A couple weeks ago, renowned artist Banksy popped up on news outlets all over the world because his Girl With Balloon painting self-destructed after selling for $1.4 million at a Sotheby’s auction. Turns out there’s actually more to the story, which is why Banksy released the new “Shredding the Girl and Balloon–The Director’s half cut” video you see here. The most ridiculous thing about the entire situation is that, in an effort to make a statement about his works being sold at auction, Banksy also created a viral piece of performance art. Because of that, art experts have said that the piece–now being called Love is in the Bin–is actually worth more now than it was intact.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
