"After" Banksy - "Love is in the Air" - Flower Thrower | Dismaland.

"After" Banksy - "Love is in the Air" - Flower Thrower | Dismaland (PEST control confirms this is not a genuine Banksy). 

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Own a piece of contemporary street art history with this exceptional limited edition spray stencil from Banksy's groundbreaking Dismaland exhibition. "Rage, The Flower Thrower" represents one of the most iconic images in modern street art, capturing Banksy's signature blend of political commentary and visual poetry.

This rare collectible originates from Banksy's provocative 2015 "bemusement park" Dismaland, a temporary exhibition that transformed a derelict seaside lido into a dystopian wonderland. The artwork showcases Banksy's masterful stencilling technique, depicting the famous masked figure whose violent stance is subverted by the bouquet of flowers he hurls instead of a Molotov cocktail.

Executed in black and white spray paint on cardboard, this investment-grade piece measures approximately 28cm x 35cm and bears the official Dismaland stamp on reverse with accompanying message. As limited edition 4/10, this original work offers exceptional rarity for collectors of contemporary British art.

The Flower Thrower has become synonymous with Banksy's artistic philosophy of role reversal—transforming symbols of violence into gestures of peace. This particular version from the Dismaland collection represents a pivotal moment in the artist's career, when his work transitioned from guerrilla street interventions to major institutional exhibitions.

Perfect for contemporary art collectors seeking museum-quality pieces with proven investment potential, this unframed work awaits professional presentation to showcase its striking monochromatic aesthetic. The piece comes with original Dismaland entry ticket and related documentation, enhancing its provenance and collectible appeal.

Acquire this remarkable example of 21st-century street art that captures both the rebellious spirit of graffiti culture and the sophisticated commentary that has made Banksy one of Britain's most celebrated contemporary artists.

Dismaland Style Art, after Banksy (British, b. 1974): Rage, The Flower Thrower. Spray paint on canvas, unframed. 

Stencil spray paint from Banksy's theme park "Dismaland" held for two months from August to September 2015. Artist: BANKSY Title: Dismaland's: Love is in the air. Approx size; 28cm x 35cm (Framed size; approx w33cm x h40cm). Stamped on reverse "Dismaland" with message. Delivered with the entry ticket and canvas related to Dismaland Park. Limited edition 4/10.

Banksy is an anonymous English graffiti artist, political activist and film director. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique.

Sold as is. Unless otherwise noted, authenticity has not been firmly established. Please use photos as part of the description. 

Much of Banksy’s artistic output has role reversal at its heart, whether he is equating traditional art with graffiti, depicting anarchy overturning authority, or, as in the case of The Flower Thrower, replacing a symbol of violence with a symbol of peace. The piece depicts a man wearing a baseball cap backwards with a scarf covering his face. The man’s stance, possibly inspired by photos of American antiwar protesters in the late 1960s and early 1970s, suggest that he is hurling a projectile, such as a rock or a Molotov cocktail, in rage, but the object that he is flinging is a bouquet of flowers. The mural depicts the man in black-and-white, but the flowers have color.

The Flower Thrower has since appeared in many other places and formats. Banksy used it as the cover art for his book Wall and Piece (2005). In 2003, 700 screen prints of the artwork were released. Unsanctioned versions of it began to proliferate, but Banksy’s efforts to trademark the image were ruled invalid by the European Union’s intellectual property office in 2020. As part of his effort to show his rights to such a trademark, Banksy created a triptych of the artwork in 2017. In addition, in 2021 a company that bought a screen print of The Flower Thrower at auction fractionalized it as 10,000 NFTs.

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Size, approx; h40cm x w33cm

Beautiful natural wooden frame, float-mounted on red coloured mount

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PLEASE NOTE: the visual of the sitting room is purely for guidance and does not necessarily represent the actual picture size.

SKU: 57