BANKSY // Mid 2000s

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Banksy’s prints from 2004 to 2006 capture a pivotal stage in his career, when his imagery was moving from underground notoriety to widespread recognition in both the street art scene and the contemporary art market. Many of these editions were rooted in his most impactful street pieces, reimagined as limited screen prints that carried the same urgency and political edge as their outdoor counterparts. By translating his murals into works that could circulate more widely, Banksy ensured that his messages reached new audiences without losing their immediacy.

The timing was significant. Britain was in the midst of heated debates around the Iraq War, anti-war protests were drawing record crowds, and distrust of political authority was widespread. At the same time, conversations around consumer culture and the rise of surveillance in public life were becoming unavoidable. Against this backdrop, Banksy released some of his most iconic editions, including CND Soldiers, Bomb Love and Grannies. Each work encapsulated the political anxieties of the mid-2000s, while also using wit and irony to expose hypocrisy. These editions not only documented the social and political mood of the time, but they also actively shaped it, cementing Banksy’s position as one of the most influential and uncompromising voices of his generation.