Banksy - Wall and Pieces - 2005

BANKSY - Wall and Pieces
First edition 2005
240 pages
26x21 CM

A highly coveted for art-book connoisseurs and dedicated Banksy collectors alike, Wall and Piece in its First Edition hardcover form stands as a defining artifact of the street-art revolution.
More than just a book, this volume, the only book officially approved by Banksy 20 years ago, captures the raw energy, subversive wit, and razor-sharp sociopolitical commentary that propelled Banksy from elusive graffiti artist to global cultural icon.
This First Edition hardcover elevates Wall and Piece from a mere compilation of works to a collectible object in its own right: solid in hand, beautifully produced, and increasingly rare on the market. Within its pages, readers will find a striking visual archive of Banksy’s most iconic stencils—bold, provocative, and irresistibly clever—accompanied by the artist’s signature dry humor and incisive reflections on authority, consumerism, and public space. For collectors, this edition represents a snapshot of Banksy at a pivotal moment in his career—when his art was erupting from the streets of Bristol onto the world stage, yet still cloaked in mystery and rebellion. Owning this book means owning a piece of that history: tangible, authentic, and unmistakably Banksy. A standout addition to any art library or contemporary-culture collection, this First Edition is not only a visual delight but a valuable investment for those who recognize the enduring impact of one of the most influential—and enigmatic—artists of our time.

Includes his works as Girl with Balloon over Piccadilly Circus, The Natural History Museum and Tate Britain installations, Crude Oils and Barely Legal exhibitions, the statue drops and much, much more, this book is considered one of the most complete and detailed books from Banksy by Banksy.

Banksy is a anonymous Britsh street artist and considered one of the most important artists from this century and belongs next to great names such as
JonOne, KAWS, Imbue, Seen, JR, Fake, Parra, Pantone, Arsham, Vhils, Saraiva, Jason Freeny, Maurizio Cattelan, Murakami, Stik, Brusk, Invader, Dfacem Shepard Fairey, Faile, C215, Jef Aérosol, Blek le rat, Swoon, Speedy Graphito, Vhils, PEZ, Ernest Pignon Ernest, Martin Whatson, Atari, Kaws, miss tic, D Face, Sandra Chevrier, FinDac, Os Gemeos, Kaws, Cranio, Escif, Seth, ROA, Invader, Basquiat, Haring etc...