Flag (Gold)
by Banksy
Year: 2008
Medium: screenprint on Gold foil coated Chromolux paper
Size: 50 x 70 cm | 9.7 x 27.6 inches
Gold Flag reworks Joe Rosenthal's famous photograph of U.S. Marines raising the American flag on Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945. In place of the Marines, Banksy puts a group of urban youths planting the flag on a burned-out car. Swapping a wartime victory for a scene of inner-city reclamation, the work comments on disenfranchised youth and questions Western imperialism.
signed in black ink, numbered 55/112 on the reverse, published by Pictures on Walls, London, with their blindstamp.
Banksy is a world-famous British street artist known for politically charged graffiti and an anonymous identity. Emerging from the Bristol underground scene in the 1990s, Banksy became a leading figure connecting street art, graffiti art, and contemporary art movements. His work combines satire, activism, and social commentary in ways that connect with both casual viewers and serious collectors.
Banksy’s iconic works, such as Girl with Balloon, Flower Thrower, and Love is in the Bin helped define his career and transformed street art into a respected part of the global art market. His visual style is instantly recognizable through stencil techniques, bold black-and-white contrasts, and sharp messages about war, consumerism, and inequality.
Banksy holds major market importance because his original works and authenticated prints regularly sell for millions at international auctions. Demand remains strong among collectors due to limited supply, global recognition, and cultural relevance.
Beyond the market, Banksy changed how people view public art. He brought graffiti into galleries, museums, and mainstream culture while keeping its rebellious spirit alive. From an investment perspective, Banksy is considered one of the strongest contemporary art names, with steady collector demand and long-term appeal across generations.
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Flag (Gold)
by Banksy
Year: 2008
Medium: screenprint on Gold foil coated Chromolux paper
Size: 50 x 70 cm | 9.7 x 27.6 inches
Gold Flag
signed in black ink, numbered 55/112 on the reverse, published by Pictures on Walls, London, with their blindstamp.
Banksy is a world-famous British street artist known for politically charged graffiti and an anonymous identity. Emerging from the Bristol underground scene in the 1990s, Banksy became a leading figure connecting street art, graffiti art, and contemporary art movements. His work combines satire, activism, and social commentary in ways that connect with both casual viewers and serious collectors.
Banksy’s iconic works, such as Girl with Balloon, Flower Thrower, and Love is in the Bin helped define his career and transformed street art into a respected part of the global art market. His visual style is instantly recognizable through stencil techniques, bold black-and-white contrasts, and sharp messages about war, consumerism, and inequality.
Banksy holds major market importance because his original works and authenticated prints regularly sell for millions at international auctions. Demand remains strong among collectors due to limited supply, global recognition, and cultural relevance.
Beyond the market, Banksy changed how people view public art. He brought graffiti into galleries, museums, and mainstream culture while keeping its rebellious spirit alive. From an investment perspective, Banksy is considered one of the strongest contemporary art names, with steady collector demand and long-term appeal across generations.