In a world where we are consistently reminded to “stay alert,” “remain vigilant,” and “prepare for the worst,” Banksy’s Run for Your Lives hits with the sting of a cold slap. A stark visual of silhouetted figures fleeing in wild-eyed panic from a mundane “EXIT” sign, the artwork plays with the absurdity of fear itself.… Continue reading Fear and Farce: How Run for Your Lives Satirises Modern Panic Culture