Have A Nice Day (Unsigned)

Banksy's Have A Nice Day (2002) is a powerful example of the artist’s early satirical work, combining militarism with pop culture symbolism to comment on authority, control, and manufactured consent. In this striking black-and-white screenprint, a row of heavily armed riot police march in formation—each with a bright yellow smiley face in place of their real visage. The use of the smiley, a symbol often associated with consumerism, rave culture, and artificial happiness, is a direct contrast to the aggressive imagery of state enforcement. This visual tension highlights Banksy's signature style: darkly humorous, deeply political, and instantly impactful. This unsigned edition was part of a limited release of 500 prints published by Pictures on Walls in 2002, making it one of the earlier and now highly collectible works in Banksy’s print catalogue. Despite being unsigned, it holds significant value among collectors due to its subject matter and era of production. Blending street art aesthetics with anti-authoritarian messaging, Have A Nice Day remains a resonant and important artwork within Banksy’s oeuvre—one that captures the mood of the early 2000s while continuing to speak powerfully to today's political climate.