Morons (Unsigned)
- Medium:
- Print — Screenprint in colours on wove paper
- Size:
- 56 × 76 cm
- Year:
- 2007
Banksy's Morons is one of his most iconic and biting critiques of the contemporary art world. The print features a black-and-white image of an auction house scene, with a prominently displayed canvas reading:
“I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU MORONS ACTUALLY BUY THIS SHIT.”
Originally released in 2007 in both signed and unsigned editions, Morons is part of Banksy’s Barely Legal print series. This piece sharply satirizes the irony of art commodification, where anti-establishment messages are often auctioned for vast sums—sometimes the very message the artwork criticizes.
The unsigned edition is limited, making it a highly desirable and accessible entry point for collectors of Banksy’s prints. Though unsigned, it retains full authenticity when verified through Pest Control.
Darkly humorous, brutally honest, and instantly recognizable, Morons remains one of Banksy's most relevant commentaries on art, capitalism, and the people who fuel both.
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.
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