Banksy: The Legendary Street Artist’s Most Baffling Secrets Finally Revealed!
Ownership Battles
As Banksy’s art value soared, so did conflicts over ownership of his spontaneous works. Banksy navigated legal mazes and faced a pivotal choice: evolve his methods or jeopardize his rights.
When attempting to halt a greeting card company from exploiting “Rage, the Flower Thrower,” his actions led to the Gross Domestic Product pop-up to validate his claim. Despite efforts, the European Union Intellectual Property Office nullified his trademark, citing bad faith, stirring debates on the future of intellectual property for street artists.
Next: A silent spectator as the world commercalize his art.