“Laugh Now” by Banksy, created in 2002, is an emblematic piece representative of the Street Art movement and is characterized by its distinct graffiti style. This artwork features a series of stenciled monkeys clad in signboards displaying the phrase, “Laugh now, but one day we’ll be in charge.”
The visual composition is stark and impactful, utilizing a monochromatic palette to emphasis the figure of the monkeys against a plain background. The repetitive nature of the images elicits a sense of uniformity and reinforces the message of the piece. By aligning the monkeys in a continuous line, Banksy imbues the artwork with a rhythmic pattern, inviting the viewer to contemplate the sociopolitical undertones embedded within the imagery and text.
