by
Banksy

The 'Gangsta Rat', which depicts a rat wearing a baseball cap, chain necklace and carrying a ghettoblaster, first appeared in 2004.

The pseudonymous artist wrote about his creation in 2005...

"They exist without permission. They are hated, hunted and persecuted. They live in quiet desperation amongst the filth. And yet they are capable of bringing entire civilisations to their knees.

"If you are dirty, insignificant and unloved then rats are the ultimate role model."

2004
Size: 350mm x 500mm

Silkscreen
Unsigned Limited Edition /350

POA