BANKSY (B. 1975)
Bomb Hugger, 2002
Acrylic and spray enamel on canvas
30.5 x 30.5 cm (12×12 inches)
Provenance
Private Collection
Anon. sale, Sotheby’s Olympia, 7 February 2007, lot 528
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Auction History
| Christie’s London 26 June 2013 Est.: GBP 35,000 – 45,000 | Price Realized GBP 40,000 / USD 61,315 |
Bomb Love, also known as Bomb Hugger, stands as one of Banksy’s most poignant and enduring anti-war images. First appearing as a black-and-white stencil on the streets of East London in 2001, the artwork features a young girl embracing a large aerial bomb as if it were a cherished teddy bear. This juxtaposition of innocence and destruction encapsulates Banksy’s signature style: blending stark social commentary with disarming simplicity. The image has been reproduced in various formats, including screen prints with vibrant bubblegum pink backgrounds, further enhancing the contrast between the subject’s innocence and the weapon’s menace.
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