Trolleys (Unsigned - LA Version)
- Medium:
- Print — 2 colour hand pulled screenprint in colours, on Arches 88 wove paper
- Size:
- 56 × 76 cm
- Year:
- 2007
Banksy’s “Trolleys” (also known as “Trolley Hunters”) is a striking screenprint that captures his signature blend of dark humor and social critique. This particular version – the LA edition – was released in 2007 to coincide with his now-legendary "Barely Legal" show in Los Angeles. It stands out for its slightly warmer tones and paper variation, distinguishing it from the UK-sold edition.
The image depicts three primitive hunters, rendered in silhouette, poised with spears as they stalk a herd of modern shopping carts. With this surreal juxtaposition, Banksy draws a sharp critique of consumer culture, suggesting that modern society’s obsession with consumption is as primal and ritualistic as ancient hunting.
Despite being unsigned, the LA version of Trolleys remains highly collectible due to its limited run of 500 and its historical connection to one of Banksy’s most influential exhibitions. It embodies the artist’s ability to challenge viewers through deceptively simple visuals that reveal deeper social commentary.
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.