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A one-of-a-kind piece of original Think Tank graffiti artwork by renowned British street artist Banksy created for Blur's seventh album, Think Tank. Released in May 2003, Think Tank explores the themes of love and politics, and entered the UK Albums Chart at number one. The band invited the mysterious street artist to create the album cover artwork. Although Banksy usually avoids working on commercial projects, he accepted Blur's request, producing a memorable cover. This is a unique piece produced by the world's most famous street artist and is associated with an album that was highly praised by fans and critics

Banksy is an anonymous British artist whose work has gained international fame. Not only does his art spark conversations, but the artist's identity remains a subject of speculation. He is predominantly known for commenting on social and political issues, usually using dark humour. Banksy's iconic street art is often rendered using spray paint and stencils, but he also has used other media, including creating his own currency and modifying street signs.

This particular piece was taken from its original site, a scrap yard in Deptford, where the artist spray painted on sheets of metal a variety of images depicting a couple wearing vintage diving helmets. Steve Lazarides photographed all of the artwork in its scrap yard environment, including this particular element, which shows the couple sitting at a table.

This weighty piece of metal also features the words "think tank" in pink spray paint, with intentional drips. It exhibits uneven edges where it was cut from the original scrap yard, and displays corrosion and marks from age. Dimensions: 97 cm x 58.5 cm x 1.5 cm (38" x 23" x 0.5")

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Estimate: £35,000 - 70,000 M

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