Banksy – Tesco Value Petrol Bomb
Artist: Banksy ARR (Artist Resale Rights) – Applies at 4%
Medium: LIMITED EDITION SCREEN PRINT /2000 not numbered
Signed: Banksy lower right in print
This piece doesn’t just hang on a wall — it hits like a headline. Tesco Value Petrol Bomb is a sharp-witted, incendiary visual that fuses political protest with everyday consumer branding. Rendered in bold, clean strokes, the classic Molotov cocktail is reimagined as a supermarket budget item, complete with barcode-style stripes and a stark warning: HIGHLY FLAMMABLE — both literally and metaphorically.
Bearing a stylized signature resembling that of the elusive street artist Banksy, this work embodies the signature elements that have fueled his rise: anti-establishment messaging, deadpan humor, and clever subversion of corporate imagery. While authentication remains unconfirmed, the impact is unmistakably Banksy-esque.
This is rebellion in a frame — a museum-worthy middle finger to apathy, mass consumerism, and the status quo.
Condition Note: Light creasing visible on the paper surface, likely from original storage or handling — does not detract from the powerful presence.
Last 3 pictures are from the Boycott Tesco Protests in Stokes Croft Bristol. (where the print was purchased from in 2011)
