Bomb Hugger (Bomb Love) (Unsigned)
- Edition:
- Edition of 600
- Medium:
- Print — Screenprint on paper
- Size:
- 70 × 50 cm
- Year:
- 2003
The image, rendered in Banksy's trademark stencil style, offers a powerful critique of militarism and the normalization of warfare, particularly in Western culture. The juxtaposition of the child—a universal symbol of purity and vulnerability—with a weapon of mass destruction creates a disquieting tension, underscored by the subtle presence of a pink heart floating above her head. The result is a bold anti-war message delivered through disarming visual simplicity.
This unsigned version comes from an edition of 600, published by Pictures on Walls (POW), the London-based print house that was instrumental in bringing Banksy's work to a broader audience in the early 2000s. While unsigned, the edition remains highly collectible, valued both for its cultural relevance and its place within Banksy's early printmaking career.
About the Artist
Banksy
b. 1974 | British
Banksy is the anonymous British street artist renowned for his provocative and politically charged works. Combining satire, humour, and social commentary, his instantly recognisable stencil-based artworks challenge authority, consumerism, and contemporary culture. Banksy remains one of the most influential and celebrated figures in contemporary art.