Banksy: The Legendary Street Artist’s Most Baffling Secrets Finally Revealed!
Banksy’s Market Critique
Banksy’s relationship with the art market is complex. He critiques the commercialization of art, yet his works fetch high prices. Banksy’s “Girl With Balloon,” which partially shredded itself at a Sotheby’s auction in 2018, embodies his critique of the art market.
The artwork’s self-destruction, leaving a heart-shaped balloon intact, was a dramatic protest against the commodification of his work. The artist used this event to further his commentary on the art world, ironically increasing the piece’s value through his subversive act.
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