Behind the Banksy Stunt

When Banksy shredded his artwork the moment after it sold at auction, he left many questions unanswered. What are we to make of the stunt? And subscribe to the new PBS Digital Studios series Two Cents: / twocentspbs .
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[@gardenhead92]

Plot twist: Banksy was both the seller and the buyer

[@oof-rr5nf]

Hahahahaha okay I like where your mind is at

[@draculatod3559]

That's what I thought

[@MCAndyT]

Totes like Damien Hirst and "For The Love of God"

[@kagitsune]

@@MCAndyT Thanks for mentioning this, looked it up. Fascinating story.

[@annakeye]

*+Stephen Bly* Hardly a plot twist. Fairly obvious more like.

[@poiewhfopiewhf]

Banksy is how to basic

[@forg7430]

Excuse me but I can hardly understand what you said

[@poiewhfopiewhf]

Bella Draws look up how to basic

[@forg7430]

Oh sorry I didn't now it was a channel

[@SianaGearz]

Hello, underrated comment.

[@poiewhfopiewhf]

Siana Gearz hello there

[@moiradarling97]

This was a great video but it just made me think about how much I love the word shenanigans.

[@theartassignment]

It's a great word. I should try to work it into more videos, no?

[@oof-rr5nf]

@@theartassignment That calls for a resounding: Yes, please!

[@moiradarling97]

The Art Assignment yes, all of them...

[@theartassignment]

Open call for two types of video ideas: 1) In which the word "shenanigans" can be easily incorporated, and 2) in which it would be very difficult to incorporate the word "shenanigans."

[@AlanKlughammer]

@@theartassignment what is all this talk of incorporating the word 'shenanigans' into your work?

[@bloomee]

Auctioneer: "1.3 million? Sold!" *turns over* Everyone: "wtf" Random guy in the crowd: "ILL PAY DOUBLE NOW"

[@avaa7385]

It’s only half off literally

[@MissyeruCosplay]

This comment aged well... As it was just resold for 1600% more haha

[@AC3handle]

"I can't believe you morons actually buy this shit" goddamnit, I'm in love.

[@caffeecup5319]

Buyer: I want your house for 4 billion dollars Me: Sold! *Detonates House*

[@mike7546]

Buyer: EVEN BETTTER,!!

[@tilsgee]

@@mike7546 hold up

[@lorenabpv]

I don't have much to say about the critique of the art world and capitalism. But i feel a bit melancholic about this because of the theme of the art itself. Girl with balloon always felt a little hopeful, the half-shredded image makes me uneasy, sorta like how destruction seems to come for whichever hopeful people and times (maybe this is just a reflection of my pessimistic view of the world, but still)

[@oof-rr5nf]

Hey, I had not thought of it this way yet. Was too focused on the publicity stunt angle, so thanks for sharing!

[@equesdeventusoccasus]

The balloon represented the hope, and he didn't shred that, just the child. It seems to be a statement about the end of innocence, but that hope remains. Another child might one day appear. (Or I might just be holding on to the hope that remains.)

[@lorenabpv]

@@equesdeventusoccasus I like the way you think :)

[@theartassignment]

As I was working on this one, I kept assuming I would stop to actually talk about the artwork and the meanings behind it, but then never really did. It's touched on somewhat in the various iterations of the balloon, but for some reason it felt unnecessary. Like the symbolism was self-evident. You make a good point, though, that the interpretation of the work can/should shift dramatically post-shredding.

[@EbonyPenmarks]

Well, the balloon isn't our only source of hope. Balloons are supposed to fly away, and we grow up.

[@fantanofanfiction5451]

Thank you Banksy, very cool.

[@danielacoelho4844]

LIIWMI

[@alexanderharkess1091]

?lol

[@poisonpotato1]

. ❤️ / 🙋‍♀️

[@greenman8009]

Truly sir you are an artist beyond comprehension

[@itseveryday8600]

i like your work more than banksy's, it's more creative

[@celesteaperghis8892]

❤️ \ 🙋‍♀️

[@rileygracevlogs2]

My dad has a tat of that

[@WHO_is_on_first]

ITS HIM! ITS BANKSY

[@katelyns8144]

I find it ironic because art critics and scholars delve so deep into interpreting his art that they're missing his point of "stop taking art so seriously"

[@phantasian1592]

I think you missed his point. To me it’s not about to stop talking art so seriously, but rather that there’s a certain beauty in a piece of arts impermanence.

[@anxia-tea5846]

@@phantasian1592 ironically, you just helped OP’s point

[@modelsnstuffreveiws6628]

@@phantasian1592 you. Are exactly the person he targets. The point is “don’t sell my shit, I’m not here to make you money, your auction is stupid”

[@chadwicktouchdown]

@@modelsnstuffreveiws6628 Read their comment again, their saying that banksy's art is good because it's fleeting thanks to it's medium. That the message he's giving is given importance because as it's street art, it is bound to be removed. Though when put on a frame and sell it, it dilutes and corrupts the message. It's so disheartening hearing people saying they like banksy because his point is "stop taking art so seriously", while it sure seems like Banksy takes it quite seriously!

[@aubreyterry9453]

Plot twist: Banks is Radio Rebel.

[@crayonsmmmm3509]

lmaooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@nadimsulthan9221]

Hahahahahahah

[@nutpeg6915]

Danny gonzalez is banksy

[@russelldofrane6614]

As a professional picture framer and artist, this is FUCKING GENIUS on every level! If his art went through Sotheby's without a stunt like this Banksy's art would be dead. So yeah. Well played Banksey.

[@thatguythatgam3s]

Great video. I've never understood why Banksy's is so popular, their style was never particularly unique but now people call all stencil graffiti Banksy-esque which is a shame to the many talented stencil artists before and after Banksy. Their art tends to be so on the nose and superficial yet it’s often treated like its "deep" or subversive. I'm not saying Banksy is totally bad but it is absurd how most people would happily paint over almost any graffiti and arrest any graffiti artist except the mythical Banksy who gets their work covered in protective plastic, and on the news. The subversive artist, whose work society loves, hardly seems that subversive at all.

[@prettypurplebelle]

Personally I like their (btw its cool you've not assumed its a he) work, a lot is political and holds valuable criticisms of society, but you're right, so does a lot of other street art. I think its a shame the painting wasn't completely shredded/destroyed. Its so frustrating how a lot of their art is designed to be temporary, accessible by everyone or has meaning in its location, but people selfishly strip it to cash in. The attempt to thwart that is cool, but ultimately can't work, unless it literally could disappear into nothing, any destroyed art will only be worth more. It's as if the very idea of subversive art is oxymoronic. The minute someone has a platform to truely critique the system, the notoriety and increased value undermine any meaning.

[@bree320]

unesourisverte yea I am sure that Banksy is very aware of the current position they are in. It must be hard to be loved by the very thing you hate. Their art used to be illegal, and destroyed. Now when someone gets a Bansky on their wall they are happy. I don’t know how you can combat something like that.

[@therealbobmayo5065]

Epic_Hound love your pfp.

[@MsHojat]

Banky has some really cool stuff and I can see why it's popular, but I do think it's strange that people pay so much for simple low-skill stuff like stencil work.

[@gayes]

BANKSY IS A FUCKING POSER

[@NavajoNinja]

*True art makes you smile, not reach for your wallet.*

[@dunderheadgood]

the high art community is so evil that this work will probably be worth way more now. banksy has become the thing he hated most

[@anewredtruck]

there are definitely things he could become that he hates more

[@hikarikouno]

While that is true, I can't help but think they''d be having a laugh over it, somewhat. "I made a stunt where I spit on all y'alls faces and now that shit's worth even more? You idiots are really messed up in the head "

[@dunderheadgood]

andrew his whole concept and drive is to put art in public spaces so everyone can see it. by catering to private collectors he goes against that

[@greenlemonboy9762]

Why'd he sell it to the auction if he didn't woant people to own his art. Banksy should be made to pay back whatever money he sold it to the auction for+ a little more for wasted time effort and keeping.

[@tannerrich2388]

@@greenlemonboy9762 wut?

[@Oli.V]

I feel like the message would have been better understood if the canvas was more truly destroyed, like burning or ruining it in a more destructive way, I feel like the shredding (and the “mistake” that it wasn’t shredded all the way) is Banksy not committing to the idea of destroying the art, he’s obviously opposed to auctions and paying two much, and I feel like making a “new” work of art is shallow and covers up the original point he was trying to make

[@roseblack6342]

maybe the original plan was to generate hype around selling this half shredded piece?

[@DeathBringer769]

The purchaser has identified themselves. They have bought the shredded pieces and it is now believed to have increased in value, lol.

[@JoshSweetvale]

I think if he completely destroyed it he'd get sued.

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

It wouldve been cool if he planted a explosive device with shrapnel in the frame. When the gavel struck and the painting had been sold BOOM everyone is dead in the room and the painting destroyed. (I'm joking of course I don't want anyone to die or be injured.) But at least the news would be running the killer's/artist's name all day. Hey, you gotta crack a few eggs to make an omelette...

[@jae1k279]

Intended

[@CanuckJim]

The how-I-did-it video is him playing with us again. At 4m42s in this video, he's supposed to be soldering a wire but he's holding the hot as hades part of of the soldering iron. In the background are the knives that should shred the canvas but they're oriented so the canvas would past the blade instead of across it. I think he's having a wee laugh - good on ya, Banksy.

[@oof-rr5nf]

Gimme more prankster artists, universe! I am into it.

[@tobybartlett]

CanuckJim Good eye there!

[@hanniffydinn6019]

CanuckJim it's all fake money laundering bullshit in the End, he's on the game. Total crap. Art is long dead.

[@lucidopticlab2373]

i caught the razor thing. good eye catching the soldering iron

[@brianclarkhtc]

It's very much like when he "played" mixing boards on top of the pops as part of the KLF..

[@jmelara324]

Remember that one scene of Into The Spider verse where reality is warped and that guy is just like “Maybe it’s a banksy?” 😂

[@dkpqzm]

That's genius! Art is art, it's whatever you want it to be. Shredding it makes it so much more unique.

[@luisfelipebayardomelgoza4104]

4:41 Apparently Banksy doesn't know how to solder. That makes me wonder if the video is fake. (He's holding the soldering iron from the hot part, a great way to burn his fingers)

[@leoingson]

Nicely spotted!

[@fearlesslegend021]

I had heard some conspiracies that Banksy is black...and i thought maybe to even further conceal his identity he got a white person to play his part in this video. But yeah you're right, if it actually IS banksy then he's an idiot and a fraud

[@spoonnz]

Plus 5:11 the razor blades are facing the wrong way, their sideways!

[@SianaGearz]

It's definitely all a joke. I mean he would know how NOT to solder, i'm sure of that.

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

@@fearlesslegend021 why would he not want people to think he's black? Lol I guarantee 100% of his fan base would not care if he's black or white or female, etc. I think your theory holds zero water.

[@JoaoPessoa86]

My museum co-workers and I agreed that this was the most Banksy thing to ever happen

[@theartassignment]

Yes, he really out-Banksy'd himself this time ;)

[@MCAndyT]

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[@jennaln]

Thank you for such a concise commentary on this, you have articulated my thoughts about this so much better than I ever could! While I am not a huge fan of the work Banksy creates, I can appreciate what he does with his work and I love that this event created such a huge media outpouring. It has people talking, whether they are for or against it.

[@lucash8234]

And everybody (Sotheby's and Banksy) got paid. Mission accomplished.

[@justinhanna9152]

It's not confirmed that banksy got paid

[@danielaenriquez8875]

of course. He wouldn't want the world to know that he is making billions out of stencils, sorry "modern art"

[@dad641]

@@danielaenriquez8875 I mean he does have a net worth of 40million dollars, but net worth/the amount of money you make doesn't disvalue you as a great artist, andy warhol, damien hirst, and jeff koons prove this point I made

[@finalcut612]

@@danielaenriquez8875 You wouldn't know art if it punched you in the face.

[@danielaenriquez8875]

@@finalcut612 I'll just change my statement. Personally I don't find anything interesting and revolutionary on his stencils. And somehow ridiculous how it's been marketed, but Maybe your knowledge in art is deeper than mine. So if it would punch me in the face it would do anything because it's so futile to me.

[@valeriavagapova]

The fact that his work was the final lot despite being the cheapest one of the event is already a solid proof Sotheby was in on it imo. And great video as always, thank you!

[@lauriehill_jpg]

This is such a great commentary on the work thank you for doing this. So many people have come to me asking for my views on this being an art student, and I haven't known where to start there's so much to say about it! And you did it in 10 minutes haha

[@georgeluke4324]

your comment is proof that you can be an artist or an art student but still be a complete idiot about art.

[@marchpet]

Creaky voice undercuts your attempt at serious art criticism. You sound more like Kim Kardashian than Kenneth Clark.

[@rysiaandrade9213]

Canadians (CARFAC) are working really hard to advocate for Artist Resale Rights. Meaning that an artist will be entitled to 5% of the resale of their work. This is an issue that has disproportionately affected Northern Indigenous artists. Maybe an interesting point to put into conversation with what's happening in England and the larger auction houses.

[@lorenabpv]

that's really interesting and led me to a google rabbit hole on the issue, so thanks!

[@MCAndyT]

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[@proxyproxy3951]

That would be grand seeing how ridiculous the prices get to when art is resold. Always feels a touch unfair considering most things (not all, like antiques and such) decrease in value when resold.

[@felicityhart20]

My partner works for my provinces branch of carfac...would love to see a video on the topic and the artists advocacy they do. Carfac originated our fee system, which while optional is a huge standard in galleries and really helps artists!

[@ERIK31351]

If you don't sell your work for what it's worth is it not your fault?

[@dangoflower751]

Ah, I remember going through discussions like these a lot back in art school. Banksy's works never fail to pique my curiosity.

[@alexanderharkess1091]

B(*)(*)

[@kaylaempson5788]

Yay! More art assignment! 😃

[@wolfumz]

It's a little ironic he's shredding the art with one hand and taking a cheque with the other

[@More-than-ladyboys]

wolfumz maybe he was the anonymous buyer?

[@picklesoupparkinson9106]

Did you guys even finish the video? Or at least reach the part where it states a few key facts, one of them being that "none of that money goes to the artists"?

[@suilqknadrotu934]

picklesoup parkinson ... "with rare exeptions, ..."

[@andrewv1671]

It is ironic but it's all a political statement. And as we all know. Political statements sometimes are edgy, bold, subtle, or straight to the point.

[@H4nek]

Have any proof of that? Officially, it was in somebody else's hands at the time of auction: "the present work is a rare unique painting that was given to the present owner by Banksy in 2006 following the artist’s warehouse show, Barely Legal, in Los Angeles". (www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/contemporary-art-evening-auction-l18024/lot.67.html)

[@jonnyleeg4058]

I have never really paid attention to Banksy's work. Even when this incident happened it didn't really move my needle. But, as usual, the way you framed this event I have a new found interest and am going to look at Banksy's work more in depth.

[@chdreturns]

Jonny leeG Please do, it's fucking amazing, and I typically hate paintings. The street art scene is amazing and I am blessed to live in a city which accepts murals.

[@jmeckle1]

Banksy's work is interesting in two specific instances: 1. 15 years ago 2. You're in your 20s Beyond that...

[@restlesssheep7156]

Couldn't wait for you all to upload something about this.

[@chocolateoak]

Brilliant video, thank you Sarah for broadening my understanding of this artwork and the context leading up to it. Great analysis!

[@adelined]

I half expected her to say link in the dooblydoo at then end

[@LegenDarryMe]

Hahaha SAME! I thought I was the only one!

[@chandlerwilliams503]

This is an AVE reference right? Please tell me it is.

[@prepperpatty199]

Adeline D :Don’t mean to sound dumb but Shasta is a dooblydoo? Thanks🦋.

[@noimdirtydan08stark80]

I just realized his art is on my school walls

[@shane9245]

probably just a print of his work

[@noimdirtydan08stark80]

Poop in a bucket definitely is

[@francistylercald9587]

man i love your channel so much!

[@Mehrnooshb]

I’d been waiting for you to make a video about this! It has definitely made me think more critically about the whole thing...

[@Zyrch.]

Anyone feel like Banksy is like one of those teen who just want to express their art (street art) then randomly put into a spotlight. Then he just did what he always does (be a rebel, dont always obey the rules, "i do what i feel i want to do" type of person, be political) but others interpreted it as something magical and artsy and he just kept on going with it.

[@Boilingfrogg]

He's funded by the elites

[@BIG2hats]

But that IS magical and artsy, that’s the point of him being popular. David Choe is a similar artist who is famous for just being him, most celebrities and popular people are, that’s why people look up to them.

[@urface151]

Shredding strips might make an interesting art project.... I love how this channel always inspires me

[@theartassignment]

Do we have an assignment for you. Make it Break it, from a few years back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp3bialqj92WpbM

[@MCAndyT]

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[@KannikCat]

Thank you for exploring and all the vertical-video sleuthing! Very much seems to have been a semi-elaborate performance art piece, and judging by all of our watching, actions, and reactions, he's managed to make many of us a part of the piece itself. :)

[@kujmous]

Thank you for such a smart review. Loved it.

[@raymond6845]

I used to like Banksy, but this has soured me on him to no end. I FIRMLY believe that the painting was never meant to be shredded all the way. It's part of the tragic tale that he wants to weave; "Oh, look at this piece of art that he wanted to destroy so the GREEDY art collectors couldn't have it, but it didn't work and it just HAPPENED to go up in price tenfold". He's a good storyteller, but he seems less and less genuine the more he engages with the established art community. If he just didn't engage, I think it would sit more with the message he seems to want to send

[@forg7430]

You can never see what the artist means by there art unless you ask them though what if the batteries died or something there are many possibilities don't limit you mind to just one

[@DantesPurgatory]

@@forg7430 4:42 blades wouldn't cut in that orientation and you can't use a soldering iron while holding on to the heating element. this is staged af. and not very well either. people should honestly be mad about the false narrative that hiked up this art piece's price. but of course he gets a pass because it's "performance art" at this point.

[@raymond6845]

I would go a step farther and say that you can never truly know what the artist means, because they already tried to express it the best way they can, which is through their art. Even if you asked, there would be two problems. The first is the barrier that is language; because words, while necessary, are also somewhat limiting in the way you can express something. The other problem is that even if I could ask him, Banksy would stick to his story of what happened, even if it was staged. It's his right to, because the story is part of that artwork now, but taking everything into account this piece feels very hypocritical and leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

[@forg7430]

I understand your points of view but, in my opinion I think that it wasn't staged your opinions are very well thought out unlike mine but, I gotta say I still don't believe it was staged

[@kaingates]

Raymond Davis fair but then you can’t ever say you enjoy fashion. All of the major designers have the same mindset you despise banksy for having

[@ojiverdeconfleco]

Oh how I love meta work. My relationship with Banksy's art is bittersweet, as it lends itself to be, but at least it is a relationship. Makes me wonder why some other works don't engage me as much (maybe they lack the community that shares it and discusses it? Maybe they aren't as flashy and/or taking advantage of social media to the right degree?). Thank you again for making these videos 💕

[@daveharris2884]

This video was the most thorough I have ever seen regarding art. Thank you.

[@danno1800]

What wonderful commentary! Thanks - it was a delight to watch.

[@AnaFariaable]

I was so curious about this! Thank you!

[@acidsteve9837]

When you destroy something and it makes it even more valuable. Art.

[@kcbh24]

This man is beyond brilliant, for many reasons, and he will be named as one of the greatest of his generation. I don't even know the artist and he's making my toes curl.

[@aquasun3]

There were sooooo many new insights I got about the art world from this video. Thank you

[@GianniStella]

to me this translates into: this youtube video is a part of Banksy's Art

[@Matty002]

ive never seen that gold frame stick fugure banksy piece. holy shit he really is an edgy 14 year old

[@forg7430]

If he was I'm pretty sure he wouldn't be smart enough to put a handmade shredder in the canvas

[@Matty002]

@@forg7430 woosh

[@nocop5382]

@@Matty002 i dont see ant irony in your comment

[@hektur6770]

@@nocop5382 r/Whooosh

[@wowverynice6732]

@@hektur6770 No

[@thegibsonserver]

You have a very calm and pleasing tone when describing this. Super informative.

[@zentouro]

ugh this is so freakin good.

[@lilpepe5515]

I’m not much into art but this is interesting as hell and funny

[@insightfool]

The "Banksy" stunt was clearly an inside Southby's job for the sake of outside noteriety. This kind of faux rejection of elitism, while simultaneously promoting the elitism, is such a tiresome routine. I can't help but wonder how much the art market in the US/UK is more about creating narcisists and sociopaths than it is about creating art?

[@Matthew-lm3zl]

Blah blah blah

[@robijon1991]

@@Matthew-lm3zl vZaza

[@MrsRen]

It's more about keeping money in assets than anything

[@kagitsune]

Yeowch.

[@wednesdayfuentes35]

So what? Banksy creates pieces that really effect people. I dont really care why he does it

[@mykameakulpa]

Every element - the institutional critique, the auction itself, the framing, the media’s response, contributed to a live art piece. Bravura

[@reneeclarkcoaching6600]

What a great review of the events!! Good job!

[@jamescoffey5903]

I like his art. I saw this and my partner said the art was ruined, and was amazed that something so expensive could be shredded. I explained to him the work was now worth twice what had been paid for it. The act of destruction increased it's impact, and forever insured it's provenance.

[@ClasHDyno]

Such an amazing concept, and commentary on the world of art. That price probably quadrupled in value by being partly shredded.

[@safaa9654]

he's such a genius. Love him

[@tmtigd]

I subscribed as soon as I saw the PBS intro. You guys are killing it on interesting and informative content.

[@mandragora1769]

Take a look how he’s holding the soldering iron at 4:41? He would burn his fingers!

[@amanatee27]

Really interesting video! Thank you for how carefully the scripts are written and delivered. Also thank you for the heads up about Two Cents - hadn't heard of it, but it sounds neat!

[@KCsFunHouse]

I absolutely love this shenanigan! I would love to come across a Banksy Bill they’re stunning!

[@GetToKnowNature]

Thank you so much for explaining the Banksy event. I definitely understand it much better now.

[@mainsmain]

2:19 Why? WHY? WHY DID I NEED TO KNOW THIS? WHY DOES IT MATTER?

[@miruzanka]

Am i the only one who noticed that the auctioneer presses a button under the rostrum and starts the mechanism? 0:09

[@AdamSmith-qu5bv]

hmm

[@TheGreatAtario]

That wasn't a continuous shot, there was a cut

[@Gualberto_Villaroel_Oficial]

interesting...

[@sianrodd3683]

Ohhh. I've only noticed that now you have mentions it. Interesting....

[@PoseidonXIII]

Loved hearing your take on it! :D

[@saintofcourtiers]

i live in Bristol, and it's really very surreal to walk into town and see Banksy's work everywhere. it's somewhat wonderful.. but always leaves you unsettled.

[@nunyabiznez6381]

Banksy is a genius. He is not an artistic genius although he is quite good. He is a genius at satire. He has chosen art as a way of expressing his satire much the same way as Warhol did but in a much less commercial way. Warhol ultimately did it for the money. Banksy does it to express his opinion and apparently cares little for money. I believe he was both the buyer and seller of this piece and the stunt was an expression of his satirical message.

[@Xenolilly]

I wanted to more about Banksy and now I do!

[@yuhansungscoffee4565]

Super informative. Thank you!

[@livigerbase6312]

perhaps your best video so far.

[@DisasterMaggot]

It would be interesting to see if Banksy's work holds up in 200 years.

[@alainart]

This was really informative, thanks! My high school at teacher mentioned this a couple days ago and I really wanted to learn more

[@JoshuaCasper]

Great video. Thanks!

[@Here_Today_]

I loved the stunt, brilliant!

[@Fenrirmcwolf007]

Ironically that is true art, to have a piece of art destroy it's self is symbolic directed to consumers who take things for granted

[@robertstallard7836]

Bollocks.

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

I love Banksy, but if he'd really wanted to destroy it, he would have shredded it into confetti, not strips.

[@ChinmayaNagpal]

this was so well written

[@erinmarie840]

This is excellent, Sarah! Great job.

[@AmazingAirshowVideos]

Banksy put the piece up for auction and bought it back. Let that marinate.

[@mdude625]

Since the buyer's identity isn't known, that is possible.

[@davidschmidt5507]

1. I can’t belive Ai Weiwei’s destruction of the Vase wasn’t mentioned 2. How do we know Banksy is a Him? Has that been confirmed?

[@AverySuzuki]

People who know him personally refer to him as him and videos with his face obscured show a male build and he hasn't done a great job distorting his voice in a lot of cases. Wikipedia mentions a article where the author describes him as a cross between Jimmy Nail and Mike Skinner.

[@denissetiawan3645]

yeah ai weiwei, i forgot about that too. :)

[@ElenaGlitch]

The difference between Ai Weiwei’s vase piece and the works in the video was that he didn’t destroy his own work but rather another artist’s work (albeit work the original artist was too long-dead to personally care about). The artists mentioned in the video all destroyed their own work, or added to them through acts generally considered destructive. There’s a different cultural attitude surrounding personal work that an artist destroys themselves versus the destruction of work outside the destroyer.

[@brianclarkhtc]

He used to drive a Ford time lord..

[@ilean7499]

@@ElenaGlitch not true the Robert Rauschenberg piece was an erased De Kooning

[@c.6890]

i love this man

[@yael9455]

My god, this video was great!

[@bidaubadeadieu]

Wow, feels like this is a "Case For" video in disguise. I find Banksy's aesthetic pretty insufferable, but you really got me thinking. Way to go!

[@oof-rr5nf]

Why so? Too simple?

[@theartassignment]

Yeah, we have been considering a Case for Banksy for a while, and I decided to do this instead. Also, I don't think the world needs a Case for Banksy. Do they?

[@MCAndyT]

@@theartassignment LOL!

[@zongivila]

When you watch a youtube tutorial and that's all you can draw XD

[@oliverryan2451]

Wow you opened my eyes to the beautiful and complex world of art still ament going to bye a blank canvas that some "artist put work into"

[@luka7135]

i love how creative he is :)

[@lukemcellin8736]

2:19 i can see why he shreded it

[@gmajorspresents]

Hysterical !

[@Jfieldsend94]

I will never understand why people love banksys artwork so much.

[@Altered-Stigma]

Jfieldsend94 exactly my thought. Nothin that hasn’t been seen before.

[@michaeldawes23]

Awesome video! Never found art this interesting.

[@platinumdynamite]

Brilliant video, thought I knew the story but the commentary expanded it so much.

[@darksepheroth4627]

There's no way that sothebys wasnt in on it.

[@-Araina-]

Could you guys please make a video on Basquiat?? I would love it!

[@theartassignment]

Have long considered it. Your vote has been registered!

[@-Araina-]

Thank you! :)

[@thecocksaysmoo]

Seconded

[@ronrendon]

that was wonderful

[@ZachariaM]

Thank you, you seem very knowledgable and caring for the subject, earned my sub!

[@JOSEPHCHARLESCOLIN2024]

I did my Own type of Banksy Shred FacePainting .A week After his famous Painting & mine will NOT be Shredded.

[@brodersami]

Banksy makes kitsch with surface-level observations. It works well on the streets as simple commentary, but it has for some reason been elevated to this level of conceptual high-art that it simply just isn't. The only thing subversive about this new artwork is exposing how many gullible people actually believed that the shredding was somehow subversive, and that even the public isn't immune to reading way too much into, and putting way too much value in this (now literal) garbage. I know the art world is dumb. I don't need an artwork to bluntly point that out when I can see it in the thousands of truly talented artists who struggle to sell a single painting while tripe like this sells for millions.

[@oof-rr5nf]

But what did you think of the point she made that this is perhaps a move for artists to reclaim power over their work by bringing in greater and more consistently interested attention to how mad the art market world is?

[@brodersami]

​@@oof-rr5nf It sort of works as a form of activism, but ultimately the stunt will be judged as an artwork in itself and at that point it's only been stolen from him again. He knew that was inevitable, and yet he played right into their hands. I just don't see the point of this overt finger pointing, as I really do not give two shits about the art market and I doubt most people do. Thinking about it just seems like an intellectual dead end.

[@cubeofcheese5574]

brodersami Well isn't people's lack of interest a great reason to make art that highlights it for the general public?

[@burymeinmsg]

Can't agree more.

[@VashdaCrash]

@@brodersami I think Bansky could've made a better point by completely destroying the artpiece and/or making a more straight statement, like directly demanding intellectual property protection for the artists. So, I agree with ya.

[@cyrilio]

Great to get some more info about the context in which this event unfolded.

[@0BS9RVER]

4:00 love the way he thinks outside the golden frame!