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The one question I had, which the article didn't go into, was shredding only half the painting intended, or was it a malfunction?
by topmonk 8y ago
The one question I had, which the article didn't go into, was shredding only half the painting intended, or was it a malfunction?
- rhplus 8y agoDefinitely intentional. The owner purchased a piece of performance art, one that involved Banksy, his entourage, a (probably complicit) Sotheby's and millions of comments and reactions on the internet. The half-shredded painting is integral to the longevity of the performance. If it's ever displayed in a gallery, you can guarantee that there will be a constant video loop of the auction and internet reactions playing next to it.
- joezydeco 8y agoThe new owner also can't sell off the individual strips.
- jansan 8y agoIntention. It stopped at a perfect point.
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- topmonk 8y agoI didn't agree with you at first, but after seeing the painting out of its frame, I think you are right: https://1fuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/art-owner-shredded-banksy-painting-1fuzz-com-1.jpg https://1fuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/art-owner-shred...