Banksy's Greatest Hits 2002–2008 at Lazinc Sackville Gallery in London

The exhibition 'Banksy. Greatest Hits 2002–2008' is on view at Lazinc Sackville Gallery in London's Mayfair until August 25, 2018. Curated by Steve Lazarides, Banksy's former photographer and gallerist for eleven years, the show gathers iconic works from the artist's golden years, including stencils on canvas, sculptures, and limited-edition prints from the secondary market. The works, originally created for urban spaces, are now displayed within the gallery system that Banksy has often critiqued. The exhibition explores themes of violence, racism, homophobia, capitalism, pollution, and mass consumerism, featuring pieces like 'Girl and Balloon' (2006) and references to Dismaland, the Walled Off Hotel in the West Bank, and altered masterpieces such as van Gogh's sunflowers and Monet's water lilies. The show highlights the tension between Banksy's street art origins and the commodification of his work within the art market.