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The $1.4m artwork that shredded itself – The Wall Street Journal
Say what you will about anonymous artist Banksy, the chap has a sense of humour. After selling for a cool £1m, one of his paintings shredded itself.
DUBLIN — Say what you will about anonymous artist Banksy, the chap has a sense of humour. After selling for a cool £1m, one of his paintings shredded itself. You can watch the whole thing on his Instagram feed– it's worthwhile just for the expressions on everyone's faces as the gavel comes down and the shredder starts up. – Felicity Duncan
By Michael Wright
(The Wall Street Journal) LONDON — Banksy, the anonymous British street artist famous for his eye-catching political spoofs, has pulled a £1 million prank on a buyer of one of his own works.
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