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Harvey Haddock with same stencil. According to a 2007 post on the urban art association Harvey´s son Orson received a similar piece fra Banksy in 2003.

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Similar stencil ca. 2003 on metal doors.

Banksy
"Think Tank" , 2003
Black and white aerosol spray on wooden panel. 2003.
61 x 161 cm
24 1/8 x 63 3/8 in
24 1/8 x 63 3/8 in
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Made in conjunction with Banksy´s preparations for Brit Pop band Blur´s album called 'Think Tank'. This work was gifted by Banksy to a helper. The work is accompanied by a...
Made in conjunction with Banksy´s preparations for Brit Pop band Blur´s album called "Think Tank".
This work was gifted by Banksy to a helper. The work is accompanied by a signed letter that names the previous owner.
A description of the work, the process with the artist the place and the date in 2003 where the wall paintings for the cover were conceived.. We also have one of the original test sprays on thin cardboard. This piece on wood is complete.
Various examples are known to exist. See photos for reference. Some in London, others Australia and unknown locations (Dragon Bar in Shoreditch, Londona lileky location). All with variations and stencil overlays.
(We have the complete name that identifies the previous owner as a known Banksy helper in the early years. He was part ot the two "Can´s Festival" arranged by Banksy and he has helped Banksy on various projects.
Photos of different variations.
This work is considered a street work or street related work so not eligible for formal certification.
One of the last photos is of a similar stencil on outdoor metal doors. Probably from Harvey Haddock. Haddock´s son Orson received one of the paintings as well.
Photo 4: Here another example of how the artist in his process reuses the various stencils with new additions and overlayings. Notice that the diving helmet is the same as the male diver in Tank Lovers. Now with a ponytail added so he suddenly becomes a mother. There are also examples of earlier and later additions and improvements to stencils.
This work was gifted by Banksy to a helper. The work is accompanied by a signed letter that names the previous owner.
A description of the work, the process with the artist the place and the date in 2003 where the wall paintings for the cover were conceived.. We also have one of the original test sprays on thin cardboard. This piece on wood is complete.
Various examples are known to exist. See photos for reference. Some in London, others Australia and unknown locations (Dragon Bar in Shoreditch, Londona lileky location). All with variations and stencil overlays.
(We have the complete name that identifies the previous owner as a known Banksy helper in the early years. He was part ot the two "Can´s Festival" arranged by Banksy and he has helped Banksy on various projects.
Photos of different variations.
This work is considered a street work or street related work so not eligible for formal certification.
One of the last photos is of a similar stencil on outdoor metal doors. Probably from Harvey Haddock. Haddock´s son Orson received one of the paintings as well.
Photo 4: Here another example of how the artist in his process reuses the various stencils with new additions and overlayings. Notice that the diving helmet is the same as the male diver in Tank Lovers. Now with a ponytail added so he suddenly becomes a mother. There are also examples of earlier and later additions and improvements to stencils.
Provenance
Purchased from an artist who worked directly with Banksy on various projects among those "The Cans Festival".Same artist also cut stencils for Banksy.
Michael Cunningham, Brighton.
Exhibitions
Chicago. Aug. 14, 2021 through October 31st 2021Museum of Broadcast Communications.
360 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
San Francisco. November 22, 2021 - through February 27th, 2022
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA
Originally curated by Steve Lazarides later Ian Ellis.
Exhibited MACA Museum Copenhagen
“Banksy & Street Art The Early Years”.
May 1st 2024 - 2027.