The invention relates to a displaying apparatus having a display unit on which an image corresponding to an image signal inputted is displayed, comprising: an image signal processing unit processing the image signal so that the image is displayed on the display unit; and a control unit controlling the image signal processing unit to output a predetermined image on a blank area where the image is not displayed when the blank area is displayed for a predetermined time and to change the predetermined image. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention to provide a displaying apparatus capable of preventing an image sticking phenomenon by sensing a blank area, outputting a predetermined pattern on the blank area and changing the predetermined pattern periodically when the blank area is continued for a predetermined period of time.