stackyFACTSIn 2018, Banksy’s 'Girl with Balloon' sold at Sotheby's for $1.4 million.
In 2018, Banksy’s 'Girl with Balloon' sold at Sotheby's for $1.4 million. The moment the gavel dropped, an alarm sounded, and the canvas slid through a hidden shredder built into the frame. The ultimate irony? The stunt completely backfired on his anti-capitalist message. By partially destroying the painting, he instantly doubled its market value. The shredded remains were later resold for an absurd $25.4 million. You simply cannot out-troll the rich.
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