Banksy's Monkey Laugh Now figurine produced by Kevin Francis Ceramics of Stoke-on-Trent, England, in a 2014 limited edition of 100. Banksy monkeys have become an instantly recognizable motif in the graffiti writer's oeuvre. He cleverly uses monkeys to make political points from all angles. As recent political events in the United Kingdom and beyond only confirm, Banksy's iconic "Laugh now but one day we'll be in charge" has proved somewhat prophetic. A thinly veiled reference to the politicians who, for better or worse, run the country, this instantly recognizable piece features a monkey wearing a sandwich board. Referencing Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection, which theorizes that humans and monkeys share a common ancestor, Laugh Now is proof of Banksy's sardonic wit and erudite treatment of contemporary culture. "Lying to the police is never wrong" expresses his feeling of challenging authority and the status quo.
Maker:
Kevin Francis
England
2014
Model #:
Derivative
Street Art Series
figurine
Size:
large
Height:
8"