Gerard Boersma is known for his paintings of people in museums looking at famous paintings. This work of 30 x 30 cm shows a man enjoying a painting by Banksy. The monkey symbolizes the downtrodden masses or the common person, while the message 'Keep It Real' serves as a sarcastic jab at a world where authenticity is often sacrificed for power and money. Ultimately, the painting is a critique of consumerism, greed, and dishonesty. The work dates from 2025 and is made with acrylic on panel. Signed on the back and comes with a label of the artist as well as a Certificate Of Authenticity. About the artist Gerard Boersma has been an internationally acclaimed artist for over 24 years well known for his colorful and detailed style of realistic painting, in which he expresses both his concerns and his love for contemporary society. His art is in museums, galleries and private collections worldwide (6 continents, >30 countries). In 2018 he showed his works alongside Warhol, Haring, Banksy and others at a group show in France. He lives in Leeuwarden and works in Makkum, the Netherlands.