| Silent Majority | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Banksy |
| Year | 1998 |
| Dimensions | 240 cm× 990 cm(94 in× 390 in) |
Silent Majority (or Fragile Silence) is a 1998 painting by graffiti artist Banksy. It was painted during the 1998 Glastonbury Festival, shows soldier-like figures landing on a beach with a speaker in an inflatable raft. [1] A quote written over the top of the piece says: "It's better not to rely too much on silent majorities ... for silence is a fragile thing... one loud noise and it's gone." [2] The work was painted freehand, rather than using stencils as has been Banksy's signature, and is a rare example of the artist's early work, said a British street art expert Mary McCarthy. [2]
The metal piece measures 2.4m (7.8ft) by 9.9m (32ft). It was painted in collaboration with fellow Bristol artist Inkie. The trailer's owner, Nathan, said "Banksy approached him in 1998 - before he rose to fame - to ask if he could use it as a canvas for a piece commissioned by the festival." [1] A couple who owned the mobile trailer gave permission to Banksy to paint their home in exchange for two tickets to the Glastonbury Festival. [3]
The tailer has fetched £445,792 ($676,668) at an auction in Paris. [1] and has sold for 620,000 euros, or the equivalent of $848,516, including fees. [2]
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