Banksy has raised more than £16 million for health projects with the auction of a painting offering an “image of hope”. Game Changer appeared at Southampton Hospital during the first wave of the pandemic. The anonymous graffiti artist has now auctioned the original canvas, with the reproduction of the work remaining in the hospital. The painting fetched £16.7 million, which is a world auction record for the artist, according to Christie’s. Banksy perfectly captured the essence of this moment in time Katharine ArnoldThe hand-painted image shows a young boy playing with superhero dolls.

Source: Irish Independent March 23, 2021 15:19 UTC