Applause
Applause
Signed Print
Banksy
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¥4,690,000-¥6,840,000 Value Indicator
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Medium: Screenprint
Edition size: 150
Year: 2006
Size: H 80cm x W 122cm
Signed: Yes
Format: Signed Print
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Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Location | Hammer Price | Return to Seller | Buyer Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Freeman's | United States | |||
| November 2021 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| July 2021 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| June 2021 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| April 2021 | Forum Auctions London | United Kingdom | |||
| December 2020 | Bonhams New Bond Street | United Kingdom | |||
| March 2020 | Sotheby's Online | United Kingdom |
Meaning & Analysis
Banksy's Applause (2006) is a signed screen print from an edition of 150, depicting air traffic controllers directing a fighter jet. It mocks the glorification of war, suggesting that it is a media circus, with the "applause" sign held by one controller orchestrating popular approval for government actions.
Banksy is renowned for his social and political commentary expressed through his artworks, and Applause is no different. This powerful image is commenting on the media's glamorisation of modern warfare and its attempt to turn war into entertainment and glorify violence. This screen print is mostly monochromatic, except for the flash of bright yellow of the high-visibility vests worn by the two air traffic controllers. Another hint of colour comes in the red of their sign that reads ‘Applause,’ mimicking the format of a game show or sit-com the viewers might be watching at home, where the viewers are cued to cheer and clap through various placards. Similar anti-war statements are formulated by Banksy in notable works such as Happy Choppers and Have A Nice Day.
Renowned British street artist, Banksy, is the enigmatic figure behind some of the most subversive works in the Urban Art scene. Despite his anonymity, the artists' disruptive stunts have not only gained him notoriety, but they have vocalised his stance on many social and political issues. As seen with the likes of Girl With Balloon and Napalm, Banksy uses his distinctive stencil technique to produce thought-provoking commentaries on challenging themes. The showcase of rebellion that lines his work has caused his secondary market value to soar in recent years, propelling him to the top of the Urban Art scene.
