Banksy, from Bristol, UK, is a street artist who leaves graffiti guerrilla-style around the world. Many people will recognize Banksy's "Choose Your Weapon" as a tribute to Keith Haring. Keith Haring was known as a representative graffiti artist of the 1980s in the United States and is also famous for dying at the young age of 31. "Choose Your Weapon" uses the motif "Barking Dog," which symbolizes Keith Haring's work. The artwork first appeared in 2010 on the wall of a pub in London called "The Grange." In 2010, when this work was released, youth violence and crime were major issues in the UK. The man wearing a hood is the very image of a typical British gang member and appears violent. Like the rioters in "Love is in the Air," he is hiding his face with a bandana. Furthermore, the man is accompanied by the "Barking Dog" that symbolizes Keith Haring. The title of the work, "Choose Your Weapon," translates to "Choose your weapon" in Japanese. There is a proverb that says, "Words are mightier than violence," but perhaps Banksy wanted to convey the message through this work that "one can express their opinions through another language, such as art, without resorting to violence."
**Product Specifications**
* **Product Size:** Outer dimensions: 52.5 x 42.5 x 3.2 cm
* **Weight:** Approximately 1.7 kg
* **Production Area:** USA / Made in Japan
* **Materials:** Natural wood (veneer surface: Purpleheart, core material: Pine), Acrylic, MDF, Paper
* **Packaging:** Individual box
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Product Number: GBA-63020
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