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Banksy — Rat and Heart
Banksy

Rat and Heart

2014

"Rat and Heart" exemplifies Banksy's signature stencil technique, combining spray paint and emulsion on board to create a poignant image of his iconic rat figure alongside a prominent red heart. The work demonstrates the artist's characteristic blend of street art aesthetics with emotionally resonant symbolism, using the rat as a vehicle for exploring themes of love, vulnerability, or social commentary. Presented in the artist's own frame, the piece reflects Banksy's deliberate elevation of street art to gallery contexts while maintaining the raw, accessible quality that defines his practice.

Medium
spray paint and emulsion on board, in artist's frame

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Modern & Contemporary Art Evening Sale

October 10, 2024

Lot 30

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Banksy, Rat and Heart, 2014

"Rat and Heart" exemplifies Banksy's signature stencil technique, combining spray paint and emulsion on board to create a poignant image of his iconic rat figure alongside a prominent red heart. The work demonstrates the artist's characteristic blend of street art aesthetics with emotionally resonant symbolism, using the rat as a vehicle for exploring themes of love, vulnerability, or social commentary. Presented in the artist's own frame, the piece reflects Banksy's deliberate elevation of street art to gallery contexts while maintaining the raw, accessible quality that defines his practice.

Medium
spray paint and emulsion on board, in artist's frame
Year
2014
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Street Art, Urban Art, Spray Paint, British Artist, Rat, Stencil, 21st Century, Heart, Whimsical, Contemporary

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Adam Piombino, Alex Capecelatro