That's probably the best thing to do considering the local graffiti artists would just destroy it anyways.
I disagree. Art does not always equate artifact. Process over content. Bansky is a graffiti artist. That's his process and one I value. If other graffiti artists choose to "destroy," then that is part of the process. Besides, I don't think Bansky would mind. The piece that sold at auction, then suddenly shredded. That process was the art.
That's probably the best thing to do considering the local graffiti artists would just destroy it anyways.
I disagree. Art does not always equate artifact. Process over content. Bansky is a graffiti artist. That's his process and one I value. If other graffiti artists choose to "destroy," then that is part of the process. Besides, I don't think Bansky would mind. The piece that sold at auction, then suddenly shredded. That process was the art.
Let's not bullshit this anymore than we have to. Banksy WANTS his work to be seen. He wouldn't video himself doing certain projects unless he wanted to get seen and recognition. He also wouldn't have opened up a shop to sell his art either.
I would rather not have people tag over his murals. I would much rather enjoy the mural than someone's local tagging for territory but we can't have that so I like that they preserved it.
That's probably the best thing to do considering the local graffiti artists would just destroy it anyways.
I disagree. Art does not always equate artifact. Process over content. Bansky is a graffiti artist. That's his process and one I value. If other graffiti artists choose to "destroy," then that is part of the process. Besides, I don't think Bansky would mind. The piece that sold at auction, then suddenly shredded. That process was the art.
Let's not bullshit this anymore than we have to. Banksy WANTS his work to be seen. He wouldn't video himself doing certain projects unless he wanted to get seen and recognition. He also wouldn't have opened up a shop to sell his art either.
I would rather not have people tag over his murals. I would much rather enjoy the mural than someone's local tagging for territory but we can't have that so I like that they preserved it.
I agree with you that he wants his work to be seen. Most artists do -- guerrilla, graffiti, or otherwise. Banksy's art is more than paint on a brick wall. His art, for me, is the process. Paint fades as do memories. Preserve what matters.
Shredded Banksy artwork sells for $25.4 million at auction
By JILL LAWLESS
Yesterday
LONDON (AP) — A work by British street artist Banksy that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold at auction three years ago fetched almost 18.6 million pounds ($25.4 million) on Thursday — a record for the artist, and close to 20 times its pre-shredded price.
“Love is in the Bin” was offered by Sotheby’s in London, with a presale estimate of 4 million pounds to 6 million pounds ($5.5 million to $8.2 million).
After a 10-minute bidding war involving nine bidders in the saleroom, online and by phone, it sold for three times the high estimate to an undisclosed buyer. The sale price of 18,582,000 pounds ($25,383,941) includes an auction-house fee known as a buyer’s premium.
The piece consists of a half-shredded canvas in an ornate frame bearing a spray-painted image of a girl reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon.
When it last sold at Sotheby’s in October 2018, the piece was known as “Girl With Balloon.” Just as an anonymous female European buyer made the winning bid — for 1 million pounds ($1.4 million) — a hidden shredder embedded in the frame by Banksy whirred to life, leaving half the canvas hanging from the frame in strips.
Sotheby’s received some criticism at the time for failing to spot the hidden shredder. But the 2018 buyer decided to go through with the purchase, a decision that was vindicated on Thursday as the work's price soared.
The work quickly became one of Banksy’s most famous, and Sotheby’s sent it on tour to cities including New York and Hong Kong before Thursday’s auction.
Auctioneer Oliver Barker joked that he was “terrified” to bring down the hammer to end Thursday's sale. There were jitters among Sotheby's staff to the last that Banksy had another surprise planned.
Alex Branczik. Sotheby’s chairman of modern and contemporary art, called the shredding “one of the most ingenious moments of performance art this century.”
“It has been a whirlwind to follow the journey of this now legendary piece and to have it back in our midst, offering it tonight in the very room it was created by the artist,” Branczik said. “Banksy is no stranger to making headlines and this latest chapter in his story has captured imaginations across the world — we can only begin to guess what might come next.”
Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, England, and has become one of the world’s best-known artists. His mischievous and often satirical images include two male police officers kissing, armed riot police with yellow smiley faces and a chimpanzee with a sign bearing the words, “Laugh now, but one day I’ll be in charge.”
Several of his works have sold for multiple millions at auction. In March, a Banksy mural honoring Britain’s health workers, first painted on a hospital wall, sold for 16.8 million pounds ($23.2 million) at a Christie’s auction, until Thursday a record for the artist.
“Girl With Balloon” was originally stenciled on a wall in east London and has been endlessly reproduced, becoming one of Banksy’s best-known images.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Last night I went to the Banksy exhibit currently showing in NYC. It was great. They also had this VR experience where you put the goggles on and it takes you through a simulation of Banksy's works in their natural environment. You feel like you are riding through the streets and then when you look around you see his works on the outdoor walls. The chair swiveled, so every time you made a turn you could turn your chair to face forward. It was intense and lasted a good 10 minutes or so. I actually got a little motion sickness at first. For some of the graffiti, they animated it as well. Parts of it felt like you were riding through a subway tunnel. The rest of the exhibit was also well executed in terms of having a lot of his work on display. I don't know if they are doing this in other cities as well, but I recommend it if you are a Banksy fan.
Last night I went to the Banksy exhibit currently showing in NYC. It was great. They also had this VR experience where you put the goggles on and it takes you through a simulation of Banksy's works in their natural environment. You feel like you are riding through the streets and then when you look around you see his works on the outdoor walls. The chair swiveled, so every time you made a turn you could turn your chair to face forward. It was intense and lasted a good 10 minutes or so. I actually got a little motion sickness at first. For some of the graffiti, they animated it as well. Parts of it felt like you were riding through a subway tunnel. The rest of the exhibit was also well executed in terms of having a lot of his work on display. I don't know if they are doing this in other cities as well, but I recommend it if you are a Banksy fan.
Thanks for sharing your story! It sounds like a really nice experience!
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Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
I would rather not have people tag over his murals. I would much rather enjoy the mural than someone's local tagging for territory but we can't have that so I like that they preserved it.
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Hell I bought a Tenner that has provenance from his former manager. I'm happy.
Libtardaplorable©. And proud of it.
Brilliantati©
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
LONDON (AP) — A work by British street artist Banksy that sensationally self-shredded just after it sold at auction three years ago fetched almost 18.6 million pounds ($25.4 million) on Thursday — a record for the artist, and close to 20 times its pre-shredded price.
“Love is in the Bin” was offered by Sotheby’s in London, with a presale estimate of 4 million pounds to 6 million pounds ($5.5 million to $8.2 million).
After a 10-minute bidding war involving nine bidders in the saleroom, online and by phone, it sold for three times the high estimate to an undisclosed buyer. The sale price of 18,582,000 pounds ($25,383,941) includes an auction-house fee known as a buyer’s premium.
The piece consists of a half-shredded canvas in an ornate frame bearing a spray-painted image of a girl reaching for a heart-shaped red balloon.
When it last sold at Sotheby’s in October 2018, the piece was known as “Girl With Balloon.” Just as an anonymous female European buyer made the winning bid — for 1 million pounds ($1.4 million) — a hidden shredder embedded in the frame by Banksy whirred to life, leaving half the canvas hanging from the frame in strips.
Sotheby’s received some criticism at the time for failing to spot the hidden shredder. But the 2018 buyer decided to go through with the purchase, a decision that was vindicated on Thursday as the work's price soared.
The work quickly became one of Banksy’s most famous, and Sotheby’s sent it on tour to cities including New York and Hong Kong before Thursday’s auction.
Auctioneer Oliver Barker joked that he was “terrified” to bring down the hammer to end Thursday's sale. There were jitters among Sotheby's staff to the last that Banksy had another surprise planned.
Alex Branczik. Sotheby’s chairman of modern and contemporary art, called the shredding “one of the most ingenious moments of performance art this century.”
“It has been a whirlwind to follow the journey of this now legendary piece and to have it back in our midst, offering it tonight in the very room it was created by the artist,” Branczik said. “Banksy is no stranger to making headlines and this latest chapter in his story has captured imaginations across the world — we can only begin to guess what might come next.”
Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, England, and has become one of the world’s best-known artists. His mischievous and often satirical images include two male police officers kissing, armed riot police with yellow smiley faces and a chimpanzee with a sign bearing the words, “Laugh now, but one day I’ll be in charge.”
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Several of his works have sold for multiple millions at auction. In March, a Banksy mural honoring Britain’s health workers, first painted on a hospital wall, sold for 16.8 million pounds ($23.2 million) at a Christie’s auction, until Thursday a record for the artist.
“Girl With Balloon” was originally stenciled on a wall in east London and has been endlessly reproduced, becoming one of Banksy’s best-known images.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..