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"The Cans Festival" - Original
This rare, original Cans Festival Poster, was produced to promote the Cans Festival; an exhibition hosted by Banksy in May 2008, 'a street party for stencil art'.
The 'festival' took place in the Leake St tunnel beneath London Waterloo Station. The tunnel was closed off to the public at the beginning of May whilst Bansky and other street artists went about their work, a few days later the festival opened to the public who came in their thousands. Some of Banksy's murals at the festival were, 'Injured Buddha' and 'Graffiti Remover'. A 'temporary' Leake St cinema opened for Banksy's film, Exit Through The Gift Shop.
These rare, original promo posters are a vibrant, edgy representation of the event, the poster features a cowgirl seated on a saddle on top of a spray can rodeo style with a large splash of deep red paint running down the text.
Banksy was quoted in The Daily Telegraph as saying "Graffiti doesn't always spoil buildings, in fact, it's the only way to improve a lot of them. In the space of a few hours with a couple of hundred cans of paint, I'm hoping we can transform a dark forgotten filth pit into an oasis of beautiful art". The Cans Festival, breathed new life into Leake St Tunnel, it's now a legal graffiti space, offering events venues, restaurant,s and bars...it seems everything Banksy sprays turn gold. The poster captures the spirit of the festival and invites people to join in the celebration of street art and culture in a unique and exciting way.
This poster is an original promotional poster from 2008.
Size
27.5" x 19 3/4"
Condition
Good 'Original' Poster
Rare
FAQs
Are Your Posters Original?
Yes — all of our posters are 100% original promotional prints from their respective release periods. Many date back to the 1990s and early 2000s, with some still preserved in their original paper wrapping.
Are Your Posters Reprints?
No — our posters are original prints produced during the 1990s and early 2000s using the traditional offset printing method, known for its bold colours and consistent quality.
Modern reprints are typically digitally printed, which can vary in colour and finish. Under magnification, offset printing reveals a distinctive rosette-style dot pattern, while digital prints appear more random.
Please note: we do stock a small selection of 1st generation reprints, which are always clearly labelled within the listing description.Storage & Care
All of our posters are stored in a clean, dry, and dust-free environment. Many are kept laid flat for preservation, while others remain carefully stored in their original rolls - ready for a new home.
Do You Offer Framing?
Yes — we offer both standard and bespoke framing options.
Our standard frames are ideal for posters sized 30" x 20" and smaller. We also provide a bespoke handmade framing service, crafted by our professional framer to perfectly suit your chosen piece.
Do You Ship Worldwide?
Yes, we ship worldwide.
Where Are You Based?
We are a small family-run business based near Totnes in beautiful South Devon.