Banksy: The Legendary Street Artist’s Most Baffling Secrets Finally Revealed!
Shredding Expectations
Banksy, infamous for his guerrilla art, performed the ultimate art-world prank in 2018. At a Sotheby’s auction, right after his “Girl with Balloon” was sold, the painting started to shred itself, thanks to a hidden device in the frame.
Half-shredded, it stopped, creating a new artwork titled “Love is in the Bin.” This audacious act became instant art history, the first artwork created live during an auction. It epitomized Banksy’s unexpected and provocative style, skyrocketing his fame and the piece’s value.
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