Hammer Boy Manhattan, New York City, 2013 by Banksy's Graffiti

Banksy's Graffiti – "Hammer Boy"
Limited Edition Lithographic Print | 79th Street & Broadway, Manhattan | Certificate of Authenticity Included

Minimalist in form but rich in visual impact, "Hammer Boy" is a playful example of Banksy's ability to transform urban infrastructure into interactive canvas. This 2020 work, painted on a beige wall at 79th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, shows a child wielding a carnival-style sledgehammer—seemingly about to strike a city-installed pipe and red alarm bell as though playing a “high striker” game.

Banksy left several artworks around NYC in 2013 during his "Better Out Than In" residency.  Most were defaced right away, some lasting less than a day before competing artists tagged them.  Hammer Boy is one of the few still running and protected that can be viewed when visiting New York.

Location: 218 West 79th Street, New York City, New York 10024, United States

It’s classic Banksy: blending visual trickery, childlike innocence, and street-level creativity. The use of real-world props embedded into the piece demonstrates his ongoing mastery of site-specific graffiti art.

Certificate of Authenticity Included
Each print is accompanied by a tamper-proof COA, providing full verification of authenticity and edition tracking. A unique opportunity to own a legitimate piece of Banksy’s fleeting, site-specific street installations.