Happy Choppers (unsigned)
Print made in 2003
67.2 cm X 47.2 cm
Edition 312 of 750
£21,000
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Artist
Banksy
Title
Happy Choppers (unsigned)
Dimensions
67.2 cm X 47.2 cm
Year made
2003
Material
screenprint in colours on wove
Description
"Happy Choppers" is one of Banksy’s most iconic prints, first unveiled in 2003 at the artist’s Turf War exhibition. The print exemplifies Banksy’s signature blend of anti-authoritarian messaging and dark humor, combining elements of military imagery with subversive satire.…
Edition size
750
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"Happy Choppers" is one of Banksy’s most iconic prints, first unveiled in 2003 at the artist’s Turf War exhibition. The print exemplifies Banksy’s signature blend of anti-authoritarian messaging and dark humor, combining elements of military imagery with subversive satire.
The print depicts a group of military helicopters, armed and ready for combat, flying menacingly above. However, the twist lies in the absurdity of a single helicopter, painted with a pink bow on its head, softening the violent and aggressive appearance. This contrast between war machines and a lighthearted, almost childish adornment is typical of Banksy’s work, where he uses contradictions to provoke thought.
Banksy is known for questioning authority, war, and consumerism, and "Happy Choppers" is a powerful anti-war statement. It reflects a world in which militarism is juxtaposed with innocence and playfulness, asking viewers to reconsider the impact of war and power.
Provenance:
Private Collection, UK
Accompanied by Pest Control COA.
The print depicts a group of military helicopters, armed and ready for combat, flying menacingly above. However, the twist lies in the absurdity of a single helicopter, painted with a pink bow on its head, softening the violent and aggressive appearance. This contrast between war machines and a lighthearted, almost childish adornment is typical of Banksy’s work, where he uses contradictions to provoke thought.
Banksy is known for questioning authority, war, and consumerism, and "Happy Choppers" is a powerful anti-war statement. It reflects a world in which militarism is juxtaposed with innocence and playfulness, asking viewers to reconsider the impact of war and power.
Provenance:
Private Collection, UK
Accompanied by Pest Control COA.