
Napalm (Can't Beat the Feeling), from In the Darkest Hour There May be Light
A provocative and darkly satirical screenprint by the anonymous street artist Banksy, this work depicts the iconic, distressing figure of Phan Thi Kim Phuc — the young Vietnamese girl photographed fleeing a napalm attack — flanked by the cheerful, corporate mascots Mickey Mouse and Ronald McDonald. The juxtaposition of childhood innocence corrupted by war and consumer culture creates a deeply unsettling commentary on American imperialism and the relentless march of capitalism. Executed in Banksy's characteristically bold graphic style, the screenprint in colours on wove paper delivers its unflinching message with striking visual clarity.
- Medium
- Screenprint in colours, on wove paper, with full margins.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 19, 2017
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