The artwork, titled “Warning Sign,” was created by the artist Banksy in 2006. This piece falls within the art movement of Conceptual Art and is classified as an installation artwork.
The artwork takes the form of a triangular warning sign, incorporating a familiar red and white color scheme with black graphical elements. The central feature is two parallel vertical bars, symbolizing an airport runway, accompanied by the simplistic profile of an airplane to the left. The sign’s designed wear and tear give it an authentic and aged appearance, reflecting Banksy’s characteristic style of social commentary and provocative imagery. The juxtaposition of everyday road signage with the iconography of aviation suggests themes of caution and the ubiquitous nature of warnings in public spaces.
