Banksy (b. 1975)

The Canvas of Dissent.
Banksy does not just paint on walls; he hijacks symbols.

Executed in 2003, this work is a raw, punk-rock critique of blind patriotism. Banksy takes the St. George’s Cross—the sacred cloth of English nationalism—and defaces it with a spray-painted truth. He turns the flag against itself, questioning the very concept of borders and allegiance.

Why it matters: This is a \\Unique Work\\, not a print. Created during Banksy's "Golden Era" (early 2000s), before the massive commercial hype. It is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the artist's direct political activism, rendered on the very object he critiques.