Banksy, Welcome to Hell, 2094.

A powerful and ironic masterpiece from Banksy’s iconic Placard Rat series, Welcome to Hell (2004) features his signature anthropomorphic rat standing defiantly on hind legs, holding a bold placard reading “WELCOME TO HELL” in splattered red or pink lettering. Adorned with a contrasting peace sign necklace, the work masterfully blends dark satire with anti-establishment commentary, critiquing modern capitalism, the soul-crushing “rat race,” and the hypocrisy of peaceful protest in a turbulent world.

Part of a trilogy alongside Get Out While You Can and Because I’m Worthless, this print exemplifies Banksy’s use of the rat as a symbol of the resilient underdog—or the graffiti artist themselves—thriving amid societal disdain.

Details:

•  Medium: Screenprint in colours on wove paper

•  Year: 2004

•  Edition: Limited to 75 signed (in pencil) + 175 unsigned (numbered, with POW blindstamp); colour variations in red or pink evenly distributed. Example is red. 

•  Sheet Size: Approximately 50 x 35 cm (19¾ x 13¾ in.)

•  Publisher: Pictures on Walls, London

•  Authentication: Accompanied by a full Pest Control Certificate of Authenticity

One of Banksy’s rarer early editions (total 250), Welcome to Hell continues to captivate collectors. Recent auction results (as of 2025) show unsigned examples achieving £8,500–£13,860 (hammer with fees), with strong demand for this provocative classic.

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