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Happy Shopper
2009

Sculpture

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Banksy is a master of the surprising juxtaposition, and this is perfectly encapsulated by Happy Shopper, a piece featured in the acclaimed 2009 show Banksy vs. Bristol Museum, where it held pride of place in the main entrance hall.


Taking a classical statue from the museum as his model, Banksy mischievously adapts the figure, festooning the statue’s arms with shopping bags and placing a pair of oversized sunglasses on the face. The effect is both startling and highly amusing.

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