In 2018, a painting by the elusive street artist Banksy, titled "Girl with Balloon", shocked the art world when it partially shredded itself moments after it was sold at a Sotheby’s auction in London for $1.4 million. The artwork had a hidden shredder built into the frame, and immediately after the hammer fell, it activated — slicing the canvas halfway through. The self-destruction was widely interpreted as a critique of the art market. In 2021, the half-shredded artwork, now renamed "Love is in
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In 2018, a painting by the elusive street artist Banksy, titled "Girl with Balloon", shocked the art world when it partially shredded itself moments after it was sold at a Sotheby’s
Historical Photos. Historical Photos · Original audio. In 2018, a painting by the elusive street artist Banksy, titled "Girl with Balloon", shocked the art world when it partially shredded itself moments after it was sold at a Sotheby’s auction in London for $1.4 million. The artwork had a hidden shredder built into the frame, and ...
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