culture. Many of these editions originated as powerful street pieces, later adapted into limited screen prints that retained the immediacy and impact of the originals. Technically precise yet rooted in the raw energy of street art, these works reflect Banksy’s ability to merge bold visual simplicity with layered political and social commentary. 
  • “A lot of people never use their initiative because no one told them to”
    - Banksy, Wall & Piece
    From the 2010s into the early 2020s, Banksy’s editions reflected his growing presence on the global stage while staying rooted in the direct, unfiltered voice of street art. Prints from this era often transformed politically charged murals into collectable works, carrying forward messages about inequality, environmental destruction and the absurdities of modern power structures. His approach during this period balanced visual clarity with sharp satire, ensuring that the imagery remained instantly recognisable while provoking deeper reflection.