This is another of Banksy’s screen prints in which he questions, with great irony, the relationship between war culture–which is very exposed in Western society–and childhood innocence.

The word “police” in Police Kids is more of a play on words than an actual description. Childhood is innocent and playful, though according to society requires supervision, as it is also subversive in its exuberance. Hence the bulletproof vests.

Police Kids was released as a limited-edition print in 2005. The Blue edition of 350 contains 150 signed prints and 200 unsigned prints. Banksy also produced a very small run of 22 artist proofs in pink at 2005.

“A lot of parents will do anything for their children except let them be themselves” – Banksy , Wall and Piece.