BANKSY // Grannies, 2006

  • Banksy’s 2006 Grannies knitting subversive slogans, ironic take on tradition.

    Banksy, Grannies, 2006.

    Screen-print in colours on Arches wove paper, 56 × 76 cm.
    © Banksy, all rights reserved.

    Grannies shows two elderly women sitting comfortably, knitting jumpers and enjoying tea. At first, the scene suggests warmth and tradition - until you notice the bold slogans on their sweaters: “Punks Not Dead” and “Thug For Life.”
     
    Set against a vibrant pink background and rendered in Banksy’s signature black-and-white stencil style, the piece humorously contrasts youthful rebellion with the gentle appearance of old age. This unexpected twist challenges cultural assumptions about the elderly and celebrates their enduring spirit of defiance.
     
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  • “Graffiti ultimately wins out over proper art because it becomes part of your city, it’s a tool.”

    – Banksy

    Banksy’s Grannies turns a domestic, heartwarming scene into a sly critique of cultural stereotypes. Two elderly women sit serenely, drinking tea and knitting, yet the jumpers they produce read “Punks Not Dead” and “Thug For Life.” By placing slogans of youthful rebellion in the hands of the elderly, Banksy playfully disrupts ideas of age, authority, and subculture. The bright pink backdrop heightens the irony, contrasting the softness of the setting with the bite of the message. As with much of his work, Grannies reminds us that rebellion has no age limit and that conformity is always worth questioning.
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