Definitely intentional. The owner purchased a piece of performance art, one that involved Banksy, his entourage, a (probably complicit) Sotheby's and millions o

Definitely 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.