The monkey is a recurring motif in Banksy’s body of works, used by the artist as a deliberately provocative character since the early 2000s.

As a captivating example from Banksy’s visually striking oeuvre, Monkey Detonator invites viewers to both laugh at the absurdity of the composition whilst also reflect on the distinct socio-political undercurrents, quintessential of the artist’s oeuvre.