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This is a genuine Medicom statue created by Brandalism , We aquired this from the creater himself and have a certificate of confirmation
This item has its original boxes and has only been taken out to check and photograph
This Brandalism Monkey Sign is a collaboration between Medicom Toy (Sync) and Brandalism. This 14″ Inch tall statue represents a monkey wearing a sign saying: ” Do Nothing You’ll live longer ‘ from the front and back side. This statue is inspired by one of Banksy’s famous graffiti. The monkey wearing the sandwich board first appeared in 2002 with the sentence: ‘Laugh now, but one day we’ll be in charge’. written on the board. There were several variations recreated on white boards and one of these sold for around $500,000 at a sale in 2008. More details on Brandalism Monkey Sign – Medicom Toy – White:
While to this day the person known as Banksy is yet to be identified, we can still understand and chart much of the person’s history and repertoire. Banksy began their artwork in 1990 as a freehand graffiti artist, under the umbrella Crew of the Bristol DryBreadZ. Inspired by a plethora of local street artists and interested in breaking into the underground scene, Banksy was heavily influenced by local talents such as the artists Nick Walker, Inkie, and 3D. Around this time and while tagging many areas around Bristol, Banksy met the photographer Steve Lazarides who would become Banksy’s agent. Lazarides would take this opportunity to sell Banksy’s art through his various channels. Utilizing these stencils for their artwork, Banksy has made numerous pieces that are scattered around the UK, all of which usually contain an anti-war, anti-establishment, or anti-capitalist message. Their work endures to this day, and Banksy continually presents their art around the world not only in street art form but also with galleries and exhibitions.
