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Artworks
Banksy
Bad Meaning Good , 2002Acrylic and spray paint on canvas16 x 16 in
40.6 x 40.6 cmEdition of 4Series: PaintingsCopyright The ArtistBanksy's 'Bad Meaning Good' stands as one of his earliest creations, originating in 2002 and initially released as a signed original canvas in a limited edition of just 4 pieces....Banksy's "Bad Meaning Good" stands as one of his earliest creations, originating in 2002 and initially released as a signed original canvas in a limited edition of just 4 pieces. It formed part of a series spanning from 2002 to 2003, where Banksy crafted four distinct album covers for the Bad Meaning Good music compilations. These compilations featured tracks handpicked by various artists and were distributed on both CD and vinyl formats.
In the first volume's cover, Banksy incorporated a prominent red ‘X’ juxtaposed with a monochromatic machine gun stenciled on top. Likewise, the second volume's cover, also produced in 2002, showcased a grey ‘X’ alongside a stenciled black and white military vehicle.
The machine gun serves as a potent symbol of control or authority, which Banksy deftly employs to subtly critique established norms and convey his anti-establishment ethos. Notably, in Volume 1, the machine gun is whimsically adorned with an oversized pair of shoes, akin to clown footwear, suggesting a tone of mockery or artifice, thereby reinforcing Banksy's satirical perspective.%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EBanksy%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22title_and_year%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_and_year_title%22%3EBad%20Meaning%20Good%20%3C/span%3E%2C%20%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_and_year_year%22%3E2002%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22medium%22%3EAcrylic%20and%20spray%20paint%20on%20canvas%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22dimensions%22%3E16%20x%2016%20in%3Cbr/%3E%0A40.6%20x%2040.6%20cm%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22edition_details%22%3EEdition%20of%204%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22series%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artwork_caption_prefix%22%3ESeries%3A%3C/span%3E%20Paintings%3C/div%3ERelated artworks-
Banksy, Bird With Grenade, 2005
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Banksy, Petrol Head, 2003
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Banksy, Graffiti Artists Must Report To Reception, ca . 2005
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Banksy, Notice, 2010
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Banksy, Golf Sale (Signed) , 2003
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Banksy, Keep It Real, 2003
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Banksy, Heavy Weaponry , 2000
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Banksy, Barcode (Unsigned), 2003
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Banksy, Bomb Middle England (Signed), 2003
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Banksy, Love Hurts (Signed), 2012
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Banksy, Heavy Weaponry (London, New York, Bristol) (Sage Green), 2000
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Banksy, Napalm Unsigned, 2004
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Banksy, HMV Dog (Signed), 2004
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