Soup Can (white, blue and hot pink)
Soup Can (white, blue and hot pink)
Signed Print
Banksy
£17,000-£25,000Value Indicator
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50 x 35cm, Edition of 10, Screenprint
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Meaning & Analysis
Soup Can (white, blue and hot pink) is a 2005 screenprint by Banksy. It features a Tesco value tomato soup can, a humorous nod to Andy Warhol's Pop Art series. Limited to 50 signed editions, this piece is a distinctive part of Banksy’s oeuvre, reflecting his satirical take on consumerism.
Part of Banksy's wider Soup Can series, this work is a clever reinterpretation of Andy Warhol's iconic Campbell's soup cans. By replacing Campbell's with Tesco's value brand, Banksy critiques modern consumer culture and the commodification of art. The use of bold colours - white, blue, and hot pink - enhances its visual impact while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic. This screenprint exemplifies Banksy’s signature blend of irony and cultural commentary, drawing parallels between the Pop Art movement and contemporary street art. Released as part of a series in 2005, the work highlights the intersection of high art and mass production, a theme central to Banksy's artistic philosophy. Banksy’s choice to depict a mundane product as art challenges viewers to reconsider the boundaries between art and everyday objects, making this piece a significant cultural artefact.
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.
