The Crude Oil postcard set was released in 2005 during Banksy’s London exhibition “Crude Oils.” Each postcard reproduces a classical-style painting reworked in Banksy’s distinctive manner, inserting contemporary references and subversive elements into traditional compositions. The complete set consists of 10 cards. The reverse of each card lists the title of the artwork and the date, 2005. Through the modification of familiar oil paintings, the series offers sharp commentary on contemporary society — addressing themes of consumerism, war, environmental damage, and cultural complacency. Compact and collectible, the full set extends the exhibition’s critical message into an accessible printed format.