Banksy opens Gross Domestic Product Online Store

Name rights are one of those things. Many brands fight daily against copies or even simple name similarities. Street artist Banksy is currently experiencing precisely this problem with a greeting card company that appears online under his name. So he simply opened the Banksy Gross Domestic Product Online Store.

So how do you secure the right to a trademark without having to fight long legal battles? Banksy has found a way that is dripping with sarcasm: With the new online store "Gross Domestic Product", he is now getting into the online art business himself, offering orginal Banksy Stuff at affordable prices.

So finally owning your own Banksy without investing millions? - That's exactly how it is!

Almost, because it's not just a case of ordering and paying in the Banksy Gross Domestic Product online shop. Anyone interested in the limited edition pieces can register until October 28. Of course, according to the Banksy principle, because those who register must also apply with a 50-word essay explaining why art is important. However, Banksy reserves the right to deny an applicant the right to purchase art in the end.

We took a look at the items in the online store and present our favorites with a wink, including Banksy's thoughts on the product:

Banksy™ Tombstone

"What do you buy for the person who has everything? A 230kg reminder that you can't take it with you."

Banksy™ Rug

"A bit of old carpet painted to resemble the diabetes riddled corpse of Tony the tiger, this floor covering makes quite the conversation piece - especially if the conversation centers around the UK spending over £7.8million a year on tooth extractions for the under 5's."

Banksy™ Vest

Worn by Stormzy himself as headliner of the Glastonbury Festival. Customized with the Union Jack and discreet bullet holes. But hey, at least the vest saves you from the 45 caliber.

So if you want to declare war on capitalism or simply have as much humour as Banksy, you should definitely take a look at the online shop. There are some treasures to discover that will put a smile on your face.