As the auction house puts the work on display, visitor opinions differ about how much it knewArt lovers who flocked to Sotheby’s on Saturday to view the Banksy artwork that shredded itself were sharply divided about whether the auction house was aware the stunt would take place. Fast forward a week and the work, now titled Love Is in the Bin, is on display in at Sotheby’s gallery. “I think Sotheby’s was in on it,” said Stephanie Fielding, a Canadian marketing executive. “I don’t think Sotheby’s knew,” said Matteo Perazzo, an Italian amateur photographer. A reputable auction house would never encourage their valued clients to bid on something they knew would be destroyed, their credibility would never recover.

Source: The Guardian October 13, 2018 15:55 UTC