Choose Your Weapon (Slate)

Released in 2010, Choose Your Weapon (Slate) is one of the rarest and most striking editions from Banksy’s iconic Choose Your Weapon series. Limited to just 25 signed prints, this version features a moody slate grey colorway that enhances the artwork’s gritty urban aesthetic and underlying social commentary. The piece depicts a hooded youth—a symbol of modern anonymity and inner-city identity—walking a leashed dog. The dog is styled after Keith Haring’s barking dog, an instantly recognizable motif from 1980s New York street art. By combining Haring’s playful yet political iconography with a contemporary figure of quiet defiance, Banksy draws a direct line between generations of artistic rebellion and the enduring voice of youth culture. The slate edition stands out for its cool, tonal sophistication. The subdued palette strips the image back to its raw visual elements, allowing the symbolism to take center stage. It reflects the mood of urban life—industrial, charged, and complex—while maintaining the clean, bold design that defines Banksy’s print work. Hand-signed and numbered by the artist, Choose Your Weapon (Slate) is among the most exclusive and collectible editions in the series. Its combination of rarity, visual impact, and cultural resonance makes it a highly prized work in any contemporary art collection.