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Behind the Banksy Stunt

Banksy, the mysterious street artist, shocked the world with a self-shredding artwork at an auction. This stunt sparked discussions about art's value, ownership, and authenticity. It also questioned the role of auction houses in art's commercialization.

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  • leaf grey style avatar for user K. R.
    I would like to know what Banksy thinks of the buyer of the shredded work profiting from Banksy's stunt. (?) It is after all a critique of profit from art auctions.
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