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Banksy — Napalm (Can't Beat the Feeling), from In the Darkest Hour There May be Light
Banksy

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.

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January 19, 2017

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Banksy, 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.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Street Art Legend, Street Art, Male Artist, Provocative Mood, British Artist, Pop Art Influence, Contemporary Artist, Protest Art, Screenprint, Social Commentary, Contemporary Era, Political Commentary, Political Art, Iconic Imagery, Figurative, Black and White, Dark Humor, Anti-War, Satirical Mood

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Adam Piombino, Alex Capecelatro