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Maybe that’s why Banksy chooses to be anonymous ? Just a thought.

Not his best work but sends a message.

I’m now of the opinion it was a staged piece of performance art. And I don’t have an issue with this, I actually think it’s quite clever.

With wit and humour as well.

He sells prints and stuff publicly and privately. The private stuff is sold directly without a dealer who would typically get a huge cut of 40-50%. He sells books, Wall and Peace was a big seller. He also made and directed a film called Exit Through The Gift Shop which did very well.

Duchamp would have listened to you.

Isn’t Grayson Perry brilliant? I loved his series about class. There was another about masculinity as well. Interesting how disarming his interview style is. He seems to connect with everyone.

“Edgy”, “rebellious”, “anti-establishment” Not bad for someone who never speaks to the press. I guess his art therefore speaks to you.

But it isn’t imho. It’s his interpretation of Duchamp’s what is art and who owns art theories. There’s nothing edgy or rebellious about this, it’s merely a discussion. With my thoughts in mind, I think this piece is stunningly good.

Funny, and clever, with a nod to Deschamps. The talk now is about the buyer getting a bargain as the value of the work has increased significantly.... and Banksy withdrawing the sale. On this latter point there’s a debate as to at what point the sale takes place ie did it sell when the hammer...