Street artist Banksy has released a video explaining how he “secretly” rigged one of his most celebrated works to shred itself at auction. Street artist Banksy has released a video explaining how he “secretly” rigged one of his most celebrated works to shred itself at auction. Auction house Sotheby’s admitted being “Banksy-ed” when a canvas of Girl With Balloon self-destructed the moment it sold for £1.04 million on Friday night. On Saturday evening, Banksy posted a video on his Instagram page which showed a shredder being fitted to the frame of the painting. Banksy has a history of subversive artwork (Ben Birchall/PA)Girl With Balloon had originally appeared on a wall in Great Eastern Street, London.

Source: Irish Independent October 06, 2018 18:11 UTC