Banksy Turf War 10101.art

First shown at Banksy’s 2003 exhibition of the same name, Turf War depicts former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with a green mohican. Banksy debuted the painting in 2003. The stencil artwork Turf War portrays Winston Churchill with his characteristic focused and ferocious gaze, which earned him the moniker “The British Bulldog” during World War II. Banksy has given this famous figure a green mohawk, transforming him from a formidable politician into a punk rock dissident. The title of the artwork is a pun, as Churchill's hair resembles grass,or rather, astro turf. Turf War is both clever and politicized, gaining significance in light of Churchill's leadership during World War II.

Turf War