Well Hung Lover on Frogmore street, Bristol, England. (Photo: Banksy Explained)
Well Hung Lover — The famous mural by Banksy is set to be auctioned, along with the building it is painted on. The mural, located on Frogmore Street, Bristol, England, is also known as Naked Man Hanging From Window or simply Naked Man. It was painted on the wall of a sexual health clinic in 2006.
According to the website Banksy Explained, “This famous Banksy mural shows a man hanging from a window after his clandestine affair looks set to be discovered by his mistress’s husband. With typical Banksy irony, it was daubed on the side of a sexual health clinic in Frogmore Street. However, according to the clinic’s director in the book Home Sweet Home, when Banksy was told this by email, he responded to say that he hadn’t realised it was a sexual health clinic and thought it was funny.”
The graffiti, which has become a popular attraction, has faced vandalism over the past few years — twice. Although the sexual health clinic has since moved, the iconic artwork remains in place.
Those interested in buying the building along with the Banksy mural will have the opportunity to bid on a 250-year lease for the Georgian property, which has been given a guide price of £700,000.
This mural is iconic for being the first legal piece of street art in the UK, despite featuring nudity — a historic feat at the time since it emerged during an era when the City Council’s policy was to crack down on graffiti. Nevertheless, the work was supported by local residents who felt it brightened up the area.
In 2020, as part of the inaugural Bristol Light Festival, Well Hung Lover was incorporated into a new artwork titled Neighbours, according to Bristol247.com.
Who iIs Banksy?
Banksy is one of the world’s most renowned artists, yet his identity remains unknown. The elusive and mysterious “guerrilla street artist” has a massive fan following, including A-list celebrities like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
“He is known for his anti-authoritarian art, often created in public spaces. He first gained recognition as a freehand graffiti artist. With wry wit and stealth, Banksy merged graffiti art with installation and performance art,” states Britannica. Some of his most popular murals include —Sheet Metal Curtains (March 2023), Create Escape (March 2021), Valentine Day (2020) and Crazy Horses Riding Through the Lower East Side to a WikiLeaks Soundtrack (2013) among others.
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