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  • Bomb Middle England, 2003
    Screen-print on wove paper
    35cm x 100 cm
    Edition of 500 (50 Signed)

    Bomb Middle England, 2003

    Bomb Middle England, 2003 is a print depicting a group of older women playing bowls with bombs. The depiction of the women playing a traditional British lawn game, suggests the target of the criticism here being the British establishment and their perceived civility.
     
    This print encapsulates Banksy’s ability to use humor and shock to provoke deeper thought about societal structures. The inclusion of the bomb challenges viewers to reconsider their own roles within these structures, questioning whether complacency contributes to the perpetuation of larger systemic issues.
     
     

  • "A wall is a very big weapon. It's one of the nastiest things you can hit someone with"

     

    - Banksy

    The bombs introduce a palpable tension to the scene, suggesting an undercurrent of societal unease or the looming consequences of apathy and privilege. The juxtaposition of an explosive device with a peaceful recreational activity symbolises the fragility of the status quo and the potential for disruption lurking beneath surface-level normalcy. This theme resonates with Banksy’s broader critiques of complacency, particularly in the face of global issues such as war, inequality, and environmental crisis.